Leigh RMI

[Hempstead Gaz]

Without wishing to sound critical of Andy Ford (who I happen to believe to be the best manager Fleet have ever had), I would like to add my (constructive) thoughts for the Leigh match and the reamaining fixtures.

So far, we have only kept 3 clean sheets from 38 league games.

All wins except Nuneaton have been the result of having to score 2 or more goals. For this reason, I believe we should field an attacking line up for the remaining 4 games on the assumption that we are unlikely to get a dirty 1-0 win.

My line up for Leigh would we thus :

Wilkerson

Lovett Burton Duku Skinner

Bentley McKimm Jackson

Evans

Wilkins Stadhart

 

Line up: 4-3-1-2

 

Worth a gamble ????

 

 

[Matt (GNFC)]

Id bring Pennock in for Burton if he's fit and obv assume Bentley wins his appeal. I'd also stick Budge straight in the team ahead of Wilkins as he's been scoring goals. Other than that, formation looks good and i agree that we need to go in with a positive formation.

[Slartibartfast]

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Id bring Pennock in for Burton

I'm just guessing here Matt but Nick Burton isn't in your dream team is he?

[Matt (GNFC)]

I dont think he's a bad player, just needs to be positioned correctly. He may even creep in my team at right back after Jay Lovetts woeful 2nd half performance on Saturday but think Jay needs another chance.

[Richard C]

Jay has been another cracking loan defender. Agree that last week 5-10 crosses went straight at the keeper but other than that thought he was brilliant! Had our best chance and Heads well at the back!

[FleetFanatic]

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.....For this reason, I believe we should field an attacking line up for the remaining 4 games on the assumption that we are unlikely to get a dirty 1-0 win.
My line up for Leigh would we thus :
Wilkerson
Lovett Burton Duku Skinner
Bentley McKimm Jackson
Evans
Wilkins Stadhart

Line up: 4-3-1-2

Worth a gamble ????

Although I am not his biggest fan - HOW CAN YOU HAVE AN ATTACKING LINE UP WITHOUT TOSTAO KWASHI??? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Wilkerson

Lovett - Burton - Duku - Skinner

Bentley - McKimm - Jackson

Kwashi - Stadhart - Hatch

[Richard C]

Thats a front 3 ive never thought of before! Other than the fact that Louie is due to play 4 games in a row according to Andy and this would be his 3rd I think? Therefore Louie is very likely to be starting this week!

[FleetFanatic]

As I keep saying instead of constant crosses that the defenders clear,

why not let Tostao skin the last defender and slam it in the net?

 

If Evans is to start then he can have Hatch's place.

[Richard C]

I agree, definitely, it was just I heard somewhere?( cant remember where ) that Louie was being given 4 starts in a row to cement his place in the side. Louie for Hatch in your side and i would agree. The worst thing to happen would be to lose an early goal when playing this formation. Che and Tostao will need to be told to defend from the beginning!!

[Slartibartfast]

If we are going to pump long diagonal balls into the area like last week we should stick Duku up front with Hatch...at least we might win the ball in the air once in a while.

It seems a shame if the season has to come down to playing "Kevin Keegan" type all out attack or "Howard Wikerson" type all out defence, why can't we go back to 4:4:2 play the ball through the midfield with short passes getting Jacko and Kwashi going down the wings, it worked in October.

[Matt (GNFC)]

Remember that Leigh have that big donkey Wayne Marden at the back....We need height for sure if we are going to play hoof football.

[FleetFanatic]

Quote:

Wilkerson

Lovett - Burton - Duku - Skinner

Bentley - McKimm - Jackson

Kwashi - Stadhart - Hatch

With news that Bentley is suspended I have revised my previous selection:

Wilkerson

Burton - Wilkins - Duku - Skinner

Kwashi - McKimm - Jackson

Stadhart - Evans - Hatch

[FleetFanatic]

The only doubt I have now is whether I should swap a forward for the 'scoring goals lately' Kevin Budge?

[FleetFanatic]

Or how about Hatch in midfield - where he could get stuck in and win the ball?

 

Let's face it - there are better strikers in front of him;

however Liam is better at winning the ball than he is at shooting!

 

Opinions on this idea?

[Richard C]

Controversial!! I reckon at 'Fleet' we have 2 genuine super subs!! lol!! Tostao and Beast!! They have ability to change a game with a bit of magic!! Now if both of these play we limit our options on the bench!! What about Budge for Hatch and have Beast on with 30mins to go!! sorted!!

[FleetFanatic]

I'd rather attack and attack and have the game won with 30 minutes to go.....;

[Richard C]

Lovett - Wilks - Duku - Skinner

Tostao - Macca - Owen - Jacko

Evans/Budge - Che/Hatch

 

This is a complete change but losing Benno loses arial threat and ball winning in midfield! Rob is natural replacement for Benno I think? Mind you its not as attacking a formation, but can we afford to be without benno!!!

[FleetFanatic]

OK MY FINAL CHOICE - however controversial:

 

 

Hatch in midfield based on ball-winning and pace.

Kwashi up front so he can skin the last defender.

Lovett back in as we don't pay for loan players and not play them.

Wilkins back up front as he deserves it.

 

Wilkerson

 

Lovett - Burton - Duku - Skinner

 

Hatch - McKimm - Jackson

 

Kwashi - Wilkins - Evans

 

Bench: Stadhart / Budge / Turner / Pennock / Owen

 

I'm sacked as manager?

[Richard C]

You may not be sacked BUT, it could go one of two ways with that formation!! But i do like it!!! 'Attackive' formation and 'attackive' bench with it!!

[Hempstead Gaz]

Now that Benno is missing, I would go along with Daz's line up. Whatever team Andy does pick, let us all be supportive. Let us turn up 2000 strong v Barnet (can't make Leigh) and raise the roof.

C'MON YOU REDDS