Does Page need to play 2 Upfront

[butt lane vale fan]

Just noticed the current table with Burton currently top with 5 wins out of 6. Considering the fact that we are playing some nice football but are lacking a cutting edge, is it time to introduce Hooper alongside Uchi and go to 4-4-2.

[Vital Spark]

Just noticed the current table with Burton currently top with 5 wins out of 6. Considering the fact that we are playing some nice football but are lacking a cutting edge, is it time to introduce Hooper alongside Uchi and go to 4-4-2.

 

Problem is the fine linkup play of Dodds is what is creating many of the chances. Would this service dry up without Dodds? Tough decision with pros and cons for both formations. Personally I'd persevere for a few more games with what we have.

[bar1]

We just need to be able to adapt better. If we're controlling the game then andoh and moore need to play closer to uche in effectively a 433.

[Jacko51]

Just noticed the current table with Burton currently top with 5 wins out of 6.

 

Not top any more - they're losing to Coventry after a dodgy second goal against them.

[TheDerbyValiant]

two up front for me especially at home

[werstayinup]

two up front for me especially at home

 

I think that could be the way to go tbh,keep it tight away from home playing the system we are and then maybe pairing Uche with Hooper sooner rather than later.

 

Dodds has played really well so far this season but it is a team game and we need to play the best team/system to get a result and that might differ for home and away.

[Paul6754]

Two up front at home for me also but it depends on the form of the players and the tactics of the opposition. Same also goes for the O'Connor situation, for me when he's fit he must play in the centre but then which two of Dodds/Hooper/JJ/Foley play depends on venue/opposition and form of players.

[Student of the game]

When O'Conner is back Id like to see two up front because he has the same if not better creativity than dodds. So another forward is a must.

[Warren]

I feel that if he plays the same formation and team week after week the opponents will counter effectively. That was a particular problem when MA was manager in the third quarter of the season. So posing new threats is good, but that risks disrupting team coordination and flow. Careful change is the middle path?

[Bald Eagle]

Just noticed the current table with Burton currently top with 5 wins out of 6. Considering the fact that we are playing some nice football but are lacking a cutting edge, is it time to introduce Hooper alongside Uchi and go to 4-4-2.

 

Burton topped League 2 without any players hitting double figures. Need contribution from all areas of the team

[davidatpreston]

two up front for me especially at home

 

I agree that different formations for different games should be what we are aiming for, but let's not change too much too quickly as more than half the team are new or new-ish 9perhaps just previously on loan like Inniss and Streete) so I'd say give them a chance to get as used to each other as possible before changing things too much.

 

Considering the massive changes the team have started really well, and settled nicely - lets see what the next 2 games at home bring, we don't want to be losing 2-3 to Wigan like Chesterfield did.

[George]

2 up front is pretty much dead in football. There is a reason for this.

[SUPER VALE AWAY]

Bit off topic but here's a possible song for our forwards to the Kolo Yaya Toure song

 

Uche, Uche Uche, Uche Uche, Uche Uche, JJ, JJ JJ, JJ JJ, JJ JJ, AJ, AJ AJ, AJ AJ, AJ

And repeat

 

And personally I agree we need 2 upfront and personally Id like see Uche and AJ partner.

[colin]

2 upfront at home .... stuck in the past

[Conrad]

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Bit off topic but here's a possible song for our forwards to the Kolo Yaya Toure song

 

Uche, Uche Uche, Uche Uche, Uche Uche, JJ, JJ JJ, JJ JJ, JJ JJ, AJ, AJ AJ, AJ AJ, AJ

And repeat

 

And personally I agree we need 2 upfront and personally Id like see Uche and AJ partner.

 

We were singing that in the pub before the Bradford game.