BillyShears
Well-Known Member
Whilst that it is true, there is also no doubt that our best form this last season came when playing 1 up front. Whether it is because teams have sussed out our 4-4-2 or players such as Toure no longer have the stamina to play in a central 2, playing 2 strikers lost its effectiveness.
4-4-2 can still be effective of course but I think we would need to make more changes to our personnel than if we went 4-5-1 or 4-3-3.
I've no argument that this season the 442 wasn't as effective as last for various reasons. I would also prefer a squad balanced towards 4231/433 rather than 442, but up to now although it's always been an option squad balance has meant more often than not 442 is the best way of getting our best team on the pitch.