Wing backs

[FriethBlade]

Is it a coincidence that since Bogle and Lowe have been back in the team we are getting carved open away from home?

Our back 3 without Anel is slow and Bogle and Lowe push on a lot. Other teams have figured this out and are attacking us at pace down the flanks.

Unless we sort this out it's going to be a very nervous end to the season. Any chance of RND being fit any time soon as I think he could make a big difference

 

[robbiez666]

If we'd lost to Wrexham then Baldock and Osborn would have started today.

It's obvious that against better teams we need to play Baldock and RND/Osborn.

Against teams with no ambition but to stop us playing you need Bogle because he can open up a defence.

 

[Rochdaleblade]

Was about to post the same. I've been saying for weeks that I would play Baldock over Bogle. He is a much better defender, and I've yet to see Bogles much vaunted attacking threat. On the left Lowe is becoming a liability. Osborne would be my choice, although he struggles against stronger opponents.
I would happily revert to grinding out 1 nil wins like we were in December, rather than watch people run through us.

 

[Northernsoulblade]

Osbourne has got more energy in his little toe than bogle and Lowe combined

 

[Grey Blade]

Bogle and Lowe look better at going forward than defending and I don't think they should both be charging forward together in the first few minutes of the game

 

[FriethBlade]

Bogle and Lowe look better at going forward than defending and I don't think they should both be charging forward together in the first few minutes of the game

Yep it's almost like they believe they dont have any defensive responsibility. Combine that with a slow central midfield and its a recipe for disaster when sides hit us on the break

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

God knows why Forest rated Lowe all last season.

 

[Snowflake]

God knows why Forest rated Lowe all last season.

Did they ? He was out injured for two lengthy periods and I don’t recall them making a substantial offer for us to sell him.

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

Did they ? He was out injured for two lengthy periods and I don’t recall them making a substantial offer for us to sell him.

I thought they and the fans wanted him but on the cheap?

 

[biggiesablade]

I thought they and the fans wanted him but on the cheap?

They made an offer I think, majority of my mates are forest and they couldn't believe we'd loaned him to them.

 

[Snowflake]

I thought they and the fans wanted him but on the cheap?

As a squad member and as you say “on the cheap” !

 

[SwissBlade]

As good as Bogle is going forward, Baldock is much more solid defensively. I don't think Bogle is currently suited to sides that create overloads like ourselves, Boro and Blackburn

 

[Greasy Chap Butty]

. I've been saying for weeks that I would play Baldock over Bogle. He is a much better defender, and I've yet to see Bogles much vaunted attacking

Bogle is our 3rd highest scorer in Minutes per Goal

 

[Badger Blade]

Bogle is our 3rd highest scorer in Minutes per Goal

Not that it'll happen any time soon but I genuinely believe Bogle would be better suited as a more attacking wide man than he is wing back. If we go up, we could 4-5-1/4-3-3 at times with Bogle wide right pushing on but has enough of a defensive mindset to cover George and likewise Osborn on the left.

 

[ancientblade]

Not that it'll happen any time soon but I genuinely believe Bogle would be better suited as a more attacking wide man than he is wing back. If we go up, we could 4-5-1/4-3-3 at times with Bogle wide right pushing on but has enough of a defensive mindset to cover George and likewise Osborn on the left.

at last somebody agreeing with me that the 3 centre back tactic has run its course im hoping whichever league were in with whatever manager that we go to 4 at the back actually liked forest formation yesterday 4321 basically 433 but 2 playing behind a lone striker would make us a lot more solid imo

 

[Badger Blade]

at last somebody agreeing with me that the 3 centre back tactic has run its course im hoping whichever league were in with whatever manager that we go to 4 at the back actually liked forest formation yesterday 4321 basically 433 but 2 playing behind a lone striker would make us a lot more solid imo

Back 4 of Baldock, AA, Egan and RND would be my choice if they were all fit.

If we did want to change to wing backs for whatever reason, its still doable with AA, Egan and RND as the 3.

Pay the defenders to defend and get an extra body further downfield from the start.

 

[ancientblade]

Back 4 of Baldock, AA, Egan and RND would be my choice if they were all fit.

If we did want to change to wing backs for whatever reason, its still doable with AA, Egan and RND as the 3.

Pay the defenders to defend and get an extra body further downfield from the start.

yeah do think thats the way to go although hecky obviously thinks differently if we were to play 4231 we would have 2 holding midfielders to protect the back 4 plus having more control of the ball in midfield

 

[Badger Blade]

yeah do think thats the way to go although hecky obviously thinks differently if we were to play 4231 we would have 2 holding midfielders to protect the back 4 plus having more control of the ball in midfield

In an ideal world, this is what I'd go with if we were to ever park the 3 at the back.

-------------Wes
Baldock---- AA---- Egan----- RND
-----------Doyle---Norwood
Ndiaye----Berge-----McAtee
-------------McBurnie

If we want to go defensive or protect a lead, you can easily go 5 at the back and bring on Osborn/Basham/Robinson/Clark and hook any of the midfield to accommodate.

Gone with Ndiaye on the right just because he's likely to do a bit more running than Berge when we're defending and plug that gap but largely speaking, the front 4 in attack can all interchange with each other

 

[Big.Dane.w]

In an ideal world, this is what I'd go with if we were to ever park the 3 at the back.

-------------Wes
Baldock---- AA---- Egan----- RND
-----------Doyle---Norwood
Ndiaye----Berge-----McAtee
-------------McBurnie

If we want to go defensive or protect a lead, you can easily go 5 at the back and bring on Osborn/Basham/Robinson/Clark and hook any of the midfield to accommodate.

Gone with Ndiaye on the right just because he's likely to do a bit more running than Berge when we're defending and plug that gap but largely speaking, the front 4 in attack can all interchange with each other

Has the prince got to you too and told you you must crowbar berge in the starting line up? Can’t see another reason why you’d start him.

 

[reedy63]

Bogle was very poor at Blackburn. he is ok running forwards but when he loses the ball he can't get back. I would prefer Baldock to play at Reading tonight. of course, other players were as bad. I would go with Doyle instead of Norwood, Mcatee instead of fleck, and Coulibaly instead of Berge. Jebbison and Ndiaye up front. just my humble opinion.