Steve B
Jack Armstrong
Yep
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Remo Marco Freuler + Trains thread
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Berkshire Red
Jack Armstrong
If it gives the wing backs more freedom it won't be restrictive.
You could argue that Zinks was midfielder last season anyway. Three attacking will only work if the work rate of the three is higher than it currently is.
valspoodle
Steve Chettle
I don't understand the modern system. If we play three at the back that leaves us seven players to juggle with. Surely, it's not beyond the whit of man to fit these players into a harmonious formation giving us more players in the midfield.
If not, I give up. Just allow the season to peter out with a whimper.
Just allowing the wingbacks to play as attacking midfielders allows four in midfield, surely. And why do we need three strikers?
If not, I give up. Just allow the season to peter out with a whimper.
Just allowing the wingbacks to play as attacking midfielders allows four in midfield, surely. And why do we need three strikers?
Robert Learnshaw
COYR
Agree with comment on Zinc,
I see Fulham play 2 in centre midfield but then when they're not in possession, Pereira drops and presses, not too dissimilar from Zinc.
Can MGW press like that, haven't seen it yet and not sure that's his game.
It is tough with an extra CM because we might lose a bit going forward with Lingard/MGW if they're dropped, lots for Cooper to ponder and some big decisions to make
PynchonForest
John Robertson
Why can't we play Kouyate alongside Freuler?
weejockmcplop
Geoff Thomas
I think in our best possible team, Freuler in form and playing at 100% would be in it.
Cooper will know when he's ready though.
Cooper will know when he's ready though.
RedRobbo
Grenville Morris
Can we find a way to shoehorn Freuler, Mangala & O’Brien into the same starting X1.
Just feels like a winning combination to me..
Just feels like a winning combination to me..
Raymondo Ponte'
It's all about mid-table...
Stick with Cooper's combinations, he knows the score.
Col
Has he singed yet?
I'm very disappointed we're not talking about trains in this thread anymore. 
Omar Devone Little
Mr Realistic
Yes but it requires Cooper to change the formation...
RedRobbo
Grenville Morris
Yep - and that’s why my preferred midfield will never see the light of day
No shoe horning, a midfield 3 is what we need and they all offer all slightly different abilities which is great.
If we continue to sacrifice midfield for 3 CBs who are struggling and 2 wingbacks which are being pressed back we will continue to lose.
GreeksBearingGifts
Stuart Pearce
In midfield setups with three midfielders, there's always a need for an unsung hero, a player who makes the formation click and has a quick mind and a safe first pass. This kind of players usually are not very attractive to the spectator, and rarely get credit for their work, but they are essential for managers. Freuler knows his beans.
duncanmckenzie
First Team Squad
I honestly thought you were talking about John McGovern there GBG. But you're correct about unsung heroes
DapperDan
Steve Chettle
No coincidence how much more solid we have been with him in the team
jtyorkshirered
First Team Squad
Covered the most distance on the pitch today too.
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MaxiRobriguez
Bob McKinlay
Seriously?
Thought Yates, MGW and Kouyate and Williams (pro rata) would have won that.
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Anubis
Guest
He’s an international for a good team, and former captain of a champions league team. A couple of weeks ago he was too shit for Forest according to some people.
Funny how a bit of time to adapt can change things.
I think he suits a three man midfield, in a two he is being asked to do too much physical stuff more suited to Yates.
GOBIAS
Ian Bowyer
I said pre BHA I’d stick with him as he has great anticipation and the fitter he gets, and the more used to the division he gets the better he’ll get as well. He organises things, always talking and is neat with the ball too. Hopefully things starting to take shape.
RedDogChris
RedDogChris
Abit more of the unnoticed one of the midfield three but he kept things ticking along nicely. He reminds abit of a Paul McKenna
Notcher
Stuart Pearce
Unsung hero is correct. A lot of what he does goes under the radar. He just sits, organises and then keeps things ticking over in possession, everything one and two touch
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Berkshire Red
Jack Armstrong
Doesn't make as many tackles as other centre mids 'cos he reads the game well and aticipates to intercept.
Notcher
Stuart Pearce
Paul McKenna was the nearest I could compare to as well. Just that additional speed of thought and pass
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Canadian_red
Grenville Morris
He's so cool under pressure and knows where it's going before he gets it. A little like Colback in the championship, the experience is evident.