Bingo Lewis wrote:Wonderwall wrote:Bingo Lewis wrote:Ireland showed again yesterday that he isn't effective in a 442. There is no point replacing anyone while we are playing that formation, that is the best team we have for 442.
I think a shake up of tactical formation is the only way we'll see any difference in the way we're playing.
I seem to hear this all the time! However, Superman has it all, so please tell me why he cannot play in a 4-4-2? Its bollox imo
I'll re-phrase. He isn't as effective as an attacking threat in the 442 formation.
He's most effective when playing off the striker
This all depends on what he is being asked to do. Ireland is a great attacking threat as he is rarely picked up from his deep runs, also his arriving late into the box and his ability to create something that others are not able to see. However, sometimes Ireland may be asked to perform a specific role that is needed for the team. 4-4-2, 4-1-4-1, 4-5-1, 4-3-3 are all numbers adding to 10. Ireland can play in any of them. Some people call 4-4-2 a 4-1-2-1-2 utilising a diamond as Chelsea do. In reality, its all bollox when you are saying he cannot play in a 4-4-2. Ireland has the ability to play anywhere across the middle and in any role. He may prefer a 4-3-3, however, it doesnt mean he cannot play in a 4-4-2!