Widge Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 They still looked disjointed more often than not aswell. I think it can work, if you're filled with pacey energetic players and you play a counter attacking style. For teams trying to dominate games its completely pointless as its easy to defend against. No I agree with that, just saying it did work ok for them. The thing with 3-5-2, is you need to either be countering like you say, cause it allows better defensive cover and if you hit quickly it's effective. Or using it as a primarily defensive formation. Dominating games doesn't work unless you give the centre backs license to move forward, which United can't do for obvious reasons. It's predictable, ball out to full back, etc. United would be more effective as a 4-2-3-1, would still provide the width they need, almost fits all their stars and the fullbacks can bomb forward knowing Blind or Carrick are sitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Not a great 1st half at Old Trafford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanmistermustard Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 This is dreary. Both teams cancelling each other out or messing it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Not a great 1st half at Old Trafford And as usual, "fascinating tactical battle" was trotted out as the description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev23 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 This is utter guff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Absolutely shite game, think Utd will steal it from a header from a corner in the 75th minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Well done everyone who has made it through the first 45 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Not necessarily. Dominating games works whatever tactics are used on the day that outfoxes the opposition. Its not necessarily dependent on centre halfs having licence to move forward. That's not what I was saying. I'm saying that's how to dominate a game playing 3-5-2 as then you've got other runners to worry about. I'm not saying you should be having your 2 centre backs up the pitch when playing a flat back four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanmistermustard Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Well done everyone who has made it through the first 45 minutes. It was either this or Selby v Murphy in the snooker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Naitch Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Only thing keeping me watching is that I've got Man Utd on my coupon today. Eye gouging stuff this. Dreadful. EDIT: That'll be the coupon fucked, then. 1-0 Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Only thing keeping me watching is that I've got Man Utd on my coupon today. Eye gouging stuff this. Dreadful. Stop watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanmistermustard Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Mystery why Falcao is being rested for this as would be a threat. Thank f**k for that. Southampton score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Mystery why Falcao is being rested for this as would be a threat. Thank f**k for that. Southampton score. Because Van Gaal seems to think playing with three centre halves when none are good is better than playing three outstanding forwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Di Maria off, Fellaini on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acannidaeit captain Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Deservedead for the Saints, Utd poor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanmistermustard Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Because Van Gaal seems to think playing with three centre halves when none are good is better than playing three outstanding forwards Why not stick him on the bench instead of McNair, Blackett or Evans. How many average defenders does he need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acannidaeit captain Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 [quote name="acannidaeit captain" post="9118466" deserved lead for Saints, Utd poor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 This has been just like watching united under Moyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinkle Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Is Van Gaal deliberately throwing this game with those subs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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