aldo_j Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, NorthBank said: For me the problem isn't 3 at the back, it is 2 strikers closely supported by 2 midfielders and 2 wingbacks leaving 1 sitting midfielder and 3 CBs to cover the rest of the pitch. Last season we played with 3 CBs and 2 sitting midfielders and had one of the best defensive units in the League. We also played football on the deck through the sitting midfielders. It was maybe too slow but this launching the ball straight up the pitch leaves us woefully exposed when we lose it. Very much this. Kiltie and McGrath are too similar, and neither is ‘box to box’ to play in a 3-5-2. Two wingbacks start really high, so we just bypass the middle of the park and don’t really build anything. It can work, as the Jonnies have proved, but have to have logic and personal to deliver. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Lots of the top clubs play a 3 at the back, which turns into a 2 when attacking and a 4 or 5 when defending. As @NorthBank points out, the issue isn't specifically the 3 at the back, but the way it's implemented with the players either in those positions or higher up the field. I've said it lots of times, there are the players in the squad to have a decent season, and if used right players like Main - who I think is a retrograde move, and will end up with us just punting hit and hope long balls to him when the shit hits the fan - will be a useful player. Has Goodwin signed Kennedy yet, I believe someone saw him pop into a camping store, buy a tent and asking for directions to Kennedy's house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthBank Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Another issue with our 3CBs is dropping the best one we have. We were more than fine with 3 right footed CBs last season. Dropping our most skilled CB who can pass and easily bring the ball of of defence just to accomodate a left footed CB has weakened the back 3. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddie06smfc Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Goodwin can’t really win here as if he does change back to 1 up front the inevitable cries of too defensive will start. He was very defensive in his first season in charge with 1 up front. I don’t think there is any need for sudden change of plan we are only 2 games into the season after all. There’s a need for a couple personnel changes from what has been his preferred line-up as Dunne clearly isn’t good enough & Kiltie, while we have McGrath, isn’t the right fit. And a new signing for the right wing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 30 minutes ago, buddie06smfc said: Goodwin can’t really win here .. ...just like the team, really! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spam_Valley Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 2 hours ago, NorthBank said: Another issue with our 3CBs is dropping the best one we have. Joe Shaughnessy has played every fixture. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lola montez Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Kennedy incoming according to the Twitter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Kennedy incoming according to the Twitter Which Twitter? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munoz Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 My mate has just informed me Isma Goncalves is a free agent again. Worth a punt ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, Munoz said: My mate has just informed me Isma Goncalves is a free agent again. Worth a punt ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lola montez Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 hour ago, FTOF said: 1 hour ago, Lola montez said: Kennedy incoming according to the Twitter Which Twitter? Daily ranger 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 17 minutes ago, Lola montez said: Daily ranger They also reported he was having a medical with us, at which point everyone went, "yeah, nah.. he's not" Goodwin's very public chasing of Kennedy allows them to keep posting it until it's right. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 26 minutes ago, Ric said: They also reported he was having a medical with us, at which point everyone went, "yeah, nah.. he's not" Goodwin's very public chasing of Kennedy allows them to keep posting it until it's right. Goodwin stated that Kennedy was a player that he admired and that he was a player he would like to sign, in a press conference, which has been recycled in various forms. So what? Anyway, no mention on today's DR Twitter about the deal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 10 hours ago, FTOF said: Goodwin stated that Kennedy was a player that he admired and that he was a player he would like to sign, in a press conference, which has been recycled in various forms. So what? Anyway, no mention on today's DR Twitter about the deal. Sure, but most managers will go, "I like the player, but they are under contract with [xxx] so I won't be talking about them", meanwhile Goodwin has been giving the "Kennedy will be desperate for game time but Aberdeen are cruelly holding him to ransom, let him go free... LET HIM GO FREE, GOD DAMNIT!" ... well maybe not exactly, but not far off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenburn bud Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 I’m hearing Kennedy will sign a PCA in January but as it stands it’s just another rumour. Goodwin needs to sign a decent replacement for Connoly as a matter of urgency. The lack of genuine pace throughout the squad is a big concern. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 10 minutes ago, glenburn bud said: I’m hearing Kennedy will sign a PCA in January but as it stands it’s just another rumour. Goodwin needs to sign a decent replacement for Connoly as a matter of urgency. The lack of genuine pace throughout the squad is a big concern. Have Aberdeen pulled the plug because of their injuries, perhaps? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainstand Sweary Mob Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 I’m hearing Kennedy will sign a PCA in January but as it stands it’s just another rumour. Goodwin needs to sign a decent replacement for Connoly as a matter of urgency. The lack of genuine pace throughout the squad is a big concern.Genuine question, Can it be a PCA? Is he not a Aberdeen player until end of 22/23 season? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Mainstand Sweary Mob said: Genuine question, Can it be a PCA? Is he not a Aberdeen player until end of 22/23 season? He signed a 3.5 year deal when he left us in January 2020, so... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coventry Saint Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Mainstand Sweary Mob said: 3 hours ago, glenburn bud said: I’m hearing Kennedy will sign a PCA in January but as it stands it’s just another rumour. Goodwin needs to sign a decent replacement for Connoly as a matter of urgency. The lack of genuine pace throughout the squad is a big concern. Genuine question, Can it be a PCA? Is he not a Aberdeen player until end of 22/23 season? Plot thickens. And the clock continues to count down. 12 days now till the window closes. I'm assuming we're now keeping McGrath. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZingaliMan Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Message on my mobile regarding my seat in the main-stand to call back. Take we are all being moved from that stand. Not affecting me I'm up in Applecross. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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