Yann Zidane

Mortimerician

Watching Kerms spraying it around I was struck by the notion that he reminded me a little of a young Zidane who played as an aerially dominant forward. I wonder with his mobility and passing if one way of accomodating Fuller might be to drop him back into midfield where he would add physicality and creativity - getting our most gifted player more involved. Insane idea?

Lincsaddick

Somebody already mentioned this .. was it you on another post. It might not be a bad idea. We certainly need some bulk in midfield and other than the unfit Hughes, there is noone else. The only problem is Kermorgant's tackling .. a red card waiting to happen .. what he gets away with as a striker, he wouldn't as a midfielder

Mortimerician

No I can't claim credit for that Lincs, I must be plagiarising by accident.

AddickUpNorth

If we don't pick up a bit in the next few games it might be worth a punt. Anything might be worth giving a go, certainly wouldn't let himself get bossed around.

Lincsaddick

Mortimerician said:

No I can't claim credit for that Lincs, I must be plagiarising by accident.

Great minds think alike. Reminds me of my 'vision' of playing Llera as a striker .. all and sundry poo pooed the idea .. 3 months later it was the best idea since sliced bread. Kermy in midfield. Are you too young to remember Ray Kennedy ?. A lumbering striker @ Arsenal, a midfield revelation @ Liverpool

HarryHutchens

Could be wrong but I think that's where he sometimes played for Leicester. Agree with Lincs about the tackling though, plus we'd need a very good holding midfielder to make this work. Could see it happening as a 4-4-1-1 tho.

Mortimerician

Kennedy was Just before my time, Lincs. Always been fascinated with players switching position. One of the most amazing that I remember was Lambert who was a mediocre winger at Motherwell and St Mirren. Dortmund signed him and you're thinking what do they want him for. Then they play him in central midfield and you're thinking, daft Germans. Next thing he's the best holding mid in Europe and winning the Champions League.

covered_end_junior

Could try a 4-3-1-2 with Hollands Jackson and Stephens as the three in the centre Kermo in front of them with Fuller and BWP upfront.

queensland_addick

A tall powerful midfielder can send out a strong psychological message to the opposition. Kermy certainly has the strength, skill and vision. My concern would be whether his lack of pace would be exposed and he'd pick up too many cards for late tackles. Playing alongside someone like Pritchard who could nip in and pick up the pieces might work. I've no doubt Kermy could open defences and create chances. He'd also probably get more success in the air by attacking the box from a deeper position. Integrating BWP, Kermy and Fuller into the same team would certainly make us stronger.

shine166

if it means no width then id have to say no.. play at least 1 winger pls CP

Lincsaddick

shine166 said:

if it means no width then id have to say no.. play at least 1 winger pls CP

Hamer .. Wilson Morrison Cort Solly .. Green/Haynes/Kerkar Kermorgant Hollands Stephens .. Wright-Phillips Fuller

shine166

Lincsaddick said:

shine166 said:

if it means no width then id have to say no.. play at least 1 winger pls CP

Hamer .. Wilson Morrison Cort Solly .. Green/Haynes/Kerkar Kermorgant Hollands Stephens .. Wright-Phillips Fuller

Thats gotta be worth a go, not Hollands Jackson and Stephens which was also mentioned

UrbanChupacabra

4 1 4 1. hollands holding, yann, stephens, bwp and green all coning into play off Fuller holding up. Can go 451 to strangle a game but play with fluidity on the attack

Oggy Red

Mortimerician said:

No I can't claim credit for that Lincs, I must be plagiarising by accident.

'Twas I ...... it's something I bang on about from time to time.

;o)

MattD

Midfield diamond with width or 4-1-3-2