Ahead of Bristol City’s vital trip to basement boys Portsmouth this weekend, we decided to employ two up front for a discussion of the Ashton Gate club’s tactics this season. Over to Paul Binning (aka The Exiled Robin) and Will Jones (often found To The Left of Ross) for the inside track on City’s tactical travails. Current formation and variations PB - Since Derek McInnes arrived he has favoured a 4-5-1 formation, with Nicky Maynard originally as the lone striker… WJ - …although West Brom loanee Chris Wood or Jon Stead now seem first choice for the position… PB –…
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The team-by-team Football League tactics bible - #1: Cardiff City
I’m going to get the hang of these ambitious 72-part series ideas soon, I promise. I think the key is not to promise them every week, but just throw an idea out there and see what contributions come in. So here’s number one in a series that could run for months, but might not. I think it’s got potential though and gets off to a great start with Joe Harrison giving us a brief guide to how Cardiff City strut their stuff. Current formation and variations Having started the season using a 4-4-2 with a diamond in midfield, a move…
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