Flexibility in defence

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TheCasual

TheCasual

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May 6, 2011
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So after watching the extended highlights of City on Saturday I notice something.

So with Greaves playing left back it allowed us flexibility. At some points in the game Greaves played as a traditional left back and other points he played as a third centre back.

This allowed Coyle really push forward.

We could do it the other side. We could play Jones centre back/right back and then have Vinagre attacking down the left.

I think this started with Man City last season. They played Nathan Ake at left and he could play as either as left back or left sided centre back.
 
This is how we played most of last season after Rosenior took over, when in possession (and when Greaves was playing left back). Greaves would tuck in, not as an extra CB but as extra midfield (but available to drop back if we lost possession. Meanwhile Christie would be miles upfield. Don't think this is a new development.
 
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