[Albion] Four at the back

[zefarelly]

The fact we are 4 seasons in the premier league and don’t have a suitable left back is criminal.

Bong wasn't bad, and Bernardo was seen as better . . . . What happened? Mismanagement?

 

[BrickTamland]

We need cover for wing-backs (possibly a starter on the left) more than a striker

 

[Worthing exile]

Can we bring the other Polish lad back or even Cochrane?

 

[albionalex]

I think a back four is better suited for our overall formation. But we don't have the personnel for it.

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

Well, we actually switched to a back 4 when it was 2-1. Traore promptly roasted Burn and won a penalty. Took March being switched back to the left to finally control Traore.

 

[Perkino]

Many teams played 3 CB's 3 or 4 seasons ago but almost everybody has reverted to a back 4. I think we play better with a back 4 and make less mistakes

 

[albionalex]

Well, we actually switched to a back 4 when it was 2-1. Traore promptly roasted Burn and won a penalty. Took March being switched back to the left to finally control Traore.

White finished the game at LB.

 

[Swansman]

Bong wasn't bad, and Bernardo was seen as better . . . . What happened? Mismanagement?

Im sure Nottingham would be ok with selling Bong back to Brighton if you think that would improve things.

 

[GT49er]

You need the personnel and right now were lacking a right wing back for a back 3/5 abd a left back for a back four

Lacking a right wing back? Blimey, that's Lamptey on his bike then ....................

 

[Driver8]

Im sure Nottingham would be ok with selling Bong back to Brighton if you think that would improve things.

I’d rather have Bong than Burn at left back.

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

White finished the game at LB.

Yes he did. But like I say, it took March being switched from right wing to left wing in the second half to help Burn cope with Traore. The period with Trossard on the left it was obvious how horribly exposed Burn was. Going to 4 at the back was fine, but switching March over wasn't the best idea

 

[Iford Albion]

Im sure Nottingham would be ok with selling Bong back to Brighton if you think that would improve things.

Very nuanced response for a Swedish JCL. Well played!

 

[bhawoddy]

Won the second half 2-0, although I think we switched it before the pen. Surely time to go with a back four?

The first half created a different dynamic for the 2nd half. Who knows whether 4 at the back was a better option from the off. its 0-0 then not 1-3.

 

[zefarelly]

Im sure Nottingham would be ok with selling Bong back to Brighton if you think that would improve things.

No I don't. I'm referring to 18 months ago, this is no new problem

 

[Lethargic]

Playing 4 at the back is not the answer, we have no real left back, Veltman as the only right back, lose any advantage of the ball carrying central defenders and lose out on playing Lamptey in his best position plus we don't have a real enforcer to player the defensive midfielder, playing Bissouma there would not be using him to the best of his abilities and Moloumby does not seem in favour.

Other than that could work.

 

[Silverhatch]

Veltman Dunk Webster and White (playing left) can be our back 4 - especially if Solly's in front of Ben

 

[seagully]

In the first half it seemed like we played 4 at the back out of possession which then switched to a three when we attacked with Veltman/Burn pushing up as a wingback depending on which flank we attacked down. I quite liked it

 

[Skaville]

Lacking a right wing back? Blimey, that's Lamptey on his bike then ....................

What I meant was he’s injured and without him we need a different way of playing. Let’s face it, hamstrings are a recurring injury for a player like Lamptey

 

[Albion 4ever]

Just because Lamptey is great going forwards, it doesn’t mean he cannot defend.

In fact his one-on-defending has been excellent in my opinion.

He joined us as a full back. He is good enough to play as a full back.

The issue is we have not got a left back. Burn is a very average centre back and Bernardo is not good enough.

I believe the only reason GP has played 3 at the back this season on most occasions is because he is trying to play his best 11 players, rather than playing his best team.
It’s a little like Sven Goran-Ericsson trying to shoehorn Beckham, Lampard, Gerrard and Scholes into a 4-4-2.


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[clockend1983]

Neither are great, but we beat Arsenal with Schellotto at right back last June. You just need someone to do a job if it’s a back four and let the rest play

Bernado definitely a better option than Big Dan.
When he was playing regularly at left back I thought
he was really good.I think it was under CH playing in
a back four.I’ve never really liked the wing back thing personally
I’m not really convinced it has ever worked for us.
I like a back four with quick fullbacks who job is to defend
but can break forward and join attacks,I think everyone knows where they are
in that system bit like Liverpool
Need to be quick and able to tackle