Quote Originally Posted by Toggles
I thought we do have a plan B

Several times this season when we have needed to chase games we have sacrificed the holding midfielder to go 442...or did I just imagine that?
That change, to me, is part of the 'A' plan.

I said last season I'd like us to start some games (especially once we were confirmed as out of auto race, and safe in play-offs) with a dif formation. Get players used to 2 systems and keep teams guessing as to how we may line up.

If we play to our maximum then we can beat most teams regardless IMO. But in the Championship I don't think any team can rely on being on form all season, and a change of shape could re-focus players minds and up concentration levels.

It may not work instantly, but could pay dividends later in the year.[/quote]


McClaren does chnage tactics and formation, he has gone 4-2-4 on occasions and 4-4-2 on others, but why last season would he