What do you think Ross’s prefered formation is? I don’t think he wants to play 2 up, I think he does because of the balance of the squad.
I think his preference is 4 at the back too, but we have 3 very good left backs, and a shortage in the other positions.
On paper we have a good midfield with plenty options, but in practise it doesn’t quite click and injuries have left us exposed.
that all said it’s still been a very good season so far, apart from the big games - hope we put that right in the league cup
I think his preference is probably 4231. That said he’s shown himself to very adapt and flexible with regards to tactics, which I find to be one of his strengths. Rather than shoehorn players into his system, he finds a system that suits the personnel available.
I think we need to have two forwards on the park to suit our forward players, so swapping between a 442 and a 352 is going to be how we play for the remainder of the season.
If that’s the case adding a real poacher to the squad is a priority. That kind of player would compliment what Doidge, Nisbet, Boyle and Murphy bring to the forward areas. They won’t all start at the same time, but gives us a different option.
We seriously lack depth at centre half, over the next couple of windows we need to sign a big commanding centre back to replace Darren McGregor and find a long term replacement for Paul Hanlon. Perhaps that could be either Josh Doig or Sean Mackie, but if not then it’s another signing that has to be made most likely in the summer.
Finally if we are to play 352 on a more regular basis, we need a proper right wing back. Stephen O’Donnell would be an excellent addition, but depends if he’s got options in England lined up. He’d also be competition at right back for the excellent Paul McGinn, who also looks very assured at centre half.