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I'm not looking back for them, but I would like to retract any posts I may have made six months ago or earlier suggesting 4-2-3-1 was Rafa's system, what he knew and what he played.

 

I reckon other posters will feel the same.

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It's just another example of what makes Rafa a world class manager. Switching to a completely different system and still having the players more organised than the majority of other teams in the league.

 

He's definitely bought players with flexibility in mind, we have 5 first team quality CB's.

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Clark in a two I reckon would struggle, but as the left centre-back in a back three I think he’s good cover.

 

Depends on his defensive partner. He is at least competent alongside Lascelles, it has a negative impact on the team as a whole though, as we end up more dependant upon the defending of the full -backs, Dummett isn't a problem, but Yedlin often let's us down. TBPH though, there should never be a reason to have a defensive 2 of Clark and anybody. Discounting disaster.

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It's just another example of what makes Rafa a world class manager. Switching to a completely different system and still having the players more organised than the majority of other teams in the league.

 

He's definitely bought players with flexibility in mind, we have 5 first team quality CB's.

 

Dummett can play left centre back too.

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It's just another example of what makes Rafa a world class manager. Switching to a completely different system and still having the players more organised than the majority of other teams in the league.

 

He's definitely bought players with flexibility in mind, we have 5 first team quality CB's.

 

Dummett can play left centre back too.

 

It'd probably be his strongest position but his distribution would let him down when compared to Schar and Lejeune. They're long range passes are vital in this system and PD doesn't have them in his locker.

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It's just another example of what makes Rafa a world class manager. Switching to a completely different system and still having the players more organised than the majority of other teams in the league.

 

He's definitely bought players with flexibility in mind, we have 5 first team quality CB's.

 

Dummett can play left centre back too.

 

In a backs to the walk away game at Man City maybe, but don’t think he could do that role in this system.

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The central one seems to be more of the strong, dominant in the air type (like Lascelles or Fernandez) with the outside ones being the ball players. I see Clark more in that description.

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The central one seems to be more of the strong, dominant in the air type (like Lascelles or Fernandez) with the outside ones being the ball players. I see Clark more in that description.

 

Always thought Clark was better on the ball, but felt he's regressed massively since. Just seems a better last ditch tackler and threat from set pieces only :lol:

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Still boggles my mind that a few thought he passed his sell-by date and wanted him out.

 

Dude has everything we could hope for in a manager. Integrity, compassion, obsessive preparation, an OCD level eye for detail, and tactical nous.

 

It's a mad set of traits to get that ocd level of detail and still be compassionate and engaging. I still don't think the media or elements of them fully understand him.

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Still boggles my mind that a few thought he passed his sell-by date and wanted him out.

 

Dude has everything we could hope for in a manager. Integrity, compassion, obsessive preparation, an OCD level eye for detail, and tactical nous.

 

It's a mad set of traits to get that ocd level of detail and still be compassionate and engaging. I still don't think the media or elements of them fully understand him.

 

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Who are we getting in the summer to replace him then?

 

Charnley ? he's done every other fucking job at the club

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Who are we getting in the summer to replace him then?

 

Papers tomorrow are saying Carrick is under consideration ... trying to placate the fans with a Geordie when he manages to screw things up. Urgh.

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