• Brazil's lopsided formation

    Quoted as 4-3-1-2 or 4-3-2-1 in most Brazilian publications but illustrated asymmetrically like so.-Robinho: second-striker/false winger-Kaka: advanced playmaker,mediapunta, trequartista-Ramires (or...

    Roberticus | 24.06.2009 | Comments: 2


  • Republic Of Ireland World Cup Qualification Campaign 2010

    This is generally the shape that the Ireland team takes in qualifying under Trapattoni. It is nominally a classic 4-4-2 with two wide men, a mobile central unit in midfield and two strikers. Howevew in pracitce it is different. Ireland tend t...

    Tyranax | 24.06.2009 | Comments: 2


  • Republic Of Ireland World Cup Qualification Campaign 2010

    This is generally the shape that the Ireland team takes in qualifying under Trapattoni. It is nominally a classic 4-4-2 with two wide men, a mobile central unit in midfield and two strikers. Howevew in pracitce it is different. Ireland tend t...

    Tyranax | 24.06.2009


  • Bilardo's 3-5-2

    Mixed zonal/man-marking at the back.Maradona converted from No. 10 to second-striker.Similar form to 3-3-2-2/ 3-1-4-2/ 3-5-1-1.

    Roberticus | 20.06.2009


  • Early catenaccio: Nereo Rocco

    Evolved from the Swiss 'verrou' systemMan-marking by stopper and both terzinos (full-backs).Introduced in Italy by Nereo Rocco in the 50s, initially used by Helenio Herrera in the early 60s during the early days of ...

    Roberticus | 20.06.2009


  • Balkan-style 3-4-1-2

    Zonal marking in the back three. Two central midfielders, mix of either i) destroyer + organiser or ii) destroyer + box-to-box.Wing-backs playing in midfield. No.10 in the hole (mediapunta/enganche entre lineas)....

    Roberticus | 20.06.2009 | Comments: 1


  • Zona Mista 1970s-80s

    Asymmetrical distribution of playersLibero could be a spare central defender or a playmaker.Man-marking by stopper.Classical full-back (terzino)followed whichever opposing striker made wide runs. 'Modern' full-back...

    Roberticus | 20.06.2009


  • which is better for chelsea 4-3-3 or 4-1-4-1 ? please don't ignore me please comment me. look at two formations.

    answer me.

    best coach 88 | 19.06.2009 | Comments: 1


  • 3-1-2-1-3

    I think this formation is one that can cover the whole field with hardly any weaknesses. YOu can say only three defenders but the CDM plays a defensive role as a stopper.

    outsiderdf | 30.04.2009 | Comments: 4


  • Rijkaard to Gala

    That's a shock move from the Dutch. He was in talks with AC Milan but appearently did not materialise.He is reported to have signed a 2 year contract with 2 year extension option.What lured him to a lower league is anyone's guess.

    FeriAts | 05.06.2009


  • 5-2-3

    Attacking up the wings, looking for the defencive midfielder, who looks forward, while the ball is moving the wing backs should be cheating up and waiting to be released. the forwards and stirker are either looking for the ball into the box or the at...

    gallant19 | 02.06.2009 | Comments: 1


  • What is the key to Manchester United's success?

    In my opinion the reason why Man U is so great is because of their defense nothing else.

    Redrebel | 18.05.2009 | Comments: 11