Russell Slade and his tactics
‘ Russell Slade and his tactics ‘
By Carl Curtis
A lot has been said by many City fans and pundits about Russell Slade only knowing one way of playing and only using one formation, 4-4-2.
Slade has been called a dinasour for using this formation but I was just listening to talksport and Collymore was making the case for 4-4-2 and how the Premier League is better because of the likes of Leicester and Watford who both use this system with success.
Leicester have been a revelation in the top flight this season and top the division over Christmas and Watford have just beaten Liverpool 3-0 and won their fourth game on the bounce.
I doubt Slade will point out these two teams and their success anytime soon after he got ridiculed last season for pointing out that Real Madrid also use the ‘outdated’ system.
Obviously Slade wants to use this style but due to having his hands tied somewhat has not been able to bring in the players he wants to compliment his choice of system.
In fairness to the manager we have seen evidence of some excellent football, at home matches recently in particular, so is his 4-4-2 that out of date with more sides going back to the typical British style of play ?