I know it hasn’t worked for us in the past, but as one of our strengths seems to lie with our centre halves then why not try this formation utilising Schlupp (or PVA) and Townsend as wing backs

Guaita

Townsend, Tomkins, Cahill, Kelly, Schlupp (or PVA)

McArthur, Milivojevic, Kouyate, Zaha

Ayew

Would the additional centre half cover the defensive weaknesses of Townsend and Schlupp? I don’t profess to know whether this would work with our personnel but on the basis we look devoid of different ideas when under the cosh, putting it out there as a plan B. Thoughts anyone?

Thank goodness Roy is the manager.

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That’s helpful! Thanks for your contribution

I think this allows us to get some creativity into the middle of the pitch instead of playing Meyer on the left wing as Roy did in the early games.

I'm not sure that you're really suited to a football fans' discussion forum and perhaps you should look for a cheerleaders' forum as you don't seem to be able to accept any criticism of any aspect of this football club

Milivojevic, Kouyate - holding midfielders ??

Both can break up play but neither can hold the ball for more than a second.

Meyer and Camarassa are the only two who can do this but won't be given much chance when the manager concentrates on not conceding many goals - although that plan went wrong against Spurs. If Brighton can beat Spurs on Saturday it will say much about our defensive tactics.