28 May 2026 12:57:11
There is a tiny disagreement going on at the moment regarding next season's formation. Farke wants to revert back to his preferred formation and the board want him to stick with the current one.

Does this mean transfer targets haven’t even been discussed between both parties as they don’t even know which formation will be played?

Can’t buy players when you don’t even know if there is going to be a need for that position or not.

1.) 28 May 2026
28 May 2026 13:28:38
Good post, Lad, and very concerning. Farke has to go for me if he is insisting on his 4 3 2 1 formation.

For me, we must continue with 5 3 2 formation. 3 CBs and 2 wing backs.

We look so defensively weak, and concede far too many when we play just 2 CBs, esp if one of the CBs is Pascal.



Both Gabi and Bogle are also weak links defensively in 4 at the back at EPL level.

2.) 28 May 2026
28 May 2026 13:30:09
Amendment
4 - 3- 1- 2 formation.

3.) 28 May 2026
28 May 2026 13:31:48
No, as we'll be fluid between formations.

And, we can sign players that would suit both a 3-5-2 and a 4-3-3 (eg. wingers that can play centrally like Okafor) , or centre-mids that fit in either.

4.) 28 May 2026
28 May 2026 14:15:36
Farke needs to remain pragmatic and flexible, as he showed last term. I think the most successful coaches, whilst maybe beholden to a system, are flexible to some degree. Those who aren't, like Amorim, face the music sooner or later.

I actually don't mind exploring other options beyond the 5-3-2. I think the main reason a 4-2-3-1 hasn't worked for us is the defensive vulnerability and the lack of a competent 10.

That being said, 5-3-2 ought to remain our primary 'Plan A' formation for now. Other sides are well versed in how we use it, but still find it very difficult to break down, as evidenced by, what was it, just 4 defeats post November, and two of those were against City and Arsenal.

5.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 02:01:18
Should the owners get involved in team matters like formation and selection?

6.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 08:34:44
Has to stick with the 3 cb's, if he reverts back to type we will get picked apart.

I still wouldn't be 2 surprised if the board let him go over the summer.

7.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 09:16:26
Exactly, Dave. His impressive end to the season will not save him. Even if he deserves another bite of the cherry. His ambition rant sealed his already likely demise. Said all the time. He is gone.

8.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 11:38:59
I doubt Farke is replaced by Leeds owners in summer, Aus.

But, if he is going to be, they need to be very decisive and do it very soon.

9.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 14:52:23
Farke worries me a little next season. If we do go to a back 4 again, we will need two new CBs as the current squad stands. Pascal and Bijol look way better in a back three.