Phillips and Hoilett

[maidstone_hoop]

With this new formation where do they stand in the squad?

In a 3 5 2 formation I just cant see them being played. Hoilett I dont mind as much as hes failed to deliver time and time again but phillips I think is such a talent but just cant see him getting game time on the wing.

[Mattyqpr]

Phillips could play as a number 10. Doubt either will start very often though as wing backs isn't there game. Some games we'll go 4-4-2 though, I guess it depends who Harry brings in.

[Hoop-du-Jour]

Here's a good article on the formation http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...esses-of-3-5-2

Bodes well for Traore and Phillips if executed properly.

[rickyranger]

To be honest not sure either deserve a start, Holliet has flattered to deceive since day one and whilst Phillips has shown glimpses of his ability he needs to far more consistent to warrant a place. Think if Phillips gets his head down he can play as the second striker either as a two, or dropping off but he is at a crossroads and needs to get his act together.

[Mattyqpr]

To be honest not sure either deserve a start, Holliet has flattered to deceive since day one and whilst Phillips has shown glimpses of his ability he needs to far more consistent to warrant a place. Think if Phillips gets his head down he can play as the second striker either as a two, or dropping off but he is at a crossroads and needs to get his act together.

Very harsh regarding Phillips. Harry hardly started him and when he come on we looked ten times better.

[Burnside]

Hoilett makes me laugh, even his pass that set up the goal v Derby was shite, passed it straight to Keogh. But you make your own luck and credit for winning the ball in the first place.

[supahoopsaaa]

Don't think we'll play 3-5-2 this season. Be more of a 3-4-2-1.
E.g.

Green

-----Caulker Ferdinand Onouha
Simpson Barton Faurlin Troare
-----Phillips ------Hoillett
------------Austin

[Del]

We won't always play 352. Even if we did I'm sure against weaker teams he maybe play one FB and one winger. In such instance one of the 3 cb will assess the danger and move across to cover behind the winger with the wing back the other side dropping back to make a solid 4 if hit on the counter.

[kron-1664]

Don't think we'll play 3-5-2 this season. Be more of a 3-4-2-1.
E.g.

Green

-----Caulker Ferdinand Onouha
Simpson Barton Faurlin Troare
-----Phillips ------Hoillett
------------Austin

i take it you think we wont be signing anyone then

[Nick]

With this new formation where do they stand in the squad?

In a 3 5 2 formation I just cant see them being played. Hoilett I dont mind as much as hes failed to deliver time and time again but phillips I think is such a talent but just cant see him getting game time on the wing.

Agree, i cant see Phillips playing (well not in a natural wing position anyway) especially if we sign Isla who'll play rwb if we play the predicted 352 formation... the only place I can see him playing is on the right of the central midfield next to Barton. As for toilet I really can't see him fitting in at all, which isn't a bad thing IMO!!!

[stainrodisalegend]

Wouldnt be too shocked to see one of them disappearing out of the door on deadline day in part exchange for someone else, esp hoilet. Like the op i cant see them getting too many games except against weak teams at home.

[bakes8]

Wouldnt be too shocked to see one of them disappearing out of the door on deadline day in part exchange for someone else, esp hoilet. Like the op i cant see them getting too many games except against weak teams at home.

Hoilett to Stoke for an unnamed former Qpr striker no doubt.

[maidstone_hoop]

Its a a shame tbh as I know alot didnt get to see phillips in full flow last year due to injury but hes is imo a real talented lad. Quick, strong, direct, often picks out a good ball, just needs to work on finishing a bit more.
I still have a feeling we will quickly rever back to a back 4 formation fairly soon.

[Mattyqpr]

Hoilett won't be going anywhere, he's on massive wages and no one will match them.

[dogsrrs]

Its a a shame tbh as I know alot didnt get to see phillips in full flow last year due to injury but hes is imo a real talented lad. Quick, strong, direct, often picks out a good ball, just needs to work on finishing a bit more.
I still have a feeling we will quickly rever back to a back 4 formation fairly soon.

Phillips has the ability force him self into any formation we will play , just needs H and the coaching staff to realise this and work with him instead of just seeing as a wide man.
For what my opinion is worth I see this boy as a real inside forward in the making