A change in formation may bring a change in fortunes for Peterborough United
By Ben Jones
Published 19th Sep 2023, 05:00 BST
Updated 19th Sep 2023, 09:09 BST
Peterborough United’s players delivered an error-strewn display as they were held to a 1-1 League One draw with Leyton Orient at the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday.
Yes, Posh did change formations against Leyton Orient by playing the diamond but that was a decision that did not bear fruit.
Yet, there is a formation that Posh have used to great effect from the start this season and that is the three at the back, which the Peterborough Telegraph believes gets the best out of young loanees Jadel Katongo and Zak Sturge.
Therefore, the PT suggests a switch to the 3-4-1-2 when Posh face goalless Cheltenham Town on Tuesday.
Therefore, the PT suggests a switch to the 3-4-1-2 when Posh face goalless Cheltenham Town on Tuesday.
9. KWAME POKU
Ten was not be his best position but you need to get a player with the quality of Poku on the pitch, plus having him there does give Posh flexibility to change formations within the game. Randall has failed to convince that he is the answer in this position. Photo: Joe Dent
Jacob Wakeling was high up in my thoughts as the Posh captain continues his less than impressive start to the season but it's hard to drop him and he is worth persevering with for the moment. I suspect he was one of the major names Fergie directed his "some players need to start performing to the level I expect" comment at. Photo: Joe Dent
While he's here, he should still play. Although if he does, do Posh maybe need to start to think of ways they can best get him involved? You either play him and play to his strengths or you play perhaps closer to the way you want to and don't include him. Not play how you ideally want to but still play him. Photo: Joe Dent