- Jan 27, 2011
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To be honest with whoever we sign, if Poch isn't a bit smarter this season it wont get the best out of any of them. It's only a key role if the set up is right. I rate Schneiderlin, but he isn't so outstanding that he wouldn't suffer if we go in light with a cm2 every single game.
We competed well in some games against tough opposition with a CM2, such as both Arsenal games and obviously the 5-3 vs Chelsea. I like Mason a lot but to be fair he has a CAM skillset, upgrading him with a very competent CM2 specialist, strong on both sides of the ball, with leadership qualities and understanding of the league and system would improve us.
That said I wholeheartedly agree Poch needs to be more flexible with his tactics and subs. Looked like he stumbled on a winner with Dembele in the hole, almost resembling an attacking 4-3-3 but seemingly ditched that entirely after the 3-2 loss to Liverpool (in which I felt we were pretty unlucky).