The strengths of Melbourne City’s 3-5-2 system v Wellington Phoenix

An analysis of how Melbourne City were able to utilise their wing-backs to great effect in a 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix

Post date January 27, 2016
Post categories In A-League, Analysis

An analysis of how Melbourne City were able to utilise their wing-backs to great effect in a 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix

Post author By Tim Palmer
Tags Melbourne City

By Tim Palmer

Tim is a football coach, writer, analyst and sports scientist. He is currently Assistant Technical Director, Head of Player Development & Video and a coach at NWSF Spirit, as well as working with the Pararoos. Previously, he has worked as an analyst with the Socceroos, and in the A-League.

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Post date December 28, 2013

A-League 13-14 previews: Melbourne Heart

Melbourne Heart were underwhelming under John Aloisi last season – their 4-2-3-1, with Fred flanked by hard-working wingers and a fairly basic back six, was tactically uninspiring, while…

Post date October 7, 2013

Why John Van’t Schip is Melbourne City’s anchor

While Melbourne City have been tactically fascinating and entertaining in attack this season, there is the nagging feeling that they are not the sum of their parts, but rather, the sum of the parts of the stars.