What You Will Learn: What is meant by a formation? How teams have two formations - one for defending which is the one stated in newspapers, etc, and one for attacking. Key issues that arise when different formations play each other. When to change your formation. Why most teams play 4 - 4 - 2.

"I'm not sure how important the formation is. What I do know is that players need to feel comfortable with the job you're asking them to carry out."