Starting XI for next season

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My starting xi would be as follows based on current squad and the more likely signings. It would be a 4-4-2 but a diamond formation.

Douglas

Maybury McCarthy Laursen Tiatto


Kisnorbo

Sylla Hughes

Williams


De Vries Connolly

Subs

Henderson
Dublin
Stewart
Stearman
Gudjonsson

This formation would allow us to be more fluid in attack with Kisnorbo shielding the back 4 and allowing Sylla, Williams and Hughes to push on, Williams and Hughes could interchange whilst still be able to provide width from Hughes and Sylla when required, this formation would also allow both full backs to get forward and whip crosses in. We need a formation that allows both Williams and Hughes, undoubtedly the best 2 footballers in our squad, to play in the same side and to both have licence to influence our play and the game.

All makes a lot of sense that team to me, be nice to have Bothroyd up front though wouldn't it? Also, I actually think Hughes could be better in that Williams position, I'm not sure of Williams, although I saw some glipmses of quality, Hughes' link up play with Connolly looked great at times towards the end of last season...

I agree. Though I like Williams, I think he has a tendancy to go missing. Hughes is a far superior player.

If every signing from Scotland was of Hughes' quality, I don't think there would be many complaints.