Cardiff City Forum



A forum for all things Cardiff City

3 5 2

Sat Sep 20, 2025 4:26 pm

Do you think we need to start with a 3 5 2 we seemed to get cut open thru the middle in first half
We switched to 352 at the end and had more possession, i know they tired a bit but it gives Salech support with either Isaac or Robbo with him and gives us extra in midfield.

Re: 3 5 2

Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:36 pm

Good point, it's definitely an option.

Re: 3 5 2

Sat Sep 20, 2025 5:49 pm

Its crazy, from worrying about centre halfs at the start of the season, Fish, Ohno, and Lawlor would be perfect in a 3. Lots of mobility and pace as all 3 look quality.

I don't think we have wingers, so wingbacks would suit.

It would be great to have 2 different ways of playing so teams would have to guess.

Re: 3 5 2

Sat Sep 20, 2025 7:54 pm

I think a 3-5-2 could suit us well it would allow Robinson to play off Salech so he's not so isolated

And it would mean we could still keep a midfield trio of Wintle Robertson and rubin

Our wingers are all youngsters so should have no problem getting up and down the pitch to help the back 3 as needed

And having a trio of lawler fish and osho should be a formidable barrier to stop most attacks

Re: 3 5 2

Sun Sep 21, 2025 9:13 am

I think this formation would be great…. I think Ashford would be great playing off Salech, not Robinson.

Osho Fish Lawler
Kapakio Joel Rubin Robertson Bagan
Salech Ashford

Re: 3 5 2

Sun Sep 21, 2025 5:33 pm

Chambers might also be better as part of 3 centre backs.

4 players who could play off Salech:
Kellyman
Davies
Robinson
Ashford