3-5-2 or 3-4-3

Recent comments from LJ hint at a change in formation and IMO we have been better in the last few years, under various managers, with a back 3 as opposed to a 4. A 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 would help our woes in midfield and I feel Porto, Bushiri and Hanlon all play better in a 3 where Porto and Hanlon can carry the ball, step forward and Rocky can cover.

Currently, our midfield struggle in a 3 as they don't have the pace and athleticism to cover the half spaces or the physicality to impose themselves and dominate the centre. Having a back 3 would help us strangle the middle of the park and allow wing-backs and wide forwards to cover the half space and flanks. We also lack creativity and I think we need to utilise the likes of Cadden and Carbaja in getting them further forward and crossing from the byline. Cadden is also wasted at RB. Therefore I think, with what we have available:

Mashall

Porto
Rocky
Hanlon

Cadden
JDH
Kenneh
Carbaja

Boyle
Youan
Melkersen/Tavares/Henderson

We could even add Newell, Campbell or Henderson to CM and go 3-5-2 but I prefer Boyle in a front 3. Henderson can play more advanced and dropping into the '10'.

Thoughts? I really hope we go with this. We do need CB cover but assume Miller can fill in at RCB and McClelland has looked good.