Torquay United Fans Forum

yeovilgull wrote:Really pleased with this appointment. We have been crying out for someone with experience and a good track record at this level. I'm not overly concerned by the style of play. If the ball is getting into the box quicker and more often it should make things more exciting where it really matters providing we have players who can deal with it when the ball gets there.
A massive rebuilding job to be done and I'd settle for a steady first season providing we are well organised and difficult to beat.
Stags fans, thanks for your comments and the links. We know PC is very direct in his play but can you shed any light on his favoured formation and how he likes to set the team up? Does he go for the journeyman type of player, youngsters or a good mix?

He likes to play 4411, but when in the league he played 3412, he will change the formation for away games at times, hes played 433 and also 4231, but his prefered is 4411 i suppose it depends on who he can bring in. The type of player hes interested in is somebody who will run through a brick wall, put 110% in, you may want to google anthony howell, hes a midfielder very good at breaking up play, athletic but cant really pass, hes great for the conference, i would be shocked if cox doesnt go in for him, he is a norringham lad, with a young family and runs a business so unsure if he'll move down.

Im very interested with who cox brings in, i know this is a very difficult time for you but trust me, your in good hands and can look up with cox in charge

Hi, Mansfield Town fan here

Paul Cox will win you games simple as that, he'll turn you into a well oiled machine that are extremely organised and difficult to play against, you wont get any thashings, he will get players putting their bodies on the line, he starts off slow but the 2nd half of the season his teams generally fly, be patient with him.

As for his style, it wont be pretty he likes to play long ball, he does mix it up, put hes very direct, wants balls into the box as fast as possible, he likes a big lump striker up top and a fast striker to play off him. Whats good is you have Briscoe which he knows from Mansfield, Briscoe was instrimental in our success in the conference.

The very best of luck, i'll be keeping an eye on you with great interest, names i would expect him to sign would be Ross Dyer, Anthony Howell, Lindon Meikle and Lee Stevenson.

All the best