St Mirren’s manager, Stephen Robinson, is set to return to a familiar tactical formation following a significant defeat. His team suffered a 5-0 loss against Motherwell, marking the toughest setback during his four-year tenure. This result has prompted a reassessment of their gameplay as they prepare to face Livingston on Saturday.
Return to Familiar Tactics
Robinson plans to revert to his tried-and-true back three strategy. He previously experimented with a 4-2-3-1 formation in the last match, a change he admits may have been overly ambitious for his squad.
Assessing the Defeat
After the heavy defeat, Robinson acknowledged the need to return to basic tactics. He emphasized the importance of playing to the team’s strengths, focusing on utilizing the pace of their wingers and maintaining a solid defensive structure.
“We were successful with our previous tactics,” Robinson stated. “However, I attempted to modify our approach to align with the current squad’s capabilities.”
Individual Errors Contributing to Goals
Despite the tactical shift, Robinson emphasized that the goals conceded during the match were mainly due to individual mistakes rather than the formation itself. He noted that four of the five goals resulted from avoidable errors.
- Four out of five goals conceded were individual errors.
- Manager takes full responsibility for the team’s performance.
- No blame placed on specific players; accountability lies with himself.
“I won’t point fingers at anyone. I must take full responsibility for what happened,” Robinson added, reinforcing his commitment to the team. As St Mirren looks ahead, the focus will be on tightening their defense and avoiding repeat mistakes in their upcoming fixture.
