The most common football formation (
proper football that is, rather than the rather odd American version), consisting of four defenders, four midfielders and
two attackers. The goalkeeper is not generally mentioned in formation numbers. Every football fan can name a famous 4-4-2
team.
Plymouth
Argyle (4-4-2): Larrieu; Hodges, Aljofree, Doumbe, Connolly; Capaldi, Wotton (c), Nalis,
Norris; Hayles,
Chadwick