Re: The Old Five

By Vernon215/8 20:59Thu Aug 15 20:59:36 2024In response to The Old Five

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I seem to recall that the Old Five referred to the playing positions of the time. Sides were based on a two-three- five formation (or W formation. This was usually keeper,right back and left back (2). Right half-back,Centre half and left half-back (3). Then the forwards of right winger,inside right,centre forward,inside left and left winger (5).
That was always my understanding so I hope that this helps.

We were warned,but did it anyway.