[BaggyBomber]

Love some of these posts from my fellow Old Farts!!    

Seriously though, I think everyone in the game spouts on too much, and talks too much, about formations.
IMO, the basics are still true - when in possession, find space; when defending, deny space. Good players will have that drilled into them and be able to apply it WHATEVER the tactical lineup; again, IMO Arsenal do this better than any other team.
The ability to adapt to what the other team is doing is more important than the way you line up on the team sheet, and obviously the better the players the harder they are to play against, whatever the formation you choose!  

This Old Fart is in total agreement, drewks.  The simple basics and.........when in doubt, kick it out!