The large number of goals conceded this season is not just down to the players.
Its also due to the wide open, expansive formation that Lowe uses.
This may work well in League Two when managing well funded teams (Bury and Argyle) because your players can largely outplay the opposition and retain possession. But in League One, where the Argyle team is more evenly matched, it is a far riskier strategy.
This is why the likes of Sturrock and Warnock have always played with defence as the main priority. It can be boring to watch (especially when the team aren’t winning) but its a tried and tested strategy. Under Lowe, Argyle have become a bit reckless I think.
Its also due to the wide open, expansive formation that Lowe uses.
This may work well in League Two when managing well funded teams (Bury and Argyle) because your players can largely outplay the opposition and retain possession. But in League One, where the Argyle team is more evenly matched, it is a far riskier strategy.
This is why the likes of Sturrock and Warnock have always played with defence as the main priority. It can be boring to watch (especially when the team aren’t winning) but its a tried and tested strategy. Under Lowe, Argyle have become a bit reckless I think.