However, to most of us, formations provide a useful framework from which we start to build up an idea of how a certain team or manager plays.
However, to most of us, formations provide a useful framework from which we start to build up an idea of how a certain team or manager plays. So, we've decided to take a look at football's most popular formations. Why would any manager prefer one over another? What are the strengths and weaknesses of each? Read on to find out, and then draw your own conclusions as to which works best.