In the second episode of When Eagles Dare, aptly named 'Dougie’s Team', we find out more about the squad that Dougie Freedman put together and just how it worked. Check out more below for an in depth look at the signings and the tactics.
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The system Freedman implemented was a 4-2-3-1, seeking to be compact defensively and hit teams on the counter-attack with pace and power from the front four.