WHILE Maurice Malpas' 4-3.5-2.5 formation may have raised some eyebrows around the County Ground, one man who is benefiting from the tactics is Anthony McNamee.

In the new-look system the tricky winger is given licence to roam, while the three other players in the engine room do the dirty work'.

And in the 2-2 draw with Carlisle on Saturday, McNamee was the best player on the pitch, tormenting the visitors' defence every time he got on the ball.

The former Watford man completed his first 90 minutes since arriving at the County Ground, and said it is no coincidence that his improved form has come alongside an improved level of fitness.

"It was definitely the best team performance since I've been here.

"Just the way we were passing the ball around, we were unlucky not to win the game," said McNamee.

"We kept playing with it and gave everyone a chance to get on the ball and show what they've got.

"The formation that we play, with one wide and three centre-midfielders, I like it. It gives me licence to roam and I like that.

"I'd hardly played a lot of games in a row, but hopefully coming to Swindon I can get a lot of games in and then my performances will go from there.

"I was happy with my performance on Saturday. It's starting to get good and more consistent, and hopefully it can just keep getting better for me.

"Playing every week is good and I'm working hard in training knowing that I've got a chance of playing on a Saturday.

"Before I came to Swindon I haven't played on a Saturday at three o'clock for about seven months, so it is weird, but it's great to just be involved and playing games."