Yeah we surely have to play this way, even if it does mean one or two square pegs in round holes. I've never known a team look so radically better in one formation than another.
In answer to those who wanted to know what was wrong with this throw. IMO he is essentially chucking it off one leg (which gives you massively more leverage) and then bringing the back foot down after the ball has gone. The West Brom guy does the same.
Rule 15:
stand facing the field of play...