theweestevie Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 16 minutes ago, Toepoke said: Well there is in Kris Boyd but I can understand why he's not got the call. As much as I am a fan of Boyd and his ability to score goals, I don't really fancy seeing him playing wide left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab The Crab Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 31 minutes ago, wanderer said: Given Rangers form since Christmas, its pretty hard not to over look some of their players (especially Murphy!) but far from convinced on Cummings inclusion, but again (bar a couple of blips) its hard not to take Rangers form since Murty started bringing players in during the January transfer window into account. I would imagine Snodgrass is one of the players Eck had in mind when he said he knew what some players could do for him already (I imagine thats guys like Anya, Morrison, Fletcher (both), Martin, Snoddy etc) and this squad is more about making room to try out players like Cairney, McGeouch, McTorminay, Fraser etc (on form players who might not necessarily have found the room to break into the first team). I fully expect his squad for May/June to resemble very little to this squad, with that squad more along the lines of more of the missing old guard, along with 5 or so new/fresh faces that have missed out this time around. I’m not so sure, I think it’s quite feasible that we’ve seen the last of the Fletchers, Morrison and Anya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Rab The Crab said: I’m not so sure, I think it’s quite feasible that we’ve seen the last of the Fletchers, Morrison and Anya. I think Steven is certainly going to find himself out the squad more times than he finds himself in it (but given how light we are up front, we might not have a choice, unless Eck is successful in getting Sam Gallagher).... Darren I think will be in squads for at least the foreseeable future come May/June, simply for his presence in the squad behind the scenes, rather than with a view to playing him (ie a more unofficial coaching role)... Morrison when fully fit is one of the first names on the team sheet, and still at a age where he can offer us something for one more campaign. Anya I feel peaked with Scotland years ago, and just seemed to find his way into squads and the first team simply because he was one of Strachans favorites, rather than there on merit. Still has time on his side and is now back in the Derby first team, so will find his way there or there about, but just not as consistent as he had it under Strachan. Edited March 12, 2018 by wanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) ------------------------ Archer Paterson - McKenna - Mulgrew - Tierney -------------------- McTominay ------- Armstrong----------------McGinn Fraser ----------------------------------Robertson ----------------------- McBurnie That'll do me. Edited March 12, 2018 by runningtings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweestevie Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 minute ago, runningtings said: ------------------------ Archer Paterson - McKenna - Mulgrew - Tierney -------------------- McTominay ------- Armstrong----------------McGinn Fraser ---------- McGregor -----------Robertson ----------------------- McBurnie That'll do me. Agreed, if we can play 12 players every game I think we will be in with a decent shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde1998 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I like the look of this squad. Largely made up of players who have been on the fringes or haven't had an opportunity to feature for us before. Allows a serious look at them before the Nations League and Euro qualifiers, while giving them a chance to fight for their place in the squad for the competitive matches can only be a good thing. McLeish will know what the regulars not included can do, so there's little point bringing them in for these matches. With eight of the squad being 23 or younger, it's not only an opportunity to show what they can do now, it's a chance to for McLeish to see potential for future squads - what players could become important in a number of years time. Those players could be built around going forward. I'm quite excited to see what this squad can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Anyone know when the U21 squad is being announced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, theweestevie said: Agreed, if we can play 12 players every game I think we will be in with a decent shout. Haha you caught me before I edited my mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Wonder if we have seen the last of Darren Fletcher... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 2 hours ago, wanderer said: Given Rangers form since Christmas, its pretty hard not to over look some of their players (especially Murphy!) but far from convinced on Cummings inclusion, but again (bar a couple of blips) its hard not to take Rangers form since Murty started bringing players in during the January transfer window into account. Who often has Cummings even played since Christmas? So Murphy Plays a dozen games and looks good that's all that's needed and don't start me on Russel martin ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweestevie Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 26 minutes ago, runningtings said: Haha you caught me before I edited my mistake Yeah, by the time I had posted you had already edited so I got in just in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theweestevie Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: Who often has Cummings even played since Christmas? So Murphy Plays a dozen games and looks good that's all that's needed and don't start me on Russel martin ffs 11 appearences (mostly coming on from the bench) with 5 goals and 1 assist. Edited March 12, 2018 by theweestevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Archer McKenna Mulgrew Tierney Paterson McTominlay McGinn Robertson Cairney McGregor Cummings Wouldnt be surprised if we line up something like this. McGinn and McTominlay sitting deep, wingbacks and two attacking midfielders pushing on, and all going backwards when we dont have the ball, leaving the striker a bit stranded. I cant recall McLeish playing wingers that much, but it was a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctonjock Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 38 minutes ago, kumnio said: Archer McKenna Mulgrew Tierney Paterson McTominlay McGinn Robertson Cairney McGregor Cummings Wouldnt be surprised if we line up something like this. McGinn and McTominlay sitting deep, wingbacks and two attacking midfielders pushing on, and all going backwards when we dont have the ball, leaving the striker a bit stranded. I cant recall McLeish playing wingers that much, but it was a long time ago. That looks a strong line up . Plenty going forward and defensive back up . Probably give Mcburnie 2nd half up front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) 58 minutes ago, kumnio said: Archer McKenna Mulgrew Tierney Paterson McTominlay McGinn Robertson Cairney McGregor Cummings Wouldnt be surprised if we line up something like this. McGinn and McTominlay sitting deep, wingbacks and two attacking midfielders pushing on, and all going backwards when we dont have the ball, leaving the striker a bit stranded. I cant recall McLeish playing wingers that much, but it was a long time ago. From what I recall Eck would go pretty heavy upfront (3 from Miller, O'Connor, McFadden and Boyd) with Hartley, Ferguson, Brown and Fletcher keeping things tidy in the middle of the park, with Gary Naismith and Allan Hutton providing support on the wings. Edited March 12, 2018 by wanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab The Crab Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 2 hours ago, runningtings said: Wonder if we have seen the last of Darren Fletcher... I think we might have, Eck mentioned him in the press conference, that he wasn’t playing just now and the door wasn’t closed but there was no mention of having any great plans for him. Theres a lot of midfielders in that squad, I don’t think we really need him any more. With the emergence of McBurnie I’ll be really surprised if we see Chris Martin again also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde1998 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rab The Crab said: With the emergence of McBurnie I’ll be really surprised if we see Chris Martin again also. From what I've seen of him at Reading, he hasn't really done much to make me think he should be involved in the squad. Of course, playing in a struggling side won't help, but he seems to be offering very little at the moment. McBurnie will probably be the long term option of that type of striker in our squad. I think you're right in saying we're probably not going to see Martin again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) I'd go with something like this - Archer Hanley...Mulgrew...Tierney Paterson...McTominay...Cairney...Robertson Forrest...McBurnie...Fraser I'd be looking to get plenty of balls into McBurnie. Would maybe swap Forrest and Paterson around for another threat in the air. Armstrong and McGregor unlucky to miss out but I'd like to see McTominay and Cairney at this level. Edited March 12, 2018 by PASTA Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, kumnio said: Archer McKenna Mulgrew Tierney Paterson McTominlay McGinn Robertson Cairney McGregor Cummings Wouldnt be surprised if we line up something like this. McGinn and McTominlay sitting deep, wingbacks and two attacking midfielders pushing on, and all going backwards when we dont have the ball, leaving the striker a bit stranded. I cant recall McLeish playing wingers that much, but it was a long time ago. That’s a very good team if eck can get them to buy into 3-5-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, kumnio said: Archer McKenna Mulgrew Tierney Paterson McTominlay McGinn Robertson Cairney McGregor Cummings Wouldnt be surprised if we line up something like this. McGinn and McTominlay sitting deep, wingbacks and two attacking midfielders pushing on, and all going backwards when we dont have the ball, leaving the striker a bit stranded. I cant recall McLeish playing wingers that much, but it was a long time ago. You're jist taking the pish noo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 10 minutes ago, PASTA Mick said: I'd go with something like this - Archer Hanley...Mulgrew...Tierney Paterson...McTominay...Cairney...Robertson Forrest...McBurnie...Fraser I'd be looking to get plenty of balls into McBurnie. Would maybe swap Forrest and Paterson around for another threat in the air. Armstrong and McGregor unlucky to miss out but I'd like to see McTominay and Cairney at this level. That's a good team, would maybe swap Hanley for McKenna but it's decent enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 1 minute ago, mccaughey85 said: That's a good team, would maybe swap Hanley for McKenna but it's decent enough. I wasn't sure which two to pick from McKenna, Mulgrew and Hanley. I'd give all 3 some game time. Mulgrew could be useful on free kicks because Forrest and Fraser both win a lot on the edge of the area and I'm not sure anyone else in my team can hit a good free-kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Where's Berra in the squad and also Burke should be included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab The Crab Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, mccaughey85 said: Where's Berra in the squad and also Burke should be included. Berra’s been struggling with injury. Burke has been struggling with his gaffer being a prick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 2 hours ago, kumnio said: Archer McKenna Mulgrew Tierney Paterson McTominlay McGinn Robertson Cairney McGregor Cummings Wouldnt be surprised if we line up something like this. McGinn and McTominlay sitting deep, wingbacks and two attacking midfielders pushing on, and all going backwards when we dont have the ball, leaving the striker a bit stranded. I cant recall McLeish playing wingers that much, but it was a long time ago. I doubt if he’d go with three left footed centre halves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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