jamboman Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 6 hours ago, bazmidd said: Jack Hendry has become the new whipping boy already I see. He has potential, but desperately needs an experienced Centre Back in there to help him and learn from, much like Souttar with Berra, who has massively improved his game since Berra arrived. Hendry played very well on his Scotland debut he has pace, height, strengths, good on the ball but needs to be more aggressive needs to improve his concentration and positional play, all things that can be taught or come with experience. Totally agree! Hendry was playing for Dundee, then suddenly launched into a champions league campaign, on the wrong side of central defence and with another young defender and then a very poor defender. Souttar was very suspect at hearts when he first arrived, but playing with Berra has become one of the best defenders in the league. Hendry needs an experienced player beside him, and also to play on the right side of defence. He could still be a good scotland defender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 22 hours ago, PASTA Mick said: Hendry isn't good enough. Hanley is far superior. As are McKenna, Souttar and Wilson. As a Celtic supporter were would Tierney fit into that list as a central defender in a back four not this back three infatuation that is floating about on here. Could he play on left of midfield in front of Robertson maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyBlueScot Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 42 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: As a Celtic supporter were would Tierney fit into that list as a central defender in a back four not this back three infatuation that is floating about on here. Could he play on left of midfield in front of Robertson maybe? I've always wondered why that suggestion's not made more regularly. I'm not saying they should do it, but why isn't it discussed? I don't think it's so ridiculous. Also, I've always wanted to know why it's Tierney who has to adapt. Now that Robertson's a Champions League finalist some would say that he's the better left back and so he has the right to start there but firstly it's not certain who is better and secondly up until fairly recently Tierney was considered the better of the two. I remember Carragher suggesting Liverpool play Robertson at centre back last year. Finally, those that get annoyed with playing players out of their position are they saying one of them should be on the bench? Personally I'd go with the back three as it resolves two issues at once. Tierney and Roberston can play together and it sort of helps address our shortage of right backs by playing a wing back. It's in no way ideal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmidd Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I have been a big advocate of putting Tierney on the left of a back 3, but he got switched to that position in Athens the other night when Celtic went chasing the game and didn't look to comfortable at all, positionally got caught out a few times. He did still manage to burst forward though and set up their goal but again does this just highlight where he does his best work. It's a conundrum, a good one, but still a difficult one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 21 hours ago, PASTA Mick said: So you didn't even watch it? Forrest was one of the few players that got pass marks. There are no pictures on Radio Scotland so just going by Liam McLeod's commentary; I'm assuming he is a Celtic fan so cannot see why he would be biased. Didn't hear the word 'Forrest' in conjunction with anything positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 11 hours ago, SkyBlueScot said: I've always wondered why that suggestion's not made more regularly. I'm not saying they should do it, but why isn't it discussed? I don't think it's so ridiculous. Also, I've always wanted to know why it's Tierney who has to adapt. Now that Robertson's a Champions League finalist some would say that he's the better left back and so he has the right to start there but firstly it's not certain who is better and secondly up until fairly recently Tierney was considered the better of the two. I remember Carragher suggesting Liverpool play Robertson at centre back last year. Finally, those that get annoyed with playing players out of their position are they saying one of them should be on the bench? Personally I'd go with the back three as it resolves two issues at once. Tierney and Roberston can play together and it sort of helps address our shortage of right backs by playing a wing back. It's in no way ideal though. The other thing with 3-5-2 is that it allows us to have a support striker (like Russell or Burke or Griffiths) alongside McBurnie who may well appreciate some support. Width from the wing backs; downside is no place for any of our promising wingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboman Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Any doubts over the number 1, watch the rangers game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 On 8/13/2018 at 11:59 PM, LewisEDI said: why? his record is terrible, i guess you would rather he hit one than griffiths though, still got the whole casino on your shoulder about him? Unbelievable as I am delighted when anyone sc ores for Scotland whereas you are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Fulton, McBurnie and McKay all starting and looking decent for Swansea so far against Birmingham. Fulton we don’t mention much but he’s impressed me the most so far out of the three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, ProudScot said: Fulton, McBurnie and McKay all starting and looking decent for Swansea so far against Birmingham. Fulton we don’t mention much but he’s impressed me the most so far out of the three. Swansea have been terrible, not even a shot on goal whereas Birmingham have had 13. You must be watching a different game to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 1 hour ago, ProudScot said: Fulton, McBurnie and McKay all starting and looking decent for Swansea so far against Birmingham. Fulton we don’t mention much but he’s impressed me the most so far out of the three. Did you watch the match? It was brutal. Swansea were worse than brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Mcburnie was pretty shite tonight, not the only one but still I know I would prefer Griffith's up front even if he is having a dry spell. Don't think McKay and Fulton are worth calling up. There's better options than them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 51 minutes ago, PASTA Mick said: Did you watch the match? It was brutal. Swansea were worse than brutal. I did. I wrote that comment 18 minutes into the game. Incant recall anything happening for the final 72 minutes 😂 The standard in the championship is below top half SPL, I don’t care what anyone says... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 11 hours ago, ProudScot said: I did. I wrote that comment 18 minutes into the game. Incant recall anything happening for the final 72 minutes 😂 The standard in the championship is below top half SPL, I don’t care what anyone says... The match yesterday certainly wasn't a good advert for the division. The standard is nowhere near as good as the English like to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 Armstrong and McDonald dropped to the bench today but Snodgrass starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Assist for McGinn again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 34 minutes ago, PASTA Mick said: Armstrong and McDonald dropped to the bench today but Snodgrass starts. Think Armstrong is a precaution as he came off injured last week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Phillips scores for West Brom and Rhodes scores for Norwich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 A second goal for Matt Phillips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfingers Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Ryan is Fraser is top quality. I think snoddy’s days are done tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 Tony Watt getting a couple of goals today. He's started the season well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Chris Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Jack Harper starts! For Malaga in Segunda. Match is on Bet365 if anyone likes a bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 4 hours ago, Tartan Chris said: Jack Harper starts! For Malaga in Segunda. Match is on Bet365 if anyone likes a bet. They won 2-1 with two late goals. Harper set up the equaliser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 See Patterson was dropped for Cardiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocky Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I remember only Faddy and D.Fletcher were appearing in the EPL. {Faddy only ocasionally) We now have Fraser, Mc Tominely, Armstromg, Cairney,. Snodgrass, Paterson, Robertson all playing Things are looking up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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