COLT NY Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Maybe Serbia will switch to an alternate venue so that they can fill a smaller stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 17 hours ago, COLT NY said: Maybe Serbia will switch to an alternate venue so that they can fill a smaller stadium? I assume that’s not a serious post 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLT NY Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Marky said: I assume that’s not a serious post 🤔 In the cold light of day that post does seem undeniably stupid. 😂I blame the Valve kid by my side a I wrote it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Well we have our first call-off for the play-off final:- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54598916 ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 24 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: Well we have our first call-off for the play-off final:- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54598916 ☹️ Its a bummer but we have lots of midfielders playing at a high level to come in and replace him. Might give Ferguson or Turnbull a chance at a call up as well. Our midfield strength in depth is really good imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde1998 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 58 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: Well we have our first call-off for the play-off final:- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54598916 ☹️ That's not great, but Armstrong and Christie will have no doubt come into the squad anyway - meaning Fleck probably wouldn't have featured regardless. The centre of midfield is the only position where I think we've got quite a bit of depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Clyde1998 said: That's not great, but Armstrong and Christie will have no doubt come into the squad anyway - meaning Fleck probably wouldn't have featured regardless. The centre of midfield is the only position where I think we've got quite a bit of depth. Correct. I think Armstrong has more to offer anyway. Christie slightly different position to Fleck, more of a number 10 or flank player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loanhead-tartan Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Caledonian Craig said: Well we have our first call-off for the play-off final:- https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54598916 ☹️ Turnbull/Ferguson would be an ideal call up, billy gilmour will still be a bit behind I dinny think he’s made the bench for Chelsea yet this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 7 minutes ago, loanhead-tartan said: Turnbull/Ferguson would be an ideal call up, billy gilmour will still be a bit behind I dinny think he’s made the bench for Chelsea yet this season He is injured. Won't be back until next month at the earliest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Clyde1998 said: That's not great, but Armstrong and Christie will have no doubt come into the squad anyway - meaning Fleck probably wouldn't have featured regardless. The centre of midfield is the only position where I think we've got quite a bit of depth. Yes I realise that but all it needs is for one or two more injuries in that position then we have to start scratching around for alternatives. No panic yet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loanhead-tartan Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 48 minutes ago, Orraloon said: He is injured. Won't be back until next month at the earliest. Hopefully mate barring any hiccups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Losing John Fleck is a big blow. McGregor goes invisible too much. McLean isn't very good. Christie, I'm not sure if he can play the anchorman role. And Armstrong, I simply do not trust him (Last minute of the England match, anyone). There's Jack, but no one else. Might be tempted to push McTominay back into midfield with Cooper, McKenna and Tierney in a three. But maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 18 minutes ago, Taylor1996 said: Losing John Fleck is a big blow. McGregor goes invisible too much. McLean isn't very good. Christie, I'm not sure if he can play the anchorman role. And Armstrong, I simply do not trust him (Last minute of the England match, anyone). There's Jack, but no one else. Might be tempted to push McTominay back into midfield with Cooper, McKenna and Tierney in a three. But maybe not. Shut up fool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 24 minutes ago, Taylor1996 said: Losing John Fleck is a big blow. McGregor goes invisible too much. McLean isn't very good. Christie, I'm not sure if he can play the anchorman role. And Armstrong, I simply do not trust him (Last minute of the England match, anyone). There's Jack, but no one else. Might be tempted to push McTominay back into midfield with Cooper, McKenna and Tierney in a three. But maybe not. Big over reaction. At the moment he is a squad player and only has four caps to his name. He has not had a run in the Sheffield United side and had one short substitute appearance in the recent three matches. I am not sure how you can equate that to a big blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 38 minutes ago, Taylor1996 said: Losing John Fleck is a big blow. McGregor goes invisible too much. McLean isn't very good. Christie, I'm not sure if he can play the anchorman role. And Armstrong, I simply do not trust him (Last minute of the England match, anyone). There's Jack, but no one else. Might be tempted to push McTominay back into midfield with Cooper, McKenna and Tierney in a three. But maybe not. He's been rubbish since lockdown, we are in a spot of bother with the type of midfield our recent play is reliant on . Two of Jack, McLean and McGregor are needed so unless Gilmour gets match fit soon the only other option is to play McTominay. Back then to the same old problem of a right sided central defender. Best option is probably to bring in Ross McCrorie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 53 minutes ago, Taylor1996 said: Losing John Fleck is a big blow. McGregor goes invisible too much. McLean isn't very good. Christie, I'm not sure if he can play the anchorman role. And Armstrong, I simply do not trust him (Last minute of the England match, anyone). There's Jack, but no one else. Might be tempted to push McTominay back into midfield with Cooper, McKenna and Tierney in a three. But maybe not. All three of these centre halfs are left footers so unlikely he will pick all three - Mctominay will play right centre back. Fleck is a blow as when he is in top form then he is a serious contender for starting slot. Christie will compete with Fraser for the second striker role and likely be on the bench - he plays a different position from Fleck. The central midfield roles will be two from Jack, Mcgregor, Mclean. Armstrong will be cover for McGinn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Caledonian Craig said: Big over reaction. At the moment he is a squad player and only has four caps to his name. He has not had a run in the Sheffield United side and had one short substitute appearance in the recent three matches. I am not sure how you can equate that to a big blow. He should've had a lot more than four caps. A season and a bit in the EPL. The Sheffield United fans rate him highly. 1 hour ago, ceudmilefailte said: He's been rubbish since lockdown, we are in a spot of bother with the type of midfield our recent play is reliant on . Two of Jack, McLean and McGregor are needed so unless Gilmour gets match fit soon the only other option is to play McTominay. Back then to the same old problem of a right sided central defender. Best option is probably to bring in Ross McCrorie. McCrorie might be too soon, but I think he could be a long term solution. He's impressed with Aberdeen. And as far as Gilmour, it sucks that he git injured, as he'd be absolutely what we need. 1 hour ago, Malcolm said: All three of these centre halfs are left footers so unlikely he will pick all three - Mctominay will play right centre back. Fleck is a blow as when he is in top form then he is a serious contender for starting slot. Christie will compete with Fraser for the second striker role and likely be on the bench - he plays a different position from Fleck. The central midfield roles will be two from Jack, Mcgregor, Mclean. Armstrong will be cover for McGinn. Just hope that everyone is fit and on form come the Serbia match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Caledonian Craig said: Big over reaction. At the moment he is a squad player and only has four caps to his name. He has not had a run in the Sheffield United side and had one short substitute appearance in the recent three matches. I am not sure how you can equate that to a big blow. Agreed, fleck hasnt been that great for scotland when he has played, dont get me wrong he hasnt been bad but not a hige loss in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Now if MCGinn wasn't fit.... that would be a problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 We don't have a great deal of qualify in midfield, irrespective of what the mob in this place says. Fleck is a huge miss. However, that's the good thing about the double-pivot in front of the back three, it allows limited midfielders to be able to shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 10 hours ago, Malcolm said: Now if MCGinn wasn't fit.... that would be a problem... If mcginn wasnt fit, that would be a genuine huge miss. His confidence must be through the roof right now, villa flying high, played a big role in three great results for his country and captained his country in one of those games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfingers Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 As long as we have Mcginn, Mcgregor, Jack, Armstrong, Christie, Mctominay I'm happy enough with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 8 hours ago, Taylor1996 said: We don't have a great deal of qualify in midfield, irrespective of what the mob in this place says. Fleck is a huge miss. However, that's the good thing about the double-pivot in front of the back three, it allows limited midfielders to be able to shine. I have already said to you how is someone with four international caps in around two years a huge miss? He is not a first team regular for us? He played one brief sub appearance in our last three matches which we did very well in and he has been out of the Sheffield United side to boot. If fit he would not have been in the starting line-up anyway. So not a huge miss at all. Unfortunate - yes but thatis it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: I have already said to you how is someone with four international caps in around two years a huge miss? He is not a first team regular for us? He played one brief sub appearance in our last three matches which we did very well in and he has been out of the Sheffield United side to boot. If fit he would not have been in the starting line-up anyway. So not a huge miss at all. Unfortunate - yes but thatis it. I fail to see why him having four caps has anything to do with it. How many caps has Dykes had? Would he be a huge miss? How about Billy Gilmour, is he a miss? Apparently not, as he has *gasp* ZERO caps. McGregor and McLean have how many caps between them? 34? Culminating in one goal and I'm guessing zero assists. That's the strong central midfield that Fleck can't break into? I think not. Tom Cairney is better than McGregor and McLean and he only has two caps. He's been in and out of the Sheffield United team because of injury. A fit and in form John Fleck is our best central midfielder... Since McTominay is playing at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Taylor1996 said: I fail to see why him having four caps has anything to do with it. How many caps has Dykes had? Would he be a huge miss? How about Billy Gilmour, is he a miss? Apparently not, as he has *gasp* ZERO caps. McGregor and McLean have how many caps between them? 34? Culminating in one goal and I'm guessing zero assists. That's the strong central midfield that Fleck can't break into? I think not. Tom Cairney is better than McGregor and McLean and he only has two caps. He's been in and out of the Sheffield United team because of injury. A fit and in form John Fleck is our best central midfielder... Since McTominay is playing at the back. I do love how you paint a picture that everyone here but you are wind-up merchants when quite clearly you are as well. I made this point about Fleck yesterday and you didn't deny what I said but then came back with another post later totally contrary to your original reaction. Fleck was a squad member in our most recent squad and despite another midfielder pulling out of the squad he still did not feature. Dykes and all other players you mention are NOW first team regulars and Fleck is not. I am not sure how your brain cannot equate those facts. Dykes has won his five caps in a month whereas Fleck has won his four caps in a year. Edited October 20, 2020 by Caledonian Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.