Robroysboy Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Sunderland are also increadibly pish which doesnt help True, they pulled a rabbit out of a hat to escape relegation last season. Looks as if history is repeating itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Rhodes not starting. That worked well for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 And they were right when pointing out that we was worse than the current midfield, except Fat Sam's mate Nolan. I suspect that he would have been warming the bench at best. Just because he is Scottish doesn't make him automatically better than anyone else. As for the FA cup, Fat Sam's bonus is based on league position I believe, I would never suggest that he is money motivated, so sir. Fletcher is a better player than Nolan (who the West Ham fans want dropped), Jarvis, Amalfitano and Kouyate. Noble and Downing are the only West Ham midfielders with talent. Fletcher would have improved their midfield considerably. And the early signs are he's made a great start at West Brom. He's still got plenty to offer at club and international level. Also, where exactly did I or anyone else make such an incredibly stupid claim that Fletcher should have got a game for West Ham (or West Brom for that matter) purely because he's Scottish ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Matt Kennedy got MOTM on his debut last night for Cardiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcca5 Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Matt Kennedy got MOTM on his debut last night for Cardiff Quality! I forgot he had gone there. Hope he kicks on at Cardiff, always thought he looked like he could make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcca5 Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/830315/Livemade him Cardiff's 3rd worst player on the pitch, all down to stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcca5 Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Forsyth got an assist for Derby last night and had a good game according to Who Scored.com Berra and Forsyth both in the team of the season on over all performance so far. C. Maguire is in the team of the month and Conway and Burke in team of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Fair play to Matt Kennedy. I did post about a month ago that he clearly wasn't going to make it at Everton but the lad's been intelligent and done the right thing getting out of there rather than stagnating in the reserves and collecting his paycheck. What's Kennedy's best position ? Edited February 18, 2015 by ErsatzThistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmcca5 Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Fair play to Matt Kennedy. I did post about a month ago that he clearly wasn't going to make it at Everton but the lad's been intelligent and done the right thing getting out of there rather than stagnating in the reserves and collecting his paycheck. What's Kennedy's best position ? The Cardiff fans seem happy with him, http://www.cardiffcityforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=155005 http://www.cardiffcityforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=155007 Edited February 18, 2015 by kmcca5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/830315/Livemade him Cardiff's 3rd worst player on the pitch, all down to stats. That's why I pay no attention to that site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Fair play to Matt Kennedy. I did post about a month ago that he clearly wasn't going to make it at Everton but the lad's been intelligent and done the right thing getting out of there rather than stagnating in the reserves and collecting his paycheck. What's Kennedy's best position ? Winger. He was offered extension at Everton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Winger. He was offered extension at Everton. Probably to make a couple of quid by selling him later on. Kennedy done the right thing getting out of there, he was nowhere near Everton's first team. Cardiff fans on their forums were saying he had a fair bit of pace about him. Would be good to have another pacey winger available, if Kennedy becomes a success at Cardiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 That's why I pay no attention to that site. Alright, I'll bite. According to the stats: Kennedy didn't manage to get on the ball much. Kennedy didn't make a single tackle. Kennedy made only 1 key pass. TBH I don't see how a player who didn't see the ball very often, didn't make a single tackle, and didn't score or get an assist, could get MOTM. Conway also had a quiet game, but Conway got a slightly better score than Kennedy (playing the same position) because Conway got on the ball more Conway made 1 tackle Conway made 6 key passes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Alright, I'll bite. According to the stats: Kennedy didn't manage to get on the ball much. Kennedy didn't make a single tackle. Kennedy made only 1 key pass. TBH I don't see how a player who didn't see the ball very often, didn't make a single tackle, and didn't score or get an assist, could get MOTM. Conway also had a quiet game, but Conway got a slightly better score than Kennedy (playing the same position) because Conway got on the ball more Conway made 1 tackle Conway made 6 key passes As an Aberdeen manager once said statistics are like miniskirts. I'll trust the fans at the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 He just cannae score goals! Reminds me of the recently mentioned Brian McClair, an intelligent player with great technique but poor instinct in the box... 126 goals in 204 games for Celtic. He was pretty pish for Scotland though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan blood Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Craig Gordon back playing European football again tonight. Plus 3 or 4 other Scots maybe starting. I really hope GMS and Armstrong get picked so we can see how they handle the step up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 On Craig Gordon - I think it is his time to get back the No.1 jersey for Scotland. Of late McGregor at Hull has been in a more patchy vein of form and the same goes for Marshall whilst Gordon has been heading in the opposite direction with headline-earning displays. To me it seems he should be back between the sticks for our up-coming double header. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan blood Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 On Craig Gordon - I think it is his time to get back the No.1 jersey for Scotland. Of late McGregor at Hull has been in a more patchy vein of form and the same goes for Marshall whilst Gordon has been heading in the opposite direction with headline-earning displays. To me it seems he should be back between the sticks for our up-coming double header.Totally agree. Celtic wouldn't be playing against Inter tonight if it weren't for Gordon. And I would bet nearly every person at Celtic would agree. No matter your opinion of Celtic, it is invaluable to have our players playing in European tournaments. It's easily best preparation for Internationals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 More importantly, it is important we have players playing for Scotland who are proven at this level and in a consistent vein of form for their club. Gordon fits that bill on both fronts whilst McGregor and Marshall only fit one of those criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannannan Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Always been a great fan of Gordon,but has Marshall done anything wrong to deserve being dropped? Tough one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Always been a great fan of Gordon,but has Marshall done anything wrong to deserve being dropped? Tough one. Not for us, he's been solid but was disappointed when he stayed at Cardiff, think he signed a new contact as well, should be playing at a higher level. Not sure what Strachan will do, leaning towards sticking with Marshall. Would love to see Gordon back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I may be wrong but Marshall missed about six weeks of action lately and is only just back in the first team. If we are talking current form then Gordon is in prime spot for the No.1 jersey PLUS he is playing at a higher level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 <p>Craig Gordon is the best 'keeper we have.</p> <p><br /> All this "Marshall hasn't done anything wrong" chat baffles me. Do folk want to play a lesser player out of some bizarre sense of loyalty? </p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Just to clarify things I am happy with either Gordon, Marshall or McGregor as each are far better options than we have had available to call on for around two decades (at least). But form-wise just now Gordon should be given the No.1 jersey for the upcoming double header but if he is not between the sticks we still have very cable options to call on which is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Don't think its uncommon for goalkeepers to keep the jersey in international football even when another keeper might be on better form at club level. Personally I'd go with Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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