ScotlandFanMuir Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Must admit, in the West Stand last night when it was announced - 'Vauxhall's man of the match - Darren Fletcher!' - I let off a bit of a giggle and shouting on what planet. Although, it must've been hard to pick a stand out player. Is the NI boss good mates with Strachan? It's almost like he agreed his team would be Gibraltar for 90 minutes so we could get some practise in for Sunday. With D.Fletcher and McArthur in the middle of the park, it was tough to watch as we failed to break NI down all night. For me, Darren Fletcher offers us nothing in the middle of the park. He's loyal, a great role model for the youth of today, but that ultimately doesn't make him the kind of footballer we need in the middle. Barry 'back pass' Ferguson is who he reminds me of. Last night we missed 2 full backs capable of getting down the wing and getting the ball into the box - hopefully Hutton/Robertson can do that on Sunday. Badly missed Brown in the middle of the park. Until we get a creative midfielder these games are always going to frustrate us, still too early for Ryan Gauld or the likes of Jack Harper, but what about GMS? I know it was just a friendly but those of us who actually did show up and paid our money to freeze our baws off and watch that p!sh deserve a wee moan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Must admit, in the West Stand last night when it was announced - 'Vauxhall's man of the match - Darren Fletcher!' - I let off a bit of a giggle and shouting on what planet. Although, it must've been hard to pick a stand out player. Is the NI boss good mates with Strachan? It's almost like he agreed his team would be Gibraltar for 90 minutes so we could get some practise in for Sunday. With D.Fletcher and McArthur in the middle of the park, it was tough to watch as we failed to break NI down all night. For me, Darren Fletcher offers us nothing in the middle of the park. He's loyal, a great role model for the youth of today, but that ultimately doesn't make him the kind of footballer we need in the middle. Barry 'back pass' Ferguson is who he reminds me of. Last night we missed 2 full backs capable of getting down the wing and getting the ball into the box - hopefully Hutton/Robertson can do that on Sunday. Badly missed Brown in the middle of the park. Until we get a creative midfielder these games are always going to frustrate us, still too early for Ryan Gauld or the likes of Jack Harper, but what about GMS? I know it was just a friendly but those of us who actually did show up and paid our money to freeze our baws off and watch that p!sh deserve a wee moan. Have another look at our formation and then tell us what you think Fletcher should have been doing last night..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlueGaz Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I am all for using friendlies to try new things, blood new players, see how they get on. Thats what it was for me. I don't think last nights game will have much, if any, relevance on Sunday, regardless of who that match would have been against. We almost had a stronger team on the bench. Taking a lot into consideration, I thought they did ok last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Fletcher's role isn't to be the creative man in midfield. He and McArthur hold to allow the 3 in front and the full backs to attack. Don't get me wrong it wasn't easy to watch at times. Him and McArthur are too similar. Morrison and Brown are more dynamic but it's wrong to say that Fletcher offers nothing anymore. I wouldn't play him on Sunday but he'll be needed against the other teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S18LAF Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Fletcher & Brown will be our centre midfield partnership on Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 <p>The fact you're slagging off Darren Fletcher and Barry Ferguson indicates that you're a bit dim and know very little about fitbaw.</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allyc Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) I agree fletcher is neat and tidy but offers nothing in terms of penetration and drive.I don't know why folk continually rave on about him. Edited March 26, 2015 by allyc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I don't know why folk continually rave on about him. Do they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Barry Ferguson and Darren Fletcher are the best midfielders we have produced since Collins, McAllister, Mcstay etc! Get a grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Fletcher & Brown will be our centre midfield partnership on Sunday! Don't think Fletcher will start, expect Brown and Morrison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld_Reekie Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) Did actually think he was our best player if Im being honest. Composed, kept the ball ticking over, did all the things he's supposed to be doing. That there wasn't a more attacking selection or midfielder alongside him isn't his fault. I said before the game that I expect he'll be picked to get him back in the team and playing, but that these two games were where we didn't need a defensive midfield. Brown alongside him is what our team will be but last night I'd have selected Morrison instead of McArthur, or any one of a couple of more attacking/creative players. Don't think you can criticise Fletcher for doing exactly what he's there do. Edited March 26, 2015 by Auld_Reekie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Don't think Fletcher will start, expect Brown and Morrison Would be happier with those two aswell. Fletcher to come on. McArthur is well down pecking order for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 allyc, on 26 Mar 2015 - 09:40 AM, said: I agree fletcher is neat and tidy but offers nothing in terms of penetration and drive.I don't know why folk continually rave on about him. Fletchers job is to win the ball, retain the ball, control the tempo of the game and ensure we're not caught on the break. He's not there to offer penetration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S18LAF Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Echo what others have said about Ferguson, he is the best CM to play for us in the last 15 years closely followed by Fletcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Would be happier with those two aswell. Fletcher to come on. McArthur is well down pecking order for me I wouldn't even bring fletcher on. We don't need holding midfielders in these games. Last night would have been ideal for Armstrong or dare I say it Bannan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 ParisInAKilt, on 26 Mar 2015 - 09:45 AM, said: I wouldn't even bring fletcher on. We don't need holding midfielders in these games. Last night would have been ideal for Armstrong or dare I say it Bannan It would've been the perfect, risk-free game to give Ryan Jack a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allyc Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 For man utd that was his job.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 It would've been the perfect, risk-free game to give Ryan Jack a game. Fully agree. He could have sat where McArthur did and cruised through and would have been another positive from a very flat game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allyc Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) He doesn't give us composure like Barry Ferguson did. Edited March 26, 2015 by allyc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 (edited) When I heard they announced Fletcher as MoTM last night, first thought was "that is a bit of a cop out!"..... nobody really stood out (first half I would have said Anya, but second half he was just running around with no real purpose) Thought Fletcher did his usual job of keeping things tidy in midfield, but was one or two times he gave the ball away far to cheaply I felt. Midfield really lacked any drive last night, and think Brown and Morrison would have added this. Edited March 26, 2015 by wanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotlandFanMuir Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Barry Ferguson and Darren Fletcher are the best midfielders we have produced since Collins, McAllister, Mcstay etc! Get a grip As a Rangers fan, I'll have to admit I'd rather have Scott Brown in my starting 11 than those 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 As a Rangers fan, I'll have to admit I'd rather have Scott Brown in my starting 11 than those 2. Brown is close to being remembered as the better player, If he's not there already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotlandFanMuir Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 Fletchers job is to win the ball, retain the ball, control the tempo of the game and ensure we're not caught on the break. He's not there to offer penetration. I think when we've the chance to break then retaining the ball and playing it square is absolutely infuriating. Again, this was a game where the opposition sat back for 90 minutes. We didn't need an anchor in the middle of the park - we needed a bit of creativity instead to liven the place up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S18LAF Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Don't think Fletcher will start, expect Brown and Morrison Yeah could be spot on with that one thinking about it. I know it wouldnt happen but anyone think a 3.5.2 would work a bit bitter on Sunday? Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Yeah could be spot on with that one thinking about it. I know it wouldnt happen but anyone think a 3.5.2 would work a bit bitter on Sunday? Just a thought. Would leave the striker less isolated but Steachanb seems unlikely to change tactics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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