Mox Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, munro7 said: I thought Fletcher was fine on Saturday. Always available to take the ball and looking for options. The problem he and Bannan had was a complete lack of movement in front of them. Neither of them are particularly dynamic though and won't play a defence splitting pass. They are good for knocking the ball to right and left back but they both lack pace, can't go past anyone and neither has the speed of thought to see something no one else does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, Mox said: Neither of them are particularly dynamic though and won't play a defence splitting pass. They are good for knocking the ball to right and left back but they both lack pace, can't go past anyone and neither has the speed of thought to see something no one else does. Frankly, that is where we are though. We have strength in one or two places but average and mediocre in other places hence we are where we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, jagsman said: Not a lot of pace in that line-up. My first thought as well, which is daft as we have a bit of pace in the squad now with Burke, Anya, Forrest etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Caledonian Craig said: Frankly, that is where we are though. We have strength in one or two places but average and mediocre in other places hence we are where we are. Morrison is better than the both of them and can at least get up and down the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, Mox said: Morrison is better than the both of them and can at least get up and down the pitch. Morrison of that terrible campaign (your words or to that effect) last time around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Caledonian Craig said: Morrison of that terrible campaign (your words or to that effect) last time around? The very one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, Mox said: The very one. And yet Maloney who scored a bagful of goals was woeful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Any word yet on why those players were sent home and particularly as to why Burke was dropped altogether ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: And yet Maloney who scored a bagful of goals was woeful? Let's not forget Martin. 'Outstanding' on Saturday apparently. Dropped tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, ErsatzThistle said: Any word yet on why those players were sent home and particularly as to why Burke was dropped altogether ? Strachan says 'it's not a game for inexperienced players', right after he picks Tierney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu101 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, ErsatzThistle said: Any word yet on why those players were sent home and particularly as to why Burke was dropped altogether ? No clues from his Sky interview there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamDav1982 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, ErsatzThistle said: Any word yet on why those players were sent home and particularly as to why Burke was dropped altogether ? Strachan said this is a game for 'more experience' and explained that to Burke. My guess is Strachan is making a point due to his woeful defending and poor workrate to defend in Lithuania game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islayscot Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Rossy said: Strachan says 'it's not a game for inexperienced players', right after he picks Tierney. Aye, so send Burke home. That'll gain him experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I'm just glad there are no Rangers players in the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Stu101 said: No clues from his Sky interview there. See my post above. He was asked specifically about Burke, and said that it wasn't a game for inexperienced players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu101 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, Rossy said: See my post above. He was asked specifically about Burke, and said that it wasn't a game for inexperienced players. Ah missed that. too busy dishing alcohol out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Burke will have been sent home to demonstrate to us all just how incredibly brilliant GS is in his tactics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, Rossy said: Strachan says 'it's not a game for inexperienced players', right after he picks Tierney. Maybe he didn't have a lot of choice depending how fit Robertson is or isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Rossy said: Strachan says 'it's not a game for inexperienced players', right after he picks Tierney. Feck me. Hope he's not making Burke, a really exciting young prospect, a scapegoat for the Lithuania draw. Just now, JamDav1982 said: Strachan said this is a game for 'more experience' and explained that to Burke. My guess is Strachan is making a point due to his woeful defending and poor workrate to defend in Lithuania game. One of the reasons we screw up developing players is because of that morale destroying, finger pointing attitude towards young players who need to be encouraged and trusted, not hounded and blamed for feck ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Hertsscot said: Maybe he didn't have a lot of choice depending how fit Robertson is or isn't. Seems Rob Mclean disagrees with me. "Doesn't sound like injury has anything to do with Saturday's man of the match Andy Robertson being left out tonight. Seems the defensive qualities of Kieran Tierney have given him the nod." I find that odd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Hertsscot said: Maybe he didn't have a lot of choice depending how fit Robertson is or isn't. I know that, I'm just pointing out that once again his utterances are a lot a confusing pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, ErsatzThistle said: Feck me. Hope he's not making Burke, a really exciting young prospect, a scapegoat for the Lithuania draw. One of the reasons we screw up developing players is because of that morale destroying, finger pointing attitude towards young players who need to be encouraged and trusted, not hounded and blamed for feck ups. Indeed. But Strachan has to prove how clever he is and how he knows better than everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, Hertsscot said: Seems Rob Mclean disagrees with me. "Doesn't sound like injury has anything to do with Saturday's man of the match Andy Robertson being left out tonight. Seems the defensive qualities of Kieran Tierney have given him the nod." I find that odd. I've been a backer of Strachan up till now but I think he's lost it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, Rossy said: I know that, I'm just pointing out that once again his utterances are a lot a confusing pish. Let's just hope it goes right on the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossy Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Hertsscot said: Let's just hope it goes right on the pitch. I'm sure it will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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