As usual, FollowFollow totally over the top when a youngster appears and does well. Lowry did do very well last night, took his goal superbly and his general play was decent when he had the ball. He deserves more outings. That's it. It wasn't the midfield masterclass you'd think reading some of the posts on here.
Let's not allow the disdain some of our support have for Hagi to cloud their judgement of Lowry's performance last night though. The lad can be proud, he can - hopefully - look forward to further appearances. As GvB said though, he's still got an awful lot to learn. He will get other chances I'm sure, but I'd warrant it will be a fair while before he gets a start in a game.
Hagi was a key factor in us winning the league last season with his assists and goals, he hasn’t had the best of times this season but nobody really has.Hagi has been awful this season, and why is everyone suggesting lowry starts on the bench in the first team?? If Lowry is good enough why not play him and give him a chance?? Swear everyone is scared of playing youngsters. He can’t be worse than Hagi anyways, like playing with 10 men.
Probably. I haven’t heard any but we do have our fair share of brain dead halfwits in our support.Accusations flying about Hagi didn't fancy it last night.
Yeah, he did indeed play like a 45 year old! He was actually fine, but no more than that and we really do need a lot more from him and against much better opposition.Lundstram looked like Patrick Vieira last night as well. The kid looked great and I'd like to see him more but its still Hagi's jersey to lose IMO
So he intentionally got injured?Accusations flying about Hagi didn't fancy it last night.
What about loaning him to a SPL team then? He needs minutes at a higher level before he becomes a first team squad regular imo and he won't get enough minutes coming off our bench.Nae, Nae and thrice nae!
I've been following this kids progression up the age divisions since he was cutting about with mad long hair in the babes sides. I don't want that kid going anywhere in Scotland!
Any teams in the 2nd or Championship would ruin the player in him. He's already playing in the Lowland league so he knows what its like to play against men week in week out and that's all while he's been dealing with natural growth and development which can take a hell of a lot out of a young athlete. As far as I'm concerned he needs a bit more stamina and a pound or two in weight but his development as a player is with the first team squad no one else can offer him what he'll get here. Although in saying that I wouldn't refuse him an overseas loan.
I agree that we need more from Hagi. But sometimes he does try to do too much on his own. I get the impression that he is trying to live up to the reputation of his father, a great player, rather than simply being himself. I would like to see him blend into the team rather than trying to be an individual.Alex Lowry did very well last night. He was playing against a team one level up from the standard he normally plays against in the Lowland League. It’s another three levels up to the Premiership (and, despite what some think, that’s a massive jump). It’s, therefore, not a fair comparison at the moment. I do agree that we should be getting a lot more from Hagi.
He's got the skill I just don't think he's quite ready for regular first team football physically. I think he's still got to grow into himself a bit yet so this time next year he'll be there or there about with the right diet/management. The game at first team level is much faster especially in the SPFL and stamina is essential. I'm not saying he doesn't have stamina I'm saying I think he should be with the first team squad to train with the intensity of a first team player and develop it. Also if we play him another 4 times or so then he'll drop out of the B-side as I think he can only play 4-5 first team games before he has to drop out. We don't want to mess up that development unless we are absolutely certain his body can deal with the jump in intensity.What about loaning him to a SPL team then? He needs minutes at a higher level before he becomes a first team squad regular imo and he won't get enough minutes coming off our bench.
Going overseas at that age isn't without it's perils as well, not as easy as some may think.
He did at Pittodrie.Likely from folk who dont like him in the first place.
He was playing really well those first few minutes.
One thing Hagi never does and that's hide.
He is 18 which admittedly is young but when you have the ability he obviously does then it doesnt matter. Really good players always break through early, the fact they have the gift they do makes their age an irrelevance. You could see his touch and football intelligence as soon as he was on the ball, quick feet and a quick brain.Hagi has been awful this season, and why is everyone suggesting lowry starts on the bench in the first team?? If Lowry is good enough why not play him and give him a chance?? Swear everyone is scared of playing youngsters. He can’t be worse than Hagi anyways, like playing with 10 men.
Good footballers can usually control a ball and have a good first touch (something hagi struggles with far too often). The hype over Hagi is nothing more than his surname is hagi and his dad was class IMO.The criticism of Hagi on here is mind boggling. He is amongst our best footballers.
Young Lowry’s time will come but a decent showing against a glorified pub team is merely the first step in his journey.
Hagi “looked pdestrian “For me, Hagi has had plenty of time to shine. He’s not shone enough.
In the time that young Alex Lowry was on the park yesterday, he demonstrated far more skill, drive, purpose and furthermore, scored a goal.
Yes this was Stirling Albion but Hagi looked pedestrian and the game took off when Lowry came on.
Hope he gets his head down and continues to feature. Kennedy and Patterson made appearances v Stranraer a couple of years ago and should have been the block to build from.
No one is allowed to have a dip in form.... it's "get them tae f*ck" !Hagi was a key factor in us winning the league last season with his assists and goals, he hasn’t had the best of times this season but nobody really has.
The disrespect he gets shown on here is ridiculous.
He's been a major disappointment.Likely from folk who dont like him in the first place.
He was playing really well those first few minutes.
One thing Hagi never does and that's hide.
Good footballers can usually control a ball and have a good first touch (something hagi struggles with far too often). The hype over Hagi is nothing more than his surname is hagi and his dad was class IMO.
He’s had 1 assist all season.Look at key goals (Wednesday e.g.) and assists. Ianis Hagi ain’t his Da’ but he is amongst our most talented players.
tripe.For me, Hagi has had plenty of time to shine. He’s not shone enough.
In the time that young Alex Lowry was on the park yesterday, he demonstrated far more skill, drive, purpose and furthermore, scored a goal.
Yes this was Stirling Albion but Hagi looked pedestrian and the game took off when Lowry came on.
Hope he gets his head down and continues to feature. Kennedy and Patterson made appearances v Stranraer a couple of years ago and should have been the block to build from.
Lundstram looked like Patrick Vieira last night as well. The kid looked great and I'd like to see him more but its still Hagi's jersey to lose IMO
Hagi isn't miles better than anyone at Ibrox.Let him be part of the squad. Hagi still miles better.
Lundstram looked like Patrick Vieira last night as well. The kid looked great and I'd like to see him more but its still Hagi's jersey to lose IMO
Surely you jest!Lowry
I’m having my doubts about the loan system being used this way.Said in another thread that we should be looking to move Hagi on in this window and cash in on his name while we can.
Lowry needs a chance to develop before coming a first team squad regular, although it's good for him to get some minutes where appropriate. Quality loan for the first half of next season should be the next stage in his development plan.
Why?If we were under Gerrard I doubt we'd have seen Lowry or King play last night.