superb sir. superb!I didn’t realise that William Shatner posted in the Bear Pit....
It’s too early for me to say he’s worked on his weaknesses and improved but last year was bad at times. Silly possession exchanges from short passes were not uncommon in his game. Not a player I would be in a hurry to move on but I don’t think he’s a starter which is why I would accept 10m. If he can improve those small niggles then he will be a fantastic player but I don’t think we can afford the silly mistakes this season.98% passing success on Sunday and plenty of those passes were around the St Mirren box, including supplying Alfredo for our 1st goal.
I agree he could be guilty of slowing domestic games down at times last season, but there's been a huge improvement in his positivity and tempo this season.
Don't judge him on last season mate.
Sorry mate but Imm going to have to disagree with you. I like Kamara but i think he slows our play down quite a lot. He also hands silly possession away, you said he’s the best at retaining possession but he can’t pass for nout. He has a nice touch and can beat a player but we need it consistently not every so often. We need a better version of Kamara.
It’s too early for me to say he’s worked on his weaknesses and improved but last year was bad at times. Silly possession exchanges from short passes were not uncommon in his game. Not a player I would be in a hurry to move on but I don’t think he’s a starter which is why I would accept 10m. If he can improve those small niggles then he will be a fantastic player but I don’t think we can afford the silly mistakes this season.
All I have to judge him on is last season, hopefully come end of season - this is one of they threads that get bumped. I do love Kamara but this season is the most important in a long time and if we can replace him with better then we must. That goes for 1-11, no room for the misty eyes.
His pass completion rate is incredible. I'm sure it was actually one of the best (if not the actual best) in the whole of the Europa League last season.
The reason Kamara will be on the radar of so many clubs is because his actual stats in terms of distance covered and pass completion etc is outstanding. He's also young still, with plenty of scope to improve. He has a far higher ceiling than Ryan Jack (who's at his peak), who I actually like btw, that's not a slight on Ryan Jack at all but Kamara has the ability to go and play in one of the top leagues if he keeps developing.
maybe so, but I don’t need stats to tell me what I can see with my own eyes. He’s partial to a nuke and we can’t afford it this season.
What he cost shouldn’t come into his price tbh especially when the only cost 50k because of we signed him on a pre-contract. I would sell for £10m, though.The reason you would sell is he cost 50k and you’d be getting ten million for a player who quite frankly is easily replaceable for a fraction of that.
maybe so, but I don’t need stats to tell me what I can see with my own eyes. He’s partial to a nuke and we can’t afford it this season.
Doubt he will want to go to Russia.
I not one of Kamara’s biggest fans but so far this season I have seen a big improvement in him. I’m not sure maybe people are talking about him giving away goals but certainly last season the amount of times he gave the ball away under little or no pressure was pretty poor.Mate, McGregor, Tav, Goldson, Katic, Helander, Barisic and Jack have all cost us goals over the past couple of seasons.
Now for the avoidance of doubt, I like all of these players and don't want them replaced, but it's very unfair to single Kamara out, when there's others been far more culpable.
McGregor and Katic, in particular, get a very easy ride on here and have been to blame for more goals than Kamara.
What he cost shouldn’t come into his price tbh especially when the only cost 50k because of we signed him on a pre-contract. I would sell for £10m, though.
I know but this is a thread about Glen Kamara. We need better than Kamara as our starting CM. If you asked me last season, i’d have given you a different answer. We need to replicate the quality we have up top now throughout the squad and i’m of the opinion that Kamara isn’t there.Mate, McGregor, Tav, Goldson, Katic, Helander, Barisic and Jack have all cost us goals over the past couple of seasons.
Now for the avoidance of doubt, I like all of these players and don't want them replaced, but it's very unfair to single Kamara out, when there's others been far more culpable.
McGregor and Katic, in particular, get a very easy ride on here and have been to blame for more goals than Kamara.
I not one of Kamara’s biggest fans but so far this season I have seen a big improvement in him. I’m not sure maybe people are talking about him giving away goals but certainly last season the amount of times he gave the ball away under little or no pressure was pretty poor.
I don’t have any wish to see him pushed out the door but I think for Rangers 10m with a sell on would be a great offer.
Because of one or two mistakes?I know but this is a thread about Glen Kamara. We need better than Kamara as our starting CM. If you asked me last season, i’d have given you a different answer. We need to replicate the quality we have up top now throughout the squad and i’m of the opinion that Kamara isn’t there.
I know but this is a thread about Glen Kamara. We need better than Kamara as our starting CM. If you asked me last season, i’d have given you a different answer. We need to replicate the quality we have up top now throughout the squad and i’m of the opinion that Kamara isn’t there.
Not because of one or two mistakes no, because of countless performances where he has hidden, given away stupid posession, rabbit in headlights etc.Because of one or two mistakes?
That's a genuine question because it's the only thing you're really referencing to substantiate that opinion.
Best in the country... If you think that, just wait til u see the big guy with dreadlocks that plays for us mateFair enough mate, it's all about opinions and you are perfectly entitled to yours.
I look at a 24 year old who is maturing in front of our eyes and is head and shoulders above any other central midfielder in the country.
The beauty of a forum.
I not one of Kamara’s biggest fans but so far this season I have seen a big improvement in him. I’m not sure maybe people are talking about him giving away goals but certainly last season the amount of times he gave the ball away under little or no pressure was pretty poor.
I don’t have any wish to see him pushed out the door but I think for Rangers 10m with a sell on would be a great offer.
He never hides, that's an unfair criticism to level at him.Not because of one or two mistakes no, because of countless performances where he has hidden, given away stupid posession, rabbit in headlights etc.
I think if he was vital and preferred over Aribo then we wouldn’t be saying £10m is a fair offer. It’s quite evident he is not vital to our gameplay. All about opinions.He never hides, that's an unfair criticism to level at him.
He had one or two shockers in Europe post January but the entire squad did, I don't know how much of a part the state of the pitch played in that but you'd imagine it contributed in some way.
Kamara has been absolutely vital to us completely bossing the midfield against some very good European teams and Celtic, so much so that he is preferred to Aribo in those games.
£10m is a fair offer for him if there is any truth in the rumour but it's not a figure that we should immediately accept, we are significantly weaker without him in the squad.
Best in the country... If you think that, just wait til u see the big guy with dreadlocks that plays for us mate
Best in the country... If you think that, just wait til u see the big guy with dreadlocks that plays for us mate
The only goal I remember off the top of my head was against Livi in the league cup.Did Kamara get any assists or goals last season? Best in the country?
Big Joe is different class mate, but I don't really class him as a central midfielder.
He's more advanced than that in the new formation this season.
Superb player.
Did Kamara get any assists or goals last season? Best in the country?
Thats fine if you have messi hitting 40+, Suarez or Aguero hitting 30+ And then the rest of the midfield chipping in. We aren’t Barcelona. The crux of the matter is he played well between oct-dec and everything outside that was average. Absolutely flung the game at Tynecastle after new year. We need bigger numbers than that from a creative midfielder. If he builds on that and has a good season then i’ll hold my hands up but it begs the question, why now? Whats changed? Hopefully having some extra firepower can take the pressure off the midfielders to contribute - that’s the only thing I can think of.Sergio Busquets and Fernandinho both went without any assists, or goals for 2 seasons.
Don't think any Barca or City fans were complaining too much mate.
As long as he is supplying plenty ball for our creative players, plus protecting the defence, then he is doing his job.
Played a great first time ball to Morelos for him to create the first goal on Sunday.
Sergio Busquets and Fernandinho both went without any assists, or goals for 2 seasons.
Don't think any Barca or City fans were complaining too much mate.
As long as he is supplying plenty ball for our creative players, plus protecting the defence, then he is doing his job.
Played a great first time ball to Morelos for him to create the first goal on Sunday.
Thats fine if you have messi hitting 40+, Suarez or Aguero hitting 30+ And then the rest of the midfield chipping in. We aren’t Barcelona. The crux of the matter is he played well between oct-dec and everything outside that was average. We need bigger numbers than that from a creative midfielder. If he builds on that and has a good season then i’ll hold my hands up but it begs the question, why now? Whats changed?
He definitely hasn't hidden. If there's one thing he can be criticised for it's sometimes holding on to the ball in tight situations where he's exposed and that is the exact opposite of hiding. The easy option would be to hoof the ball clear but he tries to keep possession in these spots and we all know what Ibrox is like if you give away possession there. For me that takes more bravery than running around the park launching into 50/50's etc.Not because of one or two mistakes no, because of countless performances where he has hidden, given away stupid posession, rabbit in headlights etc.
Again i’ll be over the moon if he rights his wrongs this year but using Busquets and Fernandinho as a rationale for Kamara hitting 0 goals and 0 assists doesn’t make it any better. He’s playing in Scotland. A tidy player yes of course, but, I’ve watched worse players have better seasons.It's not his fault if Aribo, Kent, Hagi, Alfredo, Defoe, Itten and Roofe don't take their chances mate.
His job is to control possession, ensure the attacking players see plenty ball and protect the defence.
That is what him and Jack, plus Davis and Arfield (if they play) will be judged on.
He's certainly done that to the letter at Pittodrie and last Sunday.
That’s fair mate, glad we’re now talking about who our best midfielder is rather than who’s the worst/needs replacing
Big Joe is different class mate, but I don't really class him as a central midfielder.
He's more advanced than that in the new formation this season.
Superb player.
Again i’ll be over the moon if he rights his wrongs this year but using Busquets and Fernandinho as a rationale for Kamara hitting 0 goals and 0 assists doesn’t make it any better. He’s playing in Scotland. A tidy player yes of course, but, I’ve watched worse players have better seasons.
Going for a title and get rid of one the mainstays in team. That makes perfect sense...