Andy can step in any time(SG trusts him) and if all else fails Barasic.
Nonsense. Or hysterics desperately looking for fault.
We have the best 2 strikers in Scotland. We play 1 striker. If one gets injured, the other plays. If it’s a long term injury we are vulnerable but have Stewart or Ojo or Mebude who would have to step in till we could recruit. Not ideal but similar to goalkeepers. And we will severely struggle to get a striker better than the 3 i mentioned willing to sit in the stands all year if Morelos or Defoe don’t get a long term injury.
I mentioned that left back should be a priority. Not sure what your complaint is there.
We actually have at least 10 players in the squad who can play central mid. It’s just that you wouldn’t want 5 of them to do it. We have Davis, Jack, Kamara, Aribo and Doc as the 5 you would want to choose from. Arfield is a 6th but is not at his best in the way Gerrard wants the middle 3 to operate and may well be playing as one of the wide players. Then you have Halliday and Polster are not of the standard we need, Dorrans who is not recovering from injury and Holt who is nowhere near the right level. I assume that you meant Halliday, Polster and Arfield? Why would you play them in non-ideal positions but discount Stewart and Ojo up front?
At present the only player in the team (including Arfield) who seems likely to consistently score from with our preferred deep midfield 3 is Aribo. Lose him and it would really disrupt us. Having a back up makes complete sense.
Defoe was playing 90mins week after week when Morelos was suspended in April/May. What’s changed since then?Don’t agree with this as Defoe is not capable of playing 90 minutes week after week if Morelos gets a bad injury. We can only recruit in one window during the season. If Morelos picks up an injury early in either period it could be a disaster for us. We can’t win this league with just Defoe and a midfielder helping out.
Also with Alfie’s disciplinary record it’s possible even without injury we could easily be in a situation like last season playing crucial games with no natural striking options up front. We seen this costing us last season.
non comprende senor!Billy Jean was a good tennis player though, Lion was a tough chap and Dave is da boss!
Just know that not everything is black or white.
Defoe was playing 90mins week after week when Morelos was suspended in April/May. What’s changed since then?
I think Steven will be taking into account the ages of our younger midfielders and may think he needs to be wary of over working them.Adding quality signings to the squad = a terrible decision.
Only on FF, lol
Adding quality signings to the squad = a terrible decision.
Only on FF, lol
Don’t agree with this as Defoe is not capable of playing 90 minutes week after week if Morelos gets a bad injury. We can only recruit in one window during the season. If Morelos picks up an injury early in either period it could be a disaster for us. We can’t win this league with just Defoe and a midfielder helping out.
Also with Alfie’s disciplinary record it’s possible even without injury we could easily be in a situation like last season playing crucial games with no natural striking options up front. We seen this costing us last season.
Realistically it would only be 6-8 games less.Agreed however we have 2-3 players who can step in in midfield when we need them too. Your point applies there too.
If he does the business I’m all for it but if we don’t qualify for Europa league we’ll have a lot of players for a lot less games.
And indeed this guy has experience of winning something!I think Steven will be taking into account the ages of our younger midfielders and may think he needs to be wary of over working them.
Goal scoring, left footed midfielder.Without trawling through 13 pages. Can someone sum up where the guy can play and if he’s any good?
Any Youtube vids of his best goals?
What has changed in a week? Brandon Barker & Andy King?
Cover for and a bit different to Aribo. Has the same “profile” as Aribo in terms of height and power. Left sided, great touch, solid professional. Great loan.
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I just hope this doesn’t hold Docherty back as he’s looked a much improved player since returning and he has a great attitude.
You don't get the negativity, it's follow follow FFSHe’ll be a decent signing. Don’t get the negativity.
And what about the regularly injured Edouard's only cover being the psychopathic (and often injured himself) Leigh Griffiths?
Our 2 strikers are always fit and available for selection, as well as being superior players.
The mentally challenged's striking options are threadbare compared to ours mate.
Any idea when rudden is due back mate ? Gerrard mentioned him yesterday at the presser
Any idea when rudden is due back mate ? Gerrard mentioned him yesterday at the presser
Defoe was playing 90mins week after week when Morelos was suspended in April/May. What’s changed since then?
Our 2 strikers are always fit and available for selection, as well as being superior players.
Pretty sure he is fit now, if behind on pre season schedule. Wasnt training for a few weeks cos he was injured. Id imagine we'll be looking to get him out on loan to another SPFL club.
Cover for and a bit different to Aribo. Has the same “profile” as Aribo in terms of height and power. Left sided, great touch, solid professional. Great loan.
They are simply not though, are they? ..... how many games did Morelos miss last season? ..... we went out of a cup with no striking options just last season.
We have been lucky with them with injuries so far.
Confirmed today and paraded on the park at HT tonight we think?
Two new signings?I'm hoping so....
Get a good result tonight and parade our two new signings, that would be an excellent day indeed.
Is a 30yr old really a 'stalwart'???
King and Barker.Two new signings?
Seems to be a few on here getting a bit of a staunner for Ross M and Greg D about their pathway to the first team and them getting the opportunity.
Opportunity is earned not just given.
If we bring in players that are better than these two and are picked before them then tough luck to the both of them.
This is elite sport and it is survival of the fittest.
I want the strongest players playing week on week, if Ross and Greg cant break through that then that will be their issue.
This is not kids football and even split of match time for each player, earn your place or move on.
I think he's still a bit away mate.
Not long started his pre season training.
Evening FF!
Appreciate all the responses
Understand the doubters early on as it was my first post but I've been a long time lurker and when my pal told me this morning, it seemed like the right thing to do.
All we want is 55 and for us to achieve that, we need strength and experience in our squad and Kingy will give us just that. A player like him will never be a negative addition to our club. I also admire the fact that he could of sat back, not played at Leicester and still been paid 40k a week but instead he's making the move to Glasgow and playing for the biggest club in the world!
Buzzing.
Seb
P.S. I'm on the new series of Take Me Out, which airs this Autumn. I'm on episode 5 and I come down the lift to a song I'm sure everyone on here will appreciate
He is back training and in the first team squad.Any idea when rudden is due back mate ? Gerrard mentioned him yesterday at the presser
Ah of courseKing and Barker.
This my concern also and I'm surprised it hasn't been addressed,I know we have Stewart there,but I see him as playing off the strikers,an Arfield type role,as you say Defoe,good as he is can't be asked to play 60 odd games,the same with Alfie and there is still that concern will he keep the head,just hope he continues as he's started.Don’t agree with this as Defoe is not capable of playing 90 minutes week after week if Morelos gets a bad injury. We can only recruit in one window during the season. If Morelos picks up an injury early in either period it could be a disaster for us. We can’t win this league with just Defoe and a midfielder helping out.
Also with Alfie’s disciplinary record it’s possible even without injury we could easily be in a situation like last season playing crucial games with no natural striking options up front. We seen this costing us last season.
Not 2 games a week though, like he would need to fo if we make the groups.Defoe was playing 90mins week after week when Morelos was suspended in April/May. What’s changed since then?