napierblue
Well-Known Member
He’s just had a 2 week break for internationals and he’ll get another 2 week break coming up shortly, he’ll be fine
No he wouldn’t, Jones‘ biggest strength is pace and we aren’t going to be able to use that much on Sunday. We need players with guile. Suits a player like Hagi much moreGiven his experience on that pitch, Jones would be the sensible choice on Sunday.
Hagi, Aribo, Arfield and RoofeNo he wouldn’t, Jones‘ biggest strength is pace and we aren’t going to be able to use that much on Sunday. We need players with guile. Suits a player like Hagi much more
Agreed, I think people are focusing on the turf rather than the opposition. Killie still follow the turgid Steve Clarke approach, admittedly not as good at it now. But they are still very organised and will be hard to break down.No he wouldn’t, Jones‘ biggest strength is pace and we aren’t going to be able to use that much on Sunday. We need players with guile. Suits a player like Hagi much more
I don't get the he's been off the boil but for a fantastic block by Ajer he scores a great goal against them. He played well for 60 minutes against standard until the pitch turned into a swimming pool he was only really quiet on Sunday but the game was done and dusted after 20 minutes most of the team took there foot off the gas after Defoe scored
I think Gerrard will play him next 3 games before resting him against accies at Ibrox.For me Sunday is the bigger game. We have other options now and Kent has played continually. Hes been slightly off the boil in recent games so Thursday is a good time to Give him a break.
Thoughts?
I would start with Jones on SundayAbsolutely not. His form has dipped slightly but that’s normal for wingers, they are the most unpredictable and inconsistent guys on any team. Always have been.
It’s not like he is playing badly, just not as electric as he was at the start of the year but that will come back.
Wouldn’t surprise me to see Jones start on Sunday against Killie, it’s amazing the amount of times old players come back to haunt their previous sides.
...he's no Messi or Ronaldo though, is he?This is our most expensive and highly paid player.
Like Messi and Ronaldo he should should suck it up and be on the park every game
He's not a winger.No need to rest Kent on Thursday or Sunday.
He's still integral to the team and is doing his job well. Folk can't expect him to be electrifying every week. Wingers just don't work like that.
He's not a winger.
He has just had a rest at the last international break.I've been toying with the idea of dropping Kent but he's one of our most important players especially in Europe. Never thought I would say this but I'm glad the international break is coming up gives us a chance to give him a rest.
That’s literally not possible mate, Jones isn’t in the squad.I would start with Jones and bring him on for the last 20
I would play jones and stewart on Sunday - they will be more acclimatised to that horrific surface at rugby park.Jones should be good enough for Sunday as you said, Kent although not at his most dangerous last week can still turn a game
Imo we need to beat Kilmarnock more than we need to beat Lech Poznan. But Kent should be more than able to start and perform in both anywayNot on Thursday.
Leave him out on Sunday.
Bench just in case though.
Hes just set very high standards from the start of the season. He can't play like that every week. Like you said the attack and defense starts with is pressWhat hasn't been mentioned much is Kents press wins the ball back for Aribos goal. As you say he was close to a great goal against the tramps. He isn't red hot but he is contributing plenty
On that side of the game he is peerless, no question.His pressing is still ridiculous and played a big part in our first goal at Livingston with it.
His goals and assists will always be what he's judged on but his defending from the front is really underrated. He's always zipping back and winning the ball up high. He's superb at it.
Jones not in the Euro squad mateI would start with Jones and bring him on for the last 20
Agree with the OP, he's not been at his best in the last few games and puts a tremendous shift in every times he plays. Let's see if JJ has enough about him.
We need to leave behind this “should be enough” mentality.
We’re 6 points clear chasing a title. Strongest side possible every week.