John Souttar's distribution

[ElBuffalo20]

Realise he picked a good team to come on Saturday but was really impressed with his passing.

Let's hope he can get an extended run of fitness because a fit Souttar is a good option.

 

[Albertz82]

I hope he does well but I think he’ll just be another that is constantly injured. Really hope I’m wrong, he’s always been spoke of as a good player

 

[wsb&warmy]

Realise he picked a good team to come on Saturday but was really impressed with his passing.

Let's hope he can get an extended run of fitness because a fit Souttar is a good option.

That's one of his main strengths. Very good vision to see a pass and also ability to execute it.

 

[TN8]

Yep, it was impressive. Quick and accurate passes through the lines. Back 3 should give him the opportunity to do more of that.

 

[lg1991]

He is very very comfortable on the ball, can spot it a mile away.

 

[Empire]

We’ll see 3 at the back more going forward especially against teams in the league who will sit deep.

It’s definitely a decent way to break a team down with wingbacks.

 

[JMCK]

Realise he picked a good team to come on Saturday but was really impressed with his passing.

Let's hope he can get an extended run of fitness because a fit Souttar is a good option.

Beale is a fan of Souttar going by his comments last week; encouraging that we have a player here now who he has admired for a long time.

 

[Jazza]

The ball he played through for Morelos was top drawer.

 

[Detective Vic Mackey]

I don’t think his ability was ever in doubt. It’s whether he can stay fit!

 

[ICA_86]

We’ll see 3 at the back more going forward especially against teams in the league who will sit deep.

It’s definitely a decent way to break a team down with wingbacks.

This is where the inverted runs from Yilmaz will come into play as well.

 

[TheFrenchTank]

I hope John Souttar does great for us, he deserves a start in a back three.

 

[Morpeth Bear]

He also wins his headers, seems to have great timing for someone who is 6'1".



Might stop me from watching games from behind the couch when the opposition get a corner or a free kick.

 

[BalooBear]

He's a very good footballer and will be a great addition, if he can stay fit.

I'm a bit concerned about relying on him and switching to a 3 at the back, if he keeps suffering injuries, but fingers crossed he and we can get some luck on that front.

Goldson's also been a bit slack at times this season, so having a fit Souttar pressuring him for a place in a back 4 might push him to improve too.

 

[BucksBear]

I like Goldson but I think he makes a lot of mistakes too. nothing to say if Souttar gets fit he shouldn't be challenging him for the right sided CB

 

[Ray Von]

I hope he does well but I think he’ll just be another that is constantly injured. Really hope I’m wrong, he’s always been spoke of as a good player

This is the reality of the Souttar situation to be honest. Best to just think of it as a bonus when he is available. I certainly wouldn't be making any plans to change the defence to include him with any regularity but that's up to the manager.

 

[HeyBert]

Great ball to the buff

 

[Euro Scooter]

He has mostly looked good since he came back in. He is definitely better with the ball than I thought he was.

We have three great ball-playing centre backs and two, maybe three, good attacking full-backs. It makes for great attacking potential when we have the ball. We have to make it count in scoring goals though because none of our defenders are free of the occasional error.

 

[DJT]

Plays with his head up.

 

[GandyOram]

Better passer than Bob Malcolm

 

[giogaddi]

Played a reverse ball into feet through their lines (can't mind who received it) but it was a touch of class.

 

[Empire]

This is where the inverted runs from Yilmaz will come into play as well.

I dunno, I think between now and end of season it will be Kent at LWB, especially against teams when we have 80% possession.

Makes more sense to have best players on the ball/park.

I think Beale is going to do this a lot next season.

 

[Ross_]

At SPFL level - Souttar is more than good enough - his issue is not ability its availability.

if he can have a run of 6/9 months avoiding niggles / injuries he will be a more than valuable asset for us.

 

[Hagigoal]

Realise he picked a good team to come on Saturday but was really impressed with his passing.

Let's hope he can get an extended run of fitness because a fit Souttar is a good option.

Noticed it as well. Different range of passing from Goldson’s diagonal lobs. Looked composed too

 

[HamiltonBear]

I don’t think his ability was ever in doubt. It’s whether he can stay fit!

Seen quite a few posters here more than question his ability. They just rinse and repeat what some others say.

I think he will do well.

 

[The Blue Lamp]

He's always been really good on the ball for a defender. Pretty sure he used to play quite a bit in defensive midfield when he was at Dundee utd.

 

[Grumpy Old Git]

We’ll see 3 at the back more going forward especially against teams in the league who will sit deep.

It’s definitely a decent way to break a team down with wingbacks.

How about using as a way forward against the paedos and getting an extra player in the midfield area to gain midfield control and in this way nullify their threat.

Another option perhaps but do we have the personnel for a narrow 4 in midfield

 

[Laudrup97]

Hoping he stays fit. Might be risky but willing to try a back 3 against that lot and try and win the midfield battle against them. I think we'll see this more this season, probably even more next.

 

[Alfred Blair]

Hoping he stays fit. Might be risky but willing to try a back 3 against that lot and try and win the midfield battle against them. I think we'll see this more this season, probably even more next.

Everybody knows he is a good player as seen in the cup final its trying to keep him fit is the problem

 

[weetam3106]

I just don’t see Souttar as any where near good enough. If he plays against the scum his lack of fitness and sharpness might just cost us too much.

I do hope he proves me wrong and starts to shine but somehow I just don’t think his head is telling his body that he will continue at this level for very much longer.

 

[Calum955]

I'm fine with 3 at the back, will allow us to dominate possession high up in the opponents half and isn't as defensive really as people think.

Comes with added benefit of being better at defending set peices with 3 centre backs.

 

[Jon Snow]

If Raskin or Cantwell played the pass into Morelos that he played, we’d be absolutely raving about it. Was utterly superb and he was unlucky not to get an assist.

 

[tazzabear]

I don’t think his ability was ever in doubt. It’s whether he can stay fit!

His ability has always been in question.
Don’t kid yourself.

 

[Vony Tidmar]

He also wins his headers, seems to have great timing for someone who is 6'1".



Might stop me from watching games from behind the couch when the opposition get a corner or a free kick.

Reminds me a bit of Alan McLaren

 

[Burgh-Ger]

I dunno, I think between now and end of season it will be Kent at LWB, especially against teams when we have 80% possession.

Makes more sense to have best players on the ball/park.

I think Beale is going to do this a lot next season.

We often see a left back slot in as the left-side CH. Appreciate Yilmaz is smaller than most but may be a way to play that shape and have both on the park.

 

[Burgh-Ger]

Seen quite a few posters here more than question his ability. They just rinse and repeat what some others say.

I think he will do well.

I agree, I think he will prove to be a good signing.

 

[Wilso54]

We’ll see 3 at the back more going forward especially against teams in the league who will sit deep.

It’s definitely a decent way to break a team down with wingbacks.

Hopefully. IMHO would should have a team that can switch formation at ease.

 

[ICA_86]

I dunno, I think between now and end of season it will be Kent at LWB, especially against teams when we have 80% possession.

Makes more sense to have best players on the ball/park.

I think Beale is going to do this a lot next season.

Kent at LWB would be interesting, but it depends on how he plays his attacking players.

You could see a 3-5-2 with two tens and a striker, and I’d expect Kent to be one of the tens there.

I’m not sure how happy he’d be being played LWB.

 

[Diego Maradona]

I don’t think his ability was ever in doubt. It’s whether he can stay fit!

I doubt his ability tbh

 

[Empire]

I doubt his ability tbh

Have you heard the managers comments recently about how much the players have been impressed by him?

He’s a stand out in training most days since he’s been fit.

 

[tazzabear]

Reminds me a bit of Alan McLaren

If he’s half as good as McLaren, he’ll be majorly successful here.

 

[Madjid Moments]

We’ll see 3 at the back more going forward especially against teams in the league who will sit deep.

It’s definitely a decent way to break a team down with wingbacks.

It’s souttars best position, in middle of a 3 and stepping into midfield to start attacks.

 

[tazzabear]

I doubt his ability tbh

Tell us where you’re coming from.

 

[tazzabear]

We’ll see 3 at the back more going forward especially against teams in the league who will sit deep.

It’s definitely a decent way to break a team down with wingbacks.

Funnily enough, I heard a discussion on this recently where it was going to be more effective in games against better opposition.
Like how GvB employed this in Europe last season,

 

[Ally’s Golden Boot]

Have you heard the managers comments recently about how much the players have been impressed by him?

He’s a stand out in training most days since he’s been fit.

I believe he will nail down a place very quickly if he stays fit. The big man deserves a bit of luck.

 

[Diego Maradona]

Tell us where you’re coming from.

I think he’s slow and cumbersome with the turning circle of the Exxon Valdez.

Otherwise, I’m sure he’s ok if he can stay fit. Home grown I assume, so suppose he has that in his locker

 

[juanger]

In simple terms I watched him in the SCF and I'm certain a fully fit JS improves us immensely whether in a 3 or 2.
But in a 2 he maybe only plays on the left hand side unless Goldson gets dropped which seldom happens

 

[Cromwell]

Realise he picked a good team to come on Saturday but was really impressed with his passing.

Let's hope he can get an extended run of fitness because a fit Souttar is a good option.

We’ve probably got more chance of seeing a dodo again than Souttar putting a run of 30+ consecutive games together.

He‘s another soft mint ala the Webster fraud who made an incredible footballing recovery after leaving us.

 

[tazzabear]

I think he’s slow and cumbersome with the turning circle of the Exxon Valdez.

Otherwise, I’m sure he’s ok if he can stay fit. Home grown I assume, so suppose he has that in his locker

Fair enough, I’ve just never seen him as that.

 

[Captain_Buns]

Realise he picked a good team to come on Saturday but was really impressed with his passing.

Let's hope he can get an extended run of fitness because a fit Souttar is a good option.

A welcome bonus if he can pass a ball but I’m honestly more interested in how he can help the defence stop leaking stupid goals.

A new goalkeeper in the summer hopefully will help.

 

[Eastern province bear]

He also wins his headers, seems to have great timing for someone who is 6'1".



Might stop me from watching games from behind the couch when the opposition get a corner or a free kick.

This everyday of the week , especially with having a goalie who is not commanding in the air