magnus
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He was way out of position as happens a couple of times almost every match.I'm not blaming tav for there goal.. but flano defends 1st how many times has he actually played rb ?
He was way out of position as happens a couple of times almost every match.I'm not blaming tav for there goal.. but flano defends 1st how many times has he actually played rb ?
There was some dick yesterday who was saying Barisic was clearly pish because Lafferty was back defending at points.So what you're saying is that Tav should be left to deal with both McGregor and Tierney by himself?
Interesting.
Do you think Barisic should've been dealing with Forrest and Lustig on his own?
Flano can defend..
It is a myth. He does however, switch off from time to time. If you count the amount of chances created by him or Flanagan being beaten, it’s very similar. Tavernier however, is capable of winning us games, Flanagan isn’t.Interestingly enough the last few games he’s been absolutely roasted.
Tav defended well enough with 9 men on Thursday did he not?
An absolute myth that he can’t defend.
It is a myth. He does however, switch off from time to time. If you count the amount of chances created by him or Flanagan being beaten, it’s very similar. Tavernier however, is capable of winning us games, Flanagan isn’t.
Even yesterday in the second half, if we were going to get a goal, you could tell it was going to come from Tav driving forward.
no it's not . he costs us goals . he's cost us goals this season and last season . he's a poor defender and a poor choice for captain
ps...........not blaming him in any way shape or fashion for today .
The stats from last season, and decision from Gerrard to make him his captain, proves that you and many others on here are either deluded or just don't know very much about football.
Probably both.
Definitely mate. Most full backs are better going forward than they are defending these days. It’s modern football.Can’t argue with any of that mate.
If Tav was as good defensively as he is going forward then he’d be playing for a top Premiership team and getting capped by England.
The stats from last season, and decision from Gerrard to make him his captain, proves that you and many others on here are either deluded or just don't know very much about football.
Probably both.
Watching the Barca game there and two goals came from his side.
Do you think the Barca fans post several threads on their message boards saying he’s not good enough?
I’ve stuck up for Tav a lot on here as I feel he gets a lot of unfair criticism. Today was no different.
Apparently the goal was his fault?
Not only that but the constant noise to have Flanagan ahead of him is worrying. Has anyone actually watched Flanagan in the last 3-4 games? He’s been dreadful.
It's not just yesterday it's been happening for a few seasons and because of his fan club he has got away with it unfortunately I feel the fans have suffered because he can't defend and looking at his face in big games tells you he is lacking in confidence, now Gerard has made him captain and if he stands by him well then be it on his own head but I think Gerard has put himself in a corner and doesn't know what to do.Watching the Barca game there and two goals came from his side.
Do you think the Barca fans post several threads on their message boards saying he’s not good enough?
I’ve stuck up for Tav a lot on here as I feel he gets a lot of unfair criticism. Today was no different.
Apparently the goal was his fault?
Not only that but the constant noise to have Flanagan ahead of him is worrying. Has anyone actually watched Flanagan in the last 3-4 games? He’s been dreadful.
If ever a games cried out for Flanagan to play it was yesterday. Hard player can tackle and can defend.Watching the Barca game there and two goals came from his side.
Do you think the Barca fans post several threads on their message boards saying he’s not good enough?
I’ve stuck up for Tav a lot on here as I feel he gets a lot of unfair criticism. Today was no different.
Apparently the goal was his fault?
Not only that but the constant noise to have Flanagan ahead of him is worrying. Has anyone actually watched Flanagan in the last 3-4 games? He’s been dreadful.
He only defended well the other night because big Lafferty was giving him a hand.. He really is a poor defender anyone thinking otherwise needs to get the blue specs off... Flanagan is on a different level when it comes to it.. And i'm sure Gerrard will eventually put him into right back...Interestingly enough the last few games he’s been absolutely roasted.
Tav defended well enough with 9 men on Thursday did he not?
An absolute myth that he can’t defend.
Take it you didn't see him getting fucking roasted on several occasions on Thursday night then?
I think Flanagan has been decent for us but people thinking he's a better option at right-back than Tavernier are mental.
Aye he did but how many goals has flano been at fault for ?? And does tav play at left back ?
What stats ?
Include yourself in that group if you think Tavernier is a good defender . he's good going forward and has a decent delivery but he is not a good defender .
Gerrard is a rookie manager and he will make mistakes along the way . Making Tav captain may well be one of them . all in my deluded , know f*ck all about football opinion , of course .
Because Candeias wasn't there.The majority of their attacks came down tavs side.......why do you think that was?
So the two goals at Motherwell didn’t happen and were myths!!!! Thank God for that as I actually thought we had dropped points against them from very poor defending...especially their mythical 2nd goal!!!Interestingly enough the last few games he’s been absolutely roasted.
Tav defended well enough with 9 men on Thursday did he not?
An absolute myth that he can’t defend.
So the two goals at Motherwell didn’t happen and were myths!!!! Thank God for that as I actually thought we had dropped points against them from very poor defending...especially their mythical 2nd goal!!!
Because Candeias wasn't there.
Watching the Barca game there and two goals came from his side.
Do you think the Barca fans post several threads on their message boards saying he’s not good enough?
I’ve stuck up for Tav a lot on here as I feel he gets a lot of unfair criticism. Today was no different.
Apparently the goal was his fault?
Not only that but the constant noise to have Flanagan ahead of him is worrying. Has anyone actually watched Flanagan in the last 3-4 games? He’s been dreadful.
He makes regular defensive mistakes, he hasn’t improved that side of his game, the higher the quality of opposition the more this weakness is exposed....none of these are myths they are fact! He can go from the sublime with his forward play to the ridiculous with his defensive positioning and awareness.....is that good enough for a Title winning Captain....I don’t think so tbh!!!Yep he should've done better for both goals, no doubt about it. But with the second goal I'd say McGregor is also at fault. No way should a ball be allowed to bounce within the 6 yard box from a corner.
Tav is prone to the odd mistake and lapse of concentration, but people make out like he costs a goal in every match which is bollocks.
Someone actually started a thread yesterday blaming him for Celtic's goal ffs.
No but Candeias has shown before be can double up defensively and be an attacking threat against them.Whit? Do we need Candieas to babysit our captain every game?
Tavernier isn’t Jordi Alba.
Whit? Do we need Candieas to babysit our captain every game?
Whit? Do we need Candieas to babysit our captain every game?
In every game? Perhaps not.
In every big game? Definitely.