Sterling wasted out on the right.

[Battle Fever's On]

For me, I'd be dropping Lunny and playing Sterling in there with Dio.
Get young McAusland out on the right and while we're at it, on today's showing, I'd have Lawrence ahead of Cantwell.
I'd written Lawrence off tbf but he was very good today.

 

[Maestro72]

Totally agree.

Lundstram was losing the ball something rotten today and does often, alongside failing to track runners.

He’s unstoppable though.

 

[JC85]

Shouldn't be a case of dropping anybody, just change to a 4-3-3 with Cantwell playing narrow off one of the wings. 3 in the middle is an absolute must next week.

 

[WinkieWATP]

Totally agree.

Lundstram was losing the ball something rotten today and does often, alongside failing to track runners.

He’s unstoppable though.

I thought Lundstram was excellent in the second half.

 

[julian candy]

I'd fancy him to destroy Taylor physically if he's there next week.

 

[King Albertz]

Thought lundstram was motm, never gave up anything

Tav should be dropped for Sterling

 

[The Gooner]

McAusland isn’t the answer.

 

[Broxi Bear 1873]

I think we need to have Cantwell's energy but I do agree that I would like to see Sterling play in the middle but no way is PC dropping Lundstram.

 

[Ozbear72]

Totally agree.

Lundstram was losing the ball something rotten today and does often, alongside failing to track runners.

He’s unstoppable though.

What, he was excellent second half.

 

[Eddie Doc]

For me, I'd be dropping Lunny and playing Sterling in there with Dio.
Get young McAusland out on the right and while we're at it, on today's showing, I'd have Lawrence ahead of Cantwell.
I'd written Lawrence off tbf but he was very good today.

Lawrence isn't fit enough for starting at the Piggery. It's not a nackered 10 man Kilmarnock he'll be up against.

 

[Maestro72]

What, he was excellent second half.

Most of the team were fine second half. His passing was poor.

 

[TQ3]

I thought Sterling had their full back on toast at times, but I agree I would rather see him play central mid as an enforcer. He is solid, rarely dives in and yet still takes the ball more often than not.

 

[Battle Fever's On]

Lawrence isn't fit enough for starting at the Piggery. It's not a nackered 10 man Kilmarnock he'll be up against.

That is a fair point.

 

[I believe in Eli]

Shouldn't be a case of dropping anybody, just change to a 4-3-3 with Cantwell playing narrow off one of the wings. 3 in the middle is an absolute must next week.

All day.

 

[Ozbear72]

Most of the team were fine second half. His passing was poor.

Sorry don't agree when Raskin came on, we lost control in the middle of the park.

 

[julian candy]

Thought lundstram was motm, never gave up anything

Tav should be dropped for Sterling

No he shouldn't.

 

[TheFrenchTank]

Fully agree and have thought so for weeks that him and Dio should be together in midfield.

 

[JC85]

I'd fancy him to destroy Taylor physically if he's there next week.

That's great but meanwhile their midfield will be pissing all over ours again, giving them control of the game.

 

[HMS.Temple.Garden]

If Ridvan is fine them Sterling has to start in midfield, will need industry not Cantwell floating around playing FIFA

 

[Cardendenger]

McAusland isn’t the answer.

I hate to slag young players but can't see him being at Rangers much longer don't think he really offers anything

 

[julian candy]

That's great but meanwhile their midfield will be pissing all over ours again, giving them control of the game.

Who starts wide right though? I can't see him starting McCausland there and I doubt it'll be Sima.

 

[Arran Honey Pear]

Shouldn't be a case of dropping anybody, just change to a 4-3-3 with Cantwell playing narrow off one of the wings. 3 in the middle is an absolute must next week.

Tend to agree
Think I’d have Sterling and Dio either side of Lundstram
Win the midfield and see what we can create going forward

 

[JC85]

Who starts wide right though? I can't see him starting McCausland there and I doubt it'll be Sima.

See post #3

 

[julian candy]

See post #3

I'd be very surprised if he changes his formation that he's used nearly every game.

I wouldn't be against him in midfield but him starting on the right in the preferred formation is probably the least disruption to the side.

 

[ssblue]

Assuming Sima is out I would go 4321.

Lunny, Mo and Dujon being the 3.

Cantwell and Lawrence playing off Dessers.

Let the width come from Tav and Ridvan.

I reckon we are currently playing a formation that doesn't suit the personnel.

 

[iain18(7)2]

We have to stop this experiment of playing sterling out wide. He’s wasted out there. I want him in the middle next week being a destroyer and using his strength and power. That’s one thing they don’t have in midfield and I’m sick of us standing about watching them dictate these games at their pace.

 

[JC85]

I'd be very surprised if he changes his formation that he's used nearly every game.

I wouldn't be against him in midfield but him starting on the right in the preferred formation is probably the least disruption to the side.

I just think this rigid 4-2-3-1 is hurting us mate. No reason the "number 10" can't be off to one side and move Sterling into a more solid midfield. If its just Diomande & Lundstram v McGregor O'Riley & Hatate next week they'll dominate. It absolutely killed us at Ibrox in the first half, especially with Wright doing his disappearing act on the right wing.

 

[Arkanoid]

Ridvan for Borna will be our only change for the rest of the season.
I'd say getting Balogun fit is a far more pressing concern
Same team, same formation for the next 4 games

 

[Crouchy]

I agree.

However, guess next weekend, as much as I’d like to see him in the middle, he’ll probably be back out right to help Tav with Maeda.

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Fine with him wide right next week, Cantwell off the left with a three in midfield. Ideally would have the Duj in the middle, but our wide options aren’t the best as of just now and Tav will need help with Maeda.

 

[iain18(7)2]

I

I agree.

However, guess next weekend, as much as I’d like to see him in the middle, he’ll probably be back out right to help Tav with Maeda.

will maeda be back?

 

[JC85]

Fine with him wide right next week, Cantwell off the left with a three in midfield. Ideally would have the Duj in the middle, but our wide options aren’t the best as of just now and Tav will need help with Maeda.

Who thinking for the 3rd spot in the middle then bud? Raskin?

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Who thinking for the 3rd spot in the middle then bud? Raskin?

Christ knows, mate.

Probably Raskin (despite not being all that impressed with him) due to his energy. I always prefer having a flat three against them in there.

Squads a bit of lopsided mess at the minute.

 

[Redcarbear]

He's not a winger he just doesn't have the guile and creativity for it, would much rather have him in midfield where his is more to win it and link play.

 

[JamesMc]

Is sima and matondo both out ??

 

[JC85]

Christ knows, mate.

Probably Raskin (despite not being all that impressed with him) due to his energy. I always prefer having a flat three against them in there.

Squads a bit of lopsided mess at the minute.

I don't mind Raskin in there at all tbh. Like you say, energy and always a willingness to go forward. Think Sterling in a midfield 3 next week is absolutely crucial though. We need some sort of tactical curveball from Big Phil because I think the 4-2-3-1 leaves our midfield outnumbered against their 3 who in fairness all have quality on the ball.

 

[Valley Bluenose]

I thought Lundstram was excellent in the second half.

Lundstram was one of our better players today over the 90 minutes. Arguably MotM for me. He's on the current 'hit list' for those that way inclined though.

 

[Angrybluebear]

Totally agree.

Lundstram was losing the ball something rotten today and does often, alongside failing to track runners.

He’s unstoppable though.

Do folk actually watch games

Lost possession
Diomande 14
Cantwell 12
Lundstram 7

Passes (sucessful)
Diomande 47/57 (82%)
Cantwell 29/33 (88%)
Lundstram 69/75 (92%)

Assists
Diomande 0
Cantwell 0
Lundstram 1

 

[Angrybluebear]

Lundstram was one of our better players today over the 90 minutes. Arguably MotM for me. He's on the current 'hit list' for those that way inclined though.

Some amount of folk going to our games on the gear just haven’t a clue what they are watching.

Wait till they come on telling us his passes were sideways and backwards, just like his pass of the match for Silva’s equaliser.

 

[S English]

McAusland shouldn't be near the team

 

[Maestro72]

Do folk actually watch games

Lost possession
Diomande 14
Cantwell 12
Lundstram 7

Passes (sucessful)
Diomande 47/57 (82%)
Cantwell 29/33 (88%)
Lundstram 69/75 (92%)

Assists
Diomande 0
Cantwell 0
Lundstram 1

Lundstram has a higher pass completion percentage because he generally knocks it five yards to the next guy, hence why he also has a higher number of passes.

When he tries to do anything more adventurous than knock it five yards, he loses it.

I know that because I watched the game. Don’t let nuance get in the way though.

 

[JamesyMRR]

Only way we win is by making it a battle. Sterling in the middle spoil the game and hope we nick something.

 

[WinkieWATP]

Lundstram was one of our better players today over the 90 minutes. Arguably MotM for me. He's on the current 'hit list' for those that way inclined though.

Was my MOTM.

 

[Davie Weir]

Play Cantwell as a narrow wide player.

We need a flatter 3 in midfield at Parkhead.

 

[longtallsally]

I'd fancy him to destroy Taylor physically if he's there next week.

He would but Celtic will double up with a centre half as they know our threat through the middle is pretty weak. Can you honestly see Dessers getting the better of Carter-Vickers. He won't get his usual 4 chances so he is definitely not gonna get his every now and then goal or two.

 

[GovanFront4]

I thought Lundstram was excellent in the second half.

Same, dragged us to victory and looked dangerous at the edge of the box.

 

[WalterSandy]

I'd have Sterling as RB TAV as RW..

 

[HandsomeHead]

It’s clearly not going to happen unless Lundstram gets injured, but will we even see it next season when he’s not here anymore?

 

[Angrybluebear]

Lundstram has a higher pass completion percentage because he generally knocks it five yards to the next guy, hence why he also has a higher number of passes.

When he tries to do anything more adventurous than knock it five yards, he loses it.

I know that because I watched the game. Don’t let nuance get in the way though.

Were you away for a sh!te for his pass for the equaliser and his shot for the second.

Our sitting midfielder created more than the two further ahead than him.

Who is going to be your target next season if he leaves ?

 

[True Blue Avenger]

Catch 22 imo.

Move him central in a 3 and yes, we possibly gain more control and aggression in the middle. But options for wide right are so poor - not a game for McCauskand and Cantwell / Lawrence would be ineffective.

Keep him wide right abd he should be able to dominate Taylor physically and can help Tav with Maeda. However, he's not a natural winger and his lack of incisive pass or goalscoring instinct shows.

I suspect we'll see exactly the same lineup and formation as today with the exception of Yilmaz for Barisic (and possibly Davies if Balogun is injured). Just need to hope they're all fired up to the max and actually believe in themselves that they can beat the filthy swines.