simplythebest 11,453 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 :alexander: :mcculloch: Unless there's any returns from injury no point changing the winning team, would like to see Aird and Crawford start soon but this is probably too big a game for that, and Hutton seems to be out the picture. We need to attack and get into them, no other thing for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50ShadesofBlue 667 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Best team we can field minus Templeton and Little. Mon the gers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,718 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I'm guessing we are going to set up more defensively than we did at the weekend, Motherwell seem to be scoring goals for fun (also conceding them too) so we will need to be at our best, possible better than we have been all season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 I'm guessing we are going to set up more defensively than we did at the weekend, Motherwell seem to be scoring goals for fun (also conceding them too) so we will need to be at our best, possible better than we have been all season.We haven't looked very good in defence, using our attacking talents seems the only option for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Don't think McKay gives the team enough stuck out on the wing................needs to be played in one and behind strikers as he does have the knack of getting in the box and good close control.I would seriously think of dropping Black and move the French boy into his position and play Aird for his pace and skill.play a 3-5-2 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Don't think McKay gives the team enough stuck out on the wing................needs to be played in one and behind strikers as he does have the knack of getting in the box and good close control. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,718 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 We haven't looked very good in defence, using our attacking talents seems the only option for me.Attack may be our best form of defense as they say but I fear in doing so we will leave space at the back that Motherwell could well exploit as they have done to teams all season. We will need a superb performance from both Perry and Cribari which we have not seen as of yet from either. Hopefully the fans and the players see us through this game, I am hopeful yet worried about our back line. Toughest game of the season so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoastbear 1,639 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 AlexanderArgyriou Perry Cribari WallaceBlack FaureAird McLoed Stella McCullochMcKayShielsHegartyGallagherCrawfordGone for four at the back rather than three as we have been so shaky there and five in midfield although with stella and aird pace this could quickly turn into a 4,3,3 when we have the ball.With Argyriou and Wallace as full backs not as defensive as it might appear at first glance. Mckay and shiels should make excellent impact players and I see them coming on after the hour mark.If black doesn't make it I would play Hutton or Mitchell in his position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowsBlue 329 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 AlexanderArgyirou Cribari Perry WallaceBlack MacLeod ShielsMcKaySandaza McCulloch Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FifeBearette 223 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Don't think McKay gives the team enough stuck out on the wing................needs to be played in one and behind strikers as he does have the knack of getting in the box and good close control.I would seriously think of dropping Black and move the French boy into his position and play Aird for his pace and skill.play a 3-5-2 .Absolutely no danger Black should be dropped. No way. (Not just because i love him). He hasn't done anything to deserve to be dropped & he controls that midfield. I felt we didn't play as good in midfield when he got taken off. I certainly wouldn't have taken him off to bring Sandaza on anyways. Maybe being a wee bit biased but no way i'd drop him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Absolutely no danger Black should be dropped. No way. (Not just because i love him). He hasn't done anything to deserve to be dropped & he controls that midfield. I felt we didn't play as good in midfield when he got taken off. I certainly wouldn't have taken him off to bring Sandaza on anyways. Maybe being a wee bit biased but no way i'd drop him.Black slows everything down and his freekicks and corners are desperate, he doesn't move forward and quite frankly needs to be dropped. When he went off on Sunday, the play picked up a pace that would not have been there with him on the park. The Godfather 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
donegal_ger 253 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Same side as yesterday except I would start Aird instead of McKay because he looks a lot more natural out there, McKay looks a striker playing out of position on the wing and I think he's a lot more dangerous as a sub in the last 30mins when the game opens up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Shiels goal on Sunday Good footballer Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluenose1972 1,405 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I think we'l need to go 5 in midfield against Well with McCulloch or Sheils upfront alone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaltersGotStyle 160 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I think we need to pack the midfield as this will be a stern test.I would go withAlexanderArgyirou Cribari Perry WallaceFaureMcKay Black McCulloch ShielsSandaza Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Same starting 11 as Sunday - but if we have another fit CB I would drop Perry - think we are kinda stuck with what we have at the back tho' Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfe 19 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Wouldn't start with Sandaza, he still isn't looking like the player we know he can be, although I'm sure he'll get there eventually.Hopefully we take our time with the ball, waiting for the right opportunities and not giving away possession as much as we have been. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalfollower 1,543 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Look guys our defence is crap just now so id go 4-1-4-1. Need to step up a few gears to beat this mob. M'well will be looking at set peices for higdon to exploit. If we play well then should go through Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,718 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Can't play Sandaza if it's punt ball football, if so then Jig needs to be played up top as he is the only one available who can play that role. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowsHisOwnSpunk 7,768 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Argyriou has shown he is never a right winger and should never be played there, I personally would give Aird a chance he gave us that drive going forward when he came on.Subs--Scott GallagherEmilson Cribari / Sebastian FaureKyle HuttonRobbie Crawford / Kal NaismithFrancesca Sandaza Rab_Rangers and Tiebreak54 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 AlexanderArgyriou Perry Cribari WallaceBlack FaureMcKay Shiels MacLeodMcCulloch I can see Higdon bullying Perry and Cribari. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaltersGotStyle 160 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 AlexanderArgyriou Perry Cribari WallaceBlack FaureMcKay Shiels MacLeodMcCulloch I can see Higdon bullying Perry and Cribari.We could drop McCulloch back there I suppose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joker69 60 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I can see Higdon bullying Perry and Cribari.Exactly my worry they look weak especially Cribari. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Non_Sucumbi 876 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 AlexanderArgyirou Cribari Perry WallaceBlack MacLeod ShielsMcKaySandaza McCullochGlasgowblue ah'm wi you.Shiels looks better back in his original midfield role. I'f stick Faure in midfield ahead of McKay though. Motherwell are dirty bastards and will try to kick our players off the park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy 1,200 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I see no problem with starting the same 11 as on Sunday, even using the same subs, but have them come on a wee bit earlier.If the players know they're going to be subbed at half time, maybe they can knock their pan in in the first 45.This is the LC, and I think it could go to ET as there's no replays in this competition.If we play like we did in Sunday's second half, we should have this won. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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