Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Tough game today and will be even tougher next weekend at Easter Road.I mentioned in the Danny Wilson thread that I think he may come into the team and Ball into the holding role as he is so composed on the ball, not to mention quick and physical. Allows for a more physical midfield that can keep the ball. WesTavernierWilsonKiernanWallaceHoltBallHallidayMcKayWaghornOduwaLaw, Miller, Shiels, Zelalem, Hardie & Clark in reserve.Rangers to shade it 1-0. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Looking forward to this one heading through straight from my nightshift I'll be blazing Bring it on bluegecko 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 good call putting Ball in to the holding role, I feel Halliday and Zelalem would be left too exposed.definitely need to up our game for this one. Hibs will go out all guns blazing for the first 15/20 minutes and we'll need to contain them for that period.I think if we're going to score it will be on the counter. the 2 wingers, if Warburton plays this way, will be vital IMO. McKay and Waghorn would be my choice with Miller through the middle (not ideal but I think he'd be more effective than Clark) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRF-LCC-RFC 54 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I think we need to deploy Ball as a sweeper in-between Halliday and Kiernan and Wilson to combat the threat of Jason Cummings and stop him from getting on the ball, Cummings is like Midas, everything he touches turns to goals. If he gets a touch of the ball between our 6 yard line and goal line he is a sure bet to score. ps just kidding lol, I mentioned 6 yard line because otherwise his shots/efforts would probably be too tame to go inFODERINGHAM, TAVERNIER, WILSON(?), BALL, WALLACE, HOLT, HALLIDAY, LAW, ODUWA, WAGHORN, MCKAYI think we should pack the full stadium with bears even the main stand and then everyone start doing the bouncy at the same time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,366 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Confident we'll win this, would go with the same team as mentioned by 'bigsasasfloopyhair'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,595 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 My predictions lately have been rather OTT,so I'll go for a 2-1 victory and Stubbs to start greeting at FT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monk 3,207 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Biggest game so far and doubt it'll be easy in the slightest but if we win we've won the league.FoderinghamTavernier Ball Kiernan WallaceZelalem Halliday HoltOduwa Waghorn McKayI know Zelalem had a shocker today but I still prefer him to Shiels and this game will suit him more than the St Mirren hatchet men. I'd actually consider starting Clark RW but I'd go for Oduwa purely because he has moments of brilliance albeit inconsistent plus I'd love him to win a dodgy penalty against them.2-1 us Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,682 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I quite like the idea of Ball as defensive midfielder when playing against stronger teams. I don't think we utilize Halliday enough in that position. Miller should never start and I thought Clark looked effective when he came on. McKay needs dropped, loses possession far too much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 1,114 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Play like we did today and we'll lose the 100% record. Too many players going off their game at the same time, we can't move the ball about the same as before and too many misplaced passes that seems to drain confidence.Good test/challenge for MW and the team. Recapturing a bit of confidence and form is much more important than formation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I was also thinking about Ball as CDM, but he's our best CB. So who knows, he's definitely comfortable enough with the ball at his feet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRF-LCC-RFC 54 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 at the end of the match Stubbs like that in the presser: I think we could have got a better result, we created chances, worked them hard . Match result 3 0 Rangers. Hibs to try and attack but all of their shots off target or else tame efforts like usual. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Dangerously 7,562 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Think we will see a few goals in this one. 3-2 Bears Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Reynolds 3,359 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I think it will be a scrappy 1-0 win Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,354 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Not sure why we'd throw Ball in at DM, when we've not played him there before and he's doing great at CB - has anyone actually seen him play there?I think the team picks itself really...WesTav Ball Kiernan WallaceHalliday Holt Zelalem Oduwa Waghorn McKayOnly question mark for me would be Law in for Zelalem possibly. Hope Miller comes on later in the game when it is stretched, far better 'impact' player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatNightInFlorence 696 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Does anyone know how Hibs managed to reschedule their league cup quarter final to the 4th of November when they should be playing this midweek? I think this is an all or nothing game for Hibs so I expect them to attack and press us which could suit us better. This game reminds me of when we had a chance to close the gap versus Hearts at Tynecastle and blew it in November last year only this time we are the team at the top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,682 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Not sure why we'd throw Ball in at DM, when we've not played him there before and he's doing great at CB - has anyone actually seen him play there?I think the team picks itself really...WesTav Ball Kiernan WallaceHallidayHolt ZelalemOduwa Waghorn McKayOnly question mark for me would be Law in for Zelalem possibly. Hope Miller comes on later in the game when it is stretched, far better 'impact' player.I like the idea of Ball as DM but I also realize it won't happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,807 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I have said it for a few weeks , have a feeling this will be a tight game but have a wee sneaky feeling we are gonnae sneak a wee late winner Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Not sure why we'd throw Ball in at DM, when we've not played him there before and he's doing great at CB - has anyone actually seen him play there?I think the team picks itself really...WesTav Ball Kiernan WallaceHalliday Holt Zelalem Oduwa Waghorn McKayOnly question mark for me would be Law in for Zelalem possibly. Hope Miller comes on later in the game when it is stretched, far better 'impact' player.I'm sure ball played in there for us away to Ayr in one of the cups earlier in season?? I might be wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barcodebear 85 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 We played today in the way we'll play next week. Wouldn't say no to Ball in a holding midfield position, but I don't think Warburton will play as defensively as that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeo7 10,442 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 I'm sure ball played in there for us away to Ayr in one of the cups earlier in season?? I might be wrong.Aye, you're wrong bud. We dropped Kiernan for that game and he played CB. Halliday has played the holding midfielder role all season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marka1979 76 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Would be good to see maybe a formation change maybe to 4-4-2 and have mackay and halliday on the wings. WesTav ball wilson wallaceHalliday holt law mackay Waghorn oduwaThis is based on if the players are fit to return Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeo7 10,442 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Would be good to see maybe a formation change maybe to 4-4-2 and have mackay and halliday on the wings. WesTav ball wilson wallaceHalliday holt law mackay Waghorn oduwaThis is based on if the players are fit to returnWarburton will not change formation. If plan A isn't working we have to do plan A better. The same formation is being used for every level at the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 we haven't been great the last few wks but I fully expect us to go and win next wk DavidWeir'sdad 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,605 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 It will be whatever the lads want it to be Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,605 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Would be good to see maybe a formation change maybe to 4-4-2 and have mackay and halliday on the wings. WesTav ball wilson wallaceHalliday holt law mackay Waghorn oduwaThis is based on if the players are fit to return11 out of 11 wins why change Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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