Andy Murdoch

[Bellshill_Bear 1,105]

Last year be broke into the struggling team and his performances was a bright light in a dark period.

He always wanted the ball and was always pressing, the desire and steel was unheard of in the class of 2015.

He fell out of favour and was shipped out on loan by MW to Cowdenbeath. For where he scored this 35 yard strike

http://talkingbaws.com/2015/12/video-rangers-andy-murdoch-scores-35-yard-thunder-strike-for-cowdenbeath/ (Embed please)

Fast forward and our early peakers are screaming out for a holding midfielder. Murdoch might be slight of frame and lacking in stature but is he nippy enough to be able to fill that void?

I think he would be a great addition. His performances against against hibs in the playoffs were great.

What do you guys think?

[RFC55 108,484]

He's not a holding midfielder

[Bellshill_Bear 1,105]

He's not a holding midfielder

What's would you say his position is? He has only ever been used as a holding midfielder

[The Godfather 71,490]

Don't think he's up to much to be honest, looked good last season but that was in a team of past it duds.

I don't think he's any better than what we already have.

[RFC55 108,484]

What's would you say his position is? He has only ever been used as a holding midfielder

He's a slight centre mid. He struglged at Easter road in the second leg against hibs.

He's decent but he's not a holding mid

[DeanMK 4,645]

A decent player in a poor team. Still needs to prove himself.

[Skyson1872 2,923]

He's a slight centre mid. He struglged at Easter road in the second leg against hibs.

He's decent but he's not a holding mid

I thought he did decent against Scott allan

[Bellshill_Bear 1,105]

I actually criticised him last year (against the grain of course) due to him running away when he hid the ball and misplacing most of his passes.

But I see a place for him in this team, i agree he is largely unproven but could do well in hallidays role, he would cover a lot of grass and be tenacious in protecting the defenders.

Halliday could even play on his favoured left wing or even left full back giving wallace rest. the one thing we are all in agreement about is the fact we need options.

[LeeWallace5 222]

Really like him, hope he makes it.

[The Godfather 71,490]

Regardless we need far better than Murdoch if we are serious abouty challenging for the top next season (If we get promotion).

[Raligt 2,541]

Hes pretty poor tbh. Another example of players who get better the longer they are away from the club

[Ritchie Rich 27]

You don't have to be tall to be tenacious in midfield. We've had Gattuso, McCall who controlled the centre of the park.

Neither were the greatest passers but they won the ball and played the simple ball to the creative players who could.

Not seen enough of Murdoch, but he's still young and would provide options and competition.

[RFC55 108,484]

You don't have to be tall to be tenacious in midfield. We've had Gattuso, McCall who controlled the centre of the park.

Neither were the greatest passers but they won the ball and played the simple ball to the creative players who could.

Not seen enough of Murdoch, but he's still young and would provide options and competition.

Ffs stuarty and gattusso were hard wee bastards Murdoch doesn't have tbaf

[gmcf 34,085]

Thought he was one of the few bright spots in what was a season to forget , but I'm not so sure MW is as keen on him .

If we were to freshen up I'd go for Thomson who has done quite well any opportunity he's been given .

[Wawrinka 88]

Not an exotic enough name. Call him Gedion Murdoch and folk would be more obliging.

[KBOO72 4,344]

Looked half decent last season because he came into the team with some enthusiasm and passion. He actually looked like he was bothered and you could tell he was giving 100% which made him stand out like a sore thumb next to that cunt Black and the shite bag himself, Nicky Law.

[Blue Avenger 22,567]

You don't have to be tall to be tenacious in midfield. We've had Gattuso, McCall who controlled the centre of the park.

Neither were the greatest passers but they won the ball and played the simple ball to the creative players who could.

Not seen enough of Murdoch, but he's still young and would provide options and competition.

Gattuso was a battering ram. McAll was less physical than Gattuso but still had plenty of dig and more of an all round player and put in some mileage.

Sorry, but Murdoch ain't anywhere near them in style nor stature, as rather lightweight and is just more of what we have already got.

[Loyal-Bear 229]

I thought Murdoch would have been Warburton's kind of player. After MacLeod went he was the most enjoyable to watch. I don't think we have much better in Midfield at the moment. If he doesn't make it with us I wish him all the best. He gave his all when he played.

[Sket 13,610]

Looked tidy last year but that's not saying much. Boy deserves a chance to at least prove himself.

[MaddistonKnight 1,567]

We need a box to box player, hard as nails, not afraid of putting in a boot when required. We are powderpuff in the middle.

In saying that I'd rather watch this team than any of the teams we've put out over the last 3-4 years.

[Dunny_01 2,007]

Cannot believe he is not in Warburtons team or bench at least, shocking decision in my eyes, was one of last seasons best players, had Scott Allan in his pocket !

[Lidl 191]

Wherever Stuart McCall manages next he'll try and take Murdoch. I'm pretty sure that's a certainty.

[The Dude 20,026]

Said it in another thread but Murdoch got unlucky with what happened with Eustace. We expected him to sign so sent Murdoch on loan to get him regular game time.

[AlBear. 8,499]

He'll be back in January, we'll see what MW thinks of him then.

[Courtyard Bear 41,357]

Not the answer to our problems at the moment, but hopefully he still has a future at the club.