Bellshill_Bear 1,105 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 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 strikehttp://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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,801 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 He's not a holding midfielder Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellshill_Bear 1,105 Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 He's not a holding midfielderWhat's would you say his position is? He has only ever been used as a holding midfielder Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,869 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,801 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 What's would you say his position is? He has only ever been used as a holding midfielderHe'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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanMK 4,670 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 A decent player in a poor team. Still needs to prove himself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 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 midI thought he did decent against Scott allan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellshill_Bear 1,105 Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeWallace5 222 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Really like him, hope he makes it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,869 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Regardless we need far better than Murdoch if we are serious abouty challenging for the top next season (If we get promotion). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raligt 2,541 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Hes pretty poor tbh. Another example of players who get better the longer they are away from the club Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Rich 27 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,801 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,135 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 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 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wawrinka 88 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Not an exotic enough name. Call him Gedion Murdoch and folk would be more obliging. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOO72 4,372 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal-Bear 229 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Looked tidy last year but that's not saying much. Boy deserves a chance to at least prove himself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddistonKnight 1,567 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny_01 2,007 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 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 ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lidl 191 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Wherever Stuart McCall manages next he'll try and take Murdoch. I'm pretty sure that's a certainty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 He'll be back in January, we'll see what MW thinks of him then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Not the answer to our problems at the moment, but hopefully he still has a future at the club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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