Gaz52 11,837 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I've seen a fair few posts on here and elsewhere from people who strongly believe we need a holding midfielder. I agree we could be doing with someone a bit more natural to that role than Halliday. I wouldn't drop Halliday or Holt personally Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,622 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Sacrifice is a bit strong. I'd consider replacing them tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 1 minute ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said: Sacrifice is a bit strong. I'd consider replacing them tho oi m8 lol didnt mean kill the cuntz m8 lol mongo lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Not too bothered about Halliday and Zelalem ... Law and Holt are the best 2 midfielders we have. A decent holding midfielder in beside them two would be perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,347 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Hopefully Law is moved on in the summer. Zelalem probably needs to take couple of more shots and strengthen up a little bit, he is only 18 remember. But I can't see a place for any of them if we do sign a CDM If we sign a CDM in this window it would be CDM Holt Halliday and the front 3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I'd let ball and Zelalem return to their clubs both not done as well as i expected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_Ibrox_Preacher 2,812 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, THE_Ibrox_Preacher said: In the top division you need a Nicky Law but at his best or better (if we're even going for second place with some desire). Zelalem may become a very good overall player in a few years but currently he's hardly a star of the Scottish Championship on performance. Holt's on fire just now and gives us a constant goal threat either in creation or by scoring personally. Halliday, I've seen it said is a winger playing out of position? I thought he made a good start to the season and I wouldn't say he's been bad or anything but can you say he's having the impact of Holt or Law? We've been miles better since Law came back and I personally don't think we'd suffer the same way if Halliday was out of the team. So of those 4, Law and Holt are safe for me and the other two is a matter of tactics/preference. Summed up well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band of Brothers 10,303 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Law set his standard when he arrived and it vanished after 3 games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blue Ranger 21 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I'd love to see Hallidays defensive stats; tackling, interceptions etc Can't seem to find them anywhere. :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza27 15,281 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 55 minutes ago, Prso's headband said: Hopefully Law is moved on in the summer. Zelalem probably needs to take couple of more shots and strengthen up a little bit, he is only 18 remember. But I can't see a place for any of them if we do sign a CDM If we sign a CDM in this window it would be CDM Holt Halliday and the front 3. Law is our best midfielder behind holt imo.id like to see him stay Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 Wonder what the script will be next season with Windass & Crooks in the mid Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoli 4,625 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I hate this 'Halliday is a winger thing.' He might have played there or as a wing back elsewhere and in his younger days but for us he's a centre mid. Not an out and out holder (which we need to bring in,) but still a centre mid. Watch the guy play, he's even less suited to playing in our front 3 than he is to playing as a holding midfielder. Law as has improved immensely. Him coming into our midfield as well as Waghorn rotating right and centre every 20 minutes or so is what's dragged us back on track since the Hibs game. Zelalem is a tidy, technically sound player with a big future. I'd hate for us to go back to the Ally days and shun players like him. But he's not our player, and at the moment he's utterly ineffective - not shite, but doesn't contribute anything positive to our team. I don't think he should be here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCDBigBear 10,810 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 2 hours ago, THE_Ibrox_Preacher said: In the top division you need a Nicky Law but at his best or better (if we're even going for second place with some desire). Zelalem may become a very good overall player in a few years but currently he's hardly a star of the Scottish Championship on performance. Holt's on fire just now and gives us a constant goal threat either in creation or by scoring personally. Halliday, I've seen it said is a winger playing out of position? I thought he made a good start to the season and I wouldn't say he's been bad or anything but can you say he's having the impact of Holt or Law? If he is I don't think it's as obvious certainly. We've been miles better since Law came back and I personally don't think we'd suffer the same way if Halliday was out of the team. So of those 4, Law and Holt are safe for me and the other two is a matter of tactics/preference. Good post. I think Law has been a revitalised player under Warburton. He is far more effective than Zelalem who flatters to deceive for me. The boy has a lot to learn and is no doubt gifted but we can't be the learning ground for him. This season is far too important for us. At best I'd keep him on the bench only for emergencies or for the occasions when we are a few goals ahead when we can bring him on to give another player a rest or save for the next game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 11,082 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Don't see Halliday having the footwork or ball control to play anywhere other than where he is, tbh. Covering ground & flying into tackles appear to be his forte. Zelalem will possibly go on to be great, but the fact most people remember his assists v Airdrie & Cowdenbeath more than anything tells you his current level isn't enough for our current level. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,502 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 2 hours ago, K.A.I said: Not too bothered about Halliday and Zelalem ... Law and Holt are the best 2 midfielders we have. A decent holding midfielder in beside them two would be perfect. steady on ffs Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 2 minutes ago, Jimbeamjunior said: steady on ffs It's true. Halliday has done very little since the first half a dozen or so games of the season. Law has come in and been fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 1 hour ago, K.A.I said: It's true. Halliday has done very little since the first half a dozen or so games of the season. Law has come in and been fantastic. steady on ffs.. Law fantastic? He's been good compared with last season when he's played and that's nice to see but I'd hardly call his performances fantastic. Nowhere near it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Law is an absolute enigma on here. Too many blinded by a handful of good performances imo. Law has put in good performances every season he has been here, he has also hidden away when the going gets hard. He is in general a passenger, and we shouldn't be putting up with passengers. Talk of needing Law in the top division? Ffs In regards to the OP, aye no problem replacing either or both. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueboyG 5,229 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 6 minutes ago, AlBear85 said: Law is an absolute enigma on here. Too many blinded by a handful of good performances imo. Law has put in good performances every season he has been here, he has also hidden away when the going gets hard. He is in general a passenger, and we shouldn't be putting up with passengers. Talk of needing Law in the top division? Ffs All in your opinion of course, Law is a better player than some give credit for, under Warburton he could be important for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Just now, BlueboyG said: All in your opinion of course, Law is a better player than some give credit for, under Warburton he could be important for us. He could be, but chances are he almost definitely won't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 21 minutes ago, Misteral said: steady on ffs.. Law fantastic? He's been good compared with last season when he's played and that's nice to see but I'd hardly call his performances fantastic. Nowhere near it. That's upto you hes been better than Halliday Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,372 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 2 hours ago, K.A.I said: That's upto you hes been better than Halliday Would be good to see what Halliday can do more advanced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 6 hours ago, ex-guardsman said: Law set his standard when he arrived and it vanished after 3 games. A clean sheet remember. Or do you not go along with Mr Warburton's philosophy? It's only this season's performance which counts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I think generally among fans, whoever plays CDM, their impact on the team goes unnoticed. You only realise what they bring when they are out the team. Probably why Halliday doesn't get as much credit on here as he deserves, IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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