NeoGeo7 10,428 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 So with our business now done this window, assuming we believe our manager, do we think the squad is strong enough to win the league? For me the key thing is that we don't lose any of the back line to injury or suspension, especially the full backs. I think that had we signed a DM we would have been set but as things stand we have strengthened our front line (not necessarily signing a striker but I include the wingers in the front line). i think what is key now is to get better in the final third to get through the teams that park the bus and counter. Having more competition for places can only be good in that area and most of them can play in multiple,positions allowing Warburton to stick with the same formation but tweak where required. There is a lot of pace out wide but that only helps when we counter the other side, so won't happen a great deal. one thing is for sure we need to get back to our scoring ways and out scoring the opposition since I think we are still frail at the back (though credit where it's due for 2 clean sheets in the last 2 games). Bottom line, I think the squad is good enough to get up but I'd expect a bit of an upgrade policy in the summer with the likes of Clark, bell, shields, law and templeton all being moved on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 We were strong enough before January to win it, IMO. We are currently 8 clear, albeit hibs have a game in hand, and strengthened our squad. I can only see that gap widening come the end of the season. We shouldn't lose focus but it's hard not to have one eye on next season already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy 1,200 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I'm sure we'll win it. hivs still have their big 'collapse' to come yet and we've made some nice little signings. I have to say I'm more excited about Billy King scoring for us than O'Hallaran but I'd take either one scoring to help us back to the top. O'Hallaran will be well bedded in by the start of training next year, and I'm fairly sure some others for the task of competing in the Premiership. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I think we have more than enough. Lots of forwards though - Miller, Wags, McKay, Ohalloran, Forrester, King. I wonder how MW is going to keep them all happy. However, we finally have good cover if something happens to Waghorn - recently I was shitting myself when he got tackled. I can see Forrester and Miller maybe playing a less prominent role in the run in. But I really am starting to wonder what out starting line up and formation is going to be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeo7 10,428 Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 4 minutes ago, cushynumber said: I think we have more than enough. Lots of forwards though - Miller, Wags, McKay, Ohalloran, Forrester, King. I wonder how MW is going to keep them all happy. However, we finally have good cover if something happens to Waghorn - recently I was shitting myself when he got tackled. I can see Forrester and Miller maybe playing a less prominent role in the run in. But I really am starting to wonder what out starting line up and formation is going to be. Isn't good though to have a good headache though? i can see McKay get involved in the middle a bit more which would allow King, o'halloran, forrester, Miller and Waggy to fight out the two wide positions and the forward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMB 14,167 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Based on the Falkirk performance I'd say no. It could be close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB72 1,523 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 1 minute ago, THE_MIGHTY_BEARS said: Based on the Falkirk performance I'd say no. was just a blip in the radar nothing to worry about Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,133 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Wes Tav Kiernan Wilson Wallace Halliday Holt O'Halloran McKay King Waghorn Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 6 minutes ago, NeoGeo7 said: Isn't good though to have a good headache though? i can see McKay get involved in the middle a bit more which would allow King, o'halloran, forrester, Miller and Waggy to fight out the two wide positions and the forward. I can actually see Ohalloran starting as a no.10. I dont think McKay will go into the middle - i think Ohalloran will do that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,352 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 4 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: Wes Tav Kiernan Wilson Wallace Halliday Holt O'Halloran McKay King Waghorn Formation won't change. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NeoGeo7 10,428 Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 1 minute ago, cushynumber said: I can actually see Ohalloran starting as a no.10. I dont think McKay will go into the middle - i think Ohalloran will do that Just going on the basis McKay played there at the youth level (or up front) and o'halloran in his interview was talking about being a winger.... “As a winger that is what you try and do, provide the strikers with goals but obviously I’d like to chip in too.” to be honest Warburton can do whatever he pleases in that area now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 We were strong enough to win it before the transfer window opened. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 1 minute ago, NeoGeo7 said: Just going on the basis McKay played there at the youth level (or up front) and o'halloran in his interview was talking about being a winger.... “As a winger that is what you try and do, provide the strikers with goals but obviously I’d like to chip in too.” to be honest Warburton can do whatever he pleases in that area now. yes fair enough. I was looking at the clips of MOH's goals - Theres a lot he drops off and picks the ball up a little deeper. As I say - it will be interesting to see whats happening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,133 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 2 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: Formation won't change. its the only way I can see to fit all the players in,cant see King coming here to sit on the bench Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 6 minutes ago, cushynumber said: I can actually see Ohalloran starting as a no.10. I dont think McKay will go into the middle - i think Ohalloran will do that 6 minutes ago, cushynumber said: I can actually see Ohalloran starting as a no.10. I dont think McKay will go into the middle - i think Ohalloran will do that Probably right he offers more physically than Barry. It's a nice dilemma or the manager to have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoGeo7 10,428 Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Just now, cushynumber said: yes fair enough. I was looking at the clips of MOH's goals - Theres a lot he drops off and picks the ball up a little deeper. As I say - it will be interesting to see whats happening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,595 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 9 minutes ago, THE_MIGHTY_BEARS said: Based on the Falkirk performance I'd say no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poetry_In_Blue 1,043 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 We were strong enough to win the league without additional signings, though decent signings also help, really wish people wouldn't make judgements following one game, end of the day we won it against a team who were lucky to have all 11 players on the park at the end of the match. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueThunder 8,452 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 11 minutes ago, THE_MIGHTY_BEARS said: Based on the Falkirk performance I'd say no. It could be close. What if we base it on the Hibs match? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB72 1,523 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 6 minutes ago, cushynumber said: I can actually see Ohalloran starting as a no.10. I dont think McKay will go into the middle - i think Ohalloran will do that Agreed heard Warburton say he thought Ohalorran was a threat both central and wide Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,352 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 1 minute ago, 6superbarry6 said: its the only way I can see to fit all the players in,cant see King coming here to sit on the bench Don't think it'll happen, would then need to change the formation through the academy as well etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 We don't just have good players with good individual attributes, but all of our key players play to the Mark Warburton method of positional variation etc; particularly the attackers. We have a great blend in the team, and there are clear signs that all the players are adapting to our style the more matches we play. This past month has been a turning point in the level we need to be successful. There is criticism about how we played in the last two matches, but overall the players stuck at it and got their rewards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 5 minutes ago, Poetry_In_Blue said: really wish people wouldn't make judgements following one game, Always the way. We play awesome for 10 games and not a peep, then have a couple tough games and it's all "we're miles away" etc. Some on here have more in common with Scottish 'journalists' than they'd like to admit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,133 Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 1 minute ago, ForeverAndEver said: Don't think it'll happen, would then need to change the formation through the academy as well etc. its a good headache to have,maybe see McKay play the more advanced of the midfield 3 role be interesting to see how the gaffer accommodates them all good to have so many attacking options now,shame we couldn't move on Clark(preferably to China) as I really don't see much game time for him now best for all parties if he moves on Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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