Gaz52 11,837 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Is it just me or is he looking leaner and sharper now? What a difference a few weeks can make When he came on vs Motherwell for his debut he was blowing out his arse within 5 minutes but last night he looked sharp and mobile. He didn't have the desired impact but there were no gaps for him to exploit. Is he a starter in your eyes? I think definitely now he's getting closer to being fully fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCPRANGERS1 2,997 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 IMO he's the best footballer we have. He looks like he has so much time on the ball even when closed down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turnberry18 3,204 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 He looked better last night. He will come good. Clearly our most skillful and creative player in midfield. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBearz1990 570 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I hope so. When Niko has a good game he completely changes the direction of the game, but when he's not playing his best he definitely fades away. We are in need of Windass and Holt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Yes.. noticed the difference too... Seems sharper... more involved and influential. In my starting 11 every week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,444 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Looked impressive bar an overcooked corner. The player recieving the ball very rarely has to move a yard when he plays the pass. You can tell hes looking learner and sharper when he tracked back half the length of the park and won the ball before they got to our box. Sign of the desire and commitment needed even from a "luxury" player. A positive from last nights game. Also that he basically played on a concrete pitch and came away not injured. Could pop up at crucial times during the season delivering a little bit of magic. These two weeks will be great for him and I'd expect him to be starting from Aberdeen onwards and lasting 70-80 mins Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladimirWeiss69 802 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Definitely one of the most talented players we have, I would start him ahead of Halliday any day of the week Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKingObv 10,642 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Only player who looks like he will create something when he's on the ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_85 656 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 he is such an intelligent player even without pace, there was a moment in the motherwell game he skinned one of their players all by body movement. One he gets fully up to match sharpness he will need to start every game Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Custer 516 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Him and Windass with one of our sitting midfielders, probably Barton, looks to me to be our best bet. This two holding midfielders is baws and seems to be stifling our ability to create the wee triangles of quick passing play and shift the ball faster through the middle of the park Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianferguson 2,619 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 No doubt he's a class footballer but he cant last 90 yet and we'll need energy against the tims. Still a cameo role for me at the moment but his first touch and passing has no equal in the SPHELL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafia32 93 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Everyone mentions his lack of pace but when he lost the ball with a poor pass and he tracked back caught up with the player and won the ball back. I personally think he will be a star this season once he fully adapts and gets 100% match fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewhitesettler 2,711 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Niko is a bit of a luxury player just now, & I don't think he fits MW's style of play. He is a terrific player, and if we had won our 1st 4 games, like we really should have, he'd be one of the 1st names on the team sheet. We need busier players in midfield like Holt, Halliday, & Windass, right now. I do know that Holt & Windass are both injured, but if they were fit, I'd put them in before Niko, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtanian 252 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I would now play him from the start we need his creativity to unlock defences escpecialy against the scum. I'm always a believer in playing your best players from the start anyway, if he starts to get tired then fine sub him hopefully by that time he has done the damage already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Looking fitter but I would have him as a sub for the Celtic game. I feel we need Energy in midfield for the game and not sure at the moment he could last the pace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnbank bear 342 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Very lazy player if we are winning he will be top class but if getting beat and need to pull together it will be like a man short Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassaaaa 11,406 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Like i said before we signed him , his best days are long gone and of course got slaughtered by the experts on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncn 247 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Midfield 3 of rossiter niko holt/windass and were good to go Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatNightInFlorence 696 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 2 hours ago, burnbank bear said: Very lazy player if we are winning he will be top class but if getting beat and need to pull together it will be like a man short We were getting beat against Motherwell last week and he came on and changed the game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtanian 252 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 11 hours ago, sassaaaa said: Like i said before we signed him , his best days are long gone and of course got slaughtered by the experts on here. I'll wait till I see a fully fit player before I judge him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I think it will October before we see him at his best for me a subs role yet for a while Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waggy1872 427 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 12 hours ago, sassaaaa said: Like i said before we signed him , his best days are long gone and of course got slaughtered by the experts on here. Obviously his best days are going to be gone but he still has that vision and technical ability. Whatever pace he may have had isn't there and he won't last the full 90 in too many games (if any) but he's still got that footballing brain and even last week against Motherwell he has shown he will have a part to play in this team Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_n1 536 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 He's 31 year old ffs think he is going to surprise a few hes never been the fastest but yous are talking about him as if he's 40 29-31 used to be the peak of your career Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Technically he's way better than any player from both teams. When we don't have the ball we are effectively with 10 men but get him on it and he could create merry hell He will have to be accommodated to be included- if he was then it would two up front For, Tavernier, Lee, Keirnan, Wilson, Barton, Halliday, Forrester, Niko, MOH, McKay Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG5 11,112 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 1 hour ago, bluenose_n1 said: He's 31 year old ffs think he is going to surprise a few hes never been the fastest but yous are talking about him as if he's 40 29-31 used to be the peak of your career He's 32. Out of your 'peak' range! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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