TMB 14,167 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 34 minutes ago, OhW said: It's our next game. I'm speaking in general terms. On form players should always play. Niko's been on the big stage down South countless times and performed I don't believe he's intimidated by Celtic or the likes of Scott Brown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryMc 2,394 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 He's looking better and fitter but I still we need more legs in the middle against they cunt's. Niko's good when we have the ball but against them it'll be far tougher to dominate possession. Although he will fair better alongside Halliday and Holt/Windass than he did alongside Barton that's for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCPRANGERS1 2,997 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Best footballer we have. Was noticeable that when subbed the ball didn't stick in MF. I think if we have the energy levels round about him them he is key to our season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCPRANGERS1 2,997 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Best footballer we have. Was noticeable that when subbed the ball didn't stick in MF. I think if we have the energy levels round about him them he is key to our season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietofWorms 2,063 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I'd play him as one of our front three in a free role. That would mean you could have Holt, Halliday and Windass as our midfield workers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bordersbear 1,105 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 45 minutes ago, Jelavic191 said: Don't think we could afford to play him in a midfield three. If we changed to a 5 he could sit in behind a lone striker and be effective but the manager won't change. Has to be Holt, Halliday and Windass next week. That being said since he's getting up to match sharpness now his quality is really showing. How can you say has to be Holt Halliday amd Windass? Windass has only played a few mins since " getting fit" . Gave the ball away couple times tonight in dangerous positions. I would start Niko with the two H's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eosmhdo 1,879 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Quality player, that's not debatable Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Played better tonight but we need legs against the filth so i would drop him for that game. I'd drop Waghorn as well or play him through the middle out wide is killing his game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 His talent on the ball is there for all to see. But start him next week and we are as good as a man down IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 16,974 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I tried to say this before we played the bhastards last month, we won't have the majority of possession against them so we need to plan our lineup,accordingly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIRB_72 4,000 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 The guy was great tonight and looks like he's getting fitter. Next week I would only start him if the manager started Forrester from the right with Niko, Holt and Halliday starting off in the centre. However, that would mean dropping Waghorn... They bossed us in the middle of the park last time with Miller and Garner starting. Also with an unfit Barton, Kranjcar and Windass it only got worse. I'd leave Windass on the bench! For me he has to be introduced slowly as he seems to made of glass so far. He got a good 15 minutes today and maybe give him 30 next Sunday with the possibility of extra time. Meaning he's getting brought back from injury properly and not just thrown into an Old Firm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom0411 1,226 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 3 hours ago, there'sonlyoneamoruso said: Was great tonight, but it was only ICT. Having said that, we looked much worse when he went off. I wouldn't start him next weekend, but would definitely use him as an impact sub. Only ICT!!! This is the team who drew with the sheep & the tims who according to the mhedia play at fortress Caledonia Stadium. We are definitely underestimating the result tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianferguson 2,619 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 3 hours ago, Amato said: Think you're confusing being off form with not trying Just as you're confusing form with ability, or should I say lack of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianferguson 2,619 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 2 hours ago, Smile said: Played better tonight but we need legs against the filth so i would drop him for that game. I'd drop Waghorn as well or play him through the middle out wide is killing his game. Waghorns lack of ability is killing his game, never Rangers class. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,702 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 He's done well but if celtic are smart they will close him down instantly and cut him off. I'd be tempted to go with Holt Halliday and Windass Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie0202 12,269 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 4 hours ago, pcbear said: That was a masterclass, his pass rate completion is exceptional, we became a bit ragged after he departed. This. We became ragged just before when he was jaded. In the match thread people were saying that the introduction of the subs disrupted our play. In fact we were poor just before that and when the subs came on that didn't change. Nothing to do with the subs. When Niko stopped WE stopped. MOTM for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie0202 12,269 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Just read the rest of the thread. So many idiots on this thread tonight. Kranjcaer is our best player and some are debating whether he should start next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 The big chief was different gravy tonight. Looks good with Holt and Halliday beside him. Holt was saying in his presser yesterday that he's learning loads through having Niko around The first old firm came too soon for him sadly, he wasn't ready to start that game in hindsight. But would be silly to drop him next week when he's in such a rich form. He's better than anything Celtic have to offer in midfield anyway, by a mile Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie0202 12,269 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Just now, Gaz52 said: The big chief was different gravy tonight. Looks good with Holt and Halliday beside him. Holt was saying in his presser yesterday that he's learning loads through having Niko around The first old firm came too soon for him sadly, he wasn't ready to start that game in hindsight. But would be silly to drop him next week when he's in such a rich form. He's better than anything Celtic have to offer in midfield anyway, by a mile Fed up giving you rep tonight but spot on again. Niko has by far the best technical ability in the country. It's up to us to get that out of him. Can't believe some are considering dropping him for next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyscott1963 18,287 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Niko Krancjar could end up doing a Pedro Mendes,Jonas Thern,Jorg Albertz,Ray Wilkins and another couple of dozen arse hole winder type of shots from big name big game players who played for us against the gypsies,tramps and thieves. Who would be a manager. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally's Army WDDWA 0 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 If Francesco Totti can do it in the CL at 40 there’s no reason why Niko can't do it in the SPL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_Ibrox_Preacher 2,812 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Niko has ability that few in this country have ever seen with regularity in the flesh never mind been able to replicate however if we get half a season of games out of him we're doing better than any of his clubs in the last 6 years. Now you could say that our league is so gash that he should be able to surpass that target for any minus points he has and I wouldn't be quick to disagree but for me Kranjcar is someone you start against slow hard working teams with "zero" ability and more likely, you bring him off the bench when Plan A has went tits up and we need a spark of genius against tired legs and minds. Against them my feeling is that he be largely. if not entirely, snuffed out should he start. Thought some of his play tonight showcased just how much ability we're missing as a team should walking the ball into the net be the objective. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally's Army WDDWA 0 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 38 minutes ago, THE_Ibrox_Preacher said: Niko has ability that few in this country have ever seen with regularity in the flesh never mind been able to replicate however if we get half a season of games out of him we're doing better than any of his clubs in the last 6 years. Now you could say that our league is so gash that he should be able to surpass that target for any minus points he has and I wouldn't be quick to disagree but for me Kranjcar is someone you start against slow hard working teams with "zero" ability and more likely, you bring him off the bench when Plan A has went tits up and we need a spark of genius against tired legs and minds. Against them my feeling is that he be largely. if not entirely, snuffed out should he start. Thought some of his play tonight showcased just how much ability we're missing as a team should walking the ball into the net be the objective. Kranjcar to Tav to Holt, quick one touch passing opened up the ict defense and nearly scored, this is what Niko offers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 20,578 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 I would never tire of watching Niko play football. It is a thing of beauty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDYT2 96 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Fucked after 20 mins last night. So predictable on the ball. Will have zero impact against the filth . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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