Gaz52 11,837 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Did Warburton tell him to play as a defensive midfielder or did he just decide to do it? He has a good range of passing, I don't think he's suited to be a winger, he seems more of an attacking-midfielder to me. He was quite comfortable picking the ball up and carrying it forward, looking to get balls in behind which was more than Halliday & Windass done the whole night. I'd like to see him as part of the midfield 3 with O'Halloran up top on Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,369 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I'd like to see him sacked, fucking shitebag. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 He'd be a decent player if we could talk FIFA into banning tackling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siamthedanger 2,847 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 He played a cracking pass as soon as he came on I seem to remember. He needs to be much more braver though. If he is gonna be played more central he could do with going to the gym and beefing up a bit.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 A certain Paul Scholes was always crucified for his tackling abilities as well but it didn't stop him being a terrific footballer. You take the good with the bad. I worry that he's going to be constantly vilified until his confidence is completely ruined and it's the fans that are doing it to him. We need to learn to get behind our young players and encourage them instead of 'aw he made a mistake he's shite' Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBluebells 6,898 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 If he played with The skill we know he has the shitebag element of his game wouldn't be such an issue. I liked that he was coming to get the ball, everyone else was hiding at times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted October 27, 2016 Author Share Posted October 27, 2016 Charlie Adam springs to mind when thinking about a young Scottish player with talent who's confidence was ripped to shreds by our support. All because he was played as a left winger and he dared to try something different and make mistakes. Look at taig and the way they go on about their youngsters and they end up getting a shit-load of money for them. The lack of patience within our support is brutal. No-one is the finished article overnight Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 He's too weak at this level and is shrugged of the ball like a wee boy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 5 minutes ago, Gaz52 said: A certain Paul Scholes was always crucified for his tackling abilities as well but it didn't stop him being a terrific footballer. You take the good with the bad. I worry that he's going to be constantly vilified until his confidence is completely ruined and it's the fans that are doing it to him. We need to learn to get behind our young players and encourage them instead of 'aw he made a mistake he's shite' Paul Scholes could get away with being a poor tackler because otherwise he was a world class player. It's not that McKay is bad at tackling, it's that he just doesn't do it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I dont want him in the team at all and shoehorning him into midfield because he has a decent pass on him overlooks the fact that most other qualities you need in midfield such as work rate, tackling, headering the ball and dig - well he doesn't actually possess them. I was appalled that he came on at all last night never mind in midfield. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF2 WINNIE 1,006 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 7 minutes ago, Gaz52 said: A certain Paul Scholes was always crucified for his tackling abilities as well but it didn't stop him being a terrific footballer. You take the good with the bad. I worry that he's going to be constantly vilified until his confidence is completely ruined and it's the fans that are doing it to him. We need to learn to get behind our young players and encourage them instead of 'aw he made a mistake he's shite' Where's the good been with McKay he's been awful since semi last year Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 13 minutes ago, Gaz52 said: Did Warburton tell him to play as a defensive midfielder or did he just decide to do it? He has a good range of passing, I don't think he's suited to be a winger, he seems more of an attacking-midfielder to me. He was quite comfortable picking the ball up and carrying it forward, looking to get balls in behind which was more than Halliday & Windass done the whole night. I'd like to see him as part of the midfield 3 with O'Halloran up top on Saturday. So you want a midfielder that is a shitbag and jumps out of every tackle. The spineless wonder should've been sacked this morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 14,120 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 7 minutes ago, TheBluebells said: If he played with The skill we know he has the shitebag element of his game wouldn't be such an issue. I liked that he was coming to get the ball, everyone else was hiding at times. He was coming to get the ball in safe areas where he had plenty of space. He wasn't looking for the ball when there was any pressure on him. Having said that, as he rarely goes past his man, the wing clearly isn't the position for him. A midfield role may well be worth continuing with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 1 minute ago, left winger said: He was coming to get the ball in safe areas where he had plenty of space. He wasn't looking for the ball when there was any pressure on him. Having said that, as he rarely goes past his man, the wing clearly isn't the position for him. A midfield role may well be worth continuing with. Playing the biggest shitebag in our team in the middle of the park would be a dreadful decision IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGOH 2,344 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 5 minutes ago, cushynumber said: I dont want him in the team at all and shoehorning him into midfield because he has a decent pass on him overlooks the fact that most other qualities you need in midfield such as work rate, tackling, headering the ball and dig - well he doesn't actually possess them. I was appalled that he came on at all last night never mind in midfield. No one else in our midfield has they attritbutes either, so why does it matter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 8 minutes ago, Gaz52 said: A certain Paul Scholes was always crucified for his tackling abilities as well but it didn't stop him being a terrific footballer. You take the good with the bad. I worry that he's going to be constantly vilified until his confidence is completely ruined and it's the fans that are doing it to him. We need to learn to get behind our young players and encourage them instead of 'aw he made a mistake he's shite' Your seriously comparing Scholes to McKay ?????????? Scholes might not have been the best tackler in the game but I never saw him act like a wee Shitebag, I always saw him try and give 100% everytime he stepped on the pitch. McKay couldn't even buy the laces for Scholes boots never mind actually lace them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviGer 648 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 If hes not good enough hes not good enough, simple as that. Personally I think Windass, Halliday, Holt and Forrester are better options in the midfield, still got Crooks and Rossiter to get a decent crack at it. I would rather give them the chance in the midfield ahead on McKay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackrfc95 4,255 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Most wingers/number 10s are not known for their tackling ability. Most are shitebags, that's nothing new. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryju84 3,170 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Didnt even realise he was playing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGOH 2,344 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Just now, LiviGer said: If hes not good enough hes not good enough, simple as that. Personally I think Windass, Halliday, Holt and Forrester are better options in the midfield, still got Crooks and Rossiter to get a decent crack at it. I would rather give them the chance in the midfield ahead on McKay. Forrester was honking last night Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 1 minute ago, WGOH said: No one else in our midfield has they attritbutes either, so why does it matter So your saying Holt Windass and Hailday jump out of all tackles get ragdolled all over the pitch and jog about like it's a Sunday game in the park. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 1 minute ago, WGOH said: No one else in our midfield has they attritbutes either, so why does it matter I dont really think that true. Windass. Halliday and Holt at least give everything they had in term of workrate, tackling and dig. It may not be enough, but its far more than Mackay would bring to the table. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 14,120 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 3 minutes ago, TheLoudenTavernier said: Playing the biggest shitebag in our team in the middle of the park would be a dreadful decision IMO. It may well be. However, as we are playing shite at the moment I wouldn't get too fussed if our manager actually tried something different. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviGer 648 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Just now, WGOH said: Forrester was honking last night Played in the front 3 did he not? Lets be honest he wasn't the only one. The point I was making is that IMO we have 6 midfielders that should be playing in the midfield 3 (If MW continues with this system) ahead of McKay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanMK 4,660 Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Our midfield is lightweight enough without McKay playing there. I'd love to see Crooks get a run of games. We need some muscle in there. Most of our players just get shoved off the ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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