Young Bob 1,360 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Why?Because I like a player who can split a team open by running through them. Your not going to break better quality defences down by trying to pass the ball through them.Abit of versatility in the middle does not go amiss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac 1,405 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Because I like a player who can split a team open by running through them. Your not going to break better quality defences down by trying to pass the ball through them.Abit of versatility in the middle does not go amiss.Baxter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac 1,405 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I would also suggest than in more open games Zelalem will have more space, The last two games he was met with a ten man defence, Very little space to move. St Johnsone could be interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinAndrews 80 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 law gets into trouble when he tries more than he is capable of, playing within yourself is what that means. Law has not played a bad game this season and the whole team was at fault last season led by two of the most clueless managers Rangers have ever had. Hell even Davie White was a better manager than the 2 clowns. So as far as I am concerned I am basing players on what they are doing under the magic hat not the arse baring clown. I also see Zelalem as a huge talent but someone who needs to know how to work his craft for the team not as an individual can also say the same thing about Oduwa, skills abound but learn to play the final ball. This is also a common last part of a youth players development. I also see warburton`s philosophy it is about the squad and he wants players to be hungry, the way to do that is to use the squad, keep the players on their toes in that If i want to play next week then I need to have a good game this week. Idk asking players to play within themselves seems a bit daft to me. If you can't play well when giving your all then what kind of player are you? Not a Rangers player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,524 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Zelalem may well be off in January before the skittish cup has even started/ I'd play the boy in every game but he'll be gone sooner rather than later. Just being a realist. We have a squad capable of winning a cup.We have the option on Zelalem, though. Likelihood is he'll still be here second half of the season, if things work out this half (which it looks like they will). So it's quite simple. For all of the reasons mentioned, you play your best players, loan or not.Zelalem also gives us something that we don't already have. He's a different, and more useful, kind of player than a Nicky Law. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearethepeople72 1,844 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Zalalem but if he is all about passing the ball and isnt going to take men on then I am going to be a bit disappointed.That's something that I'm a little concerned about too. Law has the ability to run at a man and beat him, Zelalem hasn't really shown that yet despite it being early days. To me it doesn't look like both will be starting together either. Since Zelalem came in, it's been Law who has made way for him. It seems that Halliday will play the defensive role, Holt or Shiels will play the creative role and either Law or Zelalem will play the other role. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,524 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 That's something that I'm a little concerned about too. Law has the ability to run at a man and beat him, Zelalem hasn't really shown that yet despite it being early days.To me it doesn't look like both will be starting together either. Since Zelalem came in, it's been Law who has made way for him. It seems that Halliday will play the defensive role, Holt or Shiels will play the creative role and either Law or Zelalem will play the other role.Don't agree. I think it will mostly be Holt or Law, with Shiels deputising for Zelalem from time to time. I think that gives the best balance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearethepeople72 1,844 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Don't agree. I think it will mostly be Holt or Law, with Shiels deputising for Zelalem from time to time. I think that gives the best balance.Time will tell. I'm just basing it on what I've seen so far. When Holt gets dropped it's always been Shiels that has come in and Law has been the one to make way for Zalalem so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,524 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Time will tell. I'm just basing it on what I've seen so far. When Holt gets dropped it's always been Shiels that has come in and Law has been the one to make way for Zalalem so far.I don't think Zelalem has been here long enough to judge what the plan is based on who's played, as there could be any amount of reasons it was Shiels and Zelalem in the last game. Of course, he could also mix it up and have different combinations for different games, depending on who we're playing and where. But I think Zelalem will be the guy that plays more often than the others, because he's got that bit of extra quality.But yeah, we shall see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 33,993 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 I'm still stuck a bit in 'I hate Law' mode because he was a lazy shitebag underperforming gobby wanker with a bad attitude the last few seasons.He does have ability, so I'm trying to give him a clean slate. He's been much better this season under Warbs, so hopefully he keeps it up. I'd much rather be having this kind of discussion, than talking about him 'sssssshhhhhing' home fans. Zelalem is a far better footballer, but I think that they'll both contribute this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtom80 166 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 both will do well at our club,i think law is getting better under our new manager. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Zelalem wont start every week, neither will Law and neither will HoltWarburton will mix it upsame with Halliday and Eustace when he signs id imagineits about a squad, not 11 players.This Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,651 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 This has to be a joke?Tavernier is the best player in Scotland. /thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 This can't be a serious question, surely? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose48 950 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Zelalem simply because he is younger and better than Law.Law's passing is abysmal for a professional. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,757 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Zelalem is on International duty, so will be Law on Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear cub1 292 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Zelalem is on International duty, so will be Law on Saturday.no he isn't, he's going after the game on Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,930 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Is he in the MNT under 23 squad that lost to England last night? Didn't see him mentioned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,930 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 no he isn't, he's going after the game on Saturday.Great so he will be playing v Qatar at Bury's ground on Tuesday I expect Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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