The Back Four - Quality!

[TMB 14,167]

Kiernan and Wilson are absolutely solid at the back. What a difference from last season. Either side of them we have Wallace and Tavernier who can go up and down the park all night. Sit a guy like Eustace in front of them and we wont lose many goals this season. Having said all that, the goalkeeper seemed like a bomb scare last weekend we need to see him tested more.

I know many will disagree but I still think we're missing something midfield to front. A quality playmaker perhaps?

[Gartsherriederry 81]

I don't know what I'm watching then because those two centre backs have a lot of work to do they lose far too many headers and as I said in another thread they need to be more commanding or they will get punished against better opposition

[Young Bob 1,360]

Allan or a similar type would walk into the team. Halliday dropped for Eustace?

[sammy cox 664]

Let's give everyone a chance to work together as I'm sure MW will make any changes he feels appropriate as and when needed.

[PRW. 5,631]

I don't know what I'm watching then because those two centre backs have a lot of work to do they lose far too many headers and as I said in another thread they need to be more commanding or they will get punished against better opposition

I can't remember Kiernan being beat in the air all day.

[ritchieshearercaldow 22,137]

They weren't exactly tested today

[Jelavic191 4,413]

Can't remember the keeper even making a save.

[bluenoz 30,815]

Our CB's were not tested today. I will take that all year long. Their passing out of the back is refreshing to watch.

[jafrfc 614]

Allan or a similar type would walk into the team. Halliday dropped for Eustace?

Halliday is one of the first names on the team sheet for me. No way should he be dropped for Eustace.

[VladimirWeiss69 802]

Halliday is one of the first names on the team sheet for me. No way should he be dropped for Eustace.

Agreed don't think he should be dropped for Eustace but I do think someone should be dropped for him, he is a good player!

[VladimirWeiss69 802]

Halliday is one of the first names on the team sheet for me. No way should he be dropped for Eustace.

Agreed don't think he should be dropped for Eustace but I do think someone should be dropped for him, he is a good player!

[VladimirWeiss69 802]

Triple post

[Brackley Bluenose 4,479]

People need to realise that with the style of play we are now adopting we will inevitably lose goals this season. Playing out from the back and asking players to enjoy possession ANYWHERE on the pitch will naturally lead to mistakes and consequently goals conceded but as long as this quality of football Is served up I honestly couldn't care less

[Bluepeter9 5,167]

For 30 min last week we looked suspect but to be honest it's far to early to say as we sure as hell were not tested today - St mirren will be a sterner test - but exciting times!

[TMB 14,167]

I don't know what I'm watching then because those two centre backs have a lot of work to do they lose far too many headers and as I said in another thread they need to be more commanding or they will get punished against better opposition

Don't agree with that at all. Kiernan and Wilson are very commanding in the air, they're strong, composed, great with the ball at their feet too. Kiernan was constantly shouting orders from the back tonight and looked like a future captain. I'm very impressed with these two. Wallace is a better defender than Tavernier but going forward the RB is a real threat.

Waghorn is a big powerful player, strong, intelligent, full of running. He's leading the line in a very impressive way.

A bit more quality midfield to front is the final piece of the jigsaw for me.

[RD.1872 890]

I don't know what I'm watching then because those two centre backs have a lot of work to do they lose far too many headers and as I said in another thread they need to be more commanding or they will get punished against better opposition

I don't know what you were watching either as I can only remember Peterhead winning one header.

Wilson strolled it and Kiernan got stuck in. Was happy with them today, also thought Wes looked a lot more confident with the ball at his feet compared to the past two games.

[Amac9 2,060]

Much harder tests to come than home to Peterhead.

[Bighouse 1,012]

Can we hold off until at least September until proclaiming untested players to be "quality". The league table will be the judge.

[Mr Soprano 13,964]

I can't remember Kiernan being beat in the air all day.

[bluebear24 84]

Got a swindon man at work who says the keeper is unreal. Nearly cried when I said we had signed him. Think he might just need time go bed in

[Duncan Disorderly 182]

I don't know what I'm watching then because those two centre backs have a lot of work to do they lose far too many headers and as I said in another thread they need to be more commanding or they will get punished against better opposition

This! I'm far from convinced to be honest. Both centre halfs need to be stronger and attack the ball. Im a little disappointed in Keirnan because physically I thought he would impose himself from the word go but haven't seen this yet. Hopefully Weir will improve them in the coming weeks and months.

[Smile 26,600]

We attacked the whole game no one got up to support rory mchaggis and he was left stranded had to resort to elbows and bad fouls mostly on Halliday.

[Tumshie 205]

Hopefully the back 4 and the keeper steer clear of injuries and suspensions for the next few months. The more games they play together the better.

[toolongawake 1,205]

Thought the centre backs looked good today, rarely tested but winning the vast majority in the air, played it it from the back, both look very comfortable on the ball.

Did anyone else notice the drills Weir was doing with them during the warm up? I've never seen defensive work like it done during a warm up under any manager at Ibrox. Fantastic to see, I've no doubt that Weir will get the best out of them.

[its_an_extender 869]

For 30 min last week we looked suspect but to be honest it's far to early to say as we sure as hell were not tested today - St mirren will be a sterner test - but exciting times!

So you say we looked 'suspect' but for the past 3 years you've licked McCoist's arse in denial. Ok then.