OzGer72

First topic I’ve started. Always on the forum reading everyone’s opinions/views etc without actually contributing. Thought I’d give it a go. Having read through everyone’s comments I’d agree that Wallace’s defensive attributes fall short of CB’s of the past. After all, he’s a wing back. We only need to look at our star man James Tavernier & his critics. There’s been a lot made of Tav’s defensive awareness. Fact is you simply can’t be in 2 places at once. As a full back your always going to be criticised if the teams shipping goals from a counter attack - goes with the territory. Our club captain is nearing fitness and I really hope he makes his way back into the first team. At the expense of Declan John?I’m not so sure .. Our squad finally has some serious strength in depth & after results against Aberdeen & Ross County it’s filled me with optimism for the second half of the season.

Firstly I think it’s fair to say this transfer window has been more productive than most would have expected; That being said, it’s been reported that or business on player recruitment may not be finished just yet .. With Danny Wilson now reported to have concluded a deal that will see him play his football in the MLS for Colarado, there has been some paper talk of Allen & Murty targeting a left sided centre back.. Was watching the game this afternoon & it got me thinking about players that are almost back to fitness, particularly our captain Lee Wallace. Declan John has done a fine job since being drafted in & there was talk of pushing him on one to accommodate Wallace. With Jamie Murphy arriving this seems highly unlikely. Murty will have a headache others could only dream of.. Question; How do we deploy our best 11?

Concerning to see him go to ground as soon as the half time whistle was blown. Fingers crossed he's okay. I reckon he'll be substituted as a precaution.

"Out the road Davie" ..

Agree with everyones thoughts on the big man, Best game in the famous jersey. For me a couple of small things made his performance stand out today.. Aside from being very commanding in the air & vocal when not on the ball - When receiving the ball from Wes, He would burst forward & make the pass to midfield - Speeding things up. - While in possession, He'd pick out Wallace with a longer pass - Cutting out an unnecessary pass to Wilson. Growing in stature each passing game.

For me it has to be Pedro Mendes in the 4-2 game. Being there makes it all the more special What a strike!

Mentioned earlier about Waggy getting a goal from open play today. Now that the monkey is off his back I'd expect him to go from strength to strength. Received some rough treatment throughout todays match, But stuck to the task and got his rewards. 10 outa 10 .. Next

Deserves all the credit coming his way at the moment & the banner display was very fitting too. He's showing great leadership quality's as you mention & has also upped his game from last season. His goal today from our well worked set piece was top drawer! - What a left peg

Would like to see Waghorn score from open play on one of our attacks today. He's been involved in most of our goals & had a few assists as well as converting from the spot, But I feel he's a bit frustrated at missing chance after chance. Of course, The fact the team continue to create chances is the most important thing. A finish from an assist today could see him hit a goal trail .. He deserves it! I'm going 5-0, With Waggy & Oduwa amongst the scorers.