trueblueal 2,117 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 7 hours ago, siddiqi_drinker said: So you'd never have played Derek Johnstone at centre half because he was a centre forward? Ball was put into that role because others including Halliday had been tried and we're found wanting. Is it just coincidence that when the role has been filled effectively that we are seeing more positive comments about the Wilson/Kiernan partnership. Ball was played there de to Halliday being suspended. We then tried to accommodate both but in my opinion we are a less creative/fluent unit when both start. Now that Holt is fully fit in see no need to push Halliday forward. Let's get back to the midfield combo that creates because we have been a little bit toothless lately albeit Waggys form hasn't helped. Ball as a midfielder is fine away to Hibs as a destroyer but not required against QOS who haven't has a good season. That's my tuppence worth anyway HG5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I hate this square peg round hole analogy because it's always brought up in stupid circumstances. Ball is as much a defensive midfielder as he is a defender. Blumhoilann and GlasgowsBlue 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblueal 2,117 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 19 minutes ago, Creampuff said: I hate this square peg round hole analogy because it's always brought up in stupid circumstances. Ball is as much a defensive midfielder as he is a defender. Couldn't disagree more. He's a defender who can fill in at midfield if pushed. He's never a midfielder for the long term Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben10 2,293 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 4 o clock Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MasterD 7,436 Posted February 21, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2016 Can we go back to the midfield 3 of Halliday, Holt, Law please. Johnny Dangerously, Terro266, kanjo and 3 others 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamibianBear 1,851 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 55 minutes ago, yermaw145 said: 4 o clock 6 here Ben10 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camshy 812 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Some people seem to like what Ball brings to the table in midfield and while it's good he can fill in a number of positions when others are injured or suspended our midfield is key to our attacks and needs players who are dynamic and have a varied passing range...........I like Ball and think he has done well in CB and alright in the midfield role but when we have all midfielders fit he should not be playing there. Our play when we have the ball deteriorates. The one that matters though is MW and I fear he likes Ball in the holding role and will play him before the proper midfielders at the club, I hope the lad does well of course when he plays and I will support him but I feel our attacking play diminishes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1690tamRFC 5,001 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 12 hours ago, trueblueal said: I'm not a fan of Halliday and Ball in the same midfield. Stifles our creativity albeit we are definitely more solid. I'd go Halliday Holt Zelalem or Halliday Holt Law. Agree with this mate, Halliday Holt and Law for me, I think it showed big time on tursday night when Ball went off and Halliday dropped deeper we played our most effective Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 9 hours ago, Camshy said: It's no coincidence our play has suffered every time Ball has been deployed in midfield, it's a classic mistake Super Ally used to make in every game......trying to put square pegs in circle holes. MW sees something none of us do but I think I see something the magic hat doesn't, play midfielders in the midfield and keep the defenders in defence. The team will play far more fluently and the quicker he realises that the better we will be. Its been a Rangers trend since Miller was chaged from half-back to centre forward. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. One or two games is not enough to tell. Mr Warburton will come to the right decision in the long term but he has to give players time to adjust. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,333 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, NamibianBear said: 6 here Midnight here Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoli 4,625 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Hibs making 7 changes today shows that the last few weeks are taking a toll on the legs, I'd expect we'll make 3 or more ourselves. I'd start King as well as O'Halloran today, should be the 2 freshest players in our squad. Any win today and I'll be delighted. It's that time of the season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I'd agree , I would start King and ohalloran with Clark through the middle im not a fan of Clark but he was banging goals in for fun at Palmerston so I think it will suit him today Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,190 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 So hivs are keeping the pressure on with a reserve team today can't see Alloa getting anything Its up to us now, we need to win this and with style. Mon Rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalfollower 1,543 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 This game is as difficult as we make it. Take our chances and we win with plenty to spare,I'll go for a modest 4-1 win and a Miller and McKay double Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Wes Tav. Kiernan. Wilson. Wallace Holt. Halliday. Law Miller. O'hallaron. McKay King, Clark, Zelalem, Shiels, Ball & Bell on bench. 2-0 rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_watp 1,503 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Fod Tav Wilson Kiernan Wallace Ball Halliday Holt MOH Miller McKay Wouldn't grudge Clark starting ahead of Miller as reward for his match winner midweek. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terro266 54 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Foderingham tavernier Kiernan Wilson Wallace Halliday Law Holt o'halloran King Miller Hopefully we should be to strong with this kind of team Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianferguson 2,619 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 17 minutes ago, Terro266 said: Foderingham tavernier Kiernan Wilson Wallace Halliday Law Holt o'halloran King Miller Hopefully we should be to strong with this kind of team Mckay will defo start. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
there'sonlyoneamoruso 1,724 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 25 minutes ago, rfc_watp said: Fod Tav Wilson Kiernan Wallace Ball Halliday Holt MOH Miller McKay Wouldn't grudge Clark starting ahead of Miller as reward for his match winner midweek. This would be my preferred line up. I wouldn't argue if Clark started in place of Miller either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terro266 54 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 6 minutes ago, ianferguson said: Mckay will defo start. Yeh don't know why I never thought of him think he has been great this year! King on the bench then Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyRice1872 105 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I would rather see Forrester or King try their hand in midfield from the start than Law, but that's just my personal opinion. Forrester hit the post against Killie and looks good in the MF position, MW has also said to BK that he could play as a number 8 or 10 as well as a winger Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Attacking line-up again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willygers4life 1,031 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Can't argue with that. Mckay I'm wo7ld guess will be roaming about Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanoli 4,625 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 I like that. Lots of pace and creativity.If the finishing touch is there we'll have a good day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VladimirWeiss69 802 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 If mckay is in the midfield I am happy with that as any time he has played there, I have been really impressed with him. Still wouldn't mind seeing law starting though as I always think the midfield plays a lot better with him in there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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