Dlydon81 245 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 I enjoyed today's performance a lot more than I thought I would. That said, Watford midweek and sheff Wednesday next weekend will show us just how ready for British football our new boys are. Marseille was never going to be that physical. Let's hope we are up to the test! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 2,919 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Win both or Pedro oot Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,435 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Not really IMO. They are still just friendlies. The 1st few league games will show us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,921 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Would like to get positive results in these games to build momentum and confidence and also for the fans in terms of the Wednesday game but these are only friendly games and are about getting players competitive game time and sharpness, we looked like a team today instead of the 11 strangers we looked in Luxembourg, but theres still a lot to come, esp in the final third, good to see progress at last. We'll really know where we are after the first 3 games of the season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
He's blue he's white 717 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 What day is the Watford game lads, nothing on the offical website. Flying home wed morn Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 14,159 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 It's going to be a work in progress - each game probably won't tell us much, in itself. It's how patterns form over the first half a dozen league games that will be the key indicators. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim1690 4,534 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 From reading all the other threads it's pretty obvious that we have all been pleasantly surprised by the performance today even allowing for the fact it was a friendly, and you are correct in saying that Marseille were never going to present a physical challenge, so it will be interesting to see how we play against more physical opposition, but I got the impression today that we will not be bullied this season as we were last year and we will be more up for the challenge. I hate using friendlies as a yardstick but today's performance it least gave me a more positive outlook for this year than I could possibly have considered from the last couple of weeks, I just hope we can kick on from today and get some confidence flowing throughout the team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris182 6,292 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 As much as today was a good watch and improved performance the REAL test will be whether we can breakdown teams who sit in against us - I.e. the way that the majority of teams will play against us this season. It's been our number one problem over the past few years and that will be a true sign of progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
He's blue he's white 717 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, Rangers_no1 said: Wednesday behind closed doors. Oh well cheers anyway buddie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakes Pal 5,575 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, chris182 said: As much as today was a good watch and improved performance the REAL test will be whether we can breakdown teams who sit in against us - I.e. the way that the majority of teams will play against us this season. It's been our number one problem over the past few years and that will be a true sign of progress. Quite simply it is vital that Niko stays fit. He can peel apart even the most compact of defences with one pass. Oh how we missed him last season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dlydon81 245 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 23 minutes ago, MasterD said: Not really IMO. They are still just friendlies. The 1st few league games will show us. Yeh, I agree with that. I carefully used the word indicator. my main point is that marseille's style of football isn't reflective of British football and so we can't take much away from it. Watford and wednesday will be more telling IMO and the real proof will only be when the league campaign starts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Friendlies are absolutely nothing to get worked up about. The only main interest in these games will be from the guys going to the game, regalling us with stories about how pissed they are going to get beforehand. I'll reserve any more judgment until the Motherwell game, these friendlies are a bit of a welcome distraction but that is all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 30 minutes ago, slimjim1690 said: From reading all the other threads it's pretty obvious that we have all been pleasantly surprised by the performance today even allowing for the fact it was a friendly, and you are correct in saying that Marseille were never going to present a physical challenge, so it will be interesting to see how we play against more physical opposition, but I got the impression today that we will not be bullied this season as we were last year and we will be more up for the challenge. I hate using friendlies as a yardstick but today's performance it least gave me a more positive outlook for this year than I could possibly have considered from the last couple of weeks, I just hope we can kick on from today and get some confidence flowing throughout the team. One swallow doesn't make a summer, a good result but we have a very long way to go. Confidence will come from league matches, not glorified kickabouts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 41 minutes ago, EastEnclosureBear said: Win both or Pedro oot If only that were true. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim1690 4,534 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Terry Hurlock Loyal said: One swallow doesn't make a summer, a good result but we have a very long way to go. Confidence will come from league matches, not glorified kickabouts. Completely agree and that is what I meant, however up until today I couldn't see any kind of formation or tactics, today has given me a little more hope in that respect, but agree meaningful games are what matter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,192 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 As others have said it'll be Motherwell away will be the indicator. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billscott 2,463 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 48 minutes ago, chris182 said: As much as today was a good watch and improved performance the REAL test will be whether we can breakdown teams who sit in against us - I.e. the way that the majority of teams will play against us this season. It's been our number one problem over the past few years and that will be a true sign of progress. i think you are right dont want to be negative but while we played some nice stuff we never looked like scoring can only remember their keeper making one save when he spilled the shot from morales too me we are too deep and no one supports the from 2 also the team is lop sided with no balance on the left Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 14,420 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 The team is starting to click. I hope we work on that and become the cohesive unit that is required over the next few games. I Was pleasantly surprised how well we defended and with our set pieces. Seems as if the hard training is starting to pay off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcupine 6 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 If we start scoring goals over the next few games we should and will do well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Halloween will show us where we are. Hopefully it won't be a horror show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malvern 11,329 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 4 hours ago, EastEnclosureBear said: Win both or Pedro oot Nah sack the cunt now, no giving chances routine, he is not McInnes he can get to fuck and take his signing with him, we will go back to the old mob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 4 hours ago, Dlydon81 said: I enjoyed today's performance a lot more than I thought I would. That said, Watford midweek and sheff Wednesday next weekend will show us just how ready for British football our new boys are. Marseille was never going to be that physical. Let's hope we are up to the test! Sorry mate . the next 2 games mean diddly squat . The true test is we kick off with some competitive games Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camshy 812 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 6 hours ago, chris182 said: As much as today was a good watch and improved performance the REAL test will be whether we can breakdown teams who sit in against us - I.e. the way that the majority of teams will play against us this season. It's been our number one problem over the past few years and that will be a true sign of progress. Agree, that was a concern for me today. We knocked it about well but struggled for quality in that final third against a team who are quite open........if we struggle to create, ok they are a step up, against OM then it can be rather difficult when facing negative defensive tactics. Need more creativity, a winger and another front man are needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimoo 1,474 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 End of the season will show where we are. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westenclosure2008 797 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 The thing is none of these friendlies will set us up for the league. The teams we are playing will come out and have a go. We all know Motherwell will play defensively to try and get a positive result. I'm still not sure we have the players or system to break down that type of tactic. Set pieces will be key and I thought today we looked much more dangerous than last season, delivery needs to improve though and be more consistent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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