cushynumber 25,178 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Bluepeter9 said: Why? Because I critique a negative thread after a 6-0 win? Do we not love to be entertained. Niko brings us class and guile - which I think will be important to us - that 'guile' means he tries things that are different - sometimes they work, sometimes not but to start a thread to discuss him 'showboating to much' for me is a negative spin on an exciting player on a night that was so positive. I don't see discussing a performance as negative. But you just go ahead and jump back on your bandwagon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Don't know if I would call it showboating but he definitely tries to do too much when he's on the ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtuoso 27,180 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 As I mentioned in the match thread, I'm glad he didn't start as he'd be more of a hindrance than help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Maybe try's to beat one man too many at times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sausagetrunks 6,016 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 let him enjoy himself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
showtime69 514 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 once of twice he bamboozled the Dunfermline player then seemed to beat himself aswell by throwing in an extra turn but fuck it, hes good to watch hes experienced enough to know when to try the turns n flicks (6-0 at home to Dunfermline) and when to screw the nut i think Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,917 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Think he has had to adjust his game to the level of the players he's playing with, perhaps his passing is less instinctual and more measured, its better to retain possession than ping balls that no other player on the park is on the same wavelength to get on the end of, sadly we aren't Croatia or spurs, hopefully in time our players can learn from him and strive to get near his football brain, of the team that started tonight only Tav and Miller are players who featured regularly last season, for all intents and purpose its a brand new team. Think he's a great asset to have, his technique and footballing brain is something all our players should be learning from. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSM 20,892 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 OP has embarrassed himself with this thread. If I was him I'd chop it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbm26896 995 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 He is just a class player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluepeter9 5,167 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 18 minutes ago, cushynumber said: I don't see discussing a performance as negative. But you just go ahead and jump back on your bandwagon. No problem discussing performance - why the need to do so in a negative way, starting from a negative premise - that I don't understand - I think he is a class act and brings excitement to the team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,373 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Would prefer he never plays in all honesty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brubear 2,905 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 One word answer for me. NO Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,015 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Don't mind seeing him come on when we're well ahead. Ill lose my shit if we're drawing against the taigs with 15 minutes to go and he comes on though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: Would prefer he never plays in all honesty. Bin him pls @gogzy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,373 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Just now, psb07158 said: Bin him pls @gogzy Don't get wide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Bluepeter9 said: No problem discussing performance - why the need to do so in a negative way, starting from a negative premise - that I don't understand - I think he is a class act and brings excitement to the team. That's what stuck out for me when he came on. If it's negative, it's negative. I think he used to be a class act. I think the legs are gone. See, now you have me really negative, when I was trying to engender a discussion. Well done you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 25 minutes ago, Boaby Bear said: Against the better teams that kinda showboating could and probably will cost us that's my worry with him, that and he's always skating the line of an injury cos some cunt will no doubt snap him in anger. He's too shrewd to do it when the game is tight however the second point you make is a concern, exactly what happened to Baxter in Austria, wanted to nutmeg the guy twice and suffered a broken leg for his troubles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Just now, ForeverAndEver said: Don't get wide. xx Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgr1991 303 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Yes,but I wouldn't have it any other way. He's loving being a fan favourite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 28 minutes ago, Boaby Bear said: Against the better teams that kinda showboating could and probably will cost us that's my worry with him, that and he's always skating the line of an injury cos some cunt will no doubt snap him in anger. He's a big boy plus he's Croatian. He can handle himself Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsa 3,906 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, .Williamson. said: Don't mind seeing him come on when we're well ahead. Ill lose my shit if we're drawing against the taigs with 15 minutes to go and he comes on though If we were in that position he's got the ability to be the match winner with a clever pass or a shot from distance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,015 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Just now, gsa said: If we were in that position he's got the ability to be the match winner with a clever pass or a shot from distance. Or he gives the ball away and they go on the break... Who knows. Tonight was good, I'll save my negativity for another occasion Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsa 3,906 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Just now, .Williamson. said: Or he gives the ball away and they go on the break... Who knows. Tonight was good, I'll save my negativity for another occasion I get your point, he could be the guy a midfielder gets away from easily and they break and score.... but I'm going glass half full and imagining him turning brown inside out then finding a pass for someone to score the winner! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 No Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 35 minutes ago, Boaby Bear said: What's happened to him btw? Had a couple of loan spells after us and flopped at those clubs too. He's now a bit part player at some Slovenian team. No longer involved in the England set up either so switched his allegiance to Nigeria. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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