thehost 11,061 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Aye we are fucking terrific when we remove our only goal threat. name of fuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhW 4,669 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 3 hours ago, thehost said: Aye we are fucking terrific when we remove our only goal threat. He’s not our only goal threat though. AlCapone and Smile 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,347 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Wonder if Morelos could come in and do the Candeias role? Getting Defoe and him in the same 11 is a real challenge. Nice to have options, but an attacking 3 of Kent Defoe and Morelos could really be something, but where does that leave Arfield? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave30 8,698 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 minute ago, graeme_4 said: Wonder if Morelos could come in and do the Candeias role? Getting Defoe and him in the same 11 is a real challenge. Nice to have options, but an attacking 3 of Kent Defoe and Morelos could really be something, but where does that leave Arfield? Leaves him in a midfield 3 with Kamara and Jack surely? Courtyard Bear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 34,347 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Just now, Bigdave30 said: Leaves him in a midfield 3 with Kamara and Jack surely? Think the Davis, Jack and Kamara trio has been great the last few games. Don’t know if SG will want to break that up. Good problems to have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave30 8,698 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, graeme_4 said: Think the Davis, Jack and Kamara trio has been great the last few games. Don’t know if SG will want to break that up. Good problems to have. So far so good in the last 2 for Davis but Motherwell and Hearts are not the teams to beat at the minute, I’ll reserve judgment until he puts in a performance against sceptic/Aberdeen. Like you said we’ve definitely had worse problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 39 minutes ago, graeme_4 said: Wonder if Morelos could come in and do the Candeias role? Getting Defoe and him in the same 11 is a real challenge. Nice to have options, but an attacking 3 of Kent Defoe and Morelos could really be something, but where does that leave Arfield? Sitting in behind as the attacking midfielder, with Jack and Kamara behind him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, OhW said: He’s not our only goal threat though. He’s our main goal threat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 It's only been a couple of games, so saying yes seems a bit premature. Our form is pretty good right now, but some of that is down to the pressure of trying to win the league has been taken away somewhat. Generally, over the course of the season, we have struggled when Morelos didn't play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 hour ago, gogzy said: It's only been a couple of games, so saying yes seems a bit premature. Our form is pretty good right now, but some of that is down to the pressure of trying to win the league has been taken away somewhat. Generally, over the course of the season, we have struggled when Morelos didn't play. We have also struggled when he did play and too often. We are over dependant on one player and it shows. billscott 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhW 4,669 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Courtyard Bear said: He’s our main goal threat. That’s not what he said is it? LEAVE MO ALONE 😭 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 26 minutes ago, OhW said: That’s not what he said is it? LEAVE MO ALONE 😭 I wasn’t answering him, I was answering you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonald 229 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 49 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said: We have also struggled when he did play and too often. We are over dependant on one player and it shows. You have hit the nail on the proverbial head Avenger. Morelos is a fantastic talent but I believe that he is also a distraction to the rest of the team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhW 4,669 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 9 minutes ago, Courtyard Bear said: I wasn’t answering him, I was answering you. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that Morelos is our main goal threat so don’t know why it needed to be said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 5 hours ago, doonald said: You have hit the nail on the proverbial head Avenger. Morelos is a fantastic talent but I believe that he is also a distraction to the rest of the team. Do not believe he's as much a distraction as the team seems more one-dimensional when he plays with others over-relying on him. Would like to see what Davis and Kamara can offer Morelos and what he can do with better service. Too often this season he has been asked to create and score goals because of a lack of creativity n midfield. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Cutting through all the shite, it's all hypothetical. Yes we do look better without Morelos at this time, but only next season will tell in taking that title or not. Thus far with Morelos, yes we are a bit one dimensional, but he is the main man and we are set up to support him. IMO, not very well as players are passing on responsibility and even although Morelos might like the set up, it hasn't always worked and he is now a target for allcomers with no protection and literally stopping him playing by foul means. It's not a level playing field out there as we face thuggery and cheating every other week. Since his suspension we have changed how we set up, playing with more fluency and more options. However, we were forced into making changes and how effective it would be in a new season has yet to be proven. I think it's positive and whether Morelos fits into a new set up is another matter. Can't see why not, but it would require a different approach from him and he would still be a target from the oppo, which in a new system could actually be a positive in a way in a distraction for others to do the business. Options! Whether he stays or goes is another unknown at this time. I put my money on him leaving to give us funds to bring in quality, but one thing is for sure, if we don't change it, we will again be winning fuck all and remember it's not just eleven we are playing against every week! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Sams 1,950 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Defoe is anther class completely, even being as old as God. When we have a system set up to support him, as now, he will absolutely hoover up goals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theblueoysterbar 19,531 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 It's not a certainty we'll have Defoe next season either though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 Big decision for the manager next week, must start with Defoe Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,644 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, AlCapone said: Big decision for the manager next week, must start with Defoe Defoe starts because Morelos has to earn his spot back and Defoe is doing just fine but my answer is still no. We are not a better team without Alfredo. AlCapone 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakbear 3,580 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, bluenoz said: Defoe starts because Morelos has to earn his spot back and Defoe is doing just fine but my answer is still no. We are not a better team without Alfredo. First time we have won 4 in a row this season happens to coincide with 4 games without Alfredo. First win against the sheep in Glasgow this season? We have looked a far better team in the last 4 games and while I don’t blame Alfredo, our balance and shape are better without him right now. billscott 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,644 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Just now, Bakbear said: First time we have won 4 in a row this season happens to coincide with 4 games without Alfredo. First win against the sheep in Glasgow this season? We have looked a far better team in the last 4 games and while I don’t blame Alfredo, our balance and shape are better without him right now. A different formation but it's already been discussed and there are different opinions. As long as we keep winning, I'm happy and don't care who starts. It's a team game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Persson 546 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Apart from tactics and playing systems, it has been more relaxing not having to worry when our striker was going to be double booked or straight off. That is a real plus for us. The irony is of course..............he has been the best player in SPL! its_an_extender and AlCapone 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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