eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 So far this season domestically (5 games) we’ve conceded just 5 shots on target. Averaging 3 shots against us per game & conceding just 1 corner. Granted, the opposition this year looks really poor but that’s an impressive level of dominance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 107,780 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Just now, eskbankloyal said: So far this season domestically (5 games) we’ve conceded just 5 shots on target. Averaging 3 shots against us per game & conceding just 1 corner. Granted, the opposition this year looks really poor but that’s an impressive level of dominance Its been an absolute doing for the most part that every team has recieved. Killie were embarrassing yesterday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Rfc52 said: Its been an absolute doing for the most part that every team has recieved. Killie were embarrassing yesterday Aye none of the 5 teams have even had a 5/10 minute spell where they have looked dangerous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,498 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Hope it continues but we'll get tested against the better sides, faced Aberdeen and Livingston without their lumps of wood up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,256 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Some will say the defence hasn't been tested. Completely ignoring our possession stats and the way we're set up and performing being the reason for that. Connor Goldson and Jon McLaughlin in particular have looked really assured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPWF 8,117 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Once we get a proper box to box central midfielder in, and the forward line starts to gel we’re going to starting dishing out some right doings I think. 5/6 -0’s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayside 295 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Big Hellander gives me the fear anytime he plays Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskbankloyal 19,446 Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, tayside said: Big Hellander gives me the fear anytime he plays He’s been superb, alongside Goldson. Showed a decent turn of pace yesterday as well to recover a couple of situations Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,498 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 minute ago, tayside said: Big Hellander gives me the fear anytime he plays Posts like this make me wonder if I'm watching a different game from everybody else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrick 8,048 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 I’m guessing we’re seeing the results of a league start rushed through during a no money pandemic, glad we’re picking up points but it really is brutal to watch , the op’s statistics are ridiculous 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,196 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 So far so good and no silly errors which have caused damage to be done. Disagree on the post re Helander, he strolled it yesterday, very assured and his reading of the game nipped a few attacks in the bud before they could develop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpiritofBillStruth 167 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 We look fantastic defensively with some top class options back there. May be fair to assume the 2 holding midfielders some are moaning about are protecting them to an extent too meaning it is working. Our biggest issue is middle to front and going forward. Those 4 attacking options in the team. We need more from them but on topic, defence has been brilliant since we came back from lockdown. Long may that continue. May I also add the new keeper. He has been outstanding and looks a real find and steady pair of hands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,196 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, BridgeIsBlue said: Posts like this make me wonder if I'm watching a different game from everybody else. Too many on here have no soccer brain at all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,142 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Defence have been comfortable and deserve credit but in all honesty the quality in the league this year is absolutely terrible. The 4 games against them should determine league winner but who knows with us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,256 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, eskbankloyal said: He’s been superb, alongside Goldson. Showed a decent turn of pace yesterday as well to recover a couple of situations ..... of his own making. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPWF 8,117 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 minute ago, SeparateEntityMyArse said: ..... of his own making. That’s even more impressive IMO. He fucked up and had the desire and ability to recover. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPWF 8,117 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, tayside said: Big Hellander gives me the fear anytime he plays He’s been brilliant since he came back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,256 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 minute ago, SPWF said: That’s even more impressive IMO. He fucked up and had the desire and ability to recover. I prefer not to be impressed by players fucking up and then praising them for rectifying it. He has done well, if he could prevent the mistakes that he then needs to recover from, he'd be doing even better. He's an 8/10 for me this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billscott 2,463 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 7 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said: Defence have been comfortable and deserve credit but in all honesty the quality in the league this year is absolutely terrible. The 4 games against them should determine league winner but who knows with us. if you add in the 4 pre season games 2 of which were away against decent french opposition thats 9 games without conceeding Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrick 8,048 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, SpiritofBillStruth said: We look fantastic defensively with some top class options back there. May be fair to assume the 2 holding midfielders some are moaning about are protecting them to an extent too meaning it is working. Our biggest issue is middle to front and going forward. Those 4 attacking options in the team. We need more from them but on topic, defence has been brilliant since we came back from lockdown. Long may that continue. May I also add the new keeper. He has been outstanding and looks a real find and steady pair of hands. Two holding midfielders aren’t protecting against teams that don’t come out their 18 yard box Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 73,142 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Helander racing against Burke yesterday was amazing to watch. They’re that slow you need a calendar to time them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Helander’s lack of pace gets him in bother occasionally, but he’s a quality defender and his recovery play is comfortably the best in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPWF 8,117 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, SeparateEntityMyArse said: I prefer not to be impressed by players fucking up and then praising them for rectifying it. He has done well, if he could prevent the mistakes that he then needs to recover from, he'd be doing even better. He's an 8/10 for me this season. What? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedrick 8,048 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Wish teams would have the same mindset as Motherwell in the friendly so we can enjoy it more 😂, in all honestly though 1/2v0 with spl teams support and us losing the will to live or 4v0 having a we go, it’s still 3pts , I’m bored oot my skull so fuck knows what our five opposition fans are like , the league is fucking dreadful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 53,256 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, SPWF said: That’s even more impressive IMO. He fucked up and had the desire and ability to recover. 8 minutes ago, SeparateEntityMyArse said: I prefer not to be impressed by players fucking up and then praising them for rectifying it. He has done well, if he could prevent the mistakes that he then needs to recover from, he'd be doing even better. He's an 8/10 for me this season. 2 minutes ago, SPWF said: What? Thats even more impressive He fucked up And had the ability and desire to rectify. Thats being impressed by players who are fucking up then praising them for rectifying their own mistake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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