Muff 245 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 If we don't manage to get in a left winger, a position along with centre back that are a must to be strengthened, this summer, who will be shunted out there this coming season; Steven Naismith, Lee McCulloch, Stevie Smith, Kyle Lafferty, John Fleck, Aaron, DaMarcus Beasley, Kenny Miller, Nacho Novo, Charlie Adam, Alan Gow....??? Because we have played so many players out there over the years, and not one of them have impressed on a consistant basis required. Bar the inconsistant, unlucky, injury-prone, DaMarcus Beasley, not one of those players fill me with much confidence in that position (only breaking through, but I prefer the likes of Aaron, and Fleck in a more central role) We need a player with pace, ability, quality, delivery....to fill this role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 We need a player with pace, ability, quality, delivery....to fill this role. And consistency, a priority this summer to solve the this issue with 1 or 2 players who end up playing there regularly with the attributes mentioned! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flecky1 4 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 4-3-3 for me no need to put a fish out of water at left midfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 consistency One of the key word in what we require Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBear 144 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Tough to find good wingers these days, not as many good ones around as there was say 10 years ago. You see a lot of sides playing without true wingers these days. Fleck and Naismith would be the two I'd like to see competing for a spot on the left, whether it's 4-4-2 or 4-3-3. If Beasley is still around, I'd consider him for our european games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 762 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 We're not going to bring a left winger I think. I think with Walter struggling to shift Beasley and Adam, he's going to give them another chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 If Adam is still here, we'll no doubt see him out on the left, especially in Champions League, and Old Firm games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRICKY1872 118 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Much though the winning of the title delighted me it is now depressing to think that we could actually start going backwards next season. We are left with a troublesome position to fill and it's going to be filled by someone who couldn't make the position his own last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 762 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I don't think we'll go backwards...or forwards! We'll be stuck with the same tactics, problems and players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ni 12 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 i cant see us signing a left winger. While i dont think fleck is great there i think aaron could do well for us there even if he is better centrally. Beasley if he could stay fit and get back to form could be good for us but i reckon he will be away before the window shuts, hopefully with mcculloch and adam. I never want to see either of those 2 in our team again but especially not on the left wing. Dont want to see lafferty there either, hes a striker and proved that in the few games he got up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRICKY1872 118 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I don't think we'll go backwards...or forwards! We'll be stuck with the same tactics, problems and players. We can only hope the Monkey's Heid's brave new world takes a while to come to fruition. The only thing we have going for us is that a few of last season's signings were at least integrated into the time, but some positions, like left mid, still haven't been fully addressed. This could be a very frustrating season ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Could always hold out a bit of hope for Aaron to get a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gid 46 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I can see Aaron playing a far bigger part this season and think he should be fighting it out with Beasley for that place. If Beasley can stay fit n get a run of games I think he'll do the business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
super hans 55 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Hopefully Aaron and Beasley (who I still rate) will fight it out for LM. I'd also like to see Kal Naismith promoted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilstonloyal 186 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 a say aaron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenDavis 112 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 I reckon we should just play 4-3-3 from now on, why pretend by playing a 4-4-2 that we have any width? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,706 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 4-3-3... the answer to our problems. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Muff - you missed out Thomson on your list of possible candidates. He's played there three times for Hibs, which makes him a contender knowing Uncle Walt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkRanger 0 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 If playing a 4-3-3.... I would play Thommo on the left of a three man midfield and Naisy as a left winger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,270 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Walter has never been a fan of "wingers" and would always prefer a midfielder with defensive capabilties playing wide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingPig 0 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 If youth are going to be given a chance as stated by the management , Naismith, Fleck and maybe Aaron should be given the chance to make this position their own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansion 120 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 __________Alexander__________ Whittaker_Weir_Bougie_Papac Davis___Mendes___Thomson Miller___Boyd___Naismith 4-3-3 defos with naismith as left forward Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,123 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 __________Alexander__________ Whittaker_Weir_Bougie_Papac Davis___Mendes___Thomson Miller___Boyd___Naismith 4-3-3 defos with naismith as left forward Weir too old Thommo on the left is daft,Naismith on the left is daft tae. Weir has to go,we need a left winger and Lafferty has to play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeGowse 13 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Aaron would get my vote for left wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 If we play a 4-3-3 we might not need an out and out LW. But I would be a helluva lot happier if we signed one who is not afraid to run at defenders, get to the bye-line and put in a good cross. Something we have missed since Neil McCann left for Southampton 6 years ago! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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