BlueSuedeSambas 56,444 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I'm seriously baffled with the number of posters who seem to be for the idea of dropping Boyd, Miller, or in some cases both of them, in favour of guys like Novo, Velicka, Fleck and Lafferty. Don't get me wrong, the afore mentioned have their value to the squad, but dropping the most prominent and natural looking partnership we have to simply "give the others a chance" is such a needless risk to take. Don't get me wrong, I know Boyd and Miller have their weaknesses (I'm normally one of the first to point them out ) but a 44 goals haul, with a league and cup double at the end of it surely highlights that they are the best players we have for the job at this moment in time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 They should start the season but if one or neither is playing well then the others should get a chance. Walter Smith has a habit of constantly picking players regardless of poor form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 For SPL matches, Boyd and Miller should be first choice assuming they are playing well. In Europe is where questions need to be asked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCR1 1,566 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 For SPL matches, Boyd and Miller should be first choice assuming they are playing well. In Europe is where questions need to be asked. Agree, look how many goals/assist both of them had last season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 56,444 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 They should start the season but if one or neither is playing well then the others should get a chance. Walter Smith has a habit of constantly picking players regardless of poor form. I agree with that I just struggle to see why anybody would drop them for say Velicka and Novo before a ball has even been kicked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanRfc 1 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I'm seriously baffled with the number of posters who seem to be for the idea of dropping Boyd, Miller, or in some cases both of them, in favour of guys like Novo, Velicka, Fleck and Lafferty. Don't get me wrong, the afore mentioned have their value to the squad, but dropping the most prominent and natural looking partnership we have to simply "give the others a chance" is such a needless risk to take. Don't get me wrong, I know Boyd and Miller have their weaknesses (I'm normally one of the first to point them out ) but a 44 goals haul, with a league and cup double at the end of it surely highlights that they are the best players we have for the job at this moment in time. Compltely agreee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 They should start the season but if one or neither is playing well then the others should get a chance. Walter Smith has a habit of constantly picking players regardless of poor form. I agree with that I just struggle to see why anybody would drop them for say Velicka and Novo before a ball has even been kicked. Well, I would not play Velicka unless I had to, I would play Novo over miller, and, would play lafferty with Boyd before any of them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudrupforever 17 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Boyd and Miller should be our main strikeforce for all SPL games. Europe should be more mixed, Miller up on his own in a 4-5-1 I fear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,174 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 If i'm honest i'd play Boyd against everyone bar Celtic and in Europe this season as he hasn't got it to mix it with the big boys. Against the rest he'll score a barrow load and 3 points is 3 points no matter who you play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardy 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 i honestly beleive lafferty and boyd will be a deadly pairing next term Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin93 136 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I'd get rid of Boyd if possible,Lafferty,Miller and Novo up front will do me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishBear 34 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I would get rid of Boyd too and probably Velicka. Lafferty Miller Naismith Novo and even Fleck and Aaron can play up there. We urgently need at least 1 decent CB and that's what the money should be spent on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I still think Boyd will be cashed in before the window shuts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardy 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I still think Boyd will be cashed in before the window shuts. think or hope db Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 i honestly beleive lafferty and boyd will be a deadly pairing next term That would be my 1st choice. I actually think Millers better out wide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I agree, it would be mad to drop them and theres no way Watty will, until CL games where he will start Miller or Lafferty up their by themselves. Next in line should deffo be Lafferty though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I still think Boyd will be cashed in before the window shuts. think or hope db A bit of both Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacamin 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 This is my first post - looks like a great site. I have been thinking about our forward line if everyone was fit an I would like to see a 433 with Boyd and Lafferty upfront with miller out wide left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardy 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I still think Boyd will be cashed in before the window shuts. think or hope db A bit of both thought so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardy 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 This is my first post - looks like a great site. I have been thinking about our forward line if everyone was fit an I would like to see a 433 with Boyd and Lafferty upfront with miller out wide left. welcome to the forum mate, but what a fucking stupid idea , nah even me a firm beleiver of attacking minded football is resigned to the fact we will approach every game with caution, and yes il admit on most occassions walter proved me wrong *cough* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart_RFC 41 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 DBBTB, i understand what you are saying mate, i do. And on paper, especially in the SPL, both these players did rack up a lot of goals. IMO though, having more versatile strikers, with a bit better quality on the ball, would be far more beneficial to the team, although they may score less, but players like that will mean the midfield will chip in with a few more goals than they did last term. Last season we were so 1 dimensional at times. All we were doing is just lumping the ball forward and hoping Boyd picks up scraps here and there. Against weaker opposition Boyd will score no problem, as we bombard teams, and he is always hovering around the area. Miller started the season well, and finished it well, but there was a large chunk in the middle that he was fucking dire, and couldnt hit a barn door. People moan about us playing shite football, but insist that the likes of Boyd play every game. Boyd isnt able to play at a fast pace, and track back and link up (well, not consistantly anyway, he did do that in the odd game, such as the last game of the season), and Miller's touch at times is pitiful. Lafferty is a lot more comfortable on the ball, as is Naismith..and i'd rather have Nacho than Miller but thats a different debate all together. We will struggle up front in the CL, because Boyd will be playing probably every week in the SPL with Miller...but Walter KNOWS he wont ever try Boyd in the CL as he would get eaten alive. So when it comes to the European games, we will probably see Lafferty up front who hasnt played as many games as Boyd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacamin 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 This is my first post - looks like a great site. I have been thinking about our forward line if everyone was fit an I would like to see a 433 with Boyd and Lafferty upfront with miller out wide left. welcome to the forum mate, but what a fucking stupid idea , nah even me a firm beleiver of attacking minded football is resigned to the fact we will approach every game with caution, and yes il admit on most occassions walter proved me wrong *cough* Thanks for the welcome !! but with those forwards it would be exciting and there is always Davie Weir to stop anything at the back - so why not play a 3 upfront - especially in SPL - It may give some in Europe a shock as welll - but Walter Smith does seem a little bit cautious at times - but if we are winning who cares. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I still think Boyd will be cashed in before the window shuts. think or hope db A bit of both thought so Well put it this way if we ain't giving a new contract, we'll need to punt him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jardy 0 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 This is my first post - looks like a great site. I have been thinking about our forward line if everyone was fit an I would like to see a 433 with Boyd and Lafferty upfront with miller out wide left. welcome to the forum mate, but what a fucking stupid idea , nah even me a firm beleiver of attacking minded football is resigned to the fact we will approach every game with caution, and yes il admit on most occassions walter proved me wrong *cough* Thanks for the welcome !! but with those forwards it would be exciting and there is always Davie Weir to stop anything at the back - so why not play a 3 upfront - especially in SPL - It may give some in Europe a shock as welll - but Walter Smith does seem a little bit cautious at times - but if we are winning who cares. cautious!! the mans a shitebag *places tin hat upon head*, hopefully weir will just be a bit part player next season and we can bring in a new CB before the end of the window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 DBBTB, i understand what you are saying mate, i do. And on paper, especially in the SPL, both these players did rack up a lot of goals. IMO though, having more versatile strikers, with a bit better quality on the ball, would be far more beneficial to the team, although they may score less, but players like that will mean the midfield will chip in with a few more goals than they did last term. Last season we were so 1 dimensional at times. All we were doing is just lumping the ball forward and hoping Boyd picks up scraps here and there. Against weaker opposition Boyd will score no problem, as we bombard teams, and he is always hovering around the area. Miller started the season well, and finished it well, but there was a large chunk in the middle that he was fucking dire, and couldnt hit a barn door. People moan about us playing shite football, but insist that the likes of Boyd play every game. Boyd isnt able to play at a fast pace, and track back and link up (well, not consistantly anyway, he did do that in the odd game, such as the last game of the season), and Miller's touch at times is pitiful. Lafferty is a lot more comfortable on the ball, as is Naismith..and i'd rather have Nacho than Miller but thats a different debate all together. We will struggle up front in the CL, because Boyd will be playing probably every week in the SPL with Miller...but Walter KNOWS he wont ever try Boyd in the CL as he would get eaten alive. So when it comes to the European games, we will probably see Lafferty up front who hasnt played as many games as Boyd. Walter Smith will give Boyd a fair crack of the whip at playing in the Champions League just like anybody else, his opinion of Boyd has clearly gone up immensely over the last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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