polar bear 0 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I posted something similar this time last year. If Bougherra is still with us,let's get the best out of him,and play him right back,or right mid-field(we have plenty cover at CB) he could create a lot for us going forward,and he can always double back andhelp at the back,when needed.I honestly think this is the way to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,272 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Why can't people grasp the notion that Bougherra is a centre half? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 While we're at it play McGregor at left mid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmytto 220 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Why can't people grasp the notion that Bougherra is a centre half?They complain when Walter plays a player out of position as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flecky1 4 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 as long as he stays i dont mind where he playsi love him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfajerk 23 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 no thanks, just let him keep doing what he's doing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polar bear 0 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Why can't people grasp the notion that Bougherra is a centre half?I guess you have never watched Bougherra play for his country then Also all his previous managers have tried in vain,to convince him that mid-field could be his best position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Play him in his proper position, centre half! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfourtwo 1,994 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Probably do ok in those positions,but rather we get the players to fill them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Why can't people grasp the notion that Bougherra is a centre half?not only that the are detrmined to turn a right back into a midfielder. i blams walter smith for this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer 11 2,616 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Theyres a reason he's a good centre back BECAUSE ITS HIS PROPER FUCKING POSITION Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polar bear 0 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Play him in his proper position, centre half!So you are another one who is convinced that Centre half is his best position? let's face it Muff,we are just as likely to findhim half way up the park,in the left mid-field during a game.Bottom line is:Centre half is position we are well covered in,let'sTry something different with him,as I see it,we have nothing to lose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Simple really, centre half is his best position! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Bougherra is our best Centre back, you don't mess about with your back 4.But I see where you are coming from PB, needs must and all that... Look put it this way I would rather Bougherra in the middle of the park than Lee McCulloch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,272 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Why can't people grasp the notion that Bougherra is a centre half?I guess you have never watched Bougherra play for his country then Also all his previous managers have tried in vain,to convince him that mid-field could be his best position. You mean where he played on the right hand side of a back three. That's a totally different thing to playing right back or even as a winger Bougherra has said countless times that he sees himself as a centre half and I think he'd be a better judge than Paul Sturrock(who tried to convert him at Sheffield Wednesday before Bougherra told him to GTF) where he feels most comfortable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingtom28 8 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I just hope he stays centre half of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gid 46 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 He played on the right hand side of what was basically a back 3 for Algeria.So anyone who wants him to play right back wants a return to the 3-5-2 days? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polar bear 0 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Why can't people grasp the notion that Bougherra is a centre half?I guess you have never watched Bougherra play for his country then Also all his previous managers have tried in vain,to convince him that mid-field could be his best position. You mean where he played on the right hand side of a back three. That's a totally different thing to playing right back or even as a winger Bougherra has said countless times that he sees himself as a centre half and I think he'd be a better judge than Paul Sturrock(who tried to convert him at Sheffield Wednesday before Bougherra told him to GTF) where he feels most comfortable.I'm quite happy with Weir,Webster,and Wilson looking after the CB position,Jesus! Bougherra was missing in action for how manygame last season? and we still looked solid at the back.We have an extra CB now,that can add something else to our team in adifferent role,that could really benefit our performances,I say let's give it a try at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBear 144 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 I would definitely be trying him at right back, no question. Centre back is our biggest strength. Right back is our biggest weakness, and despite Whittaker's improved form in the second half of the season, too many sides ripped us apart down the right side domestically and in europe last season. It also means that in our tougher matches, we've had Davis unable to be as influential going forward as he's had to babysit Whittaker for most of the game. If Bougherra was at right back, up against McGeady for example, I'd have no probelms leaving him one on one, the way we could with Hutton.It would be a waste of our resources to have 2 from Weir, Webster and Wilson kicking their heels on the bench. Bougherra at right back, two from Weir, Webster, Wilson starting and we have a back four that good sides can't 'get at' so easily this season. Particularly in europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Why can't people grasp the notion that Bougherra is a centre half?I guess you have never watched Bougherra play for his country then I have, hes not the same player at right back and is definitely a centre half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polar bear 0 Posted July 18, 2010 Author Share Posted July 18, 2010 Why can't people grasp the notion that Bougherra is a centre half?I guess you have never watched Bougherra play for his country then I have, hes not the same player at right back and is definitely a centre halfWell if you say so,then it must be right I rest my case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 The thought of Webster partnering Weir is Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuts 552 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 no, boughera is a CB, and is needed in defence to stop everything that comes at us. think of the last OF game of the season, at 0-0, Celtic broke, 3 on 1, boogie stepped up, slid in, got the ball calmly, and passed it up the field.tell me one other player that could do that at CB...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gid 46 Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Why can't people grasp the notion that Bougherra is a centre half?I guess you have never watched Bougherra play for his country then Also all his previous managers have tried in vain,to convince him that mid-field could be his best position. I repeat:He played on the right of what was basically a 3 man defence Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,442 Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 No thanks, CB is his best position, and i don't think we'd still have a strong pairing in CB without Bougie, Weir & Wilson, Weir & Webster, Webster & Wilson, no thanks, rather have Bougie with any of them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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