nvager 498 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Just watched the OF game in total. Only saw the 1st half live on Sunday. Lafferty just looked out of sorts the whole game. Trying but never quite catching up with play. I feel sorry for him as he tries hard, but he needs to do better. Naismith is a little similar but much better than Lafferty. Diouf looks far too slow, but at least retains possession somewhat.Sorry for another Lafferty thread, but he just stood out in the Rangers team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I haven't watched it since the game, but I thought Lafferty was really good. We utilised him properly by shoving him on the best left back in the world, and he tracked back to help as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Got to agree (not with the Naismith part though) Big Laff tries like fuck just a pity he didnt have the talent to go with it. would be some player if his talent matched his effort. Got to give him credit, it all I want to see from our players is that they give 100% Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craighenry81 119 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Personally I thought Naismith had a good game! Diouf is a clever player just needs someone with an equally good football brain around him, and with lafferty would agree with you a hundred per cent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I actually thought Lafferty had a decent game.He along with Jelavic and Naismith ran the Celtic defence ragged. He won a fair share of headers against Izzaguire and his pressing of Celtic high up the pitch was crucial in how we imposed ourselves on the game.I suppose though, is that really good enough for someone playing for a club like ours? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis 1,011 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I thought that was one of Lafferty's best game for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwhiteandblue 3,330 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I haven't watched it since the game, but I thought Lafferty was really good. We utilised him properly by shoving him on the best left back in the world, and he tracked back to help as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I thought Lafferty played well in the second half especially, he won pretty much every header he challenged for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craighenry81 119 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I thought Lafferty played well in the second half especially, he won pretty much every header he challenged for.Not very often lafferty wins a lot of headers tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBF2 3,540 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Not very often lafferty wins a lot of headers tbhTo be fair to him, I don't think it's often we use a system that suits his aerial ability. It may just be that when Lafferty was learning the game he was playing against people who were much smaller than him, meaning he didn't need to challenge for headers, he was just winning them by being there. Maybe he just doesn't know how to win a header? But aye, against the Honduran wonder, he won everything. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Just watched the OF game in total. Only saw the 1st half live on Sunday. Lafferty just looked out of sorts the whole game. Trying but never quite catching up with play. I feel sorry for him as he tries hard, but he needs to do better. Naismith is a little similar but much better than Lafferty. Diouf looks far too slow, but at least retains possession somewhat.Sorry for another Lafferty thread, but he just stood out in the Rangers team.lafferty was ok pished all over the top of izzaguere in the air repeatedly causeing celtc problems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 i thought lafferty done well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craighenry81 119 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 To be fair to him, I don't think it's often we use a system that suits his aerial ability. It may just be that when Lafferty was learning the game he was playing against people who were much smaller than him, meaning he didn't need to challenge for headers, he was just winning them by being there. Maybe he just doesn't know how to win a header? But aye, against the Honduran wonder, he won everything.What kind of system do you play to suit someones aerial ability you can either win a header or not, would love to see big laff do well but that's almost three years now how much longer is it going to take? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 What kind of system do you play to suit someones aerial ability you can either win a header or not, would love to see big laff do well but that's almost three years now how much longer is it going to take?One where we play the ball directly too him, and not down the wing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I think our return to something resembling good form coinciding with the return of Naismith to the team is no coincidence; he's become one of our most important players this season, despite having plenty of room for improvement. Wouldn't mention him in the same breath as Lafferty TBH. Laffertys work rate is impressive, at least you know he won't be a wasted jersey - but his performance needs to improve in a lot of areas. Hopefully a run in the team and an injury free spell is what he needs to become a better player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I thought Lafferty was brilliant. Best game in a long while with us, looks to really enjoy playing with Jelavic.Diouf on the other hand, he hasnt really done much has he? if he was playing for Celtic, id be laughing at them spunking money on him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I thought Lafferty was brilliant. Best game in a long while with us, looks to really enjoy playing with Jelavic.Diouf on the other hand, he hasnt really done much has he? if he was playing for Celtic, id be laughing at them spunking money on him.Agree 100% with this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craighenry81 119 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 One where we play the ball directly too him, and not down the wing.But if you play down the wing you can put crosses In for a guy like lafferty to put the ball in the net, but if you look at goals lafferty has scored how many have been headers me personally I don't think he has scored to many. On the other Hand Maybe if we play with Wylde on the left and Weiss on the right with a lot of crosses he could do a job but I just don't see if it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DietofWorms 2,070 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 What is the point of this thread. He done a job. We won the Cup. Fuxake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 But if you play down the wing you can put crosses In for a guy like lafferty to put the ball in the net, but if you look at goals lafferty has scored how many have been headers me personally I don't think he has scored to many. On the other Hand Maybe if we play with Wylde on the left and Weiss on the right with a lot of crosses he could do a job but I just don't see if it!im not talking about crosees, i was saying when we play with Jelavic we punt the ball in his direction, but when i see lafferty play the davie weir put seems to go away from him down a wing, a main reason why he doesnt win headers and has to chase down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordo 33 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thought Lafferty had one of his better games, although, I've not had the benefit of watching it back so I don't know if my view of him has been masked by the fact we won.On the other hand, Dioufs contribution has been minimal bar his goal against Sporting. The only thing he's been good for is winding up they bastards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruixranger 72 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thought big Kyle did better when he wasnt out on the right wing but he was doing a job for Walter.Hes an out and out bluenose we should cut him some slack .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craighenry81 119 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 im not talking about crosees, i was saying when we play with Jelavic we punt the ball in his direction, but when i see lafferty play the davie weir put seems to go away from him down a wing, a main reason why he doesnt win headers and has to chase down.Don't know why that is maybe the other players don't have the confidence to play the ball direct to lafferty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu1993 101 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Don't know why that is maybe the other players don't have the confidence to play the ball direct to laffertyHow many goals has Jelavic scored with his head, 1 i think ? because we know hes strength is when the balls at his feet, and that is the same with Lafferty IMO. I think Lafferty is better with ball at his feet, or he feels that way should i say. We should play off his strengths just like we do with Jelavic. Anyway i thought Lafferty had a great game and i agree with what someone said on the radio today, we won that Final because Diouf didnt play, he needs to concentrate on his football and not winding the taigs up. its clear to see it looks like they up their game when he plays IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdog19 16 Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thought Lafferty had one of his better games, worked his socks off and done a job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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