stewaj3 1,444 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I don't think we should get too carried away by today. I thought Motherwell caused us problems and I still don't think we looked as assured at the back as we were last season. I think both Perry and Mcmillan did well though and should certainly be considered for future games especially when you consider that this was our best performance of the season and we need to build on that.The main reasons we did well today for me were1. Balance - we played a left winger on the left wing and a right winger on the right, that alone caused Motherwell problems, We need to have a proper go at Maribor on thursday and thats why we need our two wingers ortiz and wylde to start on thurs. They are our only 2 out and out eligible wingers and for that reason they play. Simple as2. Centre of park, both Naisy and Davis were energetic and always looking to get forward in order to support and create chances. Against Maribor but in my opinion we should be looking to play with a similar style of midfield, Naisys suspended but maybe fleck could come in? it may be that mccoist wants to protect the defence and sacrifice one of them for mcculloch/ness/edu/hutton if there available.3. Lafferty and Jelavic, the 2 of them being on the pitch together makes a massive difference, there movement is excellent and the fact they play close to each other really adds a dimension to our attack. Looks like it could be a real quality partnership upfront and is by far better than watching say miller and boyd. Naismith should only be used as a last resort up front as for me he's a midfielder all day long. Whether it be cutting in from one of the sides or moving forward from centre midfield, he's much more effective there than as a winger.4. Whittaker being out, had such a bad start to the season that I think it helped us with him being out. Mcmillan should be given a chance to challenge for whittakers place and I think he'll start on thursday. Perry on the other hand, well I think Bocanegra will start, I don't see Ally signing a player then not using him and I really rate Goian so far, hopefully they can form a good partnership. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrox_Nights 429 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I thought Naismith was fantastic in midfield today; however, I'd have him on the right any day over Ortiz. Ortiz looked much, much better playing on the right side today, but looked at his best when he cut inside and got involved in midfield. I can't remember him doing anything on the wing. Quite simply, he isn't a winger and I can't think for a second why he was billed as one. Since Naismith is out, I hope he doesn't put Davis wide right and shove Ortiz to the left wing again. Anyone can see that doesn't work at all. Simple fact is we don’t have a proper right winger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,096 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I thought our team and set up today was [perfectPerry is very good but Bocanegra is too but McMillan is better than Bigfoot and Whitty at the moment.Don't change a winning side Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewaj3 1,444 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Last season some of our defending was shambolic, defensively we were not great last year.At times id agree with you, and today was certainly better than us at our worst last year, but I still think Perry and mcmillan have a lot to learn and will face tougher opposition than motherwell, who with respect that's a few games now we've cruised past them. I dont want to take anything away from a terrific performance though and I think the two of them should go home happy as they both did very well. If it were me I'd consider mcmillan right now but only because whittakers had such a bad start. Id be sticking ross perry against jelavic most days in training and use him sparingly give him some more time to develop. I don't think he's ready to start over bartley, goian or weir and I don't think Ally bought bocanegra to make up the numbers.Like i said well done to them and the whole team today, did an excellent job! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,253 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I don't see why he wouldn't do it on Thursday if he was prepared to do it today. Arguably, today's game was as, if not more important than the Maribor game!Will also depend on whether Bocanegra gets his Visa before Thursday as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDaughter 172 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I think Ally will go back to experience and leave Perry out.The message is, 'let's get behind us' because we will be having a right go on Thursday night against Maribor. Of that you can be sure," added McCoist. "Naisy's suspended, we've got other boys who can come back in. I would hope maybe Lee McCulloch has a chance. Bocanegra will be back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,253 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 The message is, 'let's get behind us' because we will be having a right go on Thursday night against Maribor. Of that you can be sure," added McCoist. "Naisy's suspended, we've got other boys who can come back in. I would hope maybe Lee McCulloch has a chance. Bocanegra will be back.Anyhow, maybe he's more likely to play Edu instead? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDaughter 172 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Anyhow, maybe he's more likely to play Edu instead? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,253 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 It's fine BD. He's a much better player when McCulloch aint there beside him....honest!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueDaughter 172 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 It's fine BD. He's a much better player when McCulloch aint there beside him....honest!! I have my own opinions on that and I don't agree Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendofCoop 17,253 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I have my own opinions on that and I don't agree Fair doo's!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewaj3 1,444 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 There is no denying both have lot's to learn, but playing regularly will help them advance quicker.How many teams this season will be stronger than Motherwell in the SPL outside Celtic? Don't think the likes of Dundee United etc are any better, possibly Hearts but they have started poorly.I agree they will learn more by playing games its important there ready psychologically for the pressure they'd be under if they played regularly for us tho. I think jordan mcmillan at nearly 23 has got to be looking to get a regular game now, if he's not then he shouldn't be here. Perry I think will come into the frame more this time next year (surely Davie Weir will have retired by then) Mccoist will see them every day and must know who Lafferty, Naismith, healy, Jelavic find it easier playing against.I think right now our Pecking order for defensive positions should beGk1. Mcgregor2. AlexanderLB (maybe rotated more, against Celtic and big european teams, should we progress) id play papac over Wallace)1. Wallace2. Papac RB1. Whittaker (although id give him a few weeks out right now as hes had such a bad start)2. Mcmillan/Bartley3. Broadfoot (although probably no2 in mccoists headCB1. Goian2. Bartley3. Weir4. Bocanegra (although i think he and bartley are probably the other way around in mccoists list)5. Perry6. Broadfot Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverblue 6 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Yes i would keep them both in the team Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazwel 0 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I am of the opinion that once a player has the jersey and has played well, then he should keep that jersey. Obviosuly there are exceptions with top players but I think these 2 deserve to stay in the team.Perry in particular was superb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrybutcher 23 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I would play McMillan but put Bocanegra in instead of Perry Ally will go back to experiance and maybe rightly so for a huge European gameMy thoughts exactly Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Bocanegra in for Perry.. Although Perry was very good today. We need experience first for Thursday. I'd keep McMillan at RB though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangers_1993 68 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 mcmillan should be first choice right back better at defending than whittaker and broadfoot twice the player they could ever dream of being aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I would play the team that was playing today. But i don't think McCoist will, it's a cert he will pick McCulloch & Edu and probably Broadfoot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue_Since91 2,895 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Bocanegra in for Perry.. Although Perry was very good today. We need experience first for Thursday. I'd keep McMillan at RB though.We don't need experience for Maribor, we need a attacking team that will score goals. The team we played today should start on Thursday, this is the 1st time McMillan perry wallace and dorin have started together and they were brilliant together. Whittaker has been playing with us for years and looks lost most times, and is to scared to tackle anyone & Broadfoot is just shite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monk 3,207 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I think these guys actually have a chance of "making it" and sadly IMHO fleck, bendiksen and Hutton won't be given as good a chance although they have potential for greatness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhosTheDado 32 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Watching Perry and McMillan today was so refreshing. Honestly the confidence they showed today was like the were seasoned pros. Perry reads the game very well and was very impressive. I thought McMillan was full of energy, was very composed on the ball and he wasn't afraid put his body were it hurt. You can tell this lad is a Rangers diehard. I know they've only played a handful of games but I would play both on Thursday as they will be so full of confidence after that display. Both players very well done. I'm one proud bear tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyjones 3,009 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Any player who plays well should keep their place in the side rebardless of age, experience or reputation. It sends a message to everyone that there are no guaranteed starters and that you're only as good as your last match. It takes a brave manager to take a tough stand, but sadly, from what McCoist has said tonight, this will not happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingWilBEARy 4,319 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I hope they aty in the team but they probably won't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Td18 3 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Have to say ive not seen a player from the academy come in and actually do badly! Cracking investment by Murray and its starting to pay off now (If it hasnt already). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC 308 Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 McMillan was brilliantBetter than Whittakers been in a while anyway. I cant believe he hasnt been used at least a bit before now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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