Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 In his post match interview he said "Kyle I feel still needs to get a maturity in terms of his consistency and his performances"£3+ million pounds, 3 years and 90 games on you would think he would have matured by now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartm 7 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 In his post match interview he said "Kyle I feel still needs to get a maturity in terms of his consistency and his performances"£3+ million pounds, 3 years and 90 games on you would think he would have matured by now.You would indeed... But so many on here think he is the best thing since sliced bread Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gribbo3 2 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 When the pressure is on - he plays well... but he annoys me with the amount of 'diving' he does, then goes in the huff when a free kick doesn't get awarded. I do like him, but I cringe when he does that... :| Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 More nonsense his record as striker has been better than Jelavic lately.In terms of goals and workrate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 You would indeed... But so many on here think he is the best thing since sliced breadHe made the comment straight after praising Naismith's striking ability and partnership with Jelavic.Not sure what we can read into that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Jolson 3 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 More nonsense his record as striker has been better than Jelavic lately.In terms of goals and workrate.Agreed. And maybe Ally needs a level of consistency in his comments on the big man. My linkALLY McCOIST last night piled praise on big-game hunter Kyle Lafferty for keeping Rangers top of the table.The Northern Ireland striker grabbed his ninth goal in nine SPL games to earn Gers a crucial 1-0 win at Tannadice ahead of the Old Firm clash at Ibrox.And he was given a double boost with the news fellow hitman Nikica Jelavic WILL be back to face Celtic next Sunday.After a scrappy win over 10 men following Johnny Russell's red card for a first-half headbutt, McCoist beamed: "Kyle has stepped up again. The best scorers are the ones who get the important goals and Kyle has done that for us."He has a bit of everything in his game. Kyle scores goals and he scores big ones. But there is still a massive improvement to come with him."His finish for the goal was absolutely top class."Fellow Northern Irish star Steve Davis also lavished praise on Lafferty and said: "That's Kyle hit nine goals in his last nine SPL games which is some record. "He's trying hard to stay fit and you can see what happens when he does."McCoist also revealed that he hopes to add Jelavic to Lafferty's firepower next weekend.He said: "Nikica came back from international duty with a bit of a knock and we left him down the road. I'm very hopeful he'll be OK for next week."Lee Wallace and Sasa Papac should hopefully be available as well."Gers survived a penalty scare early on at Tannadice when Danny Swanson went down under a Dorin Goian challenge.And the United midfielder last night hit back at claims he was a diver, insisting Goian admitted he had fouled him at Tannadice.Swanson was booked by ref Callum Murray for simulation but he said: "Goian definitely caught me - he even SAID that."Goian also said he thought I had gone down too easily but there's no doubt there was contact." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Dog 9,878 Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 More nonsense his record as striker has been better than Jelavic lately.In terms of goals and workrate.What do you think made the manager say that then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 What do you think made the manager say that then?Not a clue he obviously knows something we dont. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I think it's a personal issue. Which could be worse for Laff than a footballing one.I don't think Coisty likes the man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Jolson 3 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I think it's a personal issue. Which could be worse for Laff than a footballing one.I don't think Coisty likes the man.Nail on the head. And that'd be a shame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Mustard 380 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 10 goals in 10 league games before yesterday.He could be some player once he matures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 He doesn't seem the most likeable of guys to be honest, but i'm sure Ally won't base decisions on a personal issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Ten goals in ten SPL games before yesterday.But aye, consistency you say.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 54,542 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 When the pressure is on - he plays well... but he annoys me with the amount of 'diving' he does, then goes in the huff when a free kick doesn't get awarded. I do like him, but I cringe when he does that... :|Naismith does this on a game by game basis too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Jolson 3 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 He doesn't seem the most likeable of guys to be honest, but i'm sure Ally won't base decisions on a personal issue.Know the big man well? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Mustard 380 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 He doesn't seem the most likeable of guys to be honest, but i'm sure Ally won't base decisions on a personal issue.The tarriers certainly don't like him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGM_72 3,734 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I found it strange. I dont mind honesty from the manager in pre/post match interviews but, McCoist said pre-match United he was delighted with Ortiz so far..Maybe it was a motivational technique, maybe there's something we don't know?! Maybe he thought the boots were a sign of a bad attitude and wasn't aware of the reason he was wearing them?! I don't know, it does t make a whole lot of sense... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Jolson 3 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I found it strange. I dont mind honesty from the manager in pre/post match interviews but, McCoist said pre-match United he was delighted with Ortiz so far..Maybe it was a motivational technique, maybe there's something we don't know?! Maybe he thought the boots were a sign of a bad attitude and wasn't aware of the reason he was wearing them?! I don't know, it does t make a whole lot of sense...I also found the wording of Peter Martins question to Ally in his post match interview rather odd. I would hate to think we primed him with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Know the big man well?No, but it doesn't stop fans having an opinion on what a player is like as a person considering we pay close attention to them, and many things Lafferty has done has made me not like him as a person. But he's been playing well so it's not a huge issue, it wasn't even me who suggested that Ally may not be that keen on him! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Jolson 3 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 No, but it doesn't stop fans having an opinion on what a player is like as a person considering we pay close attention to them, and many things Lafferty has done has made me not like him as a person. But he's been playing well so it's not a huge issue, it wasn't even me who suggested that Ally may not be that keen on him!I don't know him either but I love the big man. Just a big daft laddie playing for the club he loves. I'd hate to think that it was a personal thing between Ally and him. He should be judged, in the main, on what he does on the park. FFS, of all people, Ally should be only too well aware to know what it's like to have a manager that holds your personality against you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneDavidCooper 2,505 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 You don't have to like someone to work with them.if Kyle does the busiess Ally will pick him even if he doesn't like him and lets face it we aren't exactly spoilt for choice up front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights 2,526 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 The big man's been playing well recently. Don't alienate him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,704 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Definitely a personal issue imo. 10 goals in 11 games isn't exactly what I'd call inconsistent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCLACHLAN1 49 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 When the pressure is on - he plays well... but he annoys me with the amount of 'diving' he does, then goes in the huff when a free kick doesn't get awarded. I do like him, but I cringe when he does that... :|Old Firms apart from last week for last 3 yearsEuropean Nights.He has been awful so your statement is nonsensical.He is now though a Far Better Player... However we need another Striker to keep him on his toes.Still does some pretty Rank stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Mustard 380 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Still does some pretty Rank stuff.Like what? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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