ShoeShoeShoe! 5 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 will he be benched now?looked the part in the run he got at the end of the season. pace, aggression and it looked like he had good timing.hopefully the return of foster doesn't hinder the progress he was making. unfortunately the "job for the boys" mentality will probably put his place in the starting line up at stake now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmiston Drive 3,846 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 will he be benched now?looked the part in the run he got at the end of the season. pace, aggression and it looked like he had good timing.hopefully the return of foster doesn't hinder the progress he was making. unfortunately the "job for the boys" mentality will probably put his place in the starting line up at stake now.More than likely, but don't give up Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 His versatility is a big plus. Can play RB, LB and in midfield.I think he'll get more game time than he got last season. But what do I know? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 He certainly impressed in the last few games and he was rewarded with a new contract. But Ally is obviously not a big fan of Argyriou and that's why he brought in Foster. Competition for places is a good thing and if Mitchell performs well in the first 8 or so games then it will be hard to justify including Foster Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeShoeShoe! 5 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 He certainly impressed in the last few games and he was rewarded with a new contract. But Ally is obviously not a big fan of Argyriou and that's why he brought in Foster. Competition for places is a good thing and if Mitchell performs well in the first 8 or so games then it will be hard to justify including FosterCorrect although ally and his staff have a history of playing players in trying to justify their signing. hopefully he gets first shout when it comes to the new season and holds down his place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgers 735 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Happy with this, if Mitchell can handle the competition for a place he will come through. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djbroxybear 660 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I doubt you will see Mitchell getting a game unless there is a major injury crisis, Ally and backroom staff like to shoehorn there favourites into the team, new signings will be playing wont be surprised to see Wallace and Smith playing left side, and foster will play RB or Right Midfield or CB where he has played for us before if Ally shoehorns him in, Jig and Daly will be the same either upfront or CB, the list goes on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaapham 8 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Correct although ally and his staff have a history of playing players in trying to justify their signing. hopefully he gets first shout when it comes to the new season and holds down his place.Ally and his staff also have a history of signing players and never playing them. Matt McKay springs to mind We have foster cole argy and Mitchell for rb, it wouldn't surprise me to see perry shoehorned at rb to accommodate jig and emilson at cb, he seems to like for and for what reason I will never understand Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm amazed that we now have five players that can play RB in the one squad. So far I've counted Foster, Mitchell, Cole, Faure and the Greek boy who's name I can't spell.Ideally I want to see Mitchell get his chance at RB with big Luca playing alongside an experienced defender at CB. Doubt this will happen though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Lets not dress it up, he looked decent at right back, nothing more, nothing less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRodgA2k8 542 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Lets not dress it up, he looked decent at right back, nothing more, nothing less.Exactly...wasn't amazing or as impressive as some made out he was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Lets not dress it up, he looked decent at right back, nothing more, nothing less.he was woeful at left back. Look scared to use his left foot which lead to him giving the ball away a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool 9 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 He's a right midfielder being played out of position, there is no job for the boys foster is a solid right back who ally has worked with before and had the chance to bring to the club Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Cole's just signed a new 1 year deal. Didn't even know he was out of contract. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I don't even think Ally knows what his best position is.He can play a number of different positions without ever having a natural position to play in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 High hopes for Andy but I fear his versatility could hamper him if Ally puts him in many different positions without Andy getting a solid run at one for many games. Kinda Jack of all trades, master of none situation but I feel if he had a chance to make say the RB his own he would take it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I really hope he gets played. He has to start at RB then have Foster challenge him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle 3,734 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I really hope he gets played. He has to start at RB then have Foster challenge him.Why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo 708 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Lets not dress it up, he looked decent at right back, nothing more, nothing less.Lets not dress it up, he looked decent at right back, nothing more, nothing less.This.He only played a few games there as well, yet some on here are suggesting he should be first choice RB for the upcoming season.He seems a decent player, and his versatility will be useful, but I don't see him being around for much longer after this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgers 735 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thought Mitchell did as asked at right back but was out his depth on the left. Like many of the young guys plenty of potential. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Army 4,146 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 His versatility is a big plus. Can play RB, LB and in midfield.I think he'll get more game time than he got last season. But what do I know?Neil Alexander can play LB too, but does not mean he is any good at it. Mitchell was decent at RB and actually got MOTM against Clyde, but he was no where near as effective at LB, He got caught out trying to shift the ball onto his right side on more than 1 occasion.He was not as strong in the tackle and he gave away a number of fouls, It is not easy to tackle with your weaker foot because it is not as strong and your timing can be off.The lad is a right midfielder who excels going forward, here is a novel idea,,,,,,,,, Why don't we just play players in their correct position, especially youngsters, Let them build their confidence playing where they are comfortable.Off the top of my head, Rangers players who were played out of position on at least 1 occasion last year.HeggartyArgyriouAirdMcKayLittleFaureMcCullochMitchellShielsTempletonCrawfordNaismith Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool 9 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Neil Alexander can play LB too, but does not mean he is any good at it. Mitchell was decent at RB and actually got MOTM against Clyde, but he was no where near as effective at LB, He got caught out trying to shift the ball onto his right side on more than 1 occasion.He was not as strong in the tackle and he gave away a number of fouls, It is not easy to tackle with your weaker foot because it is not as strong and your timing can be off.The lad is a right midfielder who excels going forward, here is a novel idea,,,,,,,,,Why don't we just play players in their correct position, especially youngsters, Let them build their confidence playing where they are comfortable.Off the top of my head,Rangers players who were played out of position on at least 1 occasion last year.HeggartyArgyriouAirdMcKayLittleFaureMcCullochMitchellShielsTempletonCrawfordNaismithWe got to a uefa cup final playing players out of position, making the best of what we have players versatility during that run got us to a final as well as bringing us three titles in a row Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carsons Army 4,146 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 We got to a uefa cup final playing players out of position, making the best of what we have players versatility during that run got us to a final as well as bringing us three titles in a rowSo in your opinion playing players out of position is better than playing players in their correct position.No wonder Mancini got sacked, If only he had played Yaya Toure at RB and Tevez at Left midfield.Maybe we actually got to the UEFA cup final because we had 2 exceptional centre halves and we defended really well as a team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool 9 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 So in your opinion playing players out of position is better than playing players in their correct position.No wonder Mancini got sacked, If only he had played Yaya Toure at RB and Tevez at Left midfield.Maybe we actually got to the UEFA cup final because we had 2 exceptional centre halves and we defended really well as a team.You're right no wonder sir Alex stepped down, rooney and jones in midfield, Valencia at right back what did he ever achieve oh wait... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Average so far will have to improve to start now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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