Falcon Punch 259 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Ok, I know a lot of people have already written us off against The Unwashed, and it would take a monumental effort to get a result. Everyone of our players would need to pull off a worldy performance etc.. However, this being said, who do you see as the key players or guys that can make a difference, in our team?<Insert 'NONE OF THEM' comment> Key battles on the park?Will Old Firm experience count?Who will last the full game without being sent off?Will we have a manager in place to sort us out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 72,037 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Key battles on the park? Midfield will be key. We cannot let Law, Black and Hutton or whoever else get run over by Brown and co. We can't afford passengers or players hiding like Law usually does in these types of games.Will Old Firm experience count?Of course. Guy's like Miller, Jig and Wallace can let the boys know what is expected of them and help any of the other less expierenced players on the park. It won't win us the game but it will be important IMO.Who will last the full game without being sent off?Depends, if we are getting cuffed then the discipline will go as the atmosphere hot's up. My money would be on Black or Jig.Will we have a manager in place to sort us out?No. It's two weeks away and we only have the stuff about Kenny coming out just now, no one is even sure if he will be here for that game...in any case there is not enough time or money before this game to do anything of note to help us in this regard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 We have to win the battles in every area of the park, but midfield will be key if we let them just pass the ball about we will get destroyed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 27,010 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Well we just sold arguably our best, such is big Mike's plan for Champions League domination Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Well we just sold arguably our best, such is big Mike's plan for Champions League domination Take it to the boardroom section, ffs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Punch 259 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 I agree with the midfield comments, though I do think if we stay strong at the back (A massive ask) we can nick something. They will be looking to target the lack of pace in the form of Jig and, well, Ricky Foster in general. I have faith in the likes of McGregor and Wallace to step up but the others I am not so sure....If Moshni plays we are doomed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rankin1873 69 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 As sad as it is, there's not one player in our squad who I'd regard as "important" or "should be playing every week"I can see us going 4-5-1 though with Miller up top on his own and a midfield three of Black, Hutton and Law. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimoo 1,474 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 If our players played the way they could I believe we would have a bit of a chance at winning, I'm hoping players like Black and Temps will play the way they did before joining us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monk 3,208 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 We need a 5 man midfield for this, doubt he will but think this is an ideal game for Temps yes he's been on awful form but he's capable of a moment of magic and that's probably what we'll need to win, either that or make the most of set pieces but we can't even beat the first man unfortunately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I don't think Celtic have as good a midfield as they did under popcorn breath.Hutton, Law and Black will probably start in a 4-5-1 type formation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwich loyal 1 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Would like to see bell back I also hope nicky law steps up for this one 1/0 for the RANGERS Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,569 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 My team would be this because a think McDowell will play 5 in the middleSimonsen(If Bell isnt fit)FosterMcgregor JigWallaceAirdHuttonBlack LawTempletonMiller.Key area for me is Miller against Van Dick and Foster against Commons if he starts. I personally like Black on the park and think he will do us a turn against Brown. I would love for temps to be on his game against Izaguire who seems to crumble every old firm hes played in. Its important for Wallace and Jig to make the keeper feel safe as I think if we were going to loose it by a silly goal itl be Simonsens fault. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooooootchy 405 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 If foster plays they will target him so I don't think temps can play infront of him because of the defensive side of his game . Maybe peralta to provide cover . If that's the case then we need to drop Smith for a more offensive player or the lone striker will be isolated . ----------------simanson---------------Foster----macgregor----jig-----Wallace Peralta--Hutton--black--law--shiels/temps -----------------Miller---------------- Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Punch 259 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 My team would be this because a think McDowell will play 5 in the middleSimonsen(If Bell isnt fit)FosterMcgregorJigWallaceAirdHuttonBlackLawTempletonMiller.Key area for me is Miller against Van Dick and Foster against Commons if he starts. I personally like Black on the park and think he will do us a turn against Brown. I would love for temps to be on his game against Izaguire who seems to crumble every old firm hes played in. Its important for Wallace and Jig to make the keeper feel safe as I think if we were going to loose it by a silly goal itl be Simonsens fault.If we play two up top it has to be Miller and Daly. Millers record speaks for itself and big Jon ragged them when playing for Utd. Hopefully they deliver on the day! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Jig is the only one I trust to run through a brick wall, admittedly slowly, to get us the win in this game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 35,569 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 If we play two up top it has to be Miller and Daly. Millers record speaks for itself and big Jon ragged them when playing for Utd. Hopefully they deliver on the day!Just can't see him playing two up top unless he plays Smith and Aird on the wings as Templeton will never track back which means Foster will get destroyed left right and center Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Punch 259 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 Jig is the only one I trust to run through a brick wall, admittedly slowly, to get us the win in this game.A bit of this?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearethepeople1 3,897 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I want McCulloch in midfield for this one Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 2,926 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 No shite bags like Steven Smith playing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wearethepeople72 1,847 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Key battles on the park?The scum will play a 4-2-3-1 as that seems to be the system they always play under Deila. IMO, because of this we need to match them in midfield and put an extra man in there. If we go 4-4-2, it could be a repeat of what happened at Easter Road.In terms of key battles, Foster will probably be targeted as the weak link as always and no doubt the tarriers will score due to either poor defending or a mistake from him. Shouldn't be in the team for this game. If it means playing McGregor at RB, so be it.Jigs lack of pace could be a problem that leads to them getting in behind us aswell.Hopefully Ambrose is playing for them because with him in defence, we have a chance of scoring.Will Old Firm experience count?It definitely helps. Unfortunately, most of our players with Old Firm experience are past it. We'll need far more than that to win this game.Who will last the full game without being sent off?As long as Black and Mohsni aren't on the pitch and whoever the manager is tells the players not to go too crazy then hopefully we don't get anyone sent off.Will we have a manager in place to sort us out?No. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROOMIERD 308 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I'd flood midfield, and set up to deal with crosses. Try to force them to play narrow. Play Miller up top alone, and try make the game scrappy and ugly.If it works we nick something. If it fails, it keeps it respectable.We won't beat them trying to outplay them.A scrappy ugly game is our speciality. I think Aird might be key. A ball over the top in the last minute Aird outpaces the defence and strokes it home for a 1-0 win Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelavic191 4,474 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 4-5-1 I think it is too. Its why i think Hutton is getting some game time at the moment.Nicky Law will probably be the key man for us. If he plays just off Miller then theres no one else who I'd want the ball to fall to on the edge of the box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monk 3,208 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 BellFoster McGregor Faure WallaceAird Law McCulloch Hutton Temps DalyNot sure if id want Daly or Miller lone striker tbh, think Jig at CDM is a good shout though for this game Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,525 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Important players hahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,230 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I want McCulloch in midfield for this oneMcCulloch in midfield miles off the pace, nowhere near opponent or ball ushering the opposition towards our goal, no thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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