TheBlueOne 135 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 To think of the defence we had last year till now is night and day, id say it was our weakest area, and now our strongest. Tho Id like to see one more CB if we don't have Gasparotto in the first team because McGregor is the only other decent option if we get any injuries. The way we are setting up to play our CB's are gonna see hell of a lot of the ball and i don't trust Zaliukus one bit, Gasparotto isn't really tested so we don't know how well he'd play to this system! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,389 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hi Luca. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,994 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Certainly looks stronger . If we're going to sign anymore I'd prefer a striker though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverBlue1872 463 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 The defence is solid. Wilson will just stroll through the games this season, big Kiernan looks comfortable there too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 The 2 central defenders have a lot of hard work to do, yes they have potential but there was some huge gaps against Burnley. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 The 2 central defenders have a lot of hard work to do, yes they have potential but there was some huge gaps against Burnley.I do agree there is work to be done. But that partnership will grow in time.The huge gaps are obviously planned though, when the keeper has the ball. The CB's basically go to RB/LB positions and the wingers push forward. If thats what yer on about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLawMan 6,240 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I would play Luca before McGregor. Better ball player and better suited to Warburtons philosophy.McGregor and Zalu are just utterly dreadful with the ball at their feet. Frighteningly bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I do agree there is work to be done. But that partnership will grow in time.The huge gaps are obviously planned though, when the keeper has the ball. The CB's basically go to RB/LB positions and the wingers push forward. If thats what yer on about.Wasn't meaning when we have the ball mate, as Warburton said after the game their positioning was off at times but I agree that's something that can be worked on. Actually found it rather enjoyable to watch a Rangers team pass the ball along the edge of their own box and look comfortable doing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1690tamRFC 5,001 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 The 2 central defenders have a lot of hard work to do, yes they have potential but there was some huge gaps against Burnley.There was gaps at times, especially at their goal, but I must admit I'm confident that the partnership will grow nicely once they get used to playing together in that system, also impressed with Tavernier and if Wallace gets bs k some much needed form then that 4 especially (if fit) will be a very solid back line. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gas Man 190 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Depending on who we play we will need to get defensive cover from midfield. Hopefully this season in the league will be a breeze the exception of maybe cup comps if we do well we may be likely to play premier league teams.The likely starting 11 out with the two CBs are all attacking types. It's going to be crazy this season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 There was gaps at times, especially at their goal, but I must admit I'm confident that the partnership will grow nicely once they get used to playing together in that system, also impressed with Tavernier and if Wallace gets bs k some much needed form then that 4 especially (if fit) will be a very solid back line.Tavernier looks an absolute gem of a find, if that's his standard on his first outing I can't wait until he gets really settled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 We also have cafu at right back. Way trav n Wallace bomb on we need to be wary of being caught in behind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1690tamRFC 5,001 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Tavernier looks an absolute gem of a find, if that's his standard on his first outing I can't wait until he gets really settled.Totally agree mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 21,646 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Kiernan never won a header last night and got skinned for the goal, no? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,858 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I do agree there is work to be done. But that partnership will grow in time.The huge gaps are obviously planned though, when the keeper has the ball. The CB's basically go to RB/LB positions and the wingers push forward. If thats what yer on about.Still getting my head round this tactic.Watched the full backs bomb forward and I loved it. Saw a few hairy moments and was apprehensive. Saw us lose a goal and kind of expected it.Am pretty sure this will be our tactic this season. Only Wilson and Kiernan looked capable, second half it was more like a back four.If I was hivees I would have a speedy forward stay onside right in the middle of the attack upfront, making no attempt to shut down defenders. Any break of the ball pinged to him would leave our CBs at FB needing to cover. Dodgy imo. Plenty nail biting times ahead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemartin1991 262 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Get this fucker back ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,384 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 When you pass the ball across the back you have to be prepared to lose the odd goal. We're looking promising though, onwards and more importantly upwards Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essandoh 21,572 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Kiernan never won a header last night and got skinned for the goal, no?You could argue he was maybe at fault for the goal but losing headers he was not. He's an absolute beast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 21,646 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 You could argue he was maybe at fault for the goal but losing headers he was not. He's an absolute beast.I thought big jutkiewicz bullied him at times tbh! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluedoo 2,652 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I would play Luca before McGregor. Better ball player and better suited to Warburtons philosophy.McGregor and Zalu are just utterly dreadful with the ball at their feet. Frighteningly bad. I would perhaps agree that McGregor is a bit rough around the edges but I think this may be a bit harsh, solid in the tackle and in the air. He was voted player of the year (imo correctly) by the fans and the players I believe, he may not be suited to the way the manager wants us to play (time will tell on that one) . I thought he was one of a few who would have got pass marks last year.All about opinions T L M Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterD 7,448 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Never seen Kiernan play but I don't rate Wilson as much as most on here seem to.Ideally we could get rid of the 2 from last year and bring in another CB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATBB 1,524 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Solid enough at the back to be honest, Warburton did say people were going to score against us though, as the style of play we'll be using is very high up the pitch, high tempo attacking, we'll be left open sometimes, but that the point is, we'd strive to score more than they do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,927 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Their goal was pretty straightforward. In fact, it was pathetic how easy it was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,927 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Solid enough at the back to be honest, Warburton did say people were going to score against us though, as the style of play we'll be using is very high up the pitch, high tempo attacking, we'll be left open sometimes, but that the point is, we'd strive to score more than they do.Makes sense, especially considering how many teams counter-attacked us last season with ease. Hibs, QOS and Motherwell putting 3 past us each springs to mind. I think there's a danger of Warburton underestimating this league tbh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,624 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 The goal was schoolboy defending can we really praise a defence that was beat by a long punt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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