kanjo 26,329 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Anyone know much about Dominic Ball? all the focus seems to be on Oduwa, as exciting as he looks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowsHisOwnSpunk 7,802 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Oduwa on the left. McKay on the right. I'm going to be in dreamland. When was the last time we actually played with two proper wingers on the wing (before Warburton)? There's always been someone out of position whether it be Macleod Davis, McCulloch etc as far back as I can remember. There was one month where Smith played Beasley and Novo on the wings and funnily enough we went on a brilliant run like beating Dundee Utd 7-1 injury ended it but why Smith never went back to those tactics was beyond me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Disorderly 182 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Anyone know much about Dominic Ball? all the focus seems to be on Oduwa, as exciting as he looks.Maybe some bears in the London area who are friendly with some spurs fans might be able to bring some info on these two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewhitesettler 2,711 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Exciting times to be a Bear just now. Maybe we're turning that corner now, hopefully things are as good as they appear to be. Onwards, and Upwards! We Are The People! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeJim 92 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I'm guessing Spurs will be expecting both of these guys to playing regularly... that being the point of the loan from their perspective.... and to make it happen Warburton has probably suggested they would. So who goes to give Ball games. I don't think you want to be fucking around with your centre back pairing if you don't need to so is he taking Ball with the idea of playing him as a central defensive mid? If so does that mean Halliday will be benched? I hope not.Guess we'll need to wait and see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOMe1qWtuA4Fuck me swinging...I used to think Marco Negri did casual celebrations when he scored This guy is almost comatose Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Is MW saying the Rangers youth players aren't good enough with these loan signings? No! That's not why managers like Warburton sign players like these. It's more to do with signing players of a higher quality to improve the squad while at the same time telling the youngsters; "Right lads, thi8s is the standard you have got to equal or better to play for Rangers next season and beyond."It makes the kids try harder to sharpen their technique and all round play to a standard where they can perform at a higher level. Warburton and Weir are very aware that our youth need encouragement to progress and this is one way of doing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I'm guessing Spurs will be expecting both of these guys to playing regularly... that being the point of the loan from their perspective.... and to make it happen Warburton has probably suggested they would. So who goes to give Ball games. I don't think you want to be fucking around with your centre back pairing if you don't need to so is he taking Ball with the idea of playing him as a central defensive mid? If so does that mean Halliday will be benched? I hope not.Guess we'll need to wait and see.Law will go, Halliday will move into a box to box mid instead of a ball winner I reckon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
everybearanybear 1 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Can see one if not both of them staying next year on a permanent deal if they perform. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 As said it's to improve the squad and improve the standard. Ball is really a centre back so I would not be surprised if Zalukas or McGregor leave . I think we might also see a couple more of the squad go as well. From the Spurs fans sites they really seem to rate these guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal Bear 72 363 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 For me a couple of loan signings makes sense just now. He has to make the squad as strong as possible using whatever means necessary. It also means competition for places, leaves space for signings next season and perhaps the opportunity to sign one of them as well.I'd expect Zaliukas and a couple of other players to go out on loan if they can't be sold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I don't know anything about them other than what the thread has told us but welcome to the worlds most successful club lads hopefully you become the next top players we have we needed more quality hope you can provide it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brazz1972 397 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 There was one month where Smith played Beasley and Novo on the wings and funnily enough we went on a brilliant run like beating Dundee Utd 7-1 injury ended it but why Smith never went back to those tactics was beyond me.Remember that spell well. We were absolutely flying for a few weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAmo'sThighs 848 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Delighted with this, never checked the forums till this morning, so good news to wake up to. Interesting to see how these lads get on, disappointed for the wide man that drops out for Oduwha, whether it be Temps, Mckay or Walsh, as I think our front three has looked the best it's looked in ages, with movement, skill and pace, having said that, this new lad will offer that in abundance by all accounts I heard from a decent source that during the Spurs friendly game, there was a guy who played defensive midfield who was a stand out, I heard he covered every blade of grass, pressed constantly and impressed in the tackle, heard he went up for a corner, won the header, Foderingham saved, distributed quickly and we broke with pace to the wing, the same lad who won the header ended up making the challenge in the LB area of the field after winning the header. Really hope it's this Ball, will find out soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcoholic 1,348 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Just typed "Nathan Oduwa" into YouTube and this kid is amazing. There's a few clips of him scoring and beating players and going on mazey runs etcDunno about the Ball fella yet tho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gersandy 594 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Ball was playing for Northern Ireland a youth level for years but switched allegiances to England last year Although to be fair he is English The fact that hes switched back to england suggests the guy has confidence in his ability. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoplandStandBear 995 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 No! That's not why managers like Warburton sign players like these. It's more to do with signing players of a higher quality to improve the squad while at the same time telling the youngsters; "Right lads, thi8s is the standard you have got to equal or better to play for Rangers next season and beyond."It makes the kids try harder to sharpen their technique and all round play to a standard where they can perform at a higher level. Warburton and Weir are very aware that our youth need encouragement to progress and this is one way of doing it.It looks more like MW has seen we don't have good enough youth (or first team if Oduwa replaces Templeton) players for his system. It would be a bit unrealistic to say to our youth players they need to play at the same level as cherry picked Spurs prospects to play for us. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,978 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Just typed "Nathan Oduwa" into YouTube and this kid is amazing. There's a few clips of him scoring and beating players and going on mazey runs etcDunno about the Ball fella yet tho.Bob Malcolm looks like Zidane on youtube.Means nothing tbh Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie72 151 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Bob Malcolm looks like Zidane on youtube.Means nothing tbhNaw he dosen't, naw even a wee bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 It looks more like MW has seen we don't have good enough youth (or first team if Oduwa replaces Templeton) players for his system. It would be a bit unrealistic to say to our youth players they need to play at the same level as cherry picked Spurs prospects to play for us.Or just the the style and tempo we'll play this season will need real strength in depth to maintain. Injuries & suspensions haven't kicked in yet and Warbuton has cited how much a squad of quality means to him repeatedly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,978 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Naw he dosen't, naw even a wee bit.I said youtube not youjizz ya pervy creep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozblue 4,331 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 It looks more like MW has seen we don't have good enough youth (or first team if Oduwa replaces Templeton) players for his system. It would be a bit unrealistic to say to our youth players they need to play at the same level as cherry picked Spurs prospects to play for us.That is a possibility for this season, but my comment of; "Right lads, this is the standard you have got to equal or better to play for Rangers next season and beyond." was a metaphorical statement Mark Warburton MIGHT make to the younger lads who are currently in the youth system.If, as you stated, we haven't good enough youth to play at this level then it's a simple fact that if our young players don't improve then there is no chance of them playing at a higher level next season when we hopefully are playing in the Premier League. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeJim 92 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Law will go, Halliday will move into a box to box mid instead of a ball winner I reckon.I could live with that Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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