siamthedanger 2,855 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 For the majority of the season I have not been totally convinced by our back line, in particular Wilson & at times Kiernan. Recently it's improved ten fold and todays game was probably the first time I was 100% confident we would not concede a goal. We were fantastic. Wilson & Kiernan both so dominating and I really hope this is a sign of things to come. Worth mentioning Ball's effort to protect the back 4 - he was outstanding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart1994 4,302 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Ball made the difference, especially when the full backs bomb on, he knows where to be, great performance from him today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyruff 622 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Totally nullified all threats today. Both cb's were calm and dominant. The fullbacks played almost the whole game on the front foot. Ball was immense in front of them. Only slight negative is Wilson's distribution at times can be too casual and inaccurate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPapac05 3,383 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Our defence was exceptional today. When one didn't clear their lines we had another swooping in to take charge. It's clear major work has been put in in training. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersMedia 35,961 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 There's a sea of difference in the way Kiernan commits to tackles now. He's learned the physicality that is required to play CB up here. Excellent from the entire defence and big Wes in goals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 54 minutes ago, siamthedanger said: For the majority of the season I have not been totally convinced by our back line, in particular Wilson & at times Kiernan. Recently it's improved ten fold and todays game was probably the first time I was 100% confident we would not concede a goal. We were fantastic. Wilson & Kiernan both so dominating and I really hope this is a sign of things to come. Worth mentioning Ball's effort to protect the back 4 - he was outstanding. By fuck he was! Immense and it would be great if we could keep him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky. 6,926 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Wilson, Kiernan and Ball all have such a determined look about them. The way Kiernan goes into tackles leaving nothing behind is also particularly pleasing. Strolled it today from a very mediocre front line, and even that's a compliment to Dundee! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianb1547 3,767 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 8 hours of football since we conceded at Ibrox........ not bad for the defence Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siamthedanger 2,855 Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share Posted March 5, 2016 35 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said: By fuck he was! Immense and it would be great if we could keep him. Agreed, Ball would be a fantastic permanent addition. Think he has his eye on a return down south but I imagine it will be quite hard for him to break into the Tottenham first team so you never know.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy 2,518 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 1 minute ago, siamthedanger said: Agreed, Ball would be a fantastic permanent addition. Think he has his eye on a return down south but I imagine it will be quite hard for him to break into the Tottenham first team so you never know.. If we get europe next season hopefully it will sway him to either sign or come back on loan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
writingranger 1,413 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, siamthedanger said: Agreed, Ball would be a fantastic permanent addition. Think he has his eye on a return down south but I imagine it will be quite hard for him to break into the Tottenham first team so you never know.. I think he wants a new spurs contract. If that's forthcoming he'll still be loaned out. A year in the premiership with us &(hopefully) some European experience would give him a whole set of options. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Razza 44 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 1 hour ago, siamthedanger said: For the majority of the season I have not been totally convinced by our back line, in particular Wilson & at times Kiernan. Recently it's improved ten fold and todays game was probably the first time I was 100% confident we would not concede a goal. We were fantastic. Wilson & Kiernan both so dominating and I really hope this is a sign of things to come. Worth mentioning Ball's effort to protect the back 4 - he was outstanding. I have to agree here, our defence in the early part of the season looked dodgy and unconvincing. I've said to my Dad the last few games how much I thought Kiernan has improved as well as Foderingham. Then today both of us agreed that Wilson has been superb since he stopped trying to be a world beater and just did the simple things. As someone else mentioned I think it's very evident that a lot of work has gone in on the training park, the improvement is no accident. Long may it continue and my only wish is that the manager is able to bring in some cover for the defence over the summer, if we were to pick up a couple of injuries in defence we don't really have much cover in there it would seem. It'll be interesting to see how he feels about Gasparotto next season in that respect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,526 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Ball was great. Could turn into a very good holder. I hope we get him again next season. freed the fullbacks who were both tremendous themselves. Wilson and kiernan are gelling. And tbf, where Kiernan has been the better through most of the season, in the last five games Wilson he been the better of the two. It's all looking up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Danny Wilson was superb today and that is something I don't say to often . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertz90 7 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Wilson had a bad spell but the level of criticism was over the top. Still has makings of a top defender. Would love us to try and get Ball. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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