MacBoyd 5,537 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I understand why mark wanted it but we are everyone's cup final and we get do many injuries as a result. Having that bench yesterday was terrible. I hope the manager understands this and sorts it for next year Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,631 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I'm sure he'll take your advice on bored. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
left winger 14,376 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, BridgeIsBlue said: I'm sure he'll take your advice on bored. Pun intended? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacBoyd 5,537 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 25 minutes ago, BridgeIsBlue said: I'm sure he'll take your advice on bored. Disrespectful son Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Kool Blue 139 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I don't think it's necessarily the size of the squad, it's more the quality. Outside of the starting 11, we really don't have anyone we could bring on to change a game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockyWilsonspants 80 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 30 minutes ago, MacBoyd said: I understand why mark wanted it but we are everyone's cup final and we get do many injuries as a result. Having that bench yesterday was terrible. I hope the manager understands this and sorts it for next year Having a small squad means you gain in some areas lose out in others. MW obviously prefers a lean squad as it benefits player moral. He'll obviously know this comes with its own risks - injuries etc. Last year we couldn't really do too much about our lean squad, it was forced on us due to time and finances. I'd rather a lean squad than a top heavy one. Some of the fringe players brought in last summer were obviously not good enough, had we brought in more new players back then I would have expected those new players to be on the same level of dross as our current bench. My glass is still half full. Last close season was not optimum for MW. Im hoping he and MacP have now had greater time to identify superior targets. Despite the utter dross we witnessed yesterday I still think that team/squad is about 4 or 5 players away from being quite good by Scottish standards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 14 minutes ago, Da Kool Blue said: I don't think it's necessarily the size of the squad, it's more the quality. Outside of the starting 11, we really don't have anyone we could bring on to change a game. Exactly, we have to remember we have only had two windows and he has still brought in around 16 players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinmonster1872 5 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 A small squad is fine as long as the subs r off a decent level unfortunatley yesterday they were crap Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Definitely quality we are lacking. Been noticeable all season that the subs we bring on when our first starting 11 are chosen, make no difference to a game; usually more a detriment . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzGers 425 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 It can work so long as you have quality on the bench. If not for cup ties, we would have had two quality players in King and MOH on the bench. in reality, rather than a bigger squad, we need better quality Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getstiffed 8,863 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 1 hour ago, MacBoyd said: Disrespectful son Oh come on, don't overreact. Its not as if he nutmegged you is it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JockyWilsonspants 80 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Skyson1872 said: Exactly, we have to remember we have only had two windows and he has still brought in around 16 players. Agreed. And some of those players were brought in by necessity on the cheap and fairly quickly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 1 hour ago, j1mgg said: Definitely quality we are lacking. Been noticeable all season that the subs we bring on when our first starting 11 are chosen, make no difference to a game; usually more a detriment . O'Halloran and Forrester are the only two quality subs we could have had yesterday had they been eligible, include the 3 signings we have have made this summer 2 of whom (Crooks and Rossiter) I expect to take Halliday and Zelalems place we then have 4 decent quality subs. Hopefully sign another striker, left wing, centre mid, couple of centre halves and full back cover then we have 10 quality back ups and those are all signings Warburton has said he wants especially the Striker, centre mid and centre back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 we had King O'Halloran and Forrester out yesterday three players who would have been pushing for a start although I agree our depth is woeful Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mgg 3,766 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 13 minutes ago, Straight-Edge-Loyal said: we had King O'Halloran and Forrester out yesterday three players who would have been pushing for a start although I agree our depth is woeful And I don't think these three are anything special, and not the type of players that will win us the league. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyson1872 2,923 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 2 minutes ago, j1mgg said: And I don't think these three are anything special, and not the type of players that will win us the league. You are mad if you don't think Forrester has it, him and Miller were carrying us until he got injured. O'Halloran will be an entirely different player next season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 7 minutes ago, j1mgg said: And I don't think these three are anything special, and not the type of players that will win us the league. King won't be with us next year and I agree about O'Halloran think he is pretty poor tbh but Harry has what it takes no doubt about it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniorsparkie 491 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Da Kool Blue said: I don't think it's necessarily the size of the squad, it's more the quality. Outside of the starting 11, we really don't have anyone we could bring on to change a game. Nobody came in that could play in all the games and it appears that quite a few put their tools away after the mhanky mob game. Bitterly Disappointing end of season Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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