mitre_mouldmaster 21,511 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Must admit, Pedro is starting to win me over. Still many questions to be asked of him, and the first old firm match will be a real marker of how far we have come on. Overall, his recruitment has been impressive. 1. Bruno - So much of an improvement over what we had. Calm with the ball at his feet, can put himself about when needed. Big upgrade on Hill, who himself was one of our better players. 2. Cardoso - Looks to be a good prospect. Can be a bit suspect at times, but young guy who is assured with the ball at his feet. Big upgrade on the frankly awful Kiernan. 3. Jack - Outstanding so far. Breaks up play well, makes surprisingly decent forward runs which I was not expecting from him. Massive improvement on Halliday. 4. Dorrans - Seems a tidy player, if not as influential as I may have expected. Much rather have him in the team than Holt, but still got something to prove I think. 5. Candias - Superb signing. Workrate, delivery, physicality and skill. Perfect match for the scottish game. 5 times the player of the spiceboys O'haloran and Forrester. Also his inclusion seems to help Tav out big time. 6. Moreles - What a fucking find! Get the boy tied up on a longer term contract! Waghorn and Garner might have had a good start at their new clubs, but they couldnt put the ball in the back of the net here. Morales cant stop scoring. 7. Pena - Still questions out on what the deal is with him not starting games. Makes fantastic runs, but has a very suspect touch. Took his goal well. More time needed to assess him, but got a good feeling about him. 8. Herrera - Cant get in the team due to Moreles, not really seen enough to judge. Good addition as a squad player I suspect. 9. The Dalco - Seems pish, but is only on loan. Expect he just wanted to have a look at him and I doubt we are paying very much at all for him. 10 / 11. John & Nemane - Time will tell. We have a few places to upgrade on. Miller as great a pro as he is, is coming to the end of his career. If we can replace him with someone of real quality, then we take a big step forward. Niko, great talent, but his legs have just gone. Probably more suited to an MLS style league now than a physical league like ours. If we can add 2 quality players in the next window, then I think we will be in good shape. The window after that, add another couple. No massive squad overhauls are needed now, we have a decent core. For the first time in a good while I think we have a good base to really build on and start to honestly think about making a challenge for the league from as early as next season. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bourne2Win 50 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 After a Slow start, he will start to show that his European connections and player knowledge will be very important in bringing in the next batch of players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 18,591 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I am really not one for the over reacting wankathon for the manager when we win and pitchforks at the door of Ibrox when we lose or draw but I seriously think a lot of fans including myself have underestimated Pedro Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.G 10,773 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Dundee are pish. However agreed that we have a squad much better than last year. As you say, not the finished article but definitely something to build on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JograBear 1,082 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 24 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: 8. Herrera - Cant get in the team due to Miller, not really seen enough to judge. Good addition as a squad player I suspect. Fixed that for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 55,390 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I've long said Pedro has a decent first team, but not strength in depth. It is his squad though, and results need to be good enough to keep him in a job until January when I'd hope we can strengthen again. Imo we are 2 injuries (morelos and jack) away from being in trouble. We are going in the right direction but Pedro really has to now get our strongest 11 on from the start. And that means dropping Miller and niko. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanzmeanzheinz 4,312 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 What a clusterfuck of a thread We are bang average, with (in the main) average players and an average dugout. There will be a fuckin meltdown in here in 2 weeks time. If you found that encouraging today then youre in fairyland Miles short. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOAT 30,449 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Calm doon we only beat Dundee. All hell breaks loose if we dont win at Firhill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
With Heart and Hand 8,951 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Bit of an exaggeration, today's game was one of the most boring games I've seen in a while, we might be close to being better than the rest but we're nowhere near being an exciting team to watch Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 35,409 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 30 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: Must admit, Pedro is starting to win me over. Still many questions to be asked of him, and the first old firm match will be a real marker of how far we have come on. Overall, his recruitment has been impressive. 1. Bruno - So much of an improvement over what we had. Calm with the ball at his feet, can put himself about when needed. Big upgrade on Hill, who himself was one of our better players. 2. Cardoso - Looks to be a good prospect. Can be a bit suspect at times, but young guy who is assured with the ball at his feet. Big upgrade on the frankly awful Kiernan. 3. Jack - Outstanding so far. Breaks up play well, makes surprisingly decent forward runs which I was not expecting from him. Massive improvement on Halliday. 4. Dorrans - Seems a tidy player, if not as influential as I may have expected. Much rather have him in the team than Holt, but still got something to prove I think. 5. Candias - Superb signing. Workrate, delivery, physicality and skill. Perfect match for the scottish game. 5 times the player of the spiceboys O'haloran and Forrester. Also his inclusion seems to help Tav out big time. 6. Moreles - What a fucking find! Get the boy tied up on a longer term contract! Waghorn and Garner might have had a good start at their new clubs, but they couldnt put the ball in the back of the net here. Morales cant stop scoring. 7. Pena - Still questions out on what the deal is with him not starting games. Makes fantastic runs, but has a very suspect touch. Took his goal well. More time needed to assess him, but got a good feeling about him. 8. Herrera - Cant get in the team due to Moreles, not really seen enough to judge. Good addition as a squad player I suspect. 9. The Dalco - Seems pish, but is only on loan. Expect he just wanted to have a look at him and I doubt we are paying very much at all for him. 10 / 11. John & Nemane - Time will tell. We have a few places to upgrade on. Miller as great a pro as he is, is coming to the end of his career. If we can replace him with someone of real quality, then we take a big step forward. Niko, great talent, but his legs have just gone. Probably more suited to an MLS style league now than a physical league like ours. If we can add 2 quality players in the next window, then I think we will be in good shape. The window after that, add another couple. No massive squad overhauls are needed now, we have a decent core. For the first time in a good while I think we have a good base to really build on and start to honestly think about making a challenge for the league from as early as next season. Id agree with most of that . The only thing I would say is that it was always my impression that Herrera was there to play alongside Morelos and not instead of . I just wish PC would give the partnership a bit of time to see if it can work . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_an_extender 869 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 When we are consistently winning 4 or 5 games in a row I'll change my mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 73,911 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Defensively we still aren't very good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ibrox Derry 9,226 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 40 minutes ago, Deanzmeanzheinz said: What a clusterfuck of a thread We are bang average, with (in the main) average players and an average dugout. There will be a fuckin meltdown in here in 2 weeks time. If you found that encouraging today then youre in fairyland Miles short. Yip. This place is Bi Polared out its nut Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman36 3,477 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Let's see if this thread holds up after the scum game. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 1 hour ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: Must admit, Pedro is starting to win me over. Still many questions to be asked of him, and the first old firm match will be a real marker of how far we have come on. Overall, his recruitment has been impressive. 1. Bruno - So much of an improvement over what we had. Calm with the ball at his feet, can put himself about when needed. Big upgrade on Hill, who himself was one of our better players. 2. Cardoso - Looks to be a good prospect. Can be a bit suspect at times, but young guy who is assured with the ball at his feet. Big upgrade on the frankly awful Kiernan. 3. Jack - Outstanding so far. Breaks up play well, makes surprisingly decent forward runs which I was not expecting from him. Massive improvement on Halliday. 4. Dorrans - Seems a tidy player, if not as influential as I may have expected. Much rather have him in the team than Holt, but still got something to prove I think. 5. Candias - Superb signing. Workrate, delivery, physicality and skill. Perfect match for the scottish game. 5 times the player of the spiceboys O'haloran and Forrester. Also his inclusion seems to help Tav out big time. 6. Moreles - What a fucking find! Get the boy tied up on a longer term contract! Waghorn and Garner might have had a good start at their new clubs, but they couldnt put the ball in the back of the net here. Morales cant stop scoring. 7. Pena - Still questions out on what the deal is with him not starting games. Makes fantastic runs, but has a very suspect touch. Took his goal well. More time needed to assess him, but got a good feeling about him. 8. Herrera - Cant get in the team due to Moreles, not really seen enough to judge. Good addition as a squad player I suspect. 9. The Dalco - Seems pish, but is only on loan. Expect he just wanted to have a look at him and I doubt we are paying very much at all for him. 10 / 11. John & Nemane - Time will tell. We have a few places to upgrade on. Miller as great a pro as he is, is coming to the end of his career. If we can replace him with someone of real quality, then we take a big step forward. Niko, great talent, but his legs have just gone. Probably more suited to an MLS style league now than a physical league like ours. If we can add 2 quality players in the next window, then I think we will be in good shape. The window after that, add another couple. No massive squad overhauls are needed now, we have a decent core. For the first time in a good while I think we have a good base to really build on and start to honestly think about making a challenge for the league from as early as next season. 3 brilliant posts tonight . Hell you are on a roll mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeIsBlue 66,818 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 It'll be the last window he has here if he keeps playing Miller and Kranjcar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 My additions Goalkeeper will cost again and again in games we are under pressure . Tav may have improved but his defending is still unacceptable Wallace is just not good enough The new players in central defence are what's making us more solid I agree with all the things you said about all the others Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeDontDoWalkingAway1872 303 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 1 hour ago, With Heart and Hand said: Bit of an exaggeration, today's game was one of the most boring games I've seen in a while, we might be close to being better than the rest but we're nowhere near being an exciting team to watch I'd take boring and winning than what we had last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, eejay the dj said: My additions Goalkeeper will cost again and again in games we are under pressure . Tav may have improved but his defending is still unacceptable Wallace is just not good enough The new players in central defence are what's making us more solid I agree with all the things you said about all the others You seem to have it in for Fods every week, did he shag your burd (or refuse to shag you?). We are still a work in progress but the improvements are encouraging though that first 20 of the second half were a worry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMexican 204 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I do believe in Pedro and have never wanted him out even after the Europa game. I said we needed to give him time. However I think we still need to improve by a distance. Today before the first goal we were too slow and if Dundee were better they could have picked us off at the counter attack. I hate saying this but if we are slow or leave ourselves short against the tims or even the sheep then they will score a few. I am still concerned about the OF game. They will raise their game as will we but I don't think we are anywhere near their level for free flowing or movement. We need to score first. We just look disjointed from central midfield to strikers outwith the Buffalo. Pedro needs to get the team and tactics right against BJK. It would be a real marker if we could pull off a win. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,519 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said: I've long said Pedro has a decent first team, but not strength in depth. It is his squad though, and results need to be good enough to keep him in a job until January when I'd hope we can strengthen again. Imo we are 2 injuries (morelos and jack) away from being in trouble. We are going in the right direction but Pedro really has to now get our strongest 11 on from the start. And that means dropping Miller and niko. Pretty much spot on tho' I would think that if Jack got injured Rossiter would be able to cover Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 37,614 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 2 hours ago, With Heart and Hand said: Bit of an exaggeration, today's game was one of the most boring games I've seen in a while, we might be close to being better than the rest but we're nowhere near being an exciting team to watch Missed the Hearts game? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sket 13,610 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I doubt we'll see these threads after the fenians scud us again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMckee 3,483 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 We are still a work in progress but the signs are encouraging. Still need more time to become a solid unit. Thought fods has improved at commanding the box still a way to go though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 77,602 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Two weeks away from the acid test. Thistle away next week first.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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