Gazza1212 1,212 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Ffs he made a bad start with a few poor performances in a very poor Rangers team. That was then. He's come on leaps and bounds since then and looks more assured as the games rack up. Who'd have thought eh? Play your way onto game. The boy still has good bit to go and is understandably still prone to the odd mistake. Other than that his progress has been marked and with time he should mature into a very steady player for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 61,547 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Thought he had another good game today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie1963 2,356 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 He's never going to spray 40 yard passes from the back like Butcher but first and foremost defenders should defend and he is becoming a very good defender Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers#1 5,473 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Thought he was great today, passing a lot better and unlucky not to score when he hit the post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,547 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 1234 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally62 393 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Rather Bates than Wilson.....says it all .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rfcni 35 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Thought he was solid today..think him and Martin have the makings of a good a defensive pairing ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imodium 411 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Solid no nonsense defending and throws himself at everything. Granted he can be clumsy at times but that will reduce as he gets more game time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Would have him in the team ahead of Cardoso every day of the week. Main thing I enjoy about his style of play, he is tight as fuck to his man. Hardly ever lets them turn and run and always puts them under pressure when they receive the ball to feet or in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose244 2,618 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Big and strong and knows how to defend, that's all I ask of a center half. The boy has come on leaps and bounds - and is still learning his trade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMckee 3,424 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Prefer him to Cardoso and quite possibly Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Deacon 55,404 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 He could go on to never make another mistake and some folk would still bring up a few he made in his first handful of games. He's a young lad thrown into what was for a while a fairly makeshift Rangers team. I think he's doing well. He's improving. How far he can go no one knows yet. But for now he's proving to be capable. As he matures and continues to develop I think he may end up being a fairly reliable CB for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 13 hours ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said: Don't talk utter shite. He's getting more praise on here than ever. Even those not convinced I'd say were giving him praise where due ie sheep and beggars games. Justify your comment by naming the posters and how they are waiting for that mistake so they can say I told you so. Just back up your claim, should be easy enough. Shite like this and him being picked on or not rated as he's ginger are fucking pathetic. 13 hours ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said: You're full of shite. Who "hates" him? Smell the hotdog will be eternally resentful because his accidental hand ball at Easter road and PRW (i think) amongst others cannot fuck up about him being poor last season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottyarf37 963 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 He is growing into a good no nonsesne decender. People need to realise the boy os only now getting a run of games. However he has had 3-4 different defensive partners. All will probably different ideas of how to talk him through games. We as fans need to give the big lad confidence. Instead of wincing when he gets his foot on the ball. The midfield should be available for a short pass from him at all times. Same with fullbacks. I have been one of his biggest critics but he is proving me wrong game by game. Be good if he stops handling in the box right enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,547 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Bates, Bates Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefootwillie 1,518 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Vastly improved .I hope we sort a new contract with him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.A.I 36,183 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Getting better every game. He’s not there yet but who knows? Amazing what a manager with who can install belief and get back to basics can do for a player. Whats that song? Oh David Bates he heads the ball and hates the papes oh David Bates Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 9 hours ago, plumbGER said: Smell the hotdog will be eternally resentful because his accidental hand ball at Easter road and PRW (i think) amongst others cannot fuck up about him being poor last season. Did you just make that up? Ye did, didn't you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 The Ginger Maldini whats not to like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 22 minutes ago, PRW. said: Did you just make that up? Ye did, didn't you. 100% it' not up for debate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, plumbGER said: 100% it' not up for debate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, PRW. said: No brainer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 54 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: Bates, Bates Hibs tune Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,547 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, PRW. said: Hibs tune Good tune regardless mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell the hotdog 4,016 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 10 hours ago, plumbGER said: Smell the hotdog will be eternally resentful because his accidental hand ball at Easter road and PRW (i think) amongst others cannot fuck up about him being poor last season. The fuck are you on about. He’s improved and a work in progress but I’m not having a wankfest over him like you when you blatently refuse to have anyone mention any concerns about him. We all want the boy to do well to say anything else is just you chatting shite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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