ZZed 4,510 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 51 minutes ago, plumbGER said: On another night we could easily have lost that game, we dug in and got the 3 points in the bag that will hopefully go towards getting us out the group stages. Collectively we are much more professional and even on a night we have a few players below par we have others who can step up to the plate and win the game for us. Good 3 points. good to see you back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,819 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 minute ago, British_Empire said: I could have handled him starting (or not) tonight because Europe is a different game domestically. I thought Jack was excellent in Liege for example - as well as other European games. However, he can't start at Rugby Park on Sunday. I don't want to be hard on him (I know I always comment on him and I do come across as I've issues/picking on him - I don't mean to) but if starts then I think we drop the points. For Sunday, against a rigid, well-drilled Kilmarnock side, on that pitch then we need the mixture and tempo of Davis, Kamara and/or Arfield/Aribo - either is fine with me. Tbh, I think we give Kilmarnock way too much credit. On our day (present not past tense), it doesn't matter which players we play. We will beat them. We are too good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
British_Empire 9,648 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, bluenoz said: Tbh, I think we give Kilmarnock way too much credit. On our day (present not past tense), it doesn't matter which players we play. We will beat them. We are too good. I'm not saying you're wrong or anything, just my opinion - I wouldn't chance it and risk undoing all the good work. We've won 8 games in a row. That's not been done since last time we won the title (I know 3/4 of these have been in Europe though) but it's just something to consider. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddybear123 215 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 The good thing is now we have options. Tonight ended up not being roofes type of game, but that was fine because we had a completely different option to bring on in Morelos, and it was his type of game. Hagi wasn’t working out so we could bring on Aribo. Then we can bring in arguably the best CM at the club to just see out the game. Fucking love the depth we have now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumbGER 24,518 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Just now, ZZed said: good to see you back Cheers pal, appreciated. It's good to be back and see threads discussing our options because we have so many. The squad is looking really strong this season and even when Stevie is rotating players we are still winning. However i'd like to see a more settled side, we have our core of regular starters but if other players are performing and are fit again for the next game i'd like to see them rewarded by keeping their place. The squad as a whole looks really hungry this season and very determined, in comparison to across the city anyway, we need to make it count early in the season and try get out in front in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Ranger 3,193 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 17 minutes ago, bluenoz said: For sure, Gerrard has been loyal to the success of Arfield, Davis and Kamara. I like that. However, I was surprised Jack did not start. I reckon Jack is a certainty to start against Benfica. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZed 4,510 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, plumbGER said: Cheers pal, appreciated. It's good to be back and see threads discussing our options because we have so many. The squad is looking really strong this season and even when Stevie is rotating players we are still winning. However i'd like to see a more settled side, we have our core of regular starters but if other players are performing and are fit again for the next game i'd like to see them rewarded by keeping their place. The squad as a whole looks really hungry this season and very determined, in comparison to across the city anyway, we need to make it count early in the season and try get out in front in the league. I get the feeling that SG has convinced the whole squad they are part of the first 11 so everyone of them are performing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,819 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Real Ranger said: I reckon Jack is a certainty to start against Benfica. Is the next game home or away mate? I'm not sure... Gerrard is showing loyalty of late. And Jack has always been his man in the past! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
British_Empire 9,648 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Real Ranger said: I reckon Jack is a certainty to start against Benfica. and would be the correct choice too. In fact, I'd be annoyed if he didn't. I know there's a whiff about Championship Manager of us all here, but for Benfica away, you have to sacrifice Arfield from that midfield spot and go with Davis (for his experience), Kamara for his composure/the space he gets and Jack to keep things simple, neat and tidy (like what Hemdani done for us in away European games) ... then you have Morelos for the striker, Kent and either Arfield, Aribo, Hagi, Roofe as the third one up there. Literally any of them 4 is fine with me tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebestest 2,145 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 hour ago, British_Empire said: I also think that's the longest 20-minutes I've ever sat through after we scored. If the longest 20 minutes you've sat through isn't the Ufa game, you didn't watch the Ufa game I won't forget that night in a hurry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 56 minutes ago, Smile said: thought posters wee unneccesary harsh and negative in the game thread What a surprise!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
British_Empire 9,648 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 4 minutes ago, simplythebestest said: If the longest 20 minutes you've sat through isn't the Ufa game, you didn't watch the Ufa game I won't forget that night in a hurry. I was one of the 40 there maybe it was all the vodka minis I smuggled into the game that relaxed me and didn't feel it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amato 3,016 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 hour ago, heathen fish boy said: Roofe has a wee touch of the Amato about him,doesn't look the fastest but seems to have good strength holding players off and a few wee tricks up his sleeve I take that as a compliment. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Ranger 3,193 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 10 minutes ago, bluenoz said: Is the next game home or away mate? I'm not sure... Gerrard is showing loyalty of late. And Jack has always been his man in the past! It’s away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoastbear 1,639 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 I remember alot of people complaining Jack ,Kamara, Davis as a midfield was too defensive as they were all similar kind of players. A worry for me would be if we go too defensive against Benfica we end up in a similar position to that of the last 10-15 mins tonight and with their quality we would be very likely to concede. Got to carry a decent attacking option and long balls up to a 5'9 striker like Buff will just end up with them coming right back at us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
British_Empire 9,648 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 minute ago, southcoastbear said: I remember alot of people complaining Jack ,Kamara, Davis as a midfield was too defensive as they were all similar kind of players. A worry for me would be if we go too defensive against Benfica we end up in a similar position to that of the last 10-15 mins tonight and with their quality we would be very likely to concede. Got to carry a decent attacking option and long balls up to a 5'9 striker like Buff will just end up with them coming right back at us. They are. But Europe, especially away is a different game than domestically. More open. More patient and more disciplined. They're fine for that. Games away to Kilmarnock, Livingston etc - hell no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jersey-rangers 217 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 they won the polish leeg and scored against benfika twice fukin great result wat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Ranger 3,193 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 15 minutes ago, British_Empire said: and would be the correct choice too. In fact, I'd be annoyed if he didn't. I know there's a whiff about Championship Manager of us all here, but for Benfica away, you have to sacrifice Arfield from that midfield spot and go with Davis (for his experience), Kamara for his composure/the space he gets and Jack to keep things simple, neat and tidy (like what Hemdani done for us in away European games) ... then you have Morelos for the striker, Kent and either Arfield, Aribo, Hagi, Roofe as the third one up there. Literally any of them 4 is fine with me tbh. I don’t think Aribo is up to speed yet and as much as I like what Hagi can bring to the team I would go with Davis Jack Kamara and Arfield with Morelos starting before Roofe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrup1690 1,064 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 33 minutes ago, GA1972 said: OP is right about Hagi that was the worst I’ve ever seen him play tonight Barisic, 2 good crosses aside was like a man down at the back and needed a lot of help from Kamara,Balogun and Kent. Player of his quality needs to do better Go to sleep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
British_Empire 9,648 Posted October 29, 2020 Author Share Posted October 29, 2020 Just now, Real Ranger said: I don’t think Aribo is up to speed yet and as much as I like what Hagi can bring to the team I would go with Arfield and Morelos starting before Roofe. Fine by me tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,819 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 minute ago, jersey-rangers said: they won the polish leeg and scored against benfika twice fukin great result wat You probably have a New York accent noo ya cunt 😄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jersey-rangers 217 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Just now, bluenoz said: You probably have a New York accent noo ya cunt 😄 jersey channel iles stull got ma glasgow accent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,819 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Real Ranger said: I don’t think Aribo is up to speed yet and as much as I like what Hagi can bring to the team I would go with Arfield and Morelos starting before Roofe. When push comes to shove, Joe Aribo is our best player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,819 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 1 minute ago, jersey-rangers said: jersey channel iles stull got ma glasgow accent I'm in Manhattan all the time mate. I can't understand them when they are drunk! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Ranger 3,193 Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Just now, bluenoz said: When push comes to shove, Joe Aribo is our best player. He had a great start to the season but is clearly lacking match sharpness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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