With what is available, how does Gerrard change it?

[Spectre 1,663]

On 27/10/2021 at 23:13, Spectre said:

We need to mix our attacks up a bit more, almost everyone is scared to have a dig so defenders sit deep while we try and walk the ball past them.

Have we learned this today? 

[Real Ranger 3,195]

There was a better balance about the team with Davis, Kamara and Arfield together again in midfield. Even though we were 1 down for most of the first half we were in control of the game and played some decent football. 

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,945]

2 minutes ago, Real Ranger said:

There was a better balance about the team with Davis, Kamara and Arfield together again in midfield. Even though we were 1 down for most of the first half we were in control of the game and played some decent football. 

Airfield’s legs might be going a bit but his first instinct is first instinct is always to go forward in some form. It makes the midfield so much more balanced.

[Assegai 8,104]

Play Fashion.

[16BlueSherbert90 19,226]

1 minute ago, Assegai said:

Play Fashion.

He definitely needs more game time. 

Would be nice if this is the turnaround we have been seeking...

[Jimfanciesthedude 24,609]

3 minutes ago, DBBTB said:

Airfield’s legs might be going a bit but his first instinct is first instinct is always to go forward in some form. It makes the midfield so much more balanced.

No one, and i mean absolutely no one in the team manages to find the pockets of space in between opponents lines like arfield does, and the timing of his late runs into the box is something else we cannot get from any other midfielder, shame he is getting old

[bluenoz 30,959]

1 minute ago, Jimbeamjunior said:

No one, and i mean absolutely no one in the team manages to find the pockets of space in between opponents lines like arfield does, and the timing of his late runs into the box is something else we cannot get from any other midfielder, shame he is getting old

He also made our high press more efficient and effective today. 

[OrangeRab 2,780]

I think our best XI is today’s but Kent in for Arfield. Arfield looks like his legs are gone. I like how he offers something different but a lot of the play in tight areas breaks down through him.

Aribo is at his best at right wing. Sakala gives us pace and width.

And Kent has shown before he is a handful playing behind Morelos.

Davis Kamara

Aribo Kent Sakala

Morelos

 

[bluenoz 30,959]

The way the team were united in celebrating those goals spoke volumes.

Maybe the team just needed a kickstart instead of fixing.

[Smile 26,610]

I thought we controlled the game from start to finish even when we conceded you knew we were playing well enough to win the game.

We are needing to stop gifting teams easy goals.

[NorthernLights 2,526]

Turns out not being afraid to shoot is a big thing. Ball gets deflected, people miss it, keepers makes mistakes... refreshing to see

[Bearsden bear 2,376]

Still buzzing after yesterday. Great to see us score a few goals and them slip up.

Midfield looked better balanced and Davis is still an incredible player for us. Positioning and awareness 2nd to none.

Big Joe in the front 3 is devastating and the pace of wee Sakala probably kills that high line teams were using against us. This gives the Midfield more space to play as not so congested.

Hopefully we awoken from our slumber.

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22 minutes ago, tm91 said:

Some takeaways from yesterday:

- We need one midfielder in the 3 that is adept at running beyond the front 3 and breaking lines. Arfield gave us far more drive. 

- Aribo has done us a turn in midfield but is so much better as one of the front 3 where he can take players on.

- We need pace up front, and at least 1 player willing to run at people. A front 3 of Morelos, Hagi and Roofe isn't quick or incisive enough.

- When you're willing to take shots from outside the box you disrupt the concentration of the defending team and make them uncertain about whether to press or maintain their shape. That creates the sort of space we need.

I think Kent, Morelos and Roofe are our best 3 attackers, but they're not our best front 3. Would love to see Kent, Alfie and Sakala together.

That's the front 3 I want to see too - pace on both sides, a directness to both Kent and Sakala's play plus Morelos is more than willing to run channels or come short while 1 of the other 2 go in behind. 

Sakala yesterday was very different to Sakala a month ago. I remember he got subbed on and just refused to run channels, wanted everything played into his feet etc. Yesterday was much, much, much better from him. Seems like he has finally bought in to the way the team plays. 

[Gazza2258 478]

On 27/10/2021 at 22:00, The Ibrox Derry said:

Simple question??, not so simple answer.

We have been way way short this season so far, nobody will argue that iam sure, we've got away with a few games by the skin of our teeth, mainly Hibs at home, stjohnstone, Dundee, St mirren away.

Any ideas on how he turns this round with what is available?

For me, Paterson in for Tav for starters.  And I would bin Goldson for a bit too, but I don't think Simpson is a good enough replacement and thats all we have just now.  Those 2 are winding me up week in week out.  I recon we will get a bit less from Paterson going forward, but enough to still get goals.  But we will lose less at the back, which will be the difference.  

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,945]

2 hours ago, Gazza2258 said:

For me, Paterson in for Tav for starters.  And I would bin Goldson for a bit too, but I don't think Simpson is a good enough replacement and thats all we have just now.  Those 2 are winding me up week in week out.  I recon we will get a bit less from Paterson going forward, but enough to still get goals.  But we will lose less at the back, which will be the difference.  

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[Bearsden bear 2,376]

3 hours ago, tm91 said:

Some takeaways from yesterday:

- We need one midfielder in the 3 that is adept at running beyond the front 3 and breaking lines. Arfield gave us far more drive. 

- Aribo has done us a turn in midfield but is so much better as one of the front 3 where he can take players on.

- We need pace up front, and at least 1 player willing to run at people. A front 3 of Morelos, Hagi and Roofe isn't quick or incisive enough.

- When you're willing to take shots from outside the box you disrupt the concentration of the defending team and make them uncertain about whether to press or maintain their shape. That creates the sort of space we need.

I think Kent, Morelos and Roofe are our best 3 attackers, but they're not our best front 3. Would love to see Kent, Alfie and Sakala together.

Looks like you've just expanded on my points ya bam🤣🤣

[Malkytfp1 18,618]

4 hours ago, Gazza2258 said:

For me, Paterson in for Tav for starters.  And I would bin Goldson for a bit too, but I don't think Simpson is a good enough replacement and thats all we have just now.  Those 2 are winding me up week in week out.  I recon we will get a bit less from Paterson going forward, but enough to still get goals.  But we will lose less at the back, which will be the difference.  

Loads of mental shite in there. You realise Tav scored a worldie and got two assists yesterday right? Love or hate Goldson there is nobody in the team fit enough or good enough to replace him just now. But aye, seemed to have emphatically bounced back yesterday but replace the captain and change things 

[Hadron Collider 31,031]

On 31/10/2021 at 06:44, McEwan's Lager said:

I fully expect this to be McGregor’s last season and next year it will be McLaughlin and McCrorie battling for a spot.

You think Greegs won’t want a shot at Champions league should we get there mate? 

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,945]

9 minutes ago, Hadron Collider said:

You think Greegs won’t want a shot at Champions league should we get there mate? 

He might want it, but I don’t think he is physically up to it anymore.

[Hadron Collider 31,031]

5 minutes ago, DBBTB said:

He might want it, but I don’t think he is physically up to it anymore.

You heard something of an injury that’s not healing perhaps? 

[Gazza2258 478]

34 minutes ago, Malkytfp1 said:

Loads of mental shite in there. You realise Tav scored a worldie and got two assists yesterday right? Love or hate Goldson there is nobody in the team fit enough or good enough to replace him just now. But aye, seemed to have emphatically bounced back yesterday but replace the captain and change things 

I wouldn't replace him on just yesterdays performance, he's been poor for a while, and we have a capable replacement.  And I also said although I would want to replace Goldson we can't.  Catch up !!!!!

[BlueSuedeSambas 53,945]

18 minutes ago, Hadron Collider said:

You heard something of an injury that’s not healing perhaps? 

Heard from somebody on here who I trust that he packed in the Scotland stuff because his back was fucked. Same posted also said that he seriously considered retiring in the Summer for the same reason. I imagine that’s why he isn’t playing twice a week now.

[Hadron Collider 31,031]

Just now, DBBTB said:

Heard from somebody on here who I trust that he packed in the Scotland stuff because his back was fucked. Same posted also said that he seriously considered retiring in the Summer for the same reason. I imagine that’s why he isn’t playing twice a week now.

Fair enough mate. 

[KeyserSoze 14,603]

39 minutes ago, DBBTB said:

He might want it, but I don’t think he is physically up to it anymore.

Hence the rotation with McLaughlin???

[Prso's headband 35,583]

It’s never really a popular opinion on here but Patterson does not deserve to start ahead of Tav right now. 
 

Patterson hasn’t really done that much to warrant a start, he was just about to be subbed at the Hibs game as he was fading really badly before he put an excellent ball in. He’s very energetic and willing but he hasn’t put in that kind of performance where you think yes he definitely needs a run of games. 

17 games and 12 goals or assists for Tav speak volumes.