SeparateEntityMyArse 54,130 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, TheKingObv said: Not sure how we are determining 'skill' here but Sterling is streets ahead of him technically. 1 hour ago, Bluekev said: I actually think he’s more skilful than McCausland. He takes his man on with confidence and has better awareness. 2 hours ago, The Godfather said: McCausland isn't blessed with skill mate. Dujon is miles ahead of him in every department. With twists, turns, trickery I think McCausland is better. The sort that would shine in a game of 5s 😁 For directness, athleticism, actually beating a man and impacting then Sterling is the man and is offering us more than McCausland. And I do think technically Sterling is showing there's more in his locker. That touch that led to him being fouled at the edge of their box was sweet. Seems I'm well outnumbered but it's how I see it 😁 plymouthranger and Bluekev 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGM_72 3,718 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 1 hour ago, TheKingObv said: Not sure how we are determining 'skill' here but Sterling is streets ahead of him technically. Yeah, I think it gets lost because of Sterling's obvious physical qualities but he's technically a very good footballer with great positional sense/situational awareness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
esquire8 43,283 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 5 minutes ago, SeparateEntityMyArse said: With twists, turns, trickery I think McCausland is better. The sort that would shine in a game of 5s 😁 For directness, athleticism, actually beating a man and impacting then Sterling is the man and is offering us more than McCausland. And I do think technically Sterling is showing there's more in his locker. That touch that led to him being fouled at the edge of their box was sweet. Seems I'm well outnumbered but it's how I see it 😁 McCausland does well at Ibrox against the diddy teams but games like last night when we are under massive pressure against a big, physical team he was always going to struggle. Will be a good squad option for the next few years, better than the likes of Wright and Matondo, but he isn't good enough to start every game for us and is miles behind Sterling. bassettger, SeparateEntityMyArse and AlbertzLoyalRSC 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post .Williamson. 83,353 Posted February 29 Popular Post Share Posted February 29 2 minutes ago, esquire8 said: McCausland does well at Ibrox against the diddy teams but games like last night when we are under massive pressure against a big, physical team he was always going to struggle. Will be a good squad option for the next few years, better than the likes of Wright and Matondo, but he isn't good enough to start every game for us and is miles behind Sterling. I think it’s debatable that he’s better than Matondo tbh. I like McCausland but I don’t think he’s impacted as many games as Matondo has for us so far plymouthranger, OrangeRab, GA1972 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,983 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 McCausland’s fell away after a bright start, still think he’s a decent back up option. He’s our best option on the right over Matondo and Wright though, which isn’t hard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 54,130 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 12 minutes ago, esquire8 said: McCausland does well at Ibrox against the diddy teams but games like last night when we are under massive pressure against a big, physical team he was always going to struggle. Will be a good squad option for the next few years, better than the likes of Wright and Matondo, but he isn't good enough to start every game for us and is miles behind Sterling. Yep, agree with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,585 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 McCausland isn't better than Matondo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 65,821 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Would have McCausland over Matondo all day Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 31,088 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I prefer Sterling in the midfield, but if need be, I would play him on the right wing every time before McCausland. Sterling does everything right. His strength, energy, and athleticism allow him to play anywhere on the park. He could probably even play in goal! Leftpegcoopz11 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeRab 2,912 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 If McCausland wasn’t one of our own he’d be one of our most criticised players. Matondo is shite and has twice the g+a of McCausland in half the minutes in the league. McCausland so young he will improve a lot. Could go on to be a great player. But he’s really ineffective at the moment beararse and plymouthranger 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassettger 378 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Sterling is really suited to the physicality of Scottish football. What a great free transfer signing. Thanks to, oh dear, Beale. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddybear1975 2,066 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 4 minutes ago, bassettger said: Sterling is really suited to the physicality of Scottish football. What a great free transfer signing. Thanks to, oh dear, Beale. So only 99 % shite… Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leftpegcoopz11 4,811 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 6 hours ago, bluenoz said: I prefer Sterling in the midfield, but if need be, I would play him on the right wing every time before McCausland. Sterling does everything right. His strength, energy, and athleticism allow him to play anywhere on the park. He could probably even play in goal! McCausland has had a massive dip in form. I'd start Sterling ahead of him also on the right. He's been great for us so far. Brings strength, athleticism and a fair bit of skill to the team. Breaks up play pretty well also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGC123 1,220 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 It was always gonna happen with McCausland, he’s young and got thrust into the limelight and did reasonably well. He was never gonna be able to keep up that intensity at his age / development. A carefully managed period of sub / home ground appearances to manage and develop him further should follow. Serling has been solid seen it mentioned bassey’esq absolute unit utility player. Amokachi and plymouthranger 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Blueshoff 11,926 Posted February 29 Popular Post Share Posted February 29 Probably my favourite player ATM. What an engine and attitude. AlbertzLoyalRSC, .Williamson., Colin Traive and 4 others 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Traive 23,048 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Impossible to estimate what kind of fee we’d need to be offered to let him go. He’s done superbly since getting his chance. Whatever happens between now and May, Sterling and Butland are the greatest successes of the season along with, of course, the manager. Hadron Collider and Blueshoff 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leftpegcoopz11 4,811 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 37 minutes ago, Blueshoff said: Probably my favourite player ATM. What an engine and attitude. I'm the same, think his attitude and the rest is excellent. Should be in the team whatever position. Blueshoff, AlbertzLoyalRSC, Hadron Collider and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacky Bear 889 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Came in like Kamara did at 1st but taken it to a new level. Rock Solid, grounded, determined, bit of pace with skill, and seams to genuinely grow every game no matter If starting or coming on. Credit to him, PC for the work and belief. WestCoastGer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beararse 6,434 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Having watched Sterling in training after taking over , Ckement is quoted as saying to him ‘ I don’t know why you’re not playing’ . After the last few months, I think we’re all asking the same question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stunels 1,257 Posted March 1 Popular Post Share Posted March 1 17 hours ago, bluenoz said: I prefer Sterling in the midfield, but if need be, I would play him on the right wing every time before McCausland. Sterling does everything right. His strength, energy, and athleticism allow him to play anywhere on the park. He could probably even play in goal! I phoned in sick for work today and the big mans just showed up to cover my shift toolongawake, CharlieT, Tiger Shaw and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 109,773 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 28 minutes ago, Stunels said: I phoned in sick for work today and the big mans just showed up to cover my shift No he didn’t, why would you make that up? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stunels 1,257 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 48 minutes ago, RFC55 said: No he didn’t, why would you make that up? ive been rumbled here Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastGer 53 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 11 hours ago, Blacky Bear said: Came in like Kamara did at 1st but taken it to a new level. Rock Solid, grounded, determined, bit of pace with skill, and seams to genuinely grow every game no matter If starting or coming on. Credit to him, PC for the work and belief. On Wednesday, the difference was clear as soon as he came on. Technique aside, he is an absolute unit and will never get bullied off the ball. Pace to burn, as well. Imagine a front three of him and Sima plus Danilo/AN Other with Cantwell at 10. We'd stand a chance against almost anyone with that line-up... Blacky Bear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,299 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 28 minutes ago, Stunels said: ive been rumbled here Nobody believed you have a job tbf Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,790 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 On 29/02/2024 at 06:15, SeparateEntityMyArse said: He's got nowhere near the skill of McCausland but again he's had a bigger impact. We've said it for years since gerrard arrived, scottish football is still in the dark ages compared to elsewhere, brute force over skill is still a prevailing factor up here Clement has put in a shit load of dig, heart and fight into this team (bar fucking barisic), we've went from guys like aribo, all the skill, none of the heart to guys like lawerence, cantwell, sterling etc (i know they weren't clement signings so the managers that signed them will be due a bit of praise, but clement has them all fighting and digging as a unit) This league will be won if we match other teams heart and fight, once we're toe to toe with them on that our better ability will shine through (like wed night) SeparateEntityMyArse 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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