nik2402 1,584 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 8 hours ago, Leeds_Bear said: The midfield selection was spot on tonight, one element I wouldn’t change. On paper it was. But Jack was anonymous. Only holding midfielder who doesn’t try get on the ball. Ayrshire Blue 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEPPS BOY 77,552 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 8 hours ago, Jamie0202 said: I know that's tongue in cheek but Lundstram would be a massive upgrade on Jack the way he played tonight. He really wouldn’t be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDB14 2,873 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Felt like Souttar in his natural right sided position with Balogun alongside him was the best we have looked at the back all season. Not blaming Goldson but it kind of shoehorns Souttar onto the left. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman36 3,477 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 An often derided statement, but we need to Walter our way to the CL. No way we're outplaying PSV with this team we have. That's one positive I'll say on Beale's signings, he's gotten us bigger stronger guys that'll have more chance of success playing such a way. plymouthranger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Traive 23,841 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 If you’re going radical, then put Souttar in the middle with Balogun and Sterling either side and bench Goldson but that’s not likely. So it’s Sterling, Goldson and Souttar for me although Balogun is still pretty fast for his age. Has to be Dowell, Raskin and Cifuentes in front of them with Cantwell supporting Danilo. Lammers and Dessers don’t deserve to start imo. Ayrshire Blue 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik2402 1,584 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, RDB14 said: Felt like Souttar in his natural right sided position with Balogun alongside him was the best we have looked at the back all season. Not blaming Goldson but it kind of shoehorns Souttar onto the left. Looked decent at the back in the easiest game of the season? Weird that. Jimfanciesthedude 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik2402 1,584 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 34 minutes ago, Colin Traive said: If you’re going radical, then put Souttar in the middle with Balogun and Sterling either side and bench Goldson but that’s not likely. So it’s Sterling, Goldson and Souttar for me although Balogun is still pretty fast for his age. Has to be Dowell, Raskin and Cifuentes in front of them with Cantwell supporting Danilo. Lammers and Dessers don’t deserve to start imo. Does Danilo deserve to start more than Dessers or Lammers? I like all 3 btw and think they will all do well this year. Just wondering what Danilo has done better than the other 2 that means he’s getting an easier ride? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,293 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 10 hours ago, Ayrshire Blue said: Really 😂 Yes really - Jack sitting breaking up play, Cifuentes and Raskin box-to-box - I wouldn't want either of those two not breaking up play higher up the pitch and Dowell can't play Jack's role. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarzM 1,360 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Butland Tav Soutter Goldson Sterling Borna Raskin Cantwell Cfu Danillo Someone hopefully not shit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarzM 1,360 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, nik2402 said: Does Danilo deserve to start more than Dessers or Lammers? I like all 3 btw and think they will all do well this year. Just wondering what Danilo has done better than the other 2 that means he’s getting an easier ride? He looks less of a cart horse than Dessers and Lammers. He looks a bit more mobile. BlueAvenger and Colin Traive 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,293 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, MarzM said: He looks less of a cart horse than Dessers and Lammers. He looks a bit more mobile. Jury is still out on all three for me - don't think Danillo has impressed anymore than the other two, all got one goal to their name. If you sign three strikers you'd hope that at least one would hit the ground running. BlueAvenger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iakona 2,313 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 — Sterling - Goldson - Souttar Tav ——— Cifu - Raskin —-—-Barisic —————— Cantwell —————Danilo - Dessers I’m not sure I’m keen on Cifu and Raskin sitting though. Both can offer a lot in an attacking sense. They’ll need to very disciplined in this formation/role. I think we are all in agreement that Cantwell needs to be played further up the pitch though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lockin 4,019 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 20 minutes ago, Leeds_Bear said: Yes really - Jack sitting breaking up play, Cifuentes and Raskin box-to-box - I wouldn't want either of those two not breaking up play higher up the pitch and Dowell can't play Jack's role. After half an hour I had to check the team line up again to see if Jack was playing and as for the other two I didn't see much of the box to box. Ayrshire Blue and The No.9 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RM Monitor And Standards Officer 112,857 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Lord Lockin said: After half an hour I had to check the team line up again to see if Jack was playing and as for the other two I didn't see much of the box to box. Cifuentes was everywhere in that first half Leeds_Bear and AGM_72 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackAlex93 12,567 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Has to be 3 at the back against PSV Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lockin 4,019 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, RFC55 said: Cifuentes was everywhere in that first half Except the opposing box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,293 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, RFC55 said: Cifuentes was everywhere in that first half I thought he was great until he went off to be honest, maybe except the last 5 minutes - clearly blowing a bit towards the end given how much he put in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lockin 4,019 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 11 hours ago, psb07158 said: Perfect game against Morton at the weekend to try it To learn what. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,293 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 9 minutes ago, Lord Lockin said: After half an hour I had to check the team line up again to see if Jack was playing and as for the other two I didn't see much of the box to box. That wasn't my point though, the original post was about getting Dowell into the midfield - it's either Jack or Lundstrum in there and I'd prefer Jack. I don't like Raskin back there I think he's wasted and Cifu definitely needs more freedom to do his work further up the pitch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,293 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 16 minutes ago, Iakona said: — Sterling - Goldson - Souttar Tav ——— Cifu - Raskin —-—-Barisic —————— Cantwell —————Danilo - Dessers I’m not sure I’m keen on Cifu and Raskin sitting though. Both can offer a lot in an attacking sense. They’ll need to very disciplined in this formation/role. I think we are all in agreement that Cantwell needs to be played further up the pitch though. Quite like this line up if we go with a five. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lockin 4,019 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Just now, Leeds_Bear said: That wasn't my point though, the original post was about getting Dowell into the midfield - it's either Jack or Lundstrum in there and I'd prefer Jack. I don't like Raskin back there I think he's wasted and Cifu definitely needs more freedom to do his work further up the pitch. Check the post I answered, you didn't even mention Dowell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RM Monitor And Standards Officer 112,857 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, Lord Lockin said: Except the opposing box. I’d suggest watching it back if you don’t think he was in their box. stupid post tbh AGM_72 and The Godfather 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthranger 4,259 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 3 at the back is too defensive, we’ll just sit back too deep and invite pressure. When we stepped off PSV last year they ran over us and only some really wasteful finishing from Gakpo, de Jong etc kept us in the tie. At Ibrox I’d much rather we got on the front foot and we’re aggressive with how we line up and play, probably a 4-3-3 so the full backs have some cover. Away at their place, depending on what the score is, feel free to go more defensive and use the likes of Matondo/Sima to break at sides. We can use the pressure their fans will put on their side against them like last year. But fuck doing that at Ibrox, tie will be lost by full time on Wednesday if we go defensive in the home leg. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunk and disorderly. 15,076 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 I wouldn't be surprised if Beale played 5 at the back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Lockin 4,019 Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 7 minutes ago, RFC55 said: I’d suggest watching it back if you don’t think he was in their box. stupid post tbh From you ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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