LaaRFC 4,973 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 51 minutes ago, ElBufalo20 said: Connor Barron’s on fire He’ll play the fenians off the park Was thinking that earlier. Think he’ll thrive against them Rowley Birkin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 31,319 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 He has been very impressive these first three games, long may it continue. KeyserSoze and BlueKnight87 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Hadji Spit RFC 756 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Looks a real player, you can understand Aberdeens frustration at not getting a fee for him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Hadji Spit RFC 756 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Also goes to show that we don’t always have to look so far afield to source talent. Rowley Birkin, frenv, Ambrogio and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,571 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 32 minutes ago, LaaRFC said: Was thinking that earlier. Think he’ll thrive against them The way jack and arfield used to look energetic against them, can see barron being the same, diomande as well, they just need another body in there with legs to press, Lawrence doesn't have it anymore but if we had someone to press mcgregor against them, half their build up falls apart as he crumbles under pressure Rowley Birkin, LaaRFC and Hadron Collider 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovenkraaands 142 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 I thought he had a great first-half. He won two or three one-on-one duals which allowed us to get on the front foot. He’s been a positive light in an otherwise underwhelming pre-season and start to the season. Long may it continue. He actually reminds me of Kevin Thomson; always available, can pick a pass and is incredibly combative. If he becomes half the player Thomson was between 2008 - 2011, we’ll be quids in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterC 12,751 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 6 minutes ago, Jimfanciesthedude said: The way jack and arfield used to look energetic against them, can see barron being the same, diomande as well, they just need another body in there with legs to press, Lawrence doesn't have it anymore but if we had someone to press mcgregor against them, half their build up falls apart as he crumbles under pressure My ideal midfield 3 would be Barron, Sterling and Diomande. A good balance of legs, physicality and creativity Tiger Shaw 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,571 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 1 minute ago, MisterC said: My ideal midfield 3 would be Barron, Sterling and Diomande. A good balance of legs, physicality and creativity Wouldnt be against it tbh with Diomande being further forward slotting in between the lines, MisterC and molesmole 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanVeenRangers 2,707 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 He's been really impressive. A future captain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 55,327 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 Really impressed. Just don't want to see him too often doing that Lundstram thing where he splits the CHs and ends up deeper than them with no-one ahead to pass to (cos he's the guy that should have been getting passed to). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 12,212 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 I didn’t see today’s game so he may have been far better than he’s been previously, but it’s genuinely mental to me how much our support are overrating someone who runs about and gets in people’s faces. He’s been one of our better players but it’s saying more about the dearth of quality than it is about Barron having great ability. Rangers_no1, The Specky Forum Organiser and .Williamson. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaaRFC 4,973 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 6 minutes ago, SeparateEntityMyArse said: Really impressed. Just don't want to see him too often doing that Lundstram thing where he splits the CHs and ends up deeper than them with no-one ahead to pass to (cos he's the guy that should have been getting passed to). Apparently one of Proppers strengths is his passing out of defence, so fingers crossed that means Barron doesn’t need to drop back and like you say he’ll be receiving the pass in the midfield SeparateEntityMyArse 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,665 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 4 minutes ago, Laudrupsleftfoot said: I didn’t see today’s game so he may have been far better than he’s been previously, but it’s genuinely mental to me how much our support are overrating someone who runs about and gets in people’s faces. He’s been one of our better players but it’s saying more about the dearth of quality than it is about Barron having great ability. Mental take given how you rate Cantwell for doing hee haw in a Rangers jersey. Leighton loyal and .Williamson. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 55,327 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 8 minutes ago, Laudrupsleftfoot said: I didn’t see today’s game so he may have been far better than he’s been previously, but it’s genuinely mental to me how much our support are overrating someone who runs about and gets in people’s faces. He’s been one of our better players but it’s saying more about the dearth of quality than it is about Barron having great ability. He sweeps up quite well in front of the defence. He looks to get the ball forward rather than sideways. He's got bite and tenacity about him. He doesn't hide or shirk from getting stuck in or a pass under pressure. He's by no means the finished article, and he can't control a midfield and the possession and tempo like a Ferguson say. But he's also a freebie. I'm impressed, bit still hope and expect us to bring in a more dominant and experienced holding midfielder. But if we don't go thro on Tues we likely won't. There's Gattuso vibes about him for me. Don't think he can do much more than he has to show he deserves his starting jersey tbh. Marco and Fred H Crawford 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Shaw 31,923 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 16 minutes ago, Laudrupsleftfoot said: I didn’t see today’s game so he may have been far better than he’s been previously, but it’s genuinely mental to me how much our support are overrating someone who runs about and gets in people’s faces. He’s been one of our better players but it’s saying more about the dearth of quality than it is about Barron having great ability. Mate he does far more than just running about getting in peoples faces fs lol Bears r us, .Williamson., Leighton loyal and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa6995 3,774 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 He's a first pick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie0202 13,011 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 2 hours ago, MisterC said: My ideal midfield 3 would be Barron, Sterling and Diomande. A good balance of legs, physicality and creativity I'd prefer a goalscoring midfielder in place of one of them instead. Between the three you mentioned they got 4 goals between them last season. I think Lawrence will get goals but I'm not a huge fan as doesn't have the same engine as either of them so not sure how best to plug that goalscoring gap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,571 Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 49 minutes ago, Laudrupsleftfoot said: but it’s genuinely mental to me how much our support are overrating someone who runs about and gets in people’s faces. Given your support for cantwell you surely didnt post this with a fucking straight face Leighton loyal, .Williamson., Rangers_no1 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 37,462 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 10 hours ago, Laudrupsleftfoot said: I didn’t see today’s game so he may have been far better than he’s been previously, but it’s genuinely mental to me how much our support are overrating someone who runs about and gets in people’s faces. He’s been one of our better players but it’s saying more about the dearth of quality than it is about Barron having great ability. Was just on to say something similar. He’s been good in that he’s physical / in their faces, likes a slide tackle, and he is relatively comfortable taking the ball in tight areas and moving it on. He’s been fine so far. What’s apparent though is that we haven’t controlled a single game from preseason onwards with him and Dio in there. Desperately need a Davis type to run the show and dictate the game, and it’s either at his expense or Lawrence and move Dio one forward. Laudrupsleftfoot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 75,665 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 5 minutes ago, graeme_4 said: Was just on to say something similar. He’s been good in that he’s physical / in their faces, likes a slide tackle, and he is relatively comfortable taking the ball in tight areas and moving it on. He’s been fine so far. What’s apparent though is that we haven’t controlled a single game from preseason onwards with him and Dio in there. Desperately need a Davis type to run the show and dictate the game, and it’s either at his expense or Lawrence and move Dio one forward. Why does Dio get a pass? Guys done nothing for months now. Barron easily over him Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme_4 37,462 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 9 minutes ago, The Godfather said: Why does Dio get a pass? Guys done nothing for months now. Barron easily over him Mostly because I really want Lawrence out the side, and he can play further forward. And we’ve chucked £4m at him so he’s not going anywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudrupsleftfoot 12,212 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 22 minutes ago, graeme_4 said: Was just on to say something similar. He’s been good in that he’s physical / in their faces, likes a slide tackle, and he is relatively comfortable taking the ball in tight areas and moving it on. He’s been fine so far. What’s apparent though is that we haven’t controlled a single game from preseason onwards with him and Dio in there. Desperately need a Davis type to run the show and dictate the game, and it’s either at his expense or Lawrence and move Dio one forward. It’s not that I don’t like him, he’s been decent enough. Just not getting the raving about him for what has been really basic minimum you’d expect type play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackAlex93 12,501 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Has been really impressive so far Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeRab 3,382 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 41 minutes ago, Laudrupsleftfoot said: It’s not that I don’t like him, he’s been decent enough. Just not getting the raving about him for what has been really basic minimum you’d expect type play. Think you’re right. He’s been good but stands out because this current squad are so poor. He was Aberdeen’s 4th best player last season. I’n delighted we signed him because sadly he looks a level above half the team. But shows how far we’ve regressed in a few season. JackAlex93 and Laudrupsleftfoot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 87,176 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Really like him. Miles better than Cantwell in every regard graeme_4 and Laudrupsleftfoot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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