ScotBear 144 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 _____________________McGregor Hutton_________Cuellar_________Weir_________Papac Whittaker_____Ferguson_______Thomson______Naismith ____________Darcheville_______Cousin I thought Whittaker was very poor defensively yesterday. Would like to see Papac back in, and play Naismith wide to give us some width down that side. Couldn't believe Burke got the sponsors man of the match. Beats men with ease at times, but his final ball was lacking for me. I'd have him on the bench. I also think Hutton prefers a more disciplined player ahead of him because it gives him a better opportunity to go on the over-lap. Whittaker can tuck inside to help out in the crucial midfield battle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 Think Watty will bring back McCulloch and Darchy. I hope to god Adam is dropped from the squad altogether. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Papac needs to come back, Whittaker is much better going forward...but useless at defending Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBear 144 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I certainly hope Adam is left out too. With regards to McCulloch, he's been off form for weeks now in my view, and I think leaving him out encourages us to keep the ball on the deck more. For me, McCulloch is the kind of guy we should bring off the bench if 'plan A' isn't working. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Any idea which players are suspended for this game and the OF game? When does Hutton's ban kick in? I think Hutton is suspended for Gretna or St. Mirren... not 100% sure though. I don't know about McCulloch. ALAN HUTTON is set to hand Rangers boss Walter Smith a double New Year ban blow. The Ibrox full-back looks poised to miss the January clashes against St Mirren and Gretna due to a two-match suspension. Midfielder Lee McCulloch has already given Smith an unwanted headache after his red card during Sunday's draw at Aberdeen. The Scotland star misses today's showdown against Motherwell and will also sit out the rearranged January 8 game against Saints at Love Street. Hutton is now set to join him after landing in trouble in the weekend Pittodrie powderkeg. The defender collected his sixth SPL booking of the season for clattering Aberdeen's Clark Chris to spark five minutes of madness in the Granite City which culminated in McCulloch's dismissal. That looks set to land a Hutton a one match suspension for hitting the 18-point disciplinary points barrier. However, the punishment is likely to be doubled because he also went over the limit last season. Hutton's fate cannot yet be confirmed as SFA offices are closed for the festive holidays but the disciplinary section will reopen tomorrow and the Scotland right-back will learn his fate. He is free to face Mark McGhee's men today and both he and McCulloch will also be available for the forthcoming trio of matches against Hibs, Celtic and Dundee United before their respective suspensions take effect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 I think that if McCulloch is to be played then it has to be as a striker and nothing else. I'd probably bring Papac back but it doesn't help Whittaker playing LB when he has Adam infront of him. I dont like him in midfield. So on the right it has to be Burke or Novo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Any idea which players are suspended for this game and the OF game? When does Hutton's ban kick in? I think Hutton is suspended for Gretna or St. Mirren... not 100% sure though. I don't know about McCulloch. Aye, think Hutton's ok and McCulloch too unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart_RFC 41 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 need to get the 3 points in this 1. Great news that Novo is back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 ---------------McGregor--------------- --Hutton--Weir--Cuellar---Papac-- Burke/novo--BF--KT--McCulloch ---------Buffel---------------------- -----------------JCD----------------- Thats the team I would like at Easter Road. I think we'll keep Naismith for the OF game - nothing came off for him v Motherwell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,749 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 McGregor Hutton Cuellar Weir Papac Ferguson Thomson Burke Buffel McCulloch Darcheville Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the goal machine 7,791 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 ----------McGregor------- Hutton--Weir--Cuellar--Papac ------Thomson---Ferguson------- Naismith-----------------McCulloch -------Boyd-----Darcheville-------- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 Wonder if Papac will be brought back in? Whittaker has a nightmare the last time we played Hibs. Watty Smith had a nightmare. We must win this game! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Mcgregor Hutton Cueller Weir Papac Burke Baz KT Pie Buffel Naismith Leave JCD out for Cellick game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Wonder if Papac will be brought back in? Whittaker has a nightmare the last time we played Hibs. Watty Smith had a nightmare. We must win this game! I hope so, most of Motherwells attacks came down our left. I want to see Papac back. Also, why is everyone putting McCulloch back in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 761 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I'd play the same as today but with Boyd in for Cousin and Gow in for Adam. But, very unlikely we'll see Gow in place of Adam even though it would be good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Also, why is everyone putting McCulloch back in? Cause he's crucial Probably worth a thread on its own tbh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadaready 9,437 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 ______________McGregor______________ Hutton____Cuellar____Weir_____Whittaker ________Ferguson____Thomson_________ Burke________________________Naismith _______Darcheville____McCulloch________ Hibs- 1 Rangers- 1 I hate the Hiblets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 I hate everyone bar Rangers. Also, why is everyone putting McCulloch back in? Put him up top with Darchy and watch us crush Hibs! Hibs play with big Jones and Hogg. McCulloch would bully them and win a lot in the air. He also has the ability to hold the ball up for the likes of Darchy to run onto. We saw Boyd play against them and not even get a sniff in, albeit up on his own. I wouldn't start Cousin and I'd like to see Naisy out on the left instead of Adam. I would onlyh start McCulloch if it was upfront! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR 1,480 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 "Official" text says that JCD and Novo return for trip to Easter Road, but neither expected to complete 90 mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,702 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Mcculloch and Adam are out injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 How you know that Eck? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,702 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 How you know that Eck? Pal was at murray park today, never asked them how they were out injured though :willy: she said stevie is back in action january aswell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted December 28, 2007 Author Share Posted December 28, 2007 Very happy if Adam is out tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 How you know that Eck? Pal was at murray park today, never asked them how they were out injured though :willy: she said stevie is back in action january aswell Thanks very much for the info! Your the man! Happy both are out tbh. Makes team selection much more interesting now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigy 0 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Something like this then from midfield to attack: Burke Ferguson Thomson Naismith --------------Buffel-------------- --------------Darcheville---------------- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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