Danny 9 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Obviously we don't know the lineup yet, but who do we think will be our most important men? The obvious answer is the Cuellars and McGregors etc, but personally I feel Dailly must have a great game tonight and fill in effectively for Weir. The full backs are also critical - with a possibly unsettled defence, we have to stop as many of the crosses as we can, so the Papacs, Broadfoots and Whittakerss must be on their toes. It will be backs to the walls tonight, and we have to put in another shift like we did in Germany V Bremen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 941 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I think we'll need to perform a lot better than we did in Germany. That was a suicidal performance, saved by McGregor and his 'once every decade' style save. Our midfield will be our most important area tonight, I'm really hoping Davis isn't wasted out wide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I think Hemdani will be a key Player for us Tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Every position! Especially McGregor, Cuellar, Dailly, the two full backs, Ferguson and Cousin/Darchy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejeff 16 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I agree Dailly will have to be on top form the night also think if Cousin plays much will be expected of him. Lets hope Broadfoot can manage to pass the ball to one of his own teamates this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 941 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I agree Dailly will have to be on top form the night also think if Cousin plays much will be expected of him. Lets hope Broadfoot can manage to pass the ball to one of his own teamates this week. I wouldn't get my hopes up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
petebrown11 0 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 we have to score, so whoever plays up front will be key. i'd like to see cousin but if he's not match fit we're gonna have to rely on JCD for most of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimenez 1 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I'm not going to even try and guess what the line up will be. Definites to start like McGregor, Cuellar & Ferguson need to be at their very best, but if we are to go through tonight the entire team will need to be. No room for passangers this evening. If Cousin starts I have a feeling he could be the most crucial player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejeff 16 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I agree Dailly will have to be on top form the night also think if Cousin plays much will be expected of him. Lets hope Broadfoot can manage to pass the ball to one of his own teamates this week. I wouldn't get my hopes up I know thats a worry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBear 144 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Darcheville must make the ball stick whenever we manage to play it into his feet. His touch has looked off for ages now, and we can't have that tonight. Personally I'd go with Cousin, but the general consensus seems to be that he'll be on the bench due to a lack of match fitness. Lots of key players tonight though. Dailly as has been said, Broadfoot looks a weak spot, Hemdani and Ferguson will hopefully show their usual composure in possession at this level..........but in this system, at this level, the performance of our front man is key for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Bear 7 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 We need good performances all over the park! We'll need great performances in the heart of midfield so Barry and Kevin need to be on top of things, Greegs needs to be safe and the back four need to be sure - an overall team performance will get us through - and a wee bit of luck. C'mon the Gers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankatOxford 0 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 The striker and Hemdani and Ferguson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluepeter 5,627 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I honestly think our most important players tonight will be the 5 penalty takers During 90 mins, of course Cuellar and Dailly (assuming he's CB), the full backs will have to put a shift in, and if ferguson has a good game it could make a lot of difference. Hope McGregor has nothing to do all night (can't see it though!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkiebear 1,013 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hemdani and fergie need to stand up and be counted tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 941 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Darcheville must make the ball stick whenever we manage to play it into his feet. His touch has looked off for ages now, and we can't have that tonight. Personally I'd go with Cousin, but the general consensus seems to be that he'll be on the bench due to a lack of match fitness. Lots of key players tonight though. Dailly as has been said, Broadfoot looks a weak spot, Hemdani and Ferguson will hopefully show their usual composure in possession at this level..........but in this system, at this level, the performance of our front man is key for me. While I'd go with Cousin, the amount of times Darche's nearest supporting midfielder was over 40 yards away in the first leg at Ibrox astonished me. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 That's why Ferguson will never be an attacking midfielder! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotBear 144 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Darcheville must make the ball stick whenever we manage to play it into his feet. His touch has looked off for ages now, and we can't have that tonight. Personally I'd go with Cousin, but the general consensus seems to be that he'll be on the bench due to a lack of match fitness. Lots of key players tonight though. Dailly as has been said, Broadfoot looks a weak spot, Hemdani and Ferguson will hopefully show their usual composure in possession at this level..........but in this system, at this level, the performance of our front man is key for me. While I'd go with Cousin, the amount of times Darche's nearest supporting midfielder was over 40 yards away in the first leg at Ibrox astonished me. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. The support did look poor at times, although it's difficult for me to comment accurately on certain aspects of that match. I changed seats for the european game to sit beside other people, so was very low down in the Broomloan.......and personally, I just can't read the game well from that view ! Tough trying to get a perception of 'depth', for want of a better word, when you're down that low behind the goals. But yeah, support does need to be better tonight. Caught a bit of the Liverpool game the other night, and they play a lot of direct or high balls up, but the midfield support is excellent. But still, even in domestic games recently with Darcheville, I don't think he's looked as sharp as earlier in the season (surprising in a way because he's having a better run now in terms of keeping fit). The reality is, at times our midfield probably will be sitting far off him unfortunately, particularly when you consider how deep our back 4 tend to sit in these games. So, as tough as it may be, he really needs to just hold the ball that bit better tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 941 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 That's why Ferguson will never be an attacking midfielder! Never, ever, ever. He should be sitting in front of the back four, coming forward occasionally but dictating play. I've been saying that, along with you, for months. Even when he was young and pacey, he wasn't a bloody attacking midfielder! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I wonder what Ferguson thinks of the role he's playing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearwhocares 0 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I think it will be won or lost in midfield. Davis and Thomson will be up for it Im sure but I worry about Hemdani. Its going to be tough in there and I dont know if Brahim will relish it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 56,277 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Darcheville must make the ball stick whenever we manage to play it into his feet. His touch has looked off for ages now, and we can't have that tonight. Personally I'd go with Cousin, but the general consensus seems to be that he'll be on the bench due to a lack of match fitness. Lots of key players tonight though. Dailly as has been said, Broadfoot looks a weak spot, Hemdani and Ferguson will hopefully show their usual composure in possession at this level..........but in this system, at this level, the performance of our front man is key for me. While I'd go with Cousin, the amount of times Darche's nearest supporting midfielder was over 40 yards away in the first leg at Ibrox astonished me. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Thats exactly why people like myself, Danny and JR among others have been crying out for Buffel to play for the better part of a year now. His main strength is his intelligence, particularly his ability to float about and create space for himself and others in that little space between midfield and attack. If you also consider his decent amount of experience then I simply cannot understand why he has been excluded from these games for so long. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSpalding 0 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 If Dailly starts in central defence then he's the most crucial player for me. I don't see us scoring much so the defence has to be top class tonight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 9 Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 I wonder what Ferguson thinks of the role he's playing? I wish I truly knew WHAT the role he's playing actually is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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