scotgr 1 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 IMO Novo should start against ***tic either up front on his own, with someone, or on the right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johngers Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 On the right, with Cousin up top on his own. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_no1fan 13 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Why should he start? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
minstral 5,375 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 nacho seems to be better when he comes on from the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 dear god, not up front on his own - he simply doesn't have the first time control or holding up ability to play that role. I'd put him in a 4-4-2 alongside Boyd, but for celtic we will not play 4-4-2 so it should be cousin up top Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Why should he start? made a noticable difference when he came on in the last game, deserving of a start more than most I would say. edit: flipping it around... why shouldn't he start? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATPRFCNo1 0 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Upfront, no, Id definetly start him on the right though. --------------Alexander------------- ---Whittaker-Dailly-Weir-Papac--- --------Hemdani---Thomson-------- ----Novo-----Davis----Ferguson---- ---------------Cousin----------------- cant remember if Thomson can play, if not, stick naismith on the left wing and leave Hemadani in the defensive midfield role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johngers Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Upfront, no, Id definetly start him on the right though. --------------Alexander------------- ---Whittaker-Dailly-Weir-Papac--- --------Hemdani---Thomson-------- ----Novo-----Davis----Ferguson---- ---------------Cousin----------------- cant remember if Thomson can play, if not, stick naismith on the left wing and leave Hemadani in the defensive midfield role. Neither Thomson or Ferguson can start mate. edit: just realised this was against sellick and not fiorentina Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 505 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Why should he start? I'll give you one reason - he was our best player in the last game. Another reason is that he often plays pretty well against them and scores goals. I could also argue that since Thomson and Cuellar are out that limits who we can play in midfield. In addition it could be contended that we lack serious pace in our team so Novo will bring that helping to support the lone striker more effectively. Novo also works extremely hard and did a good job of nullifying McGeady last week. Of course we could opt for Burke, Naismith, Buffel or Whittaker instead in the wide right role. Unfortunately none of them have proven themselves to be as useful as Novo in that role - even if we are all well aware of his limitations generally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WATPRFCNo1 0 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Why should he start? I'll give you one reason - he was our best player in the last game. Another reason is that he often plays pretty well against them and scores goals. I could also argue that since Thomson and Cuellar are out that limits who we can play in midfield. In addition it could be contended that we lack serious pace in our team so Novo will bring that helping to support the lone striker more effectively. Novo also works extremely hard and did a good job of nullifying McGeady last week. Of course we could opt for Burke, Naismith, Buffel or Whittaker instead in the wide right role. Unfortunately none of them have proven themselves to be as useful as Novo in that role - even if we are all well aware of his limitations generally. i think we under estimate Novo alot, his game lacks a couple things but he generally shines against Celtic, plus, they hate him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueben_d 40 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Why should he start? I'll give you one reason - he was our best player in the last game. Another reason is that he often plays pretty well against them and scores goals. I could also argue that since Thomson and Cuellar are out that limits who we can play in midfield. In addition it could be contended that we lack serious pace in our team so Novo will bring that helping to support the lone striker more effectively. Novo also works extremely hard and did a good job of nullifying McGeady last week. Of course we could opt for Burke, Naismith, Buffel or Whittaker instead in the wide right role. Unfortunately none of them have proven themselves to be as useful as Novo in that role - even if we are all well aware of his limitations generally. i think we under estimate Novo alot, his game lacks a couple things but he generally shines against Celtic, plus, they hate him. that's because he said no to the provos :unionflag: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 505 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 i think we under estimate Novo alot, his game lacks a couple things but he generally shines against Celtic, plus, they hate him. No doubt about it. I really like the wee man. Of course he's hardly the world's best. His first touch can be poor and his decision-making also not good enough. However, over the years his contribution and attitude has been excellent. Is he a first pick? I'm not sure - but next week he's certainly the best option we have for that area IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,318 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Just think back to the first old firm game of the season and see what damage he did from the start. In addition, he is the only player we have who can combine with any other striker in the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfc_no1fan 13 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Why should he start? I'll give you one reason - he was our best player in the last game. Another reason is that he often plays pretty well against them and scores goals. I could also argue that since Thomson and Cuellar are out that limits who we can play in midfield. In addition it could be contended that we lack serious pace in our team so Novo will bring that helping to support the lone striker more effectively. Novo also works extremely hard and did a good job of nullifying McGeady last week. Of course we could opt for Burke, Naismith, Buffel or Whittaker instead in the wide right role. Unfortunately none of them have proven themselves to be as useful as Novo in that role - even if we are all well aware of his limitations generally. I want him to start. I was just asking, why he should start?! On his day, Novo is a great player to have in the team, However, Novo has to many off days where he has no end product and his touch deserts him. He'll get his chance, I just hope the wee man delivers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stardog 14 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I've been saying he should start for ages. If we had two up front he should be up with Cousin or JCD. He'd get 20+ per season if he played up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wreckedroy 33 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 The last time Novo started on the right wing he had a nightmare game. Can't remember who we were playing, but when Burke moved from left to right, and Novo vice-versa, we looked much better. With Ferguson and Thomson both out maybe they'll both start? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffbear 4,174 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Upfront, no, Id definetly start him on the right though. --------------Alexander------------- ---Whittaker-Dailly-Weir-Papac--- --------Hemdani---Thomson-------- ----Novo-----Davis----Ferguson---- ---------------Cousin----------------- cant remember if Thomson can play, if not, stick naismith on the left wing and leave Hemadani in the defensive midfield role. Exactly the team i'd play. We played for a draw last week now lets play for a win and this team will hump them. Leave alot of first teamers out today and give Barry a long rest.....Couldn't give a monkeys about the Scottish cup now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy 2,530 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I'd start Novo against them as he shows a great attitude and has scored 3 goals in 3 games against them this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 941 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Novo, as much as it's good that he plays with his heart, should use his head more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaD CoW 3 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I think Novo should have started the other night, but honestly I think we missed Thomson more than anything! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_ni 12 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 novo on the right and whittaker at right back is a much better option than the broadfoot/whittaker combo we started with on wednesday night imo. As nacho said he had plastic paddy in his pocket for most of the game so if he can do it once he can do it again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy 68 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 We might not have a choice but to play him. With Cuellar suspended, Dailly will probably move to centre half to partner Weir meaning the midfield will probably be Hemdani, Ferguson and Davis. I think by taking off Broadfoot in the last game Walter realised that it didn't work having Whittaker on the right flank, so hopefully he gives Nacho a game. I would always play Novo against Celtc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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