jamie72 0 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Just new, so don't know if this has already been discussed. Walter obviously doesn't like Boyd, but IMO he should be played every game. Ok, he may not be the best footballer about, but he will score goals. What's everyones view on this? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 56,430 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Just new, so don't know if this has already been discussed. Walter obviously doesn't like Boyd, but IMO he should be played every game. Ok, he may not be the best footballer about, but he will score goals. What's everyones view on this? Believe me mate this has come up loads of times and there will be no shortage of replies Welcome to RM BTW. Any questions then feel free to ask! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_RFC87 766 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Not in a 4-5-1, Boyd needs a partner. Also, espicially with no wingers on the park Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritishBear 34 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 No doubts, a natural goal scorer. Would score 50 a season for Rangers if played reguarly. Questions about his commitment i.e. not looking after himself. One thing is for sure, if he isn't going to be played, we may as well cash in on him and buy someone who will be played. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stardog 11 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I'm not a big fan of his but I thought he should've come on against Celtic towards the last 20 mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
excoriate 0 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Not in a 4-5-1, Boyd needs a partner. Also, espicially with no wingers on the park Play 4-5-1 properly and Boyd would be fucking lethal. DMB down one wing, and someone who can run down the other, both pinging balls in. Boyd's movement is horrible everywhere on the pitch apart from the box. He is usually caught offside about 6 times a match. Get ahead of him, or in line with him, and you've got a real potent threat. No point playing through the middle wi Boyd for the above reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Not in a 4-5-1, Boyd needs a partner. Also, espicially with no wingers on the park Play 4-5-1 properly and Boyd would be fucking lethal. DMB down one wing, and someone who can run down the other, both pinging balls in. Boyd's movement is horrible everywhere on the pitch apart from the box. He is usually caught offside about 6 times a match. Get ahead of him, or in line with him, and you've got a real potent threat. No point playing through the middle wi Boyd for the above reasons. That would be more like a 4-3-3 and I'd be at that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvr1980 0 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Unfortunately Boyd's time looks to be up. Doesn't look like Walter fancies him although i think Ally is a fan. You couln't blame him to be honest if he does leave....he'll be sadly missed if he does go though. Hopefully not!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
excoriate 0 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Not in a 4-5-1, Boyd needs a partner. Also, espicially with no wingers on the park Play 4-5-1 properly and Boyd would be fucking lethal. DMB down one wing, and someone who can run down the other, both pinging balls in. Boyd's movement is horrible everywhere on the pitch apart from the box. He is usually caught offside about 6 times a match. Get ahead of him, or in line with him, and you've got a real potent threat. No point playing through the middle wi Boyd for the above reasons. That would be more like a 4-3-3 and I'd be at that! A team like Rangers should be playing 4-3-3 in the SPL. KT, Barry and Davis in the middle with two proper wingers, how could it fail! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie72 0 Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Agree he doesn't suit a 4-5-1. Would like to see him up front with JCD. JCD could do most of the running and Boyd could just take any half chance that comes his way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shnollyRFC 0 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I love Kris Boyd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GersDude90 1 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Boyd doesnt do well in the 4-5-1 formation because we use the lone striker as the out ball. A lot of euro teams use there wingers as outballs, which makes sense, and allows you to have a poacher on the park. If you watch Cousin, when he actually gets any joy out of holding the ball up, he's out on a wing, which leaves no one in the box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBlue 136 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Walter obviously doesn't like Boyd, but IMO he should be played every game. Ok, he may not be the best footballer about, but he will score goals. Well he'll score goals against poor defences (especially if, like Dundee Utd - they pass the ball straight to him) but he rarely impresses against decent opposition. He doesn't have enough pace, strength or skill to trouble good players. Darcheville and Cousin do and that's why they get played more often. So, no I don't think he should start every game. BTW - Walter Smith is, in fact, quite a good manager IMO and as he sees Boyd every day in training, I'm prepared to trust his views on this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 On the bench Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sommie 0 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 :bouncy: Boydy is a goalscorer - he has proved that. No argument. The current style of play Rangers have adopted doesn't suit him. Personally, I hate the thought of us playing in the SPL with a defensive, 4 5 1 or 4 1 4 1 or whatever the heck it is! Boyd doesn't have the ball skills - but neither did many out and out goalscorers. He needs a partner up front and wide men delivering. Until that happens he won't be used. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
poonfc 0 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 imo he would be better used in a team not managed by walter smith. Im not saying walter smith is a bad manager but an out and out attacking player does not work with a negative team formation. Different manager he would be a superstar as it is, he will remain benched till he see's fit to leave or walter accommodates him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw69uk 123 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Not in a 4-5-1, Boyd needs a partner. Also, espicially with no wingers on the park Play 4-5-1 properly and Boyd would be fucking lethal. DMB down one wing, and someone who can run down the other, both pinging balls in. Boyd's movement is horrible everywhere on the pitch apart from the box. He is usually caught offside about 6 times a match. Get ahead of him, or in line with him, and you've got a real potent threat. No point playing through the middle wi Boyd for the above reasons. That would be more like a 4-3-3 and I'd be at that! A team like Rangers should be playing 4-3-3 in the SPL. KT, Barry and Davis in the middle with two proper wingers, how could it fail! to every line in here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calderbear 0 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Not in a 4-5-1, Boyd needs a partner. Also, espicially with no wingers on the park Play 4-5-1 properly and Boyd would be fucking lethal. DMB down one wing, and someone who can run down the other, both pinging balls in. Boyd's movement is horrible everywhere on the pitch apart from the box. He is usually caught offside about 6 times a match. Get ahead of him, or in line with him, and you've got a real potent threat. No point playing through the middle wi Boyd for the above reasons. That would be more like a 4-3-3 and I'd be at that! A team like Rangers should be playing 4-3-3 in the SPL. KT, Barry and Davis in the middle with two proper wingers, how could it fail! It currently fails because our wingers are perennially injured. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebells-r-blue 8 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Lets wait and see who Walt brings in next season, At the moment we don't have the personell to play 442, also we need decent full backs and at least 1 attacking midfielder. I'm sure he would like us to be a bit more of a buccaneering side trampling over all and sundry, but lets get realistic look who is in the Champions league final and how much both of the 2 teams cost to build not including wages. I am afraid we are in the 2nd tier of European football well until Blatter gets his way and move to a 5 foriegner rule, that would put us on a more level playing field. Until then playing anti football when in Europe may be our best bet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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