papaguy51 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 When king Kevin Thomson returns from injury, Walter Smith faces one of the biggest managerial decisions of his career. He'll have five (supposedly) top-class central midfielders, from which he has to pick two. Who does he pick? Thomson has emerged, in his absence, as one of our most important players. Mendes has undoubted class, Edu has impressed when played and while Davis will probably continue to fill that right-mid position, the big question will be over Ferguson. Amid the speculation over a new contract, where does he stand? We were unbeaten after 8 games this year with the Thomson/Mendes partnership and we played some excellent stuff during that time. Since Thomson's injury, we've dropped points in 7 separate games, often played awfully and that's simply not good enough. It's a massive decision for Walter, but one that he's paid to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 We have to consider that Thomson won't be match fit straight away, and i HOPE he comes back in form, chances are he'll need to get back in the flow again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanksRFC Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Has to be Mendes And Thomson. I'll lose the rest of the faith I have in him if he picks that clown Ferguson, shouldnt even be in the team just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 We have to consider that Thomson won't be match fit straight away, and i HOPE he comes back in form, chances are he'll need to get back in the flow again. Didn't have any problem throwing Ferguson or McGregor in straight after injury, why wouldn't he with Thomson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-RFC Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Maybe Walter wont be here to make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 We have to consider that Thomson won't be match fit straight away, and i HOPE he comes back in form, chances are he'll need to get back in the flow again. Didn't have any problem throwing Ferguson or McGregor in straight after injury, why wouldn't he with Thomson? And neither came back in good form straight away, or ever in Fergies case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 We have to consider that Thomson won't be match fit straight away, and i HOPE he comes back in form, chances are he'll need to get back in the flow again. Didn't have any problem throwing Ferguson or McGregor in straight after injury, why wouldn't he with Thomson? And neither came back in good form straight away, or ever in Fergies case. And neither were dropped, so the case still stands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 It should be Mendes and Thomson but we can't rule out the possibility that at least one of them may go for a decent transfer fee. Davis is out of the equation i think, he should be given a chance in his natural position but i think Smith is determined to just use him on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 And neither were dropped, so the case still stands! What do you mean the case still stands? I was just saying we can't expect him to be match fit and as good as he was straight away, i didn't say he shouldn't be played? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam_RFC Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 IMO a think mendes will go back to the EPL so a would have Thomson and davis in the middle and buy a RM in the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hopefully Smith isn't here because he'll probably go - Davis__Ferguson__Mendes__Thomson. Personally, I'd play 4-5-1, bin the likes of Boyd, Miller, Ferguson, McCulloch....and bring in two quality wide men and a good striker, which the club clearly lacks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hopefully Smith isn't here because he'll probably go - Davis__Ferguson__Mendes__Thomson. Personally, I'd play 4-5-1, bin the likes of Boyd, Miller, Ferguson, McCulloch....and bring in two quality wide men and a good striker, which the club clearly lacks! Two full backs and we have a deal. That midfield you've put up there looks absolutely horrendous, even worse when you think that Broadfoot and Papac would be expected to provide width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hopefully Smith isn't here because he'll probably go - Davis__Ferguson__Mendes__Thomson. Personally, I'd play 4-5-1, bin the likes of Boyd, Miller, Ferguson, McCulloch....and bring in two quality wide men and a good striker, which the club clearly lacks! Two full backs and we have a deal. That midfield you've put up there looks absolutely horrendous, even worse when you think that Broadfoot and Papac would be expected to provide width. We need a LB, RB, CB, RM/W, LM/W and at least one ST. That's without anyone leaving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hopefully Smith isn't here because he'll probably go - Davis__Ferguson__Mendes__Thomson. Personally, I'd play 4-5-1, bin the likes of Boyd, Miller, Ferguson, McCulloch....and bring in two quality wide men and a good striker, which the club clearly lacks! Two full backs and we have a deal. That midfield you've put up there looks absolutely horrendous, even worse when you think that Broadfoot and Papac would be expected to provide width. We need a LB, RB, CB, RM/W, LM/W and at least one ST. That's without anyone leaving! But hey, £7m on three strikers looks a better deal to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Hopefully Smith isn't here because he'll probably go - Davis__Ferguson__Mendes__Thomson. Personally, I'd play 4-5-1, bin the likes of Boyd, Miller, Ferguson, McCulloch....and bring in two quality wide men and a good striker, which the club clearly lacks! Keep Boyd and bring in a centre half and two natural full backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steakbake Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Mendes wasn't any better than Ferguson yesterday,both were poor.The Barry of a few years ago would have burst the net with Lafferty's knock down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Mendes wasn't any better than Ferguson yesterday,both were poor.The Barry of a few years ago would have burst the net with Lafferty's knock down. I'm not basing it on yesterday. I'm basing it on this season, and so far, Mendes has been our best player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strayk9 Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 If Smith is still around, he'll stick with ferguson: his faith in him allowed him to be brought up to match fitness/sharpness in first team games, which is staggering in the extreme. With that as a bench mark it would suggest ferguson will be played no matter what his condition/form and what ever other player options are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leiper Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Ferguson NEEDS to be dropped. I just don't understand what it is he actually does...Or is meant to be doing. When we broke yesterday on the counter, I noticed Barry at the half way line, running towards the Celtic end. Instead of continuining his run, he stops, tracks back for Mendes to pass it 3 yards and him to pass it back. Completely pointless. He seems to just try and not fuck up and thats it. And yet he still does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steakbake Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Mendes wasn't any better than Ferguson yesterday,both were poor.The Barry of a few years ago would have burst the net with Lafferty's knock down. I'm not basing it on yesterday. I'm basing it on this season, and so far, Mendes has been our best player. I know that mate-it was just an observation on yesterday's game.We needed a bit of craft from Mendes but the game passed him by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 Posted February 16, 2009 Author Share Posted February 16, 2009 Mendes wasn't any better than Ferguson yesterday,both were poor.The Barry of a few years ago would have burst the net with Lafferty's knock down. I'm not basing it on yesterday. I'm basing it on this season, and so far, Mendes has been our best player. I know that mate-it was just an observation on yesterday's game.We needed a bit of craft from Mendes but the game passed him by. It did, but he's having to try and do the work of two men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Mendes will get burnt out if he continues to get no support. Ferguson should be dropped. He just does not have the ability to dictate a match any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morri1rfc Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 I'm one of Fegusons biggest fans but lately i have been trying to make excuses for him but to be honest he has been crap. He should be dropped and play Davis in his favoured position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Change to a 4-3-3 of: :davis: :mendes: :thomson: with Edu coming in for certain games to play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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