pantene proV Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) You really don't want Ferry under pressure on his left foot either. He's an emergency left-back, nothig more. He's more than that I think. Ferry possesses more composure to stick the ball in the net than Tade and Williamson do! Thinking back to his goals last season, he's best utilised as an attacking midfielder arriving late into the box. I know the central midfield berths are taken up and Smith will be wide left thus limiting his chances in the team, but i'm convinced he is best in centre mid - he's just hardly given a chance there. Even wide right is a position we should try him in. He'll be found out as a left back this season on the ground - if played there - though I will concede his clearing headers are invaluable in that position. The problem McGlyn has in signing players that can play in various positions, is that finding the best team formation is going to be a riddle he might not solve in time. Edited July 16, 2009 by pantene proV 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pub car king Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 i appreciate that tade is creative and has good pace and from what i have seen he will be an asset this season. but we need someone to put the ball in the net you can make 100 chances in one game if no one puts the ball in the net we are fooked. plus these ae friendlies when it gets down to business we won't have as much time on the ball or space so the forwards need to be more clinical 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistle Blower Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I have uncovered McGlynns master plan. Tade to use his pace to get past defenders, and forcing them to make rash challengies. Sloanaldo then to pop in stunning free kick after stunning free kick as we take the league by storm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) He's more than that I think. Ferry possesses more composure to stick the ball in the net than Tade and Williamson do!Thinking back to his goals last season, he's best utilised as an attacking midfielder arriving late into the box. I know the central midfield berths are taken up and Smith will be wide left thus limiting his chances in the team, but i'm convinced he is best in centre mid - he's just hardly given a chance there. Even wide right is a position we should try him in. I wouldn't put him wide right in all honesty, he lacks the pace to play there. Ferry's best position is without doubt in the centre of midfield. He's got Simmons, Sloan (when fit) and Davidson ahead of him, so his chances of playing there are pretty slim. He slotted in well at LB when required last season. That said, I wouldn't fancy him there against the better players in this league. He isn't left-footed either, so I do worry if he's put under pressure with the ball on his left foot - anything can happen. I also believe Darren Smith can play there; as can Grant Murray going on what McGlynn's done when he's brought Dougie Hill on. I do wonder if he plans on dropping Ellis at LB and playing Murray there? Maybe we should threaten Tade and Weir with him. Score goals, or Ferry's in and you're benched. He'll be found out as a left back this season on the ground - if played there - though I will concede his clearing headers are invaluable in that position. I agree. The problem McGlyn has in signing players that can play in various positions, is that finding the best team formation is going to be a riddle he might not solve in time. It is possible. In the small squad, it does make sense to have players that can play elsewhere, though. If we didn't have the flexibility, a few injuries would be seriously damaging to us. Sadly, I think the most we have to fear from McGlynn's system is the constant selection of Davidson. It's a selection which is damaging to the team, we have better players who should be playing instead. Make Mark Campbell the captain and drop him for goodness sake! Edited July 16, 2009 by Michael W 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantene proV Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) I wouldn't put him wide right in all honesty, he lacks the pace to play there. Ferry's best position is without doubt in the centre of midfield. He's got Simmons, Sloan (when fit) and Davidson ahead of him, so his chances of playing there are pretty slim. He slotted in well at LB when required last season. That said, I wouldn't fancy him there against the better players in this league. He isn't left-footed either, so I do worry if he's put under pressure with the ball on his left foot - anything can happen. I also believe Darren Smith can play there; as can Grant Murray going on what McGlynn's done when he's brought Dougie Hill on. I do wonder if he plans on dropping Ellis at LB and playing Murray there? Sadly, I think the most we have to fear from McGlynn's system is the constant selection of Davidson. It's a selection which is damaging to the team, we have better players who should be playing instead. Make Mark Campbell the captain and drop him for goodness sake! I think that too. Murray can play anywhere in back four and since his headering ability isn't that great he could find himself out there. Ellis can play left-sided centre-half (easily his best position) and would add better ariel ability to the position than Murray so I hope McGlynn will put him there. Hill might be adding depth to the squad at the moment, no more than that. Absolutely no argument from me on your point re Davo. His first instinct is to drop deep leaving big gaps in midfield. Sloan, Simmons, Ferry and at a push Walker are my picks in midfield before Davo. edit - not all at the same time, of course !! Edited July 16, 2009 by pantene proV 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pub car king Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 there is no way iain davidson should play if we have a full squad to choose from we have better options all over the park 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 there is no way iain davidson should play if we have a full squad to choose from we have better options all over the park he will tho 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Theres a report on fantalk that we signed dougie hill on part time and Grant Murray on full time status today. Paper say the club was talking to them, but cant find any confirmation of them signing. If its true then good for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanElderRRFC Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 It's true. Couple of good signings, especially Murray as he can play in any of the back 4 positions, now all we need is to do is get a striker in on loan and we're ready for the first division 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 That is indeed good news, I had thought we might have to choose one or the other. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pub car king Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 that is good news a couple of weeks ago we would have struggled to find 4 defenders at the club now we have a selection problem at the back looks like it will be mark campbell plus one of ellis murry or hill beside him 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Good news indeed, I look forward to seeing more of them and hopefully getting a good solid defence assembled. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 This is excellent news. Grant Murray in particular. We're now just a loan striker short of a squad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Just want to congratulate Lawrie Ellis on his 200 appearance for the club last tuesday. A nice interview on the clubs website gives a clear insight into Lawrie and his passion for the rovers. The signings now confirmed too. Now just another striker and we should be there and raring to go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Starko Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Surely, surely these two signings means that Ellis will partner Campbell now and Murray can play left back? I will be delighted if that's the case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Jack D Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Impressed with the signings we have made so far. I think the squad is now taking shape and although it is not very deep, we have a number of versatile players that can perform in at least 2 positions. A decent loan signing up front would give us a squad that I think is capable of doing enough to stay up and give us something to build on for next season. I agree with some of the sentiments regarding Davidson. He has a part to play in the squad but shouldn't be captain of the club as he isn't entitled to be in the first 11 every week. Someone like Mark Campbell, Graham Weir or Dave McGurn who, if available, will play. Playing Davo in any position IMO weakens the side if all players are fit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 So, McGurn (GK) O'Connor (GK) Wilson (RB) Campbell (CB) Ellis (LB & CB) Hill (CB) Murray (RB, CB & LB) Davidson (CB & CM) Sloan (LM & CM) Walker (CM & RM) Ferry (CM & LM) Simmons (CM) Tadé (CF, RM & LM) Smith (LM) Weir (CF) Williamson (CF & RM) Bryce (CF) That's 17 players who I think wil be involved this year. 1 more for a loan striker and we've got 18 players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 You have left out Tam Graham who I personally think is overall a better striker than Lee Bryce. Not as quick mind you but can hold on to the ball better and use it better. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dunc? Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Bryce is like a dog sometimes, he just runs at the ball constantly, it looks like he might get into a couple more useful situations if he lets the ball come to him every now and again. His enthusiasm and determination is to be commended, but sometimes it looks like he's doing extra work that the ball would do anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest phil7 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 You have left out Tam Graham who I personally think is overall a better striker than Lee Bryce.Not as quick mind you but can hold on to the ball better and use it better. I think he will eventually turn into a better player than bryce. This season may be his time to shine B) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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