RobBairn1876 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) I know what you mean about subs, but if we're comfortably leading a game then we need to give some other players a chance. I don't think the subs have cost us any points have they? Maybe made it a bit more nervy, but no more than that. Sometimes it's the wrong changes though - I know Bingham's away now but he was getting on ahead of Shepherd and there was also the tendencey to bring on Leahy, when there are clearly better players available. Those are just examples. Also, I don't agree with tinkering with a winning backline when you're ahead, as there's always a risk of throwing it away although that hasn't happened as of yet. Maybe I'm being harsh but as I said, it's a minor thing, and he's showing signs of improving that side of it already. We would have lost under Pressley? I bet that is what the Coventry fans are saying. Pressley was dealt a bum hand at Falkirk (the vice Chairmans words) and Holt's hand is just as bad and will not get any better. If you are happy with the dross served up in the last two games fine. I for one think it is garbage and for most of the season that has been the case. I don't doubt he was dealt a bum deal - all I'm saying is that the team under Holt look much less nervous and frustrated. Can't disagree more with the second part of your post though, we can't be great all the time and if we're winning and drawing these games when we're not playing well then you can't really complain. Alston should definitely been in our team. His ability is head and shoulders above Leahy, who stills gets on before Alston and Sibbald is knackered after 60/65 mins and just kinds floats around like a headless chicken. Agree to a point. Ability wise Alston should be getting on ahead of Leahy but we need to consider that there may be internal reasons for him being dropped. Attitude issue maybe? Edited January 6, 2014 by RobBairn1876 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'm probably the biggest Pressley hater there is, but isn't it possible that the players look less nervous now simply because they're more experienced/older? I think Holt has a more attacking approach than Pressley did with us but the experience and development of the players is a massive factor. Btw, the job Pressley is doing at Coventry is irrelevant when discussing how he did with us ie absolutely horrific. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Baptie Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Holt plays with a more settled team and has them working harder when we don't have possession. He is attack minded which shows as we have more goals scored than at this to e last season. Our defence as a whole is far more settled when you see that we have conceded 10 less goals than at this time last season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dufresne Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Fantastic news that Millar has signed till the end of the season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 As I said in the transfer thread - if McCracken stays fit for the majority we will win the league. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Now its official about Millar. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyBlueArmy1876 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 :thumsup2 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbri Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 It's Millar Time again! Pity we could not have kept Bingham too! Sorry I said that through excitement 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 If we start losing now then he can walk right back to Dundee. Standards have been set Marky. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggerG Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Sometimes it's the wrong changes though - I know Bingham's away now but he was getting on ahead of Shepherd and there was also the tendencey to bring on Leahy, when there are clearly better players available. Those are just examples. Also, I don't agree with tinkering with a winning backline when you're ahead, as there's always a risk of throwing it away although that hasn't happened as of yet. Maybe I'm being harsh but as I said, it's a minor thing, and he's showing signs of improving that side of it already. I don't doubt he was dealt a bum deal - all I'm saying is that the team under Holt look much less nervous and frustrated. Can't disagree more with the second part of your post though, we can't be great all the time and if we're winning and drawing these games when we're not playing well then you can't really complain. Agree to a point. Ability wise Alston should be getting on ahead of Leahy but we need to consider that there may be internal reasons for him being dropped. Attitude issue maybe? Don't remember him tinkering with the defence for any reason other than injury which, unfortunately, I think may happen quite often as McCracken appears a bit injury prone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 You been caught pegging Holts misses sir? @blairalston He wishes!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobBairn1876 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'm probably the biggest Pressley hater there is, but isn't it possible that the players look less nervous now simply because they're more experienced/older? I think Holt has a more attacking approach than Pressley did with us but the experience and development of the players is a massive factor. Btw, the job Pressley is doing at Coventry is irrelevant when discussing how he did with us ie absolutely horrific. That could well be the case, merely making the point that our team look calmer and more composed now than they did for 3 years under Elvis. Don't remember him tinkering with the defence for any reason other than injury which, unfortunately, I think may happen quite often as McCracken appears a bit injury prone. If that's the case then I stand corrected. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 As I said in the transfer thread - if McCracken stays fit for the majority we will win the league. No we won't 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Baptie Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Bully 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 No we won't Kl. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Baptie Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 You can't reply directly to BPM for some reason. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyBlueArmy1876 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Don't see why not, Dundee are mince (or saved their worst two performances of the season for the games against us), Hamilton are wobbling and Raith Rovers have long term injuries to key players. The league is ours for the taking and a smart bit of business in January can see it delivered 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobBairn1876 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Think we've got as good a chance as anyone else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmo6932 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Don't see why not, Dundee are mince (or saved their worst two performances of the season for the games against us), Hamilton are wobbling and Raith Rovers have long term injuries to key players. The league is ours for the taking and a smart bit of business in January can see it delivered After watching the game on Sat I'll eat shit if Falkirk win the league. Roll on a 2weeks Sat. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobBairn1876 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 After watching the game on Sat I'll eat shit if Falkirk win the league. Roll on a 2weeks Sat. How can you say this considering how badly you played against us at TFS earlier this season? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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