mcintyre_gmfc Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 3 hours ago, Marshmallo said: Gasparotto looks weak as piss to me, the likes of Grant Holt or John Sutton will ragdoll him. Not a chance. Luca had the beating of Nade every time we played last season, and I'd say he would be more of a handful than Sutton/Holt. He can more than handle himself with the physical duels. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbri Bairn2 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Like the look of Luca. He is strong and has the height that Grant lacks. Should be a good pairing. Feel parts of new formation are starting to bed in. Can see usual slow start to the season but it will come good. Looking forward to some good games 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Fitzgerald Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Describing Leahy there ^^^ Leahy is miles better as a defender than Kidd. Fortunately the latter won't be playing next weekend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Not a chance. Luca had the beating of Nade every time we played last season, and I'd say he would be more of a handful than Sutton/Holt. He can more than handle himself with the physical duels. Nade that was so successful he signed for Stranraer -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Our centrehalf pairing is the least of our worries. When grant comes back he and Gasparotto will do well. Its the slow one paced midfield that worries me. With hippo out the picture theres noone who can scare the opposition with pace or trickery whilst kerr and rankin lack a goal threat. Neither craigen or sibbald have the pace to play out wide. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge of allan bairn Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Leahy is miles better as a defender than Kidd. Fortunately the latter won't be playing next weekend. Agreed. Think kidd has a nice touch but unfortunately against better championship sides he will prove way too slow in getting up the park and back quick enough. Per Stirling albion game 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latapythelegend Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Luck and Grant has the potential to be the best CB pairing in the league. That also comes with the added bonus on Watson being dropped. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilostmyself Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Luck and Grant has the potential to be the best CB pairing in the league. That also comes with the added bonus on Watson being dropped. Bit harsh on Watson, he's improved a lot over the past season. But agreed, looking forward to seeing Luca & Grant. Any idea how long till Grant is back? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Nade that was so successful he signed for Stranraer You're best just not talking about football tbh 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BountyBairn Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Looking forward to season starting next week. No league cup games will let us focus on league. Ramsdens cup we should play Dev squad like teams from top flight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latapythelegend Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Bit harsh on Watson, he's improved a lot over the past season. But agreed, looking forward to seeing Luca & Grant. Any idea how long till Grant is back? Last I heard it was September but that was back in May or so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Anyone got any idea why Hippo has fallen from favour? I would have him instead of Sibbs on the left and move him into Rankin's position. Kerr and Rankin are too similar 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hope street Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 He played in the game against Swansea and was brutal. Yes it's only a friendly but he needs to be a stand out in these games to force himself back into the team. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinffc Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 On the subject of GINGERS. That Murray of Dundee United has one stupid hair style. Lolol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbri Bairn2 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Hippo is very much a confidence type of player. He needs playing time to build confidence and I don't see him getting that soon. Thought him and Austin could be a good attacking combo with Hippo providing the crosses 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Worth noting that according to SKY in their Rotheham season preview they've got the Vaulks fee as £440,000 which tbh is a very good deal for us. Still baffling that none of it can be made available for another couple of midfielders though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor Bairn Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 If the rumour of harkins is true ill be very pleased. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor Bairn Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Is there a rumour of it happening? I was just saying it because he is seemingly available. Aye, it was put up on Twitter today by some fan account. Also on Facebook. That's all I've seen from it and I'm not too convinced but here's hoping. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadwell Dog Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 10 hours ago, Bigbri Bairn2 said: Hippo is very much a confidence type of player. He needs playing time to build confidence and I don't see him getting that soon. Thought him and Austin could be a good attacking combo with Hippo providing the crosses I can only presume that he isn't doing enough on the training pitch to convince Houstie that he's worth a place. The fact that he was given a game on Thursday would suggest that all is not rosey between him and the manager and that he needs to get his finger out if he's to break into the first team. Its guys like him that we need to step up to the plate this season as as has ben already mentioned we badly lack creativity and pace. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilostmyself Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 10 minutes ago, Shadwell Dog said: I can only presume that he isn't doing enough on the training pitch to convince Houstie that he's worth a place. The fact that he was given a game on Thursday would suggest that all is not rosey between him and the manager and that he needs to get his finger out if he's to break into the first team. Its guys like him that we need to step up to the plate this season as as has ben already mentioned we badly lack creativity and pace. It's annoying actually, You can see he's exactly what we need in the team but he's either the best player on the pitch or effectively a man down. Still, I'd have him in the team unless we sign someone else with a bit of pace/creativity. Plus i think everyone wants to see Sibbs in the centre to see the effect he can have. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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