Crawford Baptie Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Barr has only played about half his first team career games at centre half; he played right back for Bairns, centre mid for Hearts, left back for County and a mix of the three / phsyio's table everywhere else, so it's not strictly accurate to say he's a natural centre half. He played all of his games under Hughes at CH. When Eddie May took over, the year we were relegated, he was moved the RB. Then shifted back to CH when Elvis took over. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I've got no problem with Barr playing at centre midfield when Lindsay or Routledge are injured. He's solid and covers the defence very well. When everyone is fit though we'd be shooting ourselves in the foot starting him in there, Lindsay gets forward and at least looks to affect play in an attacking sense which Barr doesn't do. That's not a slight on Barr, just different players. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin' Wilf Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I've got no problem with Barr playing at centre midfield when Lindsay or Routledge are injured. He's solid and covers the defence very well. When everyone is fit though we'd be shooting ourselves in the foot starting him in there, Lindsay gets forward and at least looks to affect play in an attacking sense which Barr doesn't do. That's not a slight on Barr, just different players. To be fair Barr was employed between the back four and the midfield on Saturday for most of the game in 4-1-4-1 set up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 To be fair Barr was employed between the back four and the midfield on Saturday for most of the game in 4-1-4-1 set up. Looked like a 4-4-1-1 to me but yeah, he did a good job in there. Still would rather have him at centre half. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron2000 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Looked like a 4-4-1-1 to me but yeah, he did a good job in there. Still would rather have him at centre half.I prefer Wright and Buchanan tbh. Edited February 8, 2016 by cameron2000 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren1872 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) Ewings Saunders Barr Wright Docherty Cawley routledge Lindsay Fleming nade Walsh. 4-3-3 Edited February 8, 2016 by Darren1872 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Parr Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 In truth all of the defenders have been playing well recently. Saunders in particular would be playing in the Premiership were it not for all of those injuries. Barely anything gets passed him. As a result Scott Taggart may find the subs bench becoming an increasingly familiar home. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 (edited) I prefer Wright and Buchanan tbh. Lots of people appear to. Looking at the stats though, any time we've conceded more than 2 goals in a game this season Buchanan has been at the heart of the defence. By my calculations, 27 of the 39 goals we've conceded have had Buchanan playing at centre half (and I've not even included the 5 Rangers pumped passed us after he came on for Barr a few weeks ago). I await S08 to correct me on those fag packet calculations. Now I'm not saying it's all Buchanan's fault, there are obviously other factors in games but our defensive record with Barr/Wright is far better than a defence with Buchanan/A.N Other. A lot of people appear to dislike Barr in our support when the evidence should count towards the contrary. EDIT - I'm looking at league games there, cup not included. Edited February 8, 2016 by The Moonster 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron2000 Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Lots of people appear to. Looking at the stats though, any time we've conceded more than 2 goals in a game this season Buchanan has been at the heart of the defence. By my calculations, 27 of the 39 goals we've conceded have had Buchanan playing at centre half (and I've not even included the 5 Rangers pumped passed us after he came on for Barr a few weeks ago). I await S08 to correct me on those fag packet calculations. Now I'm not saying it's all Buchanan's fault, there are obviously other factors in games but our defensive record with Barr/Wright is far better than a defence with Buchanan/A.N Other. A lot of people appear to dislike Barr in our support when the evidence should count towards the contrary. EDIT - I'm looking at league games there, cup not included. I thought the same but I'm going by the last four games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I thought the same but I'm going by the last four games. Yeah, he's been good and long may it continue. I should add, a correction to my earlier post - we conceded 4 midweek at Ibrox and Buchanan wasn't playing meaning that of the 5 games we've conceded more than 2 this season Buchanan was playing in all of them bar 1. As it stands I'm still more confident with Barr & Wright in defence. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 We likely to get a supporters coach for Dundee next Tuesday? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeezeboxson Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 We likely to get a supporters coach for Dundee next Tuesday? Seems a decent amount of interest on the FB event they have made to measure rough numbers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Is it confirmed for Tuesday? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonsanorak Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Tommy says not yet! ffs! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 If it's the Tuesday I won't make it, if it's Wednesday then I have a chance depending on when I get away from work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Parr Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 If it's the Tuesday I won't make it, if it's Wednesday then I have a chance depending on when I get away from work. Aye, the Wednesday would be preferable and it really should be that night. No point in moving the United match for the sake of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Aye, the Wednesday would be preferable and it really should be that night. No point in moving the United match for the sake of it.I have Uni on the Thursday so I'm therefore hoping it's the Tuesday. Failing that I'll do Uni on 4 hours sleep, which is probably above average for the class anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeezeboxson Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I have Uni on the Thursday so I'm therefore hoping it's the Tuesday. Failing that I'll do Uni on 4 hours sleep, which is probably above average for the class anyway. I'm gigging in Inverness on the Monday night and then driving home. Got the Tuesday off and already trying to get Weds off. Would be a bit of a pain if it were now on the Weds. But either way I will be at the game fortunately. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonsofAnarchy Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I have Uni on the Thursday so I'm therefore hoping it's the Tuesday. Failing that I'll do Uni on 4 hours sleep, which is probably above average for the class anyway. I'm weeding my garden all day Tuesday and Thursday so I really hope it's Wednesday. Mon the Sons. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottylintonstowel Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I am going hang gliding on the Tuesday and washing my hair on Thursday. I will have to discuss with my people if I have a window on the Wednesday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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