Gordopolis Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Ahh I see, apologies. Tierney does indeed look very promising but I'm just wishing he had a right foot instead of a left one. We've been banging on about there being no decent RBs coming through, so, given that we use Whittaker on the left when he's primarily a RB, and have inverted Phil Bardsley too, there is always scope for utilising 1 of Tierney and Robertson at RB to allow us to play both if required. Not ideal, but if those two are significantly better than the natural right-backs then it might be for the best. That said, I totally agree that it's far too early to go OTT about Tierney (even though the above is probably OTT). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinkinFighter Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 He's probably oirish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubo_blaha Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I don't think that's fair. Dixon was grossly overhyped, and is now looking dreadful for Dundee United. Lee Wallace's hype started at Hearts. Full backs may be overhyped, but no more or less so because they play for the Old Firm. Lee Wallace probably could have had a decent career if hadn't chosen to pish about in the lower leagues for four years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blootoon87 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I think I read he was from the Isle of Man so could play for them or any of the home nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds are Forever Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Exciting young full-backs are ten a penny at every level at football. More than any other position it's the one where players get hyped up quickly before being found out, basically because if you're quick and strong in the tackle it's easy to look good for a while in that position. I think Andy Robertson will be a decent player, but I said at the time he burst onto the scene that he was very one dimensional and 'basic' as a full back, it was only a matter of time before his 'sprint forward 30 yards and a whip a ball into the box' game was found out and stopped by other teams and he'd need to add more to his game, which hopefully he's doing. I've never even seen Tierney play so not commenting on him, he may turn out to be great, but he'd need to prove it over a few years before I'd be convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-r-cfc Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Young fullbacks always get away with a lack of end product as everyone says 'the final ball will come, give them time' Unfortunately for Scotland, the final ball never comes and we are just left with players who were never that good. Hutton, Whittaker etc. Hopefully not Robertson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Hutton has been a fantastic player for Scotland and at his peak was a good EPL full back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-r-cfc Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Never quite lived up to 'the white cafu' though did he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Never quite lived up to 'the white cafu' though did he?Not sure anyone thought he would, clearly tongue in cheek. Great player, probably produced one of the most memorable individual performances I've seen from a Scotland player in that match against Italy. We'll miss him when he goes, I can see him being our right back for another 2/3 years. Eta: great player as in great player for Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 And let us never forget his greatest moment: https://vine.co/v/OLbPKpp15z9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeboy Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 He can't even get a game for his club side and Emilio Izagguire is considered a better option, it's best we move on and leave him to Southern Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeboy Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Never quite lived up to 'the white cafu' though did he? Gary Irvine is the white Cafu. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameus Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Seriously, give him a little more than a few games before we get out the bunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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