ekfootball Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I’ve tried to put a squad together but always forget someone. Harsh as out that Douglas probably going to miss out when he’s been immense but way it is He’s also 28. Not saying that’s too old but when you have tierney & robertson as first choices we would be as well including younger guys as back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kebab Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Can Douglas not play RB???Tierney has been played there and been ok but not great, if we're going with a back 5 to accommodate both KT and AR (which I agree with btw) why not give Douglas a go as well and see if he can play there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandmagyar 2nd String Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 2 hours ago, Slacker said: A starting line-up like this would be intriguing. -First caps for McLaughlin, O'Donnell and Lindsay who are having great seasons, and McBurnie who is in good form. -Trying a back five to accommodate Tierney and Robertson in the same team. -Having a look at Paterson in midfield. -Getting Cairney into the team. McLaughlin O'Donnell - Berra - Lindsay - Tierney - Robertson Paterson - McGinn - Cairney Griffiths - McBurnie Edit: Forgot about McTominay, could make a good case for him starting too. O'Donnell? Interesting choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppino Impastato Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, craigkillie said: Just because people think he's not a good right back (I disagree, I think he's fine) doesn't mean he's not a right back. Just cause you think he is doesn't mean he is. He's clearly much more comfortable and effective elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor Bairn Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Surely playing wing backs would benefit us as it would allow us to play both Tierney and Robertson while also giving Paterson more room to attack while having an extra centre back covering him. Maybe something like Mclaughlin Paterson Souttar McKennaTierney Robertson McGinn McTominay Cairney McBurnie Griffiths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppino Impastato Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Senor Bairn said: Surely playing wing backs would benefit us as it would allow us to play both Tierney and Robertson while also giving Paterson more room to attack while having an extra centre back covering him. Maybe something like Mclaughlin Paterson Souttar McKenna Tierney Robertson McGinn McTominay Cairney McBurnie Griffiths I think this is definitely worth a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 What difference does it make to anyone? It makes a lot of sense to me. Less time for demoralising pull outs and gives him a chance to gauge Rangers players against the best side in Scotland. Can't see any advantage in naming it early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof! Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Senor Bairn said: Surely playing wing backs would benefit us as it would allow us to play both Tierney and Robertson while also giving Paterson more room to attack while having an extra centre back covering him. Maybe something like Mclaughlin Paterson Souttar McKenna Tierney Robertson McGinn McTominay Cairney McBurnie Griffiths That would be my team for these friendlies, although not too sure about the keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fifer Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 That back three is a bit too much of a gamble for me. I'd prefer Berra beside two of those lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppino Impastato Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Big Fifer said: That back three is a bit too much of a gamble for me. I'd prefer Berra beside two of those lads. For a friendly against Costa Rica? Where's the gamble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fifer Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 3 minutes ago, Peppino Impastato said: For a friendly against Costa Rica? Where's the gamble? I think there's a balance to be found when blooding new players in. Giving two players their debut, one of which has had a solid season whilst next to Berra guiding him, the other that has played well when in the Dons team but was hardly setting the heather alight at Ayr last year, next to a 20 year old who has big game experience but is being asked to play out of position again. Costa Rica aren't a Gibraltar, and for me it's a gamble for the young lads confidence at international level if at least two of the three have a stinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Berra is apparently going to be left out of the squad. Makes sense, we know what he’s all about. Archer should start at least one match. He’s the future in goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 41 minutes ago, Peppino Impastato said: For a friendly against Costa Rica? Where's the gamble? Costa Rica are half decent. I do however think friendlies are for experiments, just not wholesale changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I don't see why you wouldn't play that back three in a friendly, if they keep up their progress then we're going to have to play it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 When is squad announced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Seems daft trying to re-invent the wheel when we finished the last campaign so well. We barely get any games to let players gel, I'd play as close to the first choice XI as possible. We're struggling for reliable CBs and struggle for strikers, no need to shove loads of them in the same team. McGregor Tierney Mulgrew Berra Robertson Forrest McTominay Cairney McArthur Snodgrass Phillips Every player in that XI is playing week in week out for a decent team, with the exception of Mulgrew and Berra. Berra should be on the POTY shortlist up here, and Mulgrew is in a Blackburn team at the top end of League One. Souttar, McKenna, Hendry etc are all weaker than those two. Liam Lindsay is an option I'd consider next to Berra. If McGinn is the answer, I don't want to know the question. Armstrong and McGregor should be options when fit. Snodgrass would drift inside to create space for Roberston to get forward. He's been the standout player in a very good Villa team who will get promoted this season. I'd give McBurnie a look off the bench. Lewis Morgan would be a laughable selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 What difference does it make to anyone? Scottish football must be put on hold until the Glasgow derby is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Paco said: Berra is apparently going to be left out of the squad. Makes sense, we know what he’s all about. That's a shame, I feel like we need an experienced centre-back to play alongside one (or two) of the younger guys and talk them through it. I guess Mulgrew can do the same job, but Berra is more of a leader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I'd probably be going;MclaughlinSouttarBerraTierneyForrestMcTominayMcGinnMacgregorRobertsonMcBurnieGriffithsNot sure how Forrest has played in that role when Celtic have played a 3-5-2 but I think he could do well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I’d have Bates in at the back with Souttar and McKenna. Robertson LWB and Tierney on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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