The Moonster Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 minute ago, BingMcCrosby said: Look 2 posts down, for an example of someone saying height is not an advantage at centre back. Thats who I'm disagreeing with, not you. Could you two maybe take this to a PM then because naecunt else cares about the height of defenders. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing.McCrosby Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Just now, The Moonster said: Could you two maybe take this to a PM then because naecunt else cares about the height of defenders. Its cool I've finally got to meet the guy who speaks for everyone, wow what an honour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, BingMcCrosby said: Its cool I've finally got to meet the guy who speaks for everyone, wow what an honour. The pleasure is all yours. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the snudge Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 This thread should be about getting pumped up for the biggest Scotland game in years, instead we've got 2 roasters arguing over the height of defenders. Sit doon. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 hour ago, BingMcCrosby said: Without realising it, you have actually proved my point. Its the hipster thing to say "centre backs don't have to be tall" but in a practical sense. Its rubbish Don't argue with me, go to your own team and look at your tall centre backs. Then write a letter to the club telling them their wrong. The thing is, I also do like having two taller than average centre halves. Some of my favourite centre halves over the years for Dunfermline have been tall e.g. Andy Tod, Andrius Skerla and Scott Wilson. But the fact is that I'd rather have two guys who are capable of reading the game ahead of them, constantly aware, strong, can communicate well and have a great spring in their jump. Although a striker, Larsson had the better of many a defender because of his jump height, not physical height. Being tall is advantageous to a degree but if they're a fucking donkey like Grant Hanley or Matt Elliott what's the point? Give me a smart, strong and clever defender ahead of a big, brainless golum. As for your last two sentences, pipe the f**k down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, the snudge said: This thread should be about getting pumped up for the biggest Scotland game in years, instead we've got 2 roasters arguing over the height of defenders. Sit doon. It's a match thread where folk are debating the potential team selection. What were you expecting? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blootoon87 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Calls for Cooper to play give me the fear. Mitrovic bullied him when they played in the league in September, scoring twice in the process Same. Wasn't there some interview with him basically saying he shites himself playing Mitrovic? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aufc Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 This thread should be about getting pumped up for the biggest Scotland game in years, instead we've got 2 roasters arguing over the height of defenders. Sit doon. Hope im nae included in this roaster category 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing.McCrosby Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Just now, Stellaboz said: The thing is, I also do like having two taller than average centre halves. Some of my favourite centre halves over the years for Dunfermline have been tall e.g. Andy Tod, Andrius Skerla and Scott Wilson. But the fact is that I'd rather have two guys who are capable of reading the game ahead of them, constantly aware, strong, can communicate well and have a great spring in their jump. Although a striker, Larsson had the better of many a defender because of his jump height, not physical height. Being tall is advantageous to a degree but if they're a fucking donkey like Grant Hanley or Matt Elliott what's the point? Give me a smart, strong and clever defender ahead of a big, brainless golum. As for your last two sentences, pipe the f**k down. So you agree with me completely, and you disagree with the other poster completely. Yet you don't realise -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing.McCrosby Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Just now, the snudge said: This thread should be about getting pumped up for the biggest Scotland game in years, instead we've got 2 roasters arguing over the height of defenders. Sit doon. We've a couple of days till the game, im sure the thread will get back on track by then. Dry your eyes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aufc Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 So you agree with me completely, and you disagree with the other poster completely. Yet you don't realise It is only an advantage if you are playing a teamWho is hoofing the ball at head height. At the international level there are very few teams that do this. This also goes for the club level that most players who play for scotland play at. Look at the likes of carlos puyol, cannavaro and franco baresi. They all coped with being under 6ft. Can we please just put your silly opinion in the bin and get back to eternal optimism 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing.McCrosby Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Just now, Aufc said: It is only an advantage if you are playing a team Who is hoofing the ball at head height. At the international level there are very few teams that do this. This also goes for the club level that most players who play for scotland play at. Look at the likes of carlos puyol, cannavaro and franco baresi. They all coped with being under 6ft. Can we please just put your silly opinion in the bin and get back to eternal optimism Again, there's not many examples 2 you mention have already been said. If its not an advantage why do all international teams have tall centre backs. Do you think this is a coincidence? -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabFC Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, BingMcCrosby said: Again, there's not many examples 2 you mention have already been said. If its not an advantage why do all international teams have tall centre backs. Do you think this is a coincidence? Not many examples? Bloody hell! They're only among the best centre backs of all time! Shall we add 5'11 Franz Beckenbauer, 5'8 Daniel Passarella or 5'10 Bobby Moore? Even the fcuking legendary David Narey was barely 6foot. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoustie Young Guvnor Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 9 minutes ago, ArabFC said: Not many examples? Bloody hell! They're only among the best centre backs of all time! Shall we add 5'11 Franz Beckenbauer, 5'8 Daniel Passarella or 5'10 Bobby Moore? Even the fcuking legendary David Narey was barely 6foot. Aye not anymore though, the game has changed. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing.McCrosby Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Just now, ArabFC said: Not many examples? Bloody hell! They're only among the best centre backs of all time! Shall we add 5'11 Franz Beckenbauer, 5'8 Daniel Passarella or 5'10 Bobby Moore? Even the fcuking legendary David Narey was barely 6foot. So thats what 5/6? Tbh I could name many more good short centre backs than that myself. Still wouldn't make it a reasonable argument. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, BingMcCrosby said: So thats what 5/6? Tbh I could name many more good short centre backs than that myself. Still wouldn't make it a reasonable argument. Okay, this is growing tiresome so to try and move on let's summarise where we are: You believe being big and strong is more of an important selection criteria than a players level of ability. I appreciate that being big and strong is an advantage but I believe it is not the golden rule and a players ability also needs to be factored in. Other people may believe height is not an advantage. I think we both disagree with that. Is that accurate enough? If so, let's move on. Edited November 11, 2020 by AJF 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alert Mongoose Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Has Bairnardo got a call up? Congratulations mate. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aufc Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Aye not anymore though, the game has changed. Yes the game has changed to becoming more technical whereby it generally doesnt matter how tall you are. Ok having a centre half who is tall may be an advantage at certain levels but it doesnt really matter at the highest level. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aufc Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 To finish this argument. Mctominay and tiernay together in defence with one other is the way forward 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Would love Stuart Armstrong to score the winner to make up for not clearing the ball against England. Would be fairy tale stuff. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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