Kenny_m Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 1 hour ago, Passionate said: As has been stated before, Rhys has to sit and pass 2 coaching courses in order to manager in the precious Premier League, That is the rules set by the SPFL, Rhys is aware of this and must be Comfortable with his current situation... Teams will not come calling until his situation changes There are ways round about this though - Hearts with Naismith & McEvoy for example even though they didn't carry the pretence off very well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Reed Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 21 minutes ago, Kenny_m said: There are ways round about this though - Hearts with Naismith & McEvoy for example even though they didn't carry the pretence off very well. Wouldn't think that would be a problem for Rhys, 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passionate Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 On 28/07/2024 at 20:47, Jack Reed said: Agree about McDonald thought he had a really good game at Aberdeen , Anymore word about a new centre half coming in, #imminent 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiamondo Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 I was up at ground today, in reception and there was a guy came off the pitch, initials BR on his training top....someone called him Ben, never seen him before, anyone recognise the name...maybe a youngster? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalForAirdrie Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 42 minutes ago, ElDiamondo said: I was up at ground today, in reception and there was a guy came off the pitch, initials BR on his training top....someone called him Ben, never seen him before, anyone recognise the name...maybe a youngster? Ben Richardson, the physio. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Diamond For Me Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 8 minutes ago, GoalForAirdrie said: Ben Richardson, the physio. Can he play centre half? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiamondo Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 12 minutes ago, GoalForAirdrie said: Ben Richardson, the physio. Maybe looked liked he had been training but to be fair he did come in with Lewis McGregor so maybe your right 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr November Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 3 minutes ago, A Diamond For Me said: Can he play centre half? There’s going to be a mix up and this boy returns to fill that role 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalForAirdrie Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 2 minutes ago, ElDiamondo said: Maybe looked liked he had been training but to be fair he did come in with Lewis McGregor so maybe your right Here’s a pic of him if that helps! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiamondo Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Couldn't be sure either way 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passionate Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 13 hours ago, Mr November said: There’s going to be a mix up and this boy returns to fill that role Ben Richards Everton on loan from Thistle, the glory days with a pre crocked Mark Fitzpatrick in the background 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr November Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 42 minutes ago, Passionate said: Ben Richards Everton on loan from Thistle, the glory days with a pre crocked Mark Fitzpatrick in the background Glory days indeed. I know we’re a bit short there just now but we started that season with David Proctor and Marc Fitzpatrick at centre back before big Ben and Gasparotto came in! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoalForAirdrie Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 36 minutes ago, Mr November said: Glory days indeed. I know we’re a bit short there just now but we started that season with David Proctor and Marc Fitzpatrick at centre back before big Ben and Gasparotto came in! We would’ve won the league that season if we had them from the start. Don’t think we got our first win until the end of September that season! Scott Fraser in the middle of the park too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ77 Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 1 hour ago, GoalForAirdrie said: We would’ve won the league that season if we had them from the start. Don’t think we got our first win until the end of September that season! Scott Fraser in the middle of the park too. Usual Gary bollan not signing decent players until halfway through the season. See Craig barr and Ross doc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_m Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Well it all kicks off tomorrow with a visit from Raith Rovers followed by an even tougher game, at Ayr a week tonight. A successful League cup campaign augurs well with some of our new signings really looking the part but some others yet to fully convince and of course still some uncertainty with McMaster & Hancock with another 4 weeks of the transfer window to go. McStravick & Reid and it sounded like McGregor as well won't be involved due to injury. (I'm aware that sometimes Rhys doesn't give much away in his pre match interviews). So what's our line up: Johnson MacDonald Watson Wilson Hancock McMaster Agyemang Frizz Armstrong Aiken Wilson I've no doubt Mochrie will become a regular starter but he's looked behind the others at this stage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr November Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 27 minutes ago, Kenny_m said: Well it all kicks off tomorrow with a visit from Raith Rovers followed by an even tougher game, at Ayr a week tonight. A successful League cup campaign augurs well with some of our new signings really looking the part but some others yet to fully convince and of course still some uncertainty with McMaster & Hancock with another 4 weeks of the transfer window to go. McStravick & Reid and it sounded like McGregor as well won't be involved due to injury. (I'm aware that sometimes Rhys doesn't give much away in his pre match interviews). So what's our line up: Johnson MacDonald Watson Wilson Hancock McMaster Agyemang Frizz Armstrong Aiken Wilson I've no doubt Mochrie will become a regular starter but he's looked behind the others at this stage. I think I’d go with the same starting 11. As you say, Mochrie will eventually make it in there but I think McCabe will go for energy tomorrow, which means Aiken over a not 100% fit Mochrie. I’d possibly have Aiken sitting beside McMaster to protect the defence a bit more, as I assume MacDonald and Hancock will need to provide lots of width with that midfield. Big game for MacDonald tomorrow. I suspect Easton will start on the left for Raith. Megwa had him well covered last season but while MacDonald has done well so far and is quite athletic, I doubt he’ll have played against too many players like Easton. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny_m Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 5 minutes ago, Mr November said: I think I’d go with the same starting 11. As you say, Mochrie will eventually make it in there but I think McCabe will go for energy tomorrow, which means Aiken over a not 100% fit Mochrie. I’d possibly have Aiken sitting beside McMaster to protect the defence a bit more, as I assume MacDonald and Hancock will need to provide lots of width with that midfield. Big game for MacDonald tomorrow. I suspect Easton will start on the left for Raith. Megwa had him well covered last season but while MacDonald has done well so far and is quite athletic, I doubt he’ll have played against too many players like Easton. Yeh a real test for MacDonald but his performance at Pittodrie did give grounds for optimism. It is a little concerning when you look at the bench and how important it is that the Wilsons stay fit even though I still expect another centre back & forward to come in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passionate Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 22 minutes ago, Kenny_m said: Yeh a real test for MacDonald but his performance at Pittodrie did give grounds for optimism. It is a little concerning when you look at the bench and how important it is that the Wilsons stay fit even though I still expect another centre back & forward to come in. Agree that MacDonald has done ok so far, mostly as a attacking wing back, we have to be honest hopelessly exposed on that area so far, with MacD and Bruce playing there, not helped of course by McMaster telegraphing his passes and is getting caught on the counter, to me Rhys has to play this game tighter and see how the game pans out, I will go for.. Johnston. GK Watson RB MacCabe RCB Wilson LCB Hancock LB McMaster. DM Agyemang. CM Armstrong. CM Frizzell. AM Mochrie. 2nd Striker Wilson CF That to me is our strongest side and gives us more options defensively and off the bench.. Any more word on the new Centre Half who was supposed to be signing this week.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamonds02 Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 (edited) 3 hours ago, Passionate said: Agree that MacDonald has done ok so far, mostly as a attacking wing back, we have to be honest hopelessly exposed on that area so far, with MacD and Bruce playing there, not helped of course by McMaster telegraphing his passes and is getting caught on the counter, to me Rhys has to play this game tighter and see how the game pans out, I will go for.. Johnston. GK Watson RB MacCabe RCB Wilson LCB Hancock LB McMaster. DM Agyemang. CM Armstrong. CM Frizzell. AM Mochrie. 2nd Striker Wilson CF That to me is our strongest side and gives us more options defensively and off the bench.. Any more word on the new Centre Half who was supposed to be signing this week.. Think I might stay at home if McCabe and Watson are in the same defence ngl midfield and attack I’d probably agree with though. Edited August 2 by Diamonds02 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShineOnYouCrazyDiamonds Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 If McGregor’s fit I’d like to see us start the same team that started against EK. If he’s not or if he’s only fit enough for the bench I think it probably has to be Mochrie or Cooper (assuming Reid isn’t fit either). Not convinced a five-man narrow midfield (a midfield pentagon?) would work very well and Mochrie I think will probably mostly play as an auxiliary forward for us this season anyway. Could possibly be 433 with Mochrie on the left and Frizz on the right and both cutting inside to let the full backs overlap, but I don’t think Frizz has ever started a game for us in a wide position apart from in a midfield diamond when Easton was the 10. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a back 5 although I’d rather just play a 4 and have Hancock less restricted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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