Butters Scotch Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Christie is so one footed, putting him at RWB will just make him cut inside each time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 4 hours ago, Gordon EF said: It's something I've never really considered but as soon as I saw it suggested, it made a lot of sense. He's got all the atributes needed to play that position and wing back's an easier transition than traditional full back for a predominatly midfield player. I'd put Christie in there ahead of Ralston or McCrorie. Yeah, as would I. I trust Christie more than Ralston or McCrorie. People go all shock & horror because he isn't right footed. So? Denis Irwin was one of the best left back in the EPL era. He was right footed. People think that we're talking about table football and that the players are locked into place and can only move from side to side. Players move around. For Bournemouth, Christie often finds himself on the right side of midfield. As for being left footed, all the better to usher wingers down the line rather than let them cut inside. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jives Miguel Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Ryan Christie at right-wing back. Christ alive. Silly season well underway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Jives Miguel said: Ryan Christie at right-wing back. Christ alive. Silly season well underway. Brilliant constructive criticism. Did you say the same when Tierney was mooted at centerback? McTominay at Centerback? Tierney at right wingback? McGinn as a number 10? or 98, Craig Burley as right wingback? Jackson as a midfielder? McCrorie and Ralston didn't convince in the chances they had. Christie would be much times better than those two. Some people just can't see things or even consider it till it actually happens. It's what separates the creative innovators with everyone else. The innovators create, the others destroy. Edited June 8 by SlayerX -4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Christie is a better player than Ralston or McCrorie, and the idea of fitting him into the team while also retaining all of our top midfielders is tempting. Still, I'm not convinced. I think Ralston and McCrorie are both decent options. I'd probably go with one of them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabFC Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 41 minutes ago, SlayerX said: Brilliant constructive criticism. Did you say the same when Tierney was mooted at centerback? McTominay at Centerback? Tierney at right wingback? Some people just can't see things or even consider it till it actually happens. It's what separates the creative innovators with everyone else. The innovators create, the others destroy. Yes. Yes I did. Many times. Yes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insert Amusing Pseudonym Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Christ he's back banging this drum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Christie at right back ffs. Give me strength 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 (edited) 1 hour ago, allyo said: Christie is a better player than Ralston or McCrorie, and the idea of fitting him into the team while also retaining all of our top midfielders is tempting. Still, I'm not convinced. I think Ralston and McCrorie are both decent options. I'd probably go with one of them. Yeah. It is. Unless they'd do it In training, it's a wee bit too late anyway. Still, never hurts to come up with ideas. We're coming up against the host nation. It's Germany. I'd be surprised if Clarke didn't have anything up his sleeve. Oh. Don't be put off by the naysayers. Originality has a place here. Besides, I think the naysayers are all lovely. Edited June 9 by SlayerX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters Scotch Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 5 hours ago, SlayerX said: Yeah, as would I. I trust Christie more than Ralston or McCrorie. People go all shock & horror because he isn't right footed. So? Denis Irwin was one of the best left back in the EPL era. He was right footed. People think that we're talking about table football and that the players are locked into place and can only move from side to side. Players move around. For Bournemouth, Christie often finds himself on the right side of midfield. As for being left footed, all the better to usher wingers down the line rather than let them cut inside. Irwin was two footed... and that heatmap is Christie playing CM so is expected to be around both sides of the pitch... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 17 minutes ago, ArabFC said: Yes. Yes I did. Many times. Yes. Well, at least you're honest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylish Kid Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 21 hours ago, Jives Miguel said: Adams barely playing over the 2 friendlies was really strange. Is there any injuries or knocks he's carying that we're not aware of? I think the players who had to negotiate an FA cup /Play off final were being given a bit of a break. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JS_FFC Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I’m not saying Christie *couldn’t* play RWB. I think he does have the skill set that makes me think he could play that role decently. But why risk it when Ralston is on decent form anyway? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 9 hours ago, SlayerX said: Brilliant constructive criticism. Did you say the same when Tierney was mooted at centerback? McTominay at Centerback? Tierney at right wingback? McGinn as a number 10? or 98, Craig Burley as right wingback? Jackson as a midfielder? McCrorie and Ralston didn't convince in the chances they had. Christie would be much times better than those two. Some people just can't see things or even consider it till it actually happens. It's what separates the creative innovators with everyone else. The innovators create, the others destroy. In what way did Ralston not convince against Finland? I (and most others) thought he did just fine. He was also very good in the 0-0 away to Ukraine. He’ll be just fine at RWB. He’s no Hickey but he’s a mile ahead of McCrorie in my opinion. Christie to play RWB for the first time in his puff at the opening game of the Euros is farcical. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ewanandmoreagain Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 10 hours ago, SlayerX said: Brilliant constructive criticism. Did you say the same when Tierney was mooted at centerback? McTominay at Centerback? Tierney at right wingback? McGinn as a number 10? or 98, Craig Burley as right wingback? Jackson as a midfielder? McCrorie and Ralston didn't convince in the chances they had. Christie would be much times better than those two. Some people just can't see things or even consider it till it actually happens. It's what separates the creative innovators with everyone else. The innovators create, the others destroy. Sorry , but McTominay at RCB was not a success I do not think Robertson ( or Tierney ) on the right was a success either 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewanandmoreagain Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 1 hour ago, JS_FFC said: I’m not saying Christie *couldn’t* play RWB. I think he does have the skill set that makes me think he could play that role decently. But why risk it when Ralston is on decent form anyway? and McCrorie ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 It would be madness to put Christie - one of our most creative players and an excellent presser - in a role that limits that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewanandmoreagain Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 9 hours ago, SlayerX said: Yeah. It is. Unless they'd do it In training, it's a wee bit too late anyway. Still, never hurts to come up with ideas. We're coming up against the host nation. It's Germany. I'd be surprised if Clarke didn't have anything up his sleeve. Oh. Don't be put off by the naysayers. Originality has a place here. Besides, I think the naysayers are all lovely. Levein did 4 - 6 - 0 in training 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewanandmoreagain Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 11 hours ago, Jives Miguel said: Ryan Christie at right-wing back. Christ alive. Silly season well underway. I thought we were thinking of playing him as a defensive CM ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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