The Moonster Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 4-4-2 is actually a decent idea IMO. With Dick and Smith less likely to get forward than Boomer and Wardrop there's no real need to have two defensive midfielders covering and Russell is the type of guy who works well with a partner. I say let's see 4-4-2 on Saturday and if we don't we'll start a campaign to get OKI III onto the coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 37 minutes ago, Sonsteam of 08 said: I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks that Walsh could do a Stanton-esque job in midfield. I could be misremembering here, but I'm sure there was a period where I'm sure he played there for Rangers Reserves (under Durrant) when I used to go to games at Murray Park, so it's not totally alien to him. Playing with a midfield duo of Carsy (solid and disciplined, but not going to drive with the ball) and Hutton (really good with time and space, less good without it, not going to drive with the ball) is only going to end one way. Big team found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Boghead ranter said: Big team found #Staunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghead ranter Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 minute ago, Sonsteam of 08 said: #Staunch I now understand the banter developed between you and @forever_blue a couple of seasons back. #crumpets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Just now, Boghead ranter said: I now understand the banter developed between you and @forever_blue a couple of seasons back. #crumpets I forgot about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottylintonstowel Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Dumbartons main problem as I see it is the recent loss of Wardrope and McLaughlin. Not only were they decent defenders but a lot of attacking play was contributed by them . I would go as far as saying that Wardrope is the best player in our squad and like McRorie for Rangers from last season is good enough to play for the Celtic first team . Our decline recently has coincided with the injuries to the two full backs and if we end up in the play offs it is vital that those two are fit to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlin' Wilf Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 5 hours ago, Scottylintonstowel said: Dumbartons main problem as I see it is the recent loss of Wardrope and McLaughlin. Not only were they decent defenders but a lot of attacking play was contributed by them . I would go as far as saying that Wardrope is the best player in our squad and like McRorie for Rangers from last season is good enough to play for the Celtic first team . Our decline recently has coincided with the injuries to the two full backs and if we end up in the play offs it is vital that those two are fit to play. Totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 7 hours ago, Scottylintonstowel said: Dumbartons main problem as I see it is the recent loss of Wardrope and McLaughlin. Not only were they decent defenders but a lot of attacking play was contributed by them . I would go as far as saying that Wardrope is the best player in our squad and like McRorie for Rangers from last season is good enough to play for the Celtic first team . Our decline recently has coincided with the injuries to the two full backs and if we end up in the play offs it is vital that those two are fit to play. Hopefully your problem will be Dylan Mackin on Saturday. The Livi guys said he had a field day the last time they were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paddy Flannery Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hopefully your problem will be Dylan Mackin on Saturday. The Livi guys said he had a field day the last time they were there. He did aye, but he was playing for Livi, it was more than just him who had a field day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarti pooh Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 14 minutes ago, theoriginalhedge said: Hopefully your problem will be Dylan Mackin on Saturday. The Livi guys said he had a field day the last time they were there. Andy Stirling had a field day against everybody last season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeezeboxson Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 On 31/01/2018 at 14:20, Scottylintonstowel said: Dumbartons main problem as I see it is the recent loss of Wardrope and McLaughlin. Not only were they decent defenders but a lot of attacking play was contributed by them . I would go as far as saying that Wardrope is the best player in our squad and like McRorie for Rangers from last season is good enough to play for the Celtic first team . Our decline recently has coincided with the injuries to the two full backs and if we end up in the play offs it is vital that those two are fit to play. The main difference here is that when McRorie was at us last season I don't think many (if any) sons fans thought he was near good enough for them in the top division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Confirmed that Stewart, Wadrop and McLaughlin all still out, along with Dougie Hill. I would really like to see us try the 4-4-2 OKI mentioned, whilst we need to show Brechin respect we don't need to be as defensive as we normally are. Just have Carswell sit on the half way line kicking anything that moves and let the rest do what they can do. Despite our shite form, I'm actually really looking forward to tomorrow. The Andy Stirling effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallochSonsFan Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Certainly have a few options to be more attacking with Stirling in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Parr Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 If Froxy, Walsh, Beany and Stirling all start then we should offer something going forward - irrespective of how the team is set out. But yeah, 2 up top would mark a welcome departure from the last 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbarton Rock Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 2 hours ago, The Moonster said: Confirmed that Stewart, Wadrop and McLaughlin all still out, along with Dougie Hill. I would really like to see us try the 4-4-2 OKI mentioned, whilst we need to show Brechin respect we don't need to be as defensive as we normally are. Just have Carswell sit on the half way line kicking anything that moves and let the rest do what they can do. Despite our shite form, I'm actually really looking forward to tomorrow. The Andy Stirling effect. I'm not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 9 minutes ago, Dumbarton Rock said: I'm not Wise man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 3 minutes ago, theoriginalhedge said: Wise man. He's the groundsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albundy Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 If Froxy, Walsh, Beany and Stirling all start then we should offer something going forward - irrespective of how the team is set out. But yeah, 2 up top would mark a welcome departure from the last 6 years. This ^^ for me with froxy sitting deeper to dictate play. Not quite a diamond more a flat 4 with Carsy doing the discplined/holding role and push beanie up top with Nisbett making a nuisance of himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoriginalhedge Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 1 hour ago, The Moonster said: He's the groundsman ! I take it the forecast is shite tomorrow then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbarton Rock Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 14 minutes ago, theoriginalhedge said: ! I take it the forecast is shite tomorrow then ? Middle of the park is like a bowl of porridge. Needs verti drained to sort it but can't get a machine on it just now. Going to cut up big time. Actually looks ok to until you step on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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