The Dog Hip Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 21 hours ago, GordonS said: Couldn't make the game today, and without Ben's highlights I appreciate the reports. Seems to me that it's more about a lot of individual problems rather than something underlying, and that when the injuries clear up we should come (reasonably) good. In that case all that matters is scraping results and limiting harm. Next week is another game that they just have to find a way to win, and hopefully we'll be in a better place in the next round. Camelon in the league in two weeks' time will be a serious test. Disappointed to hear that Watt wasn't great, I've been very underwhelmed by him so far. He doesn't seem capable of playing with his back to goal and he's easily brushed off the ball. He might be good in behind, but most defences sit quite deep against Rose. I worry that he's the new Connor Kelly - scores goals at clubs where he'll get chances to use his pace, but will struggle at a club that usually has most of the possession. Early days though, hopefully Bradley can find the best way to utilise him. I'd have though his best role is to do TC's running for him. Do you mean running for TC's pies at half time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Heid Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 8 hours ago, The Dog Hip said: Do you mean running for TC's pies at half time Strikers are ultimately judged on goals, TC has proved his credentials on that one. So as the new boy the pressure is on Watt to fit his attributes into his new team - Watt once he settles down will be fine as his goals for Rob Roy last season proved. Our problems aren't personnel - its the inability to get them all available at the same time due to our injury list. Batchy, Roddy, Coco and Ronald would more than likely start if available. At the moment we are no more than filling jerseys. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlamourBaws Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 On 8/26/2018 at 00:39, The Dog Hip said: No Ruari put in half a shift one of the reasons we're in a sorry state Disagree... The laddie in beside him in central midfield yesterday is an imposter. Ruari was in there with 3 opposition players at times due to Uruquhart's amazing ability to be perpetually nowhere near the play, which isnt a great attribute for a central midfielder. I'd love to think there was a player in there somewhere, but i just don't see it at all. I'd be scared to commit up the field as well if it was Urquhart I was trusting to sort things out behind me. I actually thought Jamie McKenzie would have worked well in there to allow Ruari to play a bit more. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th1stleandr0se Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 1 hour ago, GlamourBaws said: I actually thought Jamie McKenzie would have worked well in there to allow Ruari to play a bit more. Interesting point. A couple of times when things were getting bogged down Jamie took a run up the park with the ball and showed amazing speed. I thought maybe he could have been shifted up front to change things around a bit. He has the potential to be used in various positions. Of course, no player wants to be the utility man as that could mean sitting on the bench. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Heid Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 2 hours ago, GlamourBaws said: Disagree... The laddie in beside him in central midfield yesterday is an imposter. Ruari was in there with 3 opposition players at times due to Uruquhart's amazing ability to be perpetually nowhere near the play, which isnt a great attribute for a central midfielder. I'd love to think there was a player in there somewhere, but i just don't see it at all. I'd be scared to commit up the field as well if it was Urquhart I was trusting to sort things out behind me. I actually thought Jamie McKenzie would have worked well in there to allow Ruari to play a bit more. In his defence - we have asked him to play everywhere apart from keeper. We all know the abilities of Jamie, but the team needs stability that having a fuller squad to select from - for me that needs to start from the back and a solid foundation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlamourBaws Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 35 minutes ago, Auld Heid said: In his defence - we have asked him to play everywhere apart from keeper. We all know the abilities of Jamie, but the team needs stability that having a fuller squad to select from - for me that needs to start from the back and a solid foundation. As i recall, he has played right back once or twice (and been very poor), and in midfield (and been very poor). But to take your approach - if he has played everywhere, he has been terrible everywhere. I think he arrived as a central midfielder, and this was his chance to show what he could do in his "natural position". Feel it is harsh to criticise a player who is trying his best to make up for 2 or 3 players. I wouldn't have Jamie in midfield in normal circumstances, but he could do a job in there if we are short. Mark obviously decided on 3 at the back on Saturday for a reason so Jamie had to be in there as a 3. As a 2 at the back, he could no doubt step up into the middle and do more than the lad who was in there. Its past now... and we won the game. Looking forward, we need a creative spark from somewhere between the middle and the front. There aren't many teams at our level who have Roddy, Owen and Batchy close to getting back in... that will certainly liven us up a little. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven W Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 i took this game in at the weekend. A bizarre game in many respects. On another day it could have been six or seven to Rose, but on another Stirling could have nicked it at the end! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep77 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Auld Heid said: Strikers are ultimately judged on goals, TC has proved his credentials on that one. So as the new boy the pressure is on Watt to fit his attributes into his new team - Watt once he settles down will be fine as his goals for Rob Roy last season proved. Our problems aren't personnel - its the inability to get them all available at the same time due to our injury list. Batchy, Roddy, Coco and Ronald would more than likely start if available. At the moment we are no more than filling jerseys. So every other player has to suffer so tommy can score goals and get the plaudits 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, Sheep77 said: So every other player has to suffer so tommy can score goals and get the plaudits "Suffer." Ok... The team are most likely to win by putting TC in positions to score as often as possible. He's not getting any younger, and he's the guy the other team marks. It doesn't take Pep Guardiola to work out that the job of the second striker in that team is help that happen, and when they can't, to take advantage of the space TC makes. Coco does that pretty well (when fit), and that's what he gets plaudits for every bit as much as when he scores. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Auld Heid said: Strikers are ultimately judged on goals, TC has proved his credentials on that one. So as the new boy the pressure is on Watt to fit his attributes into his new team - Watt once he settles down will be fine as his goals for Rob Roy last season proved. Maybe... but just because a forward scores plenty at one team, doesn't mean he'll score the same at another, even if he's playing generally weaker opposition. The way the team is set up, and the way defences set up against them, often determine what type of forward will fit best. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Heid Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Sheep77 said: So every other player has to suffer so tommy can score goals and get the plaudits Where has anyone said any player has to suffer? 2 hours ago, GordonS said: Maybe... but just because a forward scores plenty at one team, doesn't mean he'll score the same at another, even if he's playing generally weaker opposition. The way the team is set up, and the way defences set up against them, often determine what type of forward will fit best. Very true. However any player moving from one team to another, will want to prove his credentials. Watt is still finding his feet at Linlithgow and that doesn't happen overnight. Every confidence that he will find his feet and become an important player in our team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Dave Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Is there no highlights for this? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dog Hip Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 13 hours ago, GlamourBaws said: Disagree... The laddie in beside him in central midfield yesterday is an imposter. Ruari was in there with 3 opposition players at times due to Uruquhart's amazing ability to be perpetually nowhere near the play, which isnt a great attribute for a central midfielder. I'd love to think there was a player in there somewhere, but i just don't see it at all. I'd be scared to commit up the field as well if it was Urquhart I was trusting to sort things out behind me. I actually thought Jamie McKenzie would have worked well in there to allow Ruari to play a bit more. As I said half a shift from Ruari he passes and stops he no longer supports his forwards 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld Heid Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 12 hours ago, Tartan Dave said: Is there no highlights for this? On you tube now 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Dave Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Auld Heid said: On you tube now Seen that. Shame they didn’t add stirlings chance at the end, had hoped for a second look at it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8MileBU Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 "Suffer." Ok... The team are most likely to win by putting TC in positions to score as often as possible. He's not getting any younger, and he's the guy the other team marks. It doesn't take Pep Guardiola to work out that the job of the second striker in that team is help that happen, and when they can't, to take advantage of the space TC makes. Coco does that pretty well (when fit), and that's what he gets plaudits for every bit as much as when he scores.Looks like he takes up more space than he makes... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyBear Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Even when he is not at his best it is clear Kevin is a good player. Confident he will come good. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatP Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 4 hours ago, plug mac said: Send Kevin back to us he is a penalty box player feeds off flick ons big sawyers does that all day coyne seems to want to have it on a plate come home kev If you are a KRR fan it’s a bit difficult to know how you come to that opinion about Coyne. And if all Kevin can do is feed off someone else’s hard work does that mean all Kevin wants is it on a plate? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyBear Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 John Ovenstone signs for the Rose. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dug Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Fair enough, proved at the Hibs game he could still contribute. Might provide the required discipline and leadership to help our defence out. Welcome back Ovy! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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