Coventry Saint Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, mishtergrolsch said: Jack Ross in the paper last night basically saying we don't need a defensive midfielder as long as the rest of the team ups its game when we lose the ball. And that good defensive midfielders that can pass, tackle and be creative play at top level. But if we don't have players capable of tackling in midfield at all, which is the case (maybe except Sibbald who can't get a game at the moment), then no matter how well the team reacts to losing the ball we're not going to get the ball back very easily. Sounds to me a bit like he's either not getting more dosh or he genuinely believes that we don't need a "destroyer" which is terrifying considering our midfield tends to include Harkes, Levitt and McGrath who are not known for their defensive abilities. While you're correct to say McGrath wasn't known for his defensive abilities, his workrate always did stand out for us. He was a phenomenally hard working player and always tracked back diligently. He wasn't always picked as a number 10 but his effort was always beyond reproach. It was odd seeing him being so anonymous last weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, mishtergrolsch said: Jack Ross in the paper last night basically saying we don't need a defensive midfielder as long as the rest of the team ups its game when we lose the ball. And that good defensive midfielders that can pass, tackle and be creative play at top level. But if we don't have players capable of tackling in midfield at all, which is the case (maybe except Sibbald who can't get a game at the moment), then no matter how well the team reacts to losing the ball we're not going to get the ball back very easily. Sounds to me a bit like he's either not getting more dosh or he genuinely believes that we don't need a "destroyer" which is terrifying considering our midfield tends to include Harkes, Levitt and McGrath who are not known for their defensive abilities. We need a good defensive midfielder in the Fuchs/Butcher mould. If Ross cannot see that then he’s a fucking idiot and the wrong guy for the job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinkle Posted August 28, 2022 Author Share Posted August 28, 2022 Gonna play a whole season without a recognised defensive midfielder? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabFC Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, mishtergrolsch said: Jack Ross in the paper last night basically saying we don't need a defensive midfielder as long as the rest of the team ups its game when we lose the ball. I hope to God he doesn’t believe that. Every top team needs a midfielder whose first thought is how to smell danger. This week Mulgrew is out and Smith is in. Just buy a goddamn defensive midfielder - Christ, bring McDonald back if yer desperate! Edited August 28, 2022 by ArabFC 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishtergrolsch Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Coventry Saint said: While you're correct to say McGrath wasn't known for his defensive abilities, his workrate always did stand out for us. He was a phenomenally hard working player and always tracked back diligently. He wasn't always picked as a number 10 but his effort was always beyond reproach. It was odd seeing him being so anonymous last weekend. Aye but hard working, in football terms, dosent necessarily mean good or productive. It usually equates to "running about alot" for the majority, like Harkes. We need someone who can win the ball and move it on. Like, dare I say it, Gomis, Buaben, Flood, Rankin or Paton did in previous and far more successful eras. I was pretty happy when we appointed Ross and im still on the 'decent manager' side but im really starting to worry about him and some of the shite he's gibbered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmouth Strikes Again Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Oh dearie me. Thank you. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btb Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, Bigmouth Strikes Again said: Oh dearie me. Thank you. Shocking post, unless it significantly affects Saints league position, like a matter of relegation, I want every other team to beat the OF. Expelled from the Diddy Alliance! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabianKnight Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Get this idiot so far to f**k. Beg borrow and steal to get O'Neill in and sign a DM. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djchapsticks Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Just a few short weeks ago, I was in a bit of despair as it was rumoured that Utd were about to sign Alex Gogic to cap off some half decent business on paper. Fast forward and Alex Gogic was exactly what they needed in the middle. They are as soft as shite! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Play Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) I prefer one of them over the other but both are good. ETA Posted too soon. I thought Ross would have stopped the rot at five given how good a manager he is. Apologies. Edited August 28, 2022 by Shadow Play 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Any time you get beat by more than 5 the manager should have to resign. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Saintsible Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 23 minutes ago, btb said: Shocking post, unless it significantly affects Saints league position, like a matter of relegation, I want every other team to beat the OF. Expelled from the Diddy Alliance! I take the contrary view. I want the OF to win every game they play…..except in Europe and not when playing us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 I want the OF to lose every game but after 3-0 it becomes funny and I quite like to see teams get beat by cricket scores. Not today so much 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zing. Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Appears Ross has gone in and done a Stubbs at St Mirren. Will be shocked if he’s still in a job tomorrow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denspark1893 Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Keep up the good work Jack Psst… you need to try a wee bit harder or your going to get sacked ya fucking daftie 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Bridge Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Hibs are pony but it could be worse. We could still have this absolute fraud at the helm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crawford Bridge Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Unineted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarto Mutiny Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 At least the United fans who spent the last year or so complaining about boring football have got their wish now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Slightly disappointed it was only 9 tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 3 and a half weeks ago, we won a game in Europe... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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