FTOF Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 It wasn't Thommo's mobility that worried me, it was his touch and his lay offs, which were often clumsy, mishit or didn't find the man. He also suffered from complete lack of quality deliveries into the box. We had about 7 or 8 deliveries into the box, all of which were poor. We desperately require at least one player who can put quality crosses into the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulysses Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I thought we looked a lot better in that 4-3-3 shape early in the second half. Got the wingers further up the park. There seems to be a lot more structure about the team, and players actually look like they know where they're supposed to play, and what they're meant to do. In that respect, yesterday was encouraging. I'd much rather the team got a good test in pre-season than humping the likes of Whitley Bay, which clearly got us nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulysses Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 He also suffered from complete lack of quality deliveries into the box. We had about 7 or 8 deliveries into the box, all of which were poor. We desperately require at least one player who can put quality crosses into the box. True. If we were really going for it in games, I'd like to see Morgan and McLear on the wings, who both seemed determined to drive at the full backs and cause problems. McMullan was great in this respect too. Also, I'd love to see us just SHOOT when around the box. ;) we got into some great positions yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 It wasn't Thommo's mobility that worried me, it was his touch and his lay offs, which were often clumsy, mishit or didn't find the man. Agreed, but to me it's chicken and egg, better mobility buys you more space & time to make the lay-offs. We need a striker with pace. Gow and Thompson both have the ability to score goals, but someone to run off them, hassle defenders. That's what Bradford had over us. Kelly, Baird and Ridgers were never allowed to settle on the ball, although they handled it quite well. The boy who scored the goal didn't give them a moments peace and it made a real impact on the way we could move the ball, forced us into a few long punts up the park. Maybe McMullan could play that role, but from his performance yesterday if rather have him out wide, looked a natural winger. Yup, can't see a Gow & Thompson combo being effective. Would like to see a couple of pacy players (McMullen + A.N. Other) trying to stay close to Thompson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Simpson Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Bit slack at the centre of defence at times including the goal. Ridgers missed a couple of crosses but did make one great save.Biggest worry for me was Thommo who didn't look particularly mobile. All that and a lady linesman........... Agree with 1st two comments but although pace may have been lacking I thought Thommo looked fit and did a fair amount of closing down from the front. A bit of pace as a foil off both him and Gow would go a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Was there a Match Programme yesterday ? See my Ebay account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 Cannae find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I would have thought we could produce a Match Programme as a matter of record, and maybe not for profit. A limited edition run at reduced price wouldn't have made too much of a loss. Even a four page effort as part of the ticket price would have been sufficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TsuMirren Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I would have thought we could produce a Match Programme as a matter of record, and maybe not for profit. A limited edition run at reduced price wouldn't have made too much of a loss. Even a four page effort as part of the ticket price would have been sufficient. Something like the pull out poster effort Celtic provided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Ian Durant was sitting behind me with a couple of other guys taking notes. They were impressed with Stevie Mallan heard a comment you would not get much change for him. Not a bad game will be able to tell how we are next week in a manful match. ? Edited July 19, 2015 by Isle Of Bute Saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ McG Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 With Thompson as our main striker we will win f**k all, he's absolutely finished. Murray isn't daft so I expect us to sign another couple of strikers before the Rangers game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 JJ McGrumpy in full flow. And we huvnae played a manfull Match yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddies1877 Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 With Thompson as our main striker we will win f**k all, he's absolutely finished. Murray isn't daft so I expect us to sign another couple of strikers before the Rangers game. he will deffo bag us goals in the championship he's had one injury hit season before that I'm not sure he even missed a game in the seasons before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabuddies Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 With Thompson as our main striker we will win f**k all, he's absolutely finished. Murray isn't daft so I expect us to sign another couple of strikers before the Rangers game. In order for Thommo to score goals you have to get the ball into the box which we failed to do on Saturday because Bradford played a high line forcing our midfield to go deep. Well played Bradford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TsuMirren Posted July 19, 2015 Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 In order for Thommo to score goals you have to get the ball into the box which we failed to do on Saturday because Bradford played a high line forcing our midfield to go deep. Well played Bradford. They played a high line knowing Thommo is done. The ball went in the box a few times, a more mobile striker may even have got a touch. In order to score goals, Thommo will need the ball on his toe with less than a yard of running required. No way he should ever be up top alone, indeed no way we should ever play one up alone this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Against my better judgement, I went to the game on Saturday. Sincerely hope this is not the standard we can expect this season or there is no chance of anything like promotion. I accept pre season games can be misleading but unless some footballers are recruited, it will be another season of non attendance for me, I`m afraid. Very poor show indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Against my better judgement, I went to the game on Saturday. Sincerely hope this is not the standard we can expect this season or there is no chance of anything like promotion. I accept pre season games can be misleading but unless some footballers are recruited, it will be another season of non attendance for me, I`m afraid. Very poor show indeed. Against my better judgement, I read this post. Sincerely hope this is not the standard we can expect this season I accept pre season posts can be misleading but unless some posters up their game, it will be another season of non reading for me, I`m afraid. Very poor trolling indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I'd be worried if Froggie went to a game and didn't decide to never go back again afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I take it neither of the last two "trollers" attended the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted July 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 It was a training session. First match of the Season v Berwick this coming Saturday. Be there or be.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I take it neither of the last two "trollers" attended the match. You take it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JM1 Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I take it neither of the last two "trollers" attended the match.I went to the Oldham game and it was so bad I decided to never go to a St. Mirren game again.Got my ticket for the Berwick game this morning - looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froggie Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 The Frog is happy that some have read my comments, whether any agree or not. Probably will end up going to the next match, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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