DLBud Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Just watched the game this morning as I couldn't make it last night and there were more than a few positives IMO. Baird is a nasty big bastard and could do really well for us if he has an old head to play alongside. That's not a reflection on Kelly but I just think their lack of experience may cost us. McMullan looks good on the ball and against most other teams in the league he'll be a real handful. We didn't cave at 2-0 and even when the penalty was missed I don't see a notable difference in our attitude. Players looked as though they believed they'd get something and that sort of belief will be important. Murray and Spalding were more involved from the sidelines then anyone has been in a looooooong time for us. That being said I still feel we need an experienced centre back, a bit of height in the midfield and some more pace up front. Bring on Dumbarton next week and we'll see what we're really made of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudtobeabuddy Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 LB, CB, Striker and another goalie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chico Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Height. Thommohawk and the diddymen. Need some big guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM1 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I'd prefer to play Kelly (despite a nervy start, I thought he settled down ok) at left back and bring in a new centre half, or simply just sign a new left back. Conlan really struggled last night (and was poor against Berwick). Not just when they were running at him, but also positionally (surely at this level, players shouldn't be massively misjudging the height of the ball!) & in his distribution. Everything was going down our left hand side as they clearly noticed this was a weakness. Granted he may still be short of match practice and still needs to get up to the pace of the game up here. I certainly hope so anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Left back has always been a difficult position to fill, even in the premiership. Now we're down where we are, we'd be incredibly lucky to get a player that we'd all be happy with. I do agree that Conlan was caught out of position too often. The other thing I noticed was that often he matched the attacker for pace and was in a position to block the cross, but didn't commit himself and let the cross into the box. However, I did see some good moments of defending which, at this stage in the season, are the aspects of his game that I'm going to concentrate upon and hope that the management team sort out his current deficiencies. He won't come up against players like Tavernier and Waghorn every week, but he does have to improve his game. Edited August 8, 2015 by FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ McG Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 LB, CB, Striker and another goalie. A left sided midfielder/winger would also be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Left back that can tackle and track back. Centre back in a 'Steven Craigan' or 'big no-nonsense chunt that ICT always manage to find' mould. Goalkeeper / goalkeeper coach. Striker. New kit supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 The only way we'll sign a leftback is if we get in a centre-half who can play there if required, bit like Ian Maxwell could do. I'd far rather see Murray use the resources he has to strengthen areas where we're sorely lacking for numbers (up front, centre of defence) and then do something crazy like work to improve the players he has at his disposal rather than write them off and replace them after two games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLBud Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 New kit supplier. LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddygreat Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Height. Thommohawk and the diddymen. Need some big guysmost effective players on the pitch were wee fellas last night, for saints as well as Rangers. Height is only effective for set pieces and big punts up the pitch. Pace, strength, a good engine, movement are all more important. Thommo was the most ineffective player we had last night, and he's tall. Best player for us, wee mcmullan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddygreat Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 The only way we'll sign a leftback is if we get in a centre-half who can play there if required, bit like Ian Maxwell could do. I'd far rather see Murray use the resources he has to strengthen areas where we're sorely lacking for numbers (up front, centre of defence) and then do something crazy like work to improve the players he has at his disposal rather than write them off and replace them after two games. bring back cheesy. Might actually be alright at this level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota7 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 We definitely need another forward, a centre half and a goalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ McG Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Murray says we will sign another 4-5 players, we need atleast 4 in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Murray says we will sign another 4-5 players, we need atleast 4 in my opinion. Graeme Carey has just scored for Plymouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambiebud Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Baird was outstanding. I hope he is on a long term deal? The youngsters are the future for us. If we bring in an experienced defender and striker, we will not be far away come May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibardfast Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Would you believe Wylde and Carey both scored for Plymouth today. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosferatu Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 If we get Shankland & Langfield then, for me, we just need a defender to complete the squad. And not necessarily a centre half. A full back would be good as I believe Naismith would be goo in central defence and we also have Jim Goodwin. I think we will be good enough to have a great chance of second place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insaintee Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 A left sided midfielder/winger would also be nice. Watch this space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Marvellous Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Langfield, Shankland and Wilson. Then let youth fill in where required. Small squads are part of the game now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakota7 Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Wilson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Marvellous Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Mark Wilson, ex Celtic full back, been training with us for past week or two! Experienced player! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbles old paperboy Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 A win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulysses Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 Mark Wilson, ex Celtic full back, been training with us for past week or two! Experienced player! Who's legs have completely gone, according to Dumbarton fans last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leolovesstmfc Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 We need a central defender have done for years now! We need a striker If the boy from Aberdeen Shankland comes on loan that should be that problem solved! We also need a Keeper Langfeild or Samson seem like our best options. Although I can't see Sammy coming back! Some cover for the left side not sure about Conlan! Ian Murray said he still wants 3-4 new faces before the window shuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Yards Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) Jon Daly and Paul Heffernan both available as free agents. Would take either of them any day. We need an experiences centre forward to take the weight off thommo and both fit the bill IMO Edited August 11, 2015 by Big Yards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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