alexscottislegend

Can I respectfully suggest 'flank attacker'? A winger to me is a touchline hugger, a dying breed these days; whereas the flank attacker is expected to track back and move inside when required, also offering a better than average goal return. Of course the prime example par excellence is Mo Salah. Not sure about Jones but at least he is comfortable on left or right.

Does anyone play 4-4-2 nowadays?

Just heard Cork have gone 2-0 up. Don't make travel plans yet...

Good call. Hope to see McPake later on.

I couldn't get to sleep the other night so, instead of counting sheep, I tried picking our best first eleven. I had so many options I couldn't settle on one. I've come to the conclusion that I don't mind who we pick. I've NEVER been able to say that before.

Well, now that Daniel Sturridge has his dog back he might be in the mood for some football with some of his old L'pool mates.

I'm sure you will agree that Docherty is really a right centre attacking mid. Actually he could be the surprise package.

What? Has he actually signed?

Orjan Persson?

My recollection at the time was much the same - "why did it have to be him?" But you are right, it hurt Keltic much more than us.

Apologies if this is in wrong thread. Thought this was going to be an interesting article praising us for finally ending the ban on catholics but it seems to be just using it as a stick to attack Rangers supporters calling people names. https://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2019/07/09/mojo-rising-maurice-johnston-30-years-on/

Wait till we get VAR - you cannot argue with objective truth! Offside is offside; over the goal line is over the goal line.

Couldn't be Martin Skrtel could it?

You know, I had a wee look at Keltic's starting line up yesterday in 4.2.3.1 set -up, just like ours. Man for man, I really think we are better. Would you take Bain for McG for example. Edouard or Griffiths for Morelos or Defoe? I really think we will get that title now.

Have to say I listened to Radio Scotland with McLean and Derek Ferguson commentating. I could find nothing wrong with their comments. Were raving about Ojo and Aribo.

In the latter part of the season Jack started to net a few but he's mainly a sitting player.

Only a friendly I know but he played v Oxford like a man with something to prove I thought.

I think the new, improved Docherty could play that role if you're not selecting Arfield. Maybe instead of Kamara? We shouldn't need 2 mainly sitting midfielders for this tie surely?

Only problem is that he has to be on the pitch to do that.

Ha! Ha! I got the joke anyway.

Oh damn. Now we're stuck with 2 good young players. If we can't get Kent then maybe good that we keep Middleton.

The way this lad carries the ball you know who he reminds me of? Ronaldo! (Not making an actual comparison you understand).

i was wondering about centre backs; we seem to have 2 top players for each position (e.g. Arfield/Docherty or Tav/Polster) but only 3 CBs to whit Katic, Goldson and Edmundson. Would be good if Mayo is promoted from the academy. He is also left-sided.

Can honestly say that's the first I've heard of this guy. Scored 15 goals in the Championship. McBurnie scored more in same league.

Only for players moving between English clubs. No English club will pay£30 m for a Scottish League player. The best we can do is to ensure we get a lucrative sell-on fee like the Keltic did with Van Dyck and others. As long as our teams keep getting turfed out of Europe before Christmas then that disdain for our domestic football will remain.