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You may have a point. He has done the opposite of what almost everyone in football does - have a challenging lifestyle and career first then the luxury of football after. As for Waghorn, Im baffled on this one and want to see him back in the team.

Well with Aberdeen and Hearts being the next 2 games that could be decisive. I think every Bear expects a huge reaction and performance on Saturday.

Its too early to be calling for the manager to go as he deserves a bit more time but I cant understand why he doesn't see the tactics need to change, that's concerning. He has to scrap this 4-3-3. Its to easy to play against when we don't have the right personnel. We have to switch to 4-1-4-1 or 4-4-2 (4-1-3-2). Even 3-5-2 would suit our squad better but this 4-3-3 doesn't work with square pegs round holes. He also has to let Tavernier off the leash going forward again.

Last season Tav was our best wide player, he and Waghorn were awesome at times on the right. Now Tav doesnt attack and Waghorn doesnt get a game. We are far too easy to suss out now espeially with no plan B.

Ive been saying it all season its this 4-3-3 formation. Its ruining our players. It worked last season with 3 real strikers with Waghorn one of them, now either Forrester, Mckay or MOH is being shuffled in when they are creative attacking midfielders / wide men.

Ive a slight dilemna, due to the english cup games the channel that shows SPL games are only showing the rangers game tonight on delayed telecast fully after the match - what a royal pain in the butt I just got up for it to....so now do I look away and wait until 6am (10pm GMT) or watch the scores on here....

I was of the understanding he was a defensive midfielder who can also play centre half Ian. My worry would be he hasnt kicked a ball yet so cant be near match fit.

One of my favourite visits the ibrox that night, my first CL games that season and the performances were sublime. Valencia were the only side who we didnt match in those two years, yet they were finalists.

McCann has a bit of class about him as well as being a top analyst. He also works for Premier League TV in England and Co-commentates on a game each week and again always is spot on. He could offer a lot on the coaching field - I mean training ground (sounded a bit American there). I can only see Garner ever fitting into a 4-4-2 playing off a mobile partner, thus far he is the new Boyd without the tap ins rather than Sebo. At least Sebo got himself about.

Agree with all Pete has said in the preview. I just have to look at Chelsea to see how well a team has clicked with a change of formation. I think the 4-3-3 is what is holding us back at the moment, the blend just isn't right. I agree with SteveC in that Halliday is beginning to look a bit jaded and when Rossiter is fit it will be refreshing. I would like to see a change on Wed with the following team: Foderingham Tavernier Senderos Wilson Wallace Holt OHallaran Forrester McKay Dodoo Miller

Bit of that plus I don't think he wants to be at Man Utd after all and possible is intentionally doing these things. Alternatively throwing the toys out the pram again so he gets an open cheque book for a new team. But publically having a go at players creates issues in the dressing room, Shaw and Smalling got it and now Marcel.

Man City left a few big hitters like De Bruyne and Silva on the bench last weekend so they are bound to start on Saturday. That said I will put a few quid on a draw. Chelsea look solid in defensive midfield and Pedro is like a new 30million pound signing.

Cant ask for anything except being pulled out in a home tie, that's bonus one. Secondly Motherwell are poor and it will be good to beat McGhee.

But the league positions wasn't true reflections so early in the season and to be fair Conte hadn't installed his system. Lost at Arsenal and at home to Liverpool. but thumped Man Utd and beat Spurs since then. You have to admire the way Conte turned things around. They started the season well despite not playing well then went on a poor run. You have to also give the players credit for buying into his way of play so soon and for it to just click instantly is a job well done to everyone. Well done to Conte for sticking to his guns in a system that has served him so well. You just have to look at Mourinho who cant change things at Man Utd despite having the players available. Why Mourinho doesn't play Carrick and Herrera holding then a 3 of Mkhitaryan, Mata and Pogba as the offensive 3 is mind boggling. Lingard isn't a bad player but seems to be first pick on the right and Rashford is thrown out on the left.

For me id switch to a 4-1-3-2 or 4-1-4-1 Defence can pick itself. But the midfield and forward as this with the 3 switching roles (although perhaps Rossiter in for Halliday once fit): Halliday Ohallaran Forrester McKay Miller Dodoo In a 4-1-4-1 with again the 4 switching roles (again Rossiter in for Halliday when fit): Halliday OHallaran Holt Forrester McKay Miller Options with the latter formation is Windass can fit in at anytime as can Crooks and Rossiter for Halliday if they ever get fit. Dodoo, Waghorn and Garner all options for Miller. I still think Waghorn has something to offer on the inside right or through the middle when he gets his confidence back.

Had West Ham to get a draw but unfortunately also had Everton to draw at Southampton. Man Utd go to Everton next week and I cant see them winning that either, they will slip further behind. 6th is the highest I can see them get at the moment. But I don't get why Mourinho isn't playing his best side. He got it right against Feyenoord but opted for changes again on Sunday. Plus sent off again, its almost like he is trying to get the sack for a pay out then go into international management.

This one seems a bit interesting. Although the best would still have been Apple so the stadium remained I-brox.

I don't think he had any option to make this sub mate, Garner was awful. I have wanted to see Miller up top with Waghorn or Dodoo for weeks in a changed formation. My take on the team: Foderingham - did well with few saves he should make. Tavernier - Improved as a defender but its cost him what he offers going forward, that is ok if we play MOH on the right. Wilson / Kiernan - not the best but perhaps Wilson is not 100%. Thistle got forward a lot against this back 2. Worrying long term. Wallace - Unlucky not to score when his shot was going in until it came off Holt. Halliday - So so but I think when Rossiter is 100% fit he could be done with a rest. Holt - Drifted in and out. Would be more suited playing central in a 4-1-4-1 Windass - clearly wasn't fit. Forrester - Probably our most dangerous player, would be more suited to playing in a 4-1-3-2 / 4-1-4-1 Miller - Work rate was awesome, he got back a lot. 2 quality assists. Garner - doesn't fit into this system at all. Should be behind Miller, Waghorn and now Dodoo in the pecking order upfront. Subs: MOH - Should be starting every game on the right wing at the moment. Mckay - Improved the team after replacing Windass. Dodoo - Prior to the goals he was far more affective than Garner anyway and he was up against a Thistle 6/7 man defence. First goal was a sublime take which heeded confidence. The winner was quality calmness to slot it in. He has earned a start in midweek. If he bulked up just slightly he could be a real handful for defenders.

Premier League. If he stays injury free he will hit 30 this season.

When Thistle hit the bar I thought there was only one winner. Perhaps justice for the penalty forrester never got.

Surely has upfront with Miller in a 4-1-3-2. Ive been wanting to see this although prefer Waghorn but Dodoo has to start. Garner, Windass and Holt take a break

herooooooo

what a hit

On this showing I cant see us taking much points from Hearts twice and Aberdeen. McCann can clearly see how simple it is to change things, why cant MW.

Disasterous stuff.