Rousseau

Knew it.

Quite an attacking line-up. 

I expect us to score a few goals. 

I also expect Kenny Miller to score because... you know. 

I think Tavernier is one of our best players, and is the obvious candidate -- in a group that has very few.

McGregor is a captain already; he just doesn't need the armband. 

We need more 'captains' all over the pitch, which I think is coming through Gerrard's influence. I think Jack should be stepping up, as he was captain at Aberdeen. Arfield is becoming a leader too, and Halliday is always around. 

It's difficult because most are new or on loan. I think 'captains' will emerge when we get a settled squad, of quality. 

2 minutes ago, Franc Ergs said:

He's still younger than Gareth McAuley ?

I have no complaints about the Morelos sending off, other than thinking the first yellow was very soft.

However, I did think the Referee was poor, and played into their hands; he blew the whistle after every little niggle, and took half and hour to start the game again. 

We were poor, though, and didn't deserve anything from the game.    

This team never miss an opportunity to burst our bubble...   

We don't play with a 10. We generally play with two 8s, like Ejaria and Arfield; players that can break the lines and pass. Those two are good, but outwith them it's more defensive. Coulibaly is a destroyer playing in the 8 position, but he's not creative.

If he has the legs, Davis could be quite good; he's got a good passing range, a knack for space etc. However, he has been playing DM as he's gotten older. I'm also a tad underwhelmed at just recruiting former players, basically recreating the Walter/Ally squad from 2011/12 (?).

We really do need striking options to alongside some creative players that can play 10 or 8.

Gerrard was an 8 -- can he put his boots on?  

14 hours ago, DMAA said:

In defence of Sutton (?), he has actually consistently praised Morelos and  even rebuked Celtic fans for criticising him, even if he has joined in on the negative narrative to an extent. 

Boooo!

5 minutes ago, der Berliner said:

Turn your love ?‍♂️ to Middleton. Younger, technically more gifted AND works his socks off for his team. ?

 

But what about the hair...

"Eire Force One"!

Brilliant.  

9 hours ago, Bill said:

I wonder how an approach for Josh Windass would be received?

 

? I miss him so much ??

That's my line!

I had a three-month anniversary thread lined up.  

I've been watching these clips on Twitter all afternoon. Fantastic. 

GIRUY.

Absolutely not, re: Adam.

I actually think he is a very good player, or was; he is getting on a bit now. However, I think you need to build your team around him, like at Blackpool. From that perspective, it's a big 'no', for me.   

Yes, Stevie!

The Referee's played a blinder.

1 hour ago, craig said:

I don't want to take this thread off topic immediately - but what jumps out at me with that squad is how young it is.

What struck me was how few strikers we have!

1 hour ago, Gribz said:

Yes he is ?

 

How many keepers do Burnley need by the way. Im thinking Peter Shilton may turn up there soon.

Yes, and I'm amazed Hart is at the front of the Burnley queue!

Pickford is England's best 'keeper, but he is susceptible to a howler now and again. 

8 hours ago, Gribz said:

Agree to an extent craig, he is a dolt but I had a few bucks on a draw. No idea why he is englands no.1. Even Joe hart is better.

No he's not.

I can't stop looking at the League table.  

Oh. My. Words.

A wee bit of fisticuffs in the London Derby.

I like to think I played my part: at 1-0 I turned it off, then we scored 2. Of course, I then didn't turn it back on again. 

#Superstition

Just now, Pensively Staring said:

5 minutes stoppage time. 

How long to go, folks?

It's running down the inside of my legs...