Rousseau 10,812 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 (edited) As good as the result against Hibs was, I did feel we needed a stabalising influence in the middle in the form of a proper defensive/holding midfielder, who could link with the defenders. I felt Holt, Law and Halliday were reluctant to drop deep to pick up the ball and keep us ticking over, which is understandable because they are attacking midfielders. Big Eustace could be just the man we need. I can see Holt being dropped, just for his inexperience. Not a bad player to come off the bench though; pace, energy and attacking intent. Edited August 2, 2015 by Rousseau 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,732 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I genuinely hope MW knows what he's doing if allegedly offering a 35 year MF player a two year deal. And I admit I know very little about John Eustace.He could turn out to be an excellent signing for all I know But if we have learned one thing above all else over these past three years it is that it is utter madness to pay lucrative salaries to players in their 30's who are well past their best & have no resale value whatsoever. And being past their best they soon get found out against younger opponents in the lower leagues who may want to put themselves in the shop window playing against Rangers. However time will tell as they say 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger_syntax 4,422 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I expect McKay or Templeton to be dropped rather than Holt. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I thought Holt was the worst of the 3 last week. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trublusince1982 243 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 dont think anyone will be dropped, same again. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I hope he is good as he will get christened Eusless if he is not. Warburten seems to have a very high opinion of him. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTP 0 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Do we trust the new players W&W have brought us in so far? I expect Eustace to be the exact same, an immediate improvement. It's a yes from me. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie 8,652 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I think Eustace is exactly what we'll need in some/most games - a leader, a ball-winner and experienced in most situations. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg_Mcnoleg 50 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I can understand why he's being signed: leadership; calming influence; defensive screen. Derby's season fell away badly after his injury so, if he's fit (and the amount of time they've been spending checking his knee suggests it's ok) has clearly still got plenty to offer on the pitch. You also get the impression MW wants him almost as much for his influence on the rest of the squad in training etc. At his age, he's not going to play every minute of every game though. You could see him doing his coaching badges while he's here. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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