ian1964 10,721 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 A number 10, or second-striker, coming deep into midfield is nothing new and can be an effective ploy. It's just that Miller is crap at it. I think we have to differentiate between the role -- which is good and effective -- and the player -- who is crap at it! I think Windass would be better at it: he's got good ball control, he's creative, and can get up and support Morelos more quickly with his pace. Pena is better at the top end, but I don't see him creating from deep as well. Having two players behind him [Windass] will negate his poorer defensive game, to a certain extent. I think I would prefer Dorrans in that roll, we need to see him in a more advanced roll 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,604 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I think I would prefer Dorrans in that roll, we need to see him in a more advanced roll Yes, that would be a good option too. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny3k 660 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 A number 10, or second-striker, coming deep into midfield is nothing new and can be an effective ploy. It's just that Miller is crap at it. I think we have to differentiate between the role -- which is good and effective -- and the player -- who is crap at it! I think Windass would be better at it: he's got good ball control, he's creative, and can get up and support Morelos more quickly with his pace. Pena is better at the top end, but I don't see him creating from deep as well. Having two players behind him [Windass] will negate his poorer defensive game, to a certain extent. Also like to add that I think Windass and Morelos seem to have a good understanding of how each other play... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,744 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 As of now, Pena looked more dangerous than Windass or Dorrans through the middle. And as opposed to Miller, he also goes for goal rather than laying the ball off (usually a bit too hastily for his fellow players). And he has quite a physical presence and ain't that easily brushed off the ball. You wonder what more game-time would get out of him. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
les186 271 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 As of now, Pena looked more dangerous than Windass or Dorrans through the middle. And as opposed to Miller, he also goes for goal rather than laying the ball off (usually a bit too hastily for his fellow players). And he has quite a physical presence and ain't that easily brushed off the ball. You wonder what more game-time would get out of him. I'm inclined to agree with you that Pena should get more of a shout, but obviously Kenny Miller disagrees. He is the attacking midfielder. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,744 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I'm inclined to agree with you that Pena should get more of a shout, but obviously Kenny Miller disagrees. He is the attacking midfielder. I wouldn't exactly mind an attacking midfielder of that name ... in a 5-man midfield and two different strikers up front. Every now and then. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooponthewing 1,139 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 It’s is freezing today! I don’t envy the bears going up there tonight. In the house feet up, heating up and telly on for me! I’m hopeful we get some bouncebackability going on? They owe us a performance after that horror last week. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I recommend those who attend a lot of games in winter to buy a battery powered, heated jacket. I wore a waistcoat one under a ski jacket to a match at Wembley on what looked like a nice day but was only a few degrees. Everyone was grumbling while I was toasty, and with quarter of an hour to go, a mate started shivering with a load of layers on and so I ended up lending it to him. I was fine for that amount of time with my ski jacket. The great thing is that when you move somewhere warmer, you don't have to remove and stash a load of layers - just switch it off. Nice and lightweight too. For me, I've a more social problem as I always meet people in the pub on a Friday - and none of them are Scots never mind Rangers fans. It takes me half an hour to cycle there, and so I think I'm going to have to go to the pub and sit in a corner ignoring everyone while I watch it on my phone, and then join in at about 9:20. Trouble is that in England, most people tend to go home by 11 on a Friday (well around my age anyway). Lightweights! The trouble is I can't record it or watch it on demand. If Rangers TV ever becomes fit for purpose, please let me know. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calscot 0 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Just thinking, wouldn't it be useful if, in addition to accessible facilities and a standing area, they also had an exercise bike area, especially in the winter. Keep yourself warm - and fit while at the match. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,744 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 The game will be on free Austria football streaming station Laola TV again ... http://www.laola1.tv/de-at/livestream/2017-11-24-dundee-fc-rangers-fc-lde ... so no biased babble from the usual suspects. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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