Rousseau 10,655 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I actually think our defence and team would suit a sweeper 'keeper more than McGregor. We see a lot of long balls over the top that would pose little danger if our 'keeper burst off his line to sweep up, like Alisson. McGregor barely comes out for a headed back-pass from the 18-yard line! But, McGregor is McGregor; you're not dropping McGregor at his best. Time takes it toll, though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 i think we have had 6 short on target in the last 3 games and lost 6 goals. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,655 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 6 minutes ago, the gunslinger said: i think we have had 6 short on target in the last 3 games and lost 6 goals. Against? Jeez. Either we're conceding very big chances, letting in soft chances that should never go in or we're extremely unlucky. Mix of all, probably. Either way, it's not good. To only allow 6 shots on target in three games is actually good going, though - If I'm understanding you correctly. We just need to cut out the p*sh. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, Rousseau said: Against? Jeez. Either we're conceding very big chances, letting in soft chances that should never go in or we're extremely unlucky. Mix of all, probably. Either way, it's not good. To only allow 6 shots on target in three games is actually good going, though - If I'm understanding you correctly. We just need to cut out the p*sh. yeah against. may not be quite right but recently we had lost 3 goals to 3 shots on target over 2 games and sunday was 3 on 3 goals. we are either very unlucky or there is a serious issue to address and it may be in goal. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAA 3,658 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Rousseau said: But, McGregor is McGregor; you're not dropping McGregor at his best. Time takes it toll, though. I’ve actually wanted McLaughlin to be our number 1 since last season. Last season he was only exposed in Europe but this season I don’t understand why McLaughlin hasn’t been given a proper chance to become our number 1. McLaughlin has conceded 5 in 8 domestic games. McGregor has conceded 11 in 8 domestic games, several of which he was at least partly culpable for. That is a very quick and dirty comparison of course, but the goalkeeping stats you sometimes see on Twitter haven’t been kind to McGregor for a while. I did a quick check on their goals conceded rate for last season and there is a significant disparity too. Edited November 23, 2021 by DMAA 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bill 13,717 Posted November 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 23, 2021 24 minutes ago, DMAA said: I’ve actually wanted McLaughlin to be our number 1 since last season. Last season he was only exposed in Europe but this season I don’t understand why McLaughlin hasn’t been given a proper chance to become our number 1. McLaughlin has conceded 5 in 8 domestic games. McGregor has conceded 11 in 8 domestic games, several of which he was at least partly culpable for. That is a very quick and dirty comparison of course, but the goalkeeping stats you sometimes see on Twitter haven’t been kind to McGregor for a while. I did a quick check on their goals conceded rate for last season and there is a significant disparity too. You can understand the reluctance to want to see McGregor dropped. For many fans it feels like disloyalty to a great club servant. However, the very best managers take these difficult decisions in their stride and one thing that marks out Gerrard's tenure has been his apparent reluctance to address approaching storms before they arrive. McGregor is one, the captaincy is another. Then there's the decline of Morelos and Davis, the reluctance to allow Patterson to develop as he could, and more. The result has been a squad that's become stale and has lost it's dynamism. It's not about money for recruitment, this has always been the hallmark of the inexperienced manager. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,655 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, DMAA said: I’ve actually wanted McLaughlin to be our number 1 since last season. Last season he was only exposed in Europe but this season I don’t understand why McLaughlin hasn’t been given a proper chance to become our number 1. McLaughlin has conceded 5 in 8 domestic games. McGregor has conceded 11 in 8 domestic games, several of which he was at least partly culpable for. That is a very quick and dirty comparison of course, but the goalkeeping stats you sometimes see on Twitter haven’t been kind to McGregor for a while. I did a quick check on their goals conceded rate for last season and there is a significant disparity too. I don't rate McLaughlin. I see him as a poor man's McGregor; a copy, without the ability to pull off the impossible saves that McGregor can. However, I certainly can't argue with those stats, or McGregor's form; it's not been good. I'd rather see McCrorie get a starting slot, or perhaps it's time to sign a different style of 'keeper, more suited to our approach. I wonder what GvB prefers? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Given the way we play, a more competent ball-player would be more useful. Is McCrorie any good at passing? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAA 3,658 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 46 minutes ago, Rousseau said: I don't rate McLaughlin. I see him as a poor man's McGregor; a copy, without the ability to pull off the impossible saves that McGregor can. However, I certainly can't argue with those stats, or McGregor's form; it's not been good. I'd rather see McCrorie get a starting slot, or perhaps it's time to sign a different style of 'keeper, more suited to our approach. I wonder what GvB prefers? McCrorie is not the answer anyway. His stats are terrible and his performances at Livi were a massive disappointment. I think McLaughlin is a safe pair of hands and his record is good. McGregor has been playing this season based on reputation alone. The position needs investment and maybe we can improve on McLaughlin. I don’t find it an easy position to assess tbh. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Zander Clarke has gone from the worst keeper in the SPFL, Statistically at least to being superb. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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