Bill 13,717 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 If the likes of Hagi, Sterling, Roofe, Balogun and McRorie can't get game time against Morton then they would be as well packing it in. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,679 Posted August 17, 2023 Author Share Posted August 17, 2023 Tamundo - Running gag - OK. Tav - short for Tavernier, fine. Shifu (after the Kung-Fu Panda character) and a variation of Cifu - trying to spread it myself - fine. BUT McRORIE IS NOT HIS NAME! It's McCrorie. McCrorie! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,627 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I'd keep Butland in the team. He's hardly played over the last year and every game will help improve his sharpness. Tav looks like playing every game is catching up with him so Sterling should definitely come in. I'd also rest Goldson to ensure he's fit for midweek. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weebluedevil 1,239 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, Bill said: If the likes of Hagi, Sterling, Roofe, Balogun and McRorie can't get game time against Morton then they would be as well packing it in. I think Balogun will get a fair amount of game time. Beale also likes Roofe, so I think he'll get time to get him match fit, to provide options up front. I don't see where Hagi fits in and I wouldn't be surprised if his time is coming to an end. However, we have to play Sterling. Unless he's really poor in training or attitude (which i don't believe to be the case), he must be given chances to challenge Tav. If Beale is not prepared to rotate RB now and again, what was the point in recruiting him. It will be interesting to see the line-up, because if Morton is not the right opportunity, then there isn't one. If Tav gets injured and he's forced play, without match fitness or familiarity with the players around him, it would be a foolish situation....repeating itself. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bill 13,717 Posted August 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, weebluedevil said: I think Balogun will get a fair amount of game time. Beale also likes Roofe, so I think he'll get time to get him match fit, to provide options up front. I don't see where Hagi fits in and I wouldn't be surprised if his time is coming to an end. However, we have to play Sterling. Unless he's really poor in training or attitude (which i don't believe to be the case), he must be given chances to challenge Tav. If Beale is not prepared to rotate RB now and again, what was the point in recruiting him. It will be interesting to see the line-up, because if Morton is not the right opportunity, then there isn't one. If Tav gets injured and he's forced play, without match fitness or familiarity with the players around him, it would be a foolish situation....repeating itself. I agree with you, except where Hagi is concerned. IMO he’s one of the few genuine talents at the club and we’re in danger of losing him if we don’t give him a route back. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malangsob 1,264 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 I would stick with the best STARTERS available. Rest the ones with injuries but the best team should be fielded. This machine is not tuned...still needs more dyno time. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weebluedevil 1,239 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, Bill said: I agree with you, except where Hagi is concerned. IMO he’s one of the few genuine talents at the club and we’re in danger of losing him if we don’t give him a route back. And I agree with you, about Hagi. It's a catch 22 with him now and I don't think there's a route back. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bill 13,717 Posted August 17, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, weebluedevil said: And I agree with you, about Hagi. It's a catch 22 with him now and I don't think there's a route back. It's all about opinions and mine is that Hagi is fundamentally a better talent than anyone he's currently competing with for a starting place. My only doubt was how he would come back from injury but there doesn't seem to be any problem there. I think it would be a disaster if he was sidelined. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny3k 664 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 My ideal front 3 for this game would be Dessers, Roofe and Hagi, but there are arguments for/against all the attacking players 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weebluedevil 1,239 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Bill said: It's all about opinions and mine is that Hagi is fundamentally a better talent than anyone he's currently competing with for a starting place. My only doubt was how he would come back from injury but there doesn't seem to be any problem there. I think it would be a disaster if he was sidelined. Like I said, I agree with your opinion of Hagi. He's supposedly recovered, having returned at the end of last season, has had a full pre-season but is not being picked as a first choice. Why is that? If he can capitalise on any game time and prove he's worth a starting place, then you never know. I just can't see it. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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