Saint Paul Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 There is a lot of discussion in the press over the past few days regarding the possibility of McLean playing on the plastic pitch. Is this a genuine attempt by Tommy to unsettle the opposition, as I tend to read this as a bit of a veiled dig at Steve Brown, by saying, we don't have another striker to rely on, therefore, I need to risk McLean. Am I reading a bit too much into this, or is anyone else getting this feeling ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanley saint Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Why risk Macca when will need him for the season. If Tommy isn't happy with the strikers at the club he needs to pull his finger out and find someone that he is happy with and give Steve Brown a wake up slap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJet Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I cannot see TW putting Macca in there. The policy we have employed over the past couple of years where we have been careful with Macca has payed dividends and we have a long season ahead. This team without McLean is a poor imitation so why risk him. I think this is some mind games by Tommy to unsettle the Traiks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 There is a lot of discussion in the press over the past few days regarding the possibility of McLean playing on the plastic pitch. Is this a genuine attempt by Tommy to unsettle the opposition, as I tend to read this as a bit of a veiled dig at Steve Brown, by saying, we don't have another striker to rely on, therefore, I need to risk McLean. Am I reading a bit too much into this, or is anyone else getting this feeling ? I think Tommy is the only one to blame for us not having a decent striker for 2 or 3 seasons. As for Macca I hope he doesn't play for 2 reasons. 1 Plastic pitch 2 We try to go through him instead of using the width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 It's too big a risk. Macca shattering his ligaments and being out for the season leaves us with Cummins as the main striker. That gives me the fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhq Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 There is a lot of discussion in the press over the past few days regarding the possibility of McLean playing on the plastic pitch. Is this a genuine attempt by Tommy to unsettle the opposition, as I tend to read this as a bit of a veiled dig at Steve Brown, by saying, we don't have another striker to rely on, therefore, I need to risk McLean. Am I reading a bit too much into this, or is anyone else getting this feeling ? It's more likely to be mind games with Trakai than a dig at the chairman. After all it's up to the manager how the budget is used. Tommy is responsible for the balance of the squad. on a more positive note, I believe we can get a result on Thursday. And we will go on to have a decent season under Tommy. Again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambrother Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Love the title of this thread sounds like the title of a ladybird book! I think that Tommy may be considering Mcleans inclusion as a calculated risk. I don't theres any chance he would start but perhaps he could play in a scenario where we need a goal with a limited amount of time left. I would imagine if used at all it would be for the last 10-15 mins or so as an impact sub. Wee Mental Davie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintee in exile Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Mind games?? He didn't exactly score any against them in Perth.Think it highlights how seriously Saints take this game and also the much vaulted lack of strikers to be even considering Macca garydavidson and Havana Saint 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 We need 2 goals, perhaps more. Is it worth the risk? Possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shepy88 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 When listening to his interview earlier I think it could be mind games. Said it would take a a lot to change his mind and play macca but why name him in the 23 if u felt like that. Also could be reverse psychology here and take the heat away from Cummings and Kane as I would imagine our opponents will set up to play against macca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanamaSaint Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 If it benefits the team then play him. The game isn't just for Macs´s benefit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 It's not worth the risk. A season of just Cummins and Kane as our options worries me, both inconsistent. I also highly doubt the Trakai manager is giving a single **** about which haddy we'll be starting up front considering getting the pitiful attempt at scoring we showed him last week. They'll play the same way regardless of us. Playing any mind games is just a monumental waste of our own time. Have him in the bench so he can be in the dressing room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbourne Saint Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 It's not worth the risk. A season of just Cummins and Kane as our options worries me, both inconsistent. I also highly doubt the Trakai manager is giving a single **** about which haddy we'll be starting up front considering getting the pitiful attempt at scoring we showed him last week. They'll play the same way regardless of us. Playing any mind games is just a monumental waste of our own time. Have him in the bench so he can be in the dressing room. He may get injured in the dressing room. No grass. slambrother 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin James Is On Stilts Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 It's not worth the risk. A season of just Cummins and Kane as our options worries me, both inconsistent. It's not inconsistency, they're just not good enough. Nold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambrother Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 It's not inconsistency, they're just not good enough. Think that may be a bit harsh on Kane, he's definitely incosistent but at other times shown that he is very capable. I think it's pretty much a make or break season for him he needs to step up to the mark. Agree about Cummins tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintDougie Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Think that may be a bit harsh on Kane, he's definitely inconsistent but at other times shown that he is very capable. I think it's pretty much a make or break season for him he needs to step up to the mark. Agree about Cummins tho This will be Kane's third make or break season then? He's no young kid coming through anymore, the fact of the matter is he and Cummins simply are not good enough for one of the best teams in the country over the past five years. They are both lower Premiership or Championship level. The only reason we still have them slogging it out is due to the odd situation that we are still unable to replace Steve May, a player that left us what two seasons ago? I'm not going to point the finger at either Management or the board, because at the end of the day I am merely a fan and know nothing of the situation. However it can't go on much longer, I have a feeling that Macca will either hang up his boots this at the end of the coming season or take on a reduced roll from main striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Steven McLean on plastic.? Let's hope he's better than he is on grass! 'Mon the Saints. Tranmere Saintee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambrother Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 This will be Kane's third make or break season then? He's no young kid coming through anymore, the fact of the matter is he and Cummins simply are not good enough for one of the best teams in the country over the past five years. They are both lower Premiership or Championship level. The only reason we still have them slogging it out is due to the odd situation that we are still unable to replace Steve May, a player that left us what two seasons ago? I'm not going to point the finger at either Management or the board, because at the end of the day I am merely a fan and know nothing of the situation. However it can't go on much longer, I have a feeling that Macca will either hang up his boots this at the end of the coming season or take on a reduced roll from main striker. I can see the point your making, I suppose it's a question of how long the manager/chairman are prepared to persevere with any given player. Sometimes it can work against you and then your kicking yourself for letting a player go ( I'm thinking Dobbie a few years back). We seem to have been prepared to push the boat out a little for midfielders so seems strange that we've been stuck with an uninspiring attack for some time now. It's not as if we've have any real hot prospects or ready made replacements coming through the youth ranks either. Would be great if we could be proactive and address the issue rather waiting till Macca gets injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranmere Saintee Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Been asked many times, but who are these superb strikers that are just waiting for Saints to come along for them? ex-montrosesaintee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Been asked many times, but who are these superb strikers that are just waiting for Saints to come along for them? Francesco Totti is looking for a club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 It's not inconsistency, they're just not good enough. As the main striker, probably not. Both are fine as a secondary option, and both are useful to have in the squad over a season. We shouldn't take them for granted, especially when you look around the league and see the strikers at other clubs. No idea why people expect us to replace May like for like, players like him are complete one offs and a team of our finances won't sign anyone near to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Steven McLean on plastic.? Let's hope he's better than he is on grass! 'Mon the Saints. Get the dubbin out your getting a game HOODLUM65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 5 years ago on this day Macca joined from Yeovil. rik2304 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 5 years ago on this day Macca joined from Yeovil. Proves you can pick up a jewel. Edstar101 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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