herdo Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Regardless of my thoughts on what Jody actually brings to the team these days (compared to what others could perhaps offer), you may be right. His experience and ability to read a game cannot be doubted. However, it may be the 'fit' bit that is the major contributing factor to the number of appearances he makes. Quite possibly, but I still see Davidson, Adams, Millar and Robertson [and Jody] as options in centre midfield ahead of Moon. A loan spell in Division One might be benefitial to Moon, in order to get a consistent run of games, but I doubt he would be able to stay fit long enough to actually benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Quite possibly, but I still see Davidson, Adams, Millar and Robertson [and Jody] as options in centre midfield ahead of Moon. A loan spell in Division One might be benefitial to Moon, in order to get a consistent run of games, but I doubt he would be able to stay fit long enough to actually benefit. Nah, a lot will depend on the opposition. As I said previously, we have good options in there. Mooner is SPL standard and a better centre mid than Millar IMO (and Jody now?) and should be with Saints as a key member of the squad I think we will not see a lot of Adams to start with and Robertson may not come into his own until Muzz moves on. As SS said when he started this off, great depth to that midfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 At least our playing style won't be predictable for the opposition, and we can certainly mix things up a bit during a game with subs. Much better mix of talent than last year, but I wonder how much Robertson will play. I have a feeling he was signed to replace Muzz, who is (thankfully) still here. I kind of agree that it is a 4 man midfield, or a 4 man midfield + Jody. Craig and Muzz are the only no-brainer's in there for me. Miller seems to get better with every game, and Adams was excellent towards the end of last season. Mooner, IMO, could be brilliant this year, and i would find it tough to leave him out. Caddis has looked strong pre-season, bulked up a lot since last year, and will be a very good player in time, and a very useful u-21 to have on the bench. This is why I wonder where Robertson fits in? He seems too good a player to leave out of the options. I honestly can't pick a favoured midfield from the options. I guess that's a good problem to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Millar = no end product (ever). And that's not IMO or IMHO. It's a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Millar = no end product (ever). And that's not IMO or IMHO. It's a fact. I was trying to be a bit more diplomatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lang toon saintie Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 It`s a squad game, when you take injuries,suspensions,etc into consideration I think that there is room for the seven plus caddis over the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientsaint Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Millar = no end product (ever). And that's not IMO or IMHO. It's a fact. IMOO.........I disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 IMOO.........I disagree. So do i,he played a great ball in for Peaso's header at 'Well for his hat-trick ,there are a few other assists,but that one jumped out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Saints being linked with Fran Sandaza again,but is he not a striker?If so,does it suggest one of Haber or Subo isn't coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widge Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Maybe Haber is going to be utilised as a winger, I certainly think he has the attributes, pace, skill and he is a big strong guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Maybe Haber is going to be utilised as a winger, I certainly think he has the attributes, pace, skill and he is a big strong guy. Was considering that myself Widge,as you say he's suitable for that role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1962 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Maybe Haber is going to be utilised as a winger, I certainly think he has the attributes, pace, skill and he is a big strong guy. That would be something if we had those others but Del likes his wingers to be defenders and I am not sure Marcus is suited to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 That would be something if we had those others but Del likes his wingers to be defenders and I am not sure Marcus is suited to that. That's harsh. He only wants wingers to be defenders when the defenders are rubbish, and I believe he has fixed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 That would be something if we had those others but Del likes his wingers to be defenders and I am not sure Marcus is suited to that. Most of the forwards have played on the wing at some point. Not very defensive thinking. Del has always had a flirtation with forwards playing on the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1962 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 That's harsh. He only wants wingers to be defenders when the defenders are rubbish, and I believe he has fixed that. Pretty sure we will have the same right back as we had last year, Dave Mackay. Do you think Marcus will play before Millar who people have commented has no end product? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1962 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Most of the forwards have played on the wing at some point. Not very defensive thinking. Del has always had a flirtation with forwards playing on the wing. Only if we have played 433 and we have had no or crap wingers. I ask you the question I asked above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Pretty sure we will have the same right back as we had last year, Dave Mackay. Do you think Marcus will play before Millar who people have commented has no end product? I honestly don't know, but I certainly wast suggesting that Mackay was a problem. Granger was my main target, and someone else who I won't mention because some people on here think he is Mr wonderful, and I'm not trolling for a fight. I thought Craig's talents were wasted covering for Grainger last year. I was also very impressed with Caddis playing wide right against Arbroath, he looked natural in that role. Just because he's 17, doesn't mean he can't step up at some point this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1962 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I honestly don't know, but I certainly wast suggesting that Mackay was a problem. Granger was my main target, and someone else who I won't mention because some people on here think he is Mr wonderful, and I'm not trolling for a fight. I thought Craig's talents were wasted covering for Grainger last year. I was also very impressed with Caddis playing wide right against Arbroath, he looked natural in that role. Just because he's 17, doesn't mean he can't step up at some point this year. Personally I would play someone who can get forward and cause problems, i.e. Marcus but I am not sure Del will. Ireland suggested to me that Caddis is not seen as likely to start too much just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 The Arabs have signed Mackay-Stevens on two year contract,there goes another possible winger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint O'Leith Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 I thought Craig's talents were wasted covering for Grainger last year.QUOTE] A fair few of us thought the reason Liam had such a forgettable season was because he was constantly looking over his shoulder in case he was needed immediately. That won't be the case now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jad Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 The Arabs have signed Mackay-Stevens on two year contract,there goes another possible winger. We were never at the races to sign him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jad Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Any more news on alan mannus, is it true that he will be signing for us? I hope that he does join Saints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slf Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Any more news on alan mannus, is it true that he will be signing for us? I hope that he does join Saints. aye .another donegan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calinho Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 http://www.torquay.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=247042 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 http://www.torquay.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=247042 Good spot. He was good at United a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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