jfk Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I am a Murray Davidson fan but anyone else worried about Murray's form since his return. Was superb all last season but hasn't reached those heights yet . Is he still a while away from full fitness ? or is his heart not in it as he expected to be playing for a bigger club this season . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thought he has had some good moments, but not the consistency of last season. I wonder if the smack on the head at Dundee Utd might have affected his fearlessness a little? Certainly looked feckin' sore. It's a tricky one, because on form he is clearly our most talented player, but while he doesn't make many errors, he can be anonymous in games. Not sure it is realistic to leave him out. Following previous injury niggles, it was simply game time that got him back to his best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Who ? Oh Murray Davidson, Scottish Internationalist. CunninghamVideo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Thought he has had some good moments, but not the consistency of last season. I wonder if the smack on the head at Dundee Utd might have affected his fearlessness a little? Certainly looked feckin' sore. It's a tricky one, because on form he is clearly our most talented player, but while he doesn't make many errors, he can be anonymous in games. Not sure it is realistic to leave him out. Following previous injury niggles, it was simply game time that got him back to his best. I don`t think he has played well since that knock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Did you see the egg on his head after it? Fair play to him for playing on, but he didn't look like he knew where he was at all. For a player who puts his neck on the line in challenges, surely a knock like that must affect confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Maybe injury is harder to play through this season for some reason? Maybe some disappointment too? Who knows? I'm sure he'll come good again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Inspiration Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 His work to set up the goal against Hibs and Nige's against County show why he is priceless to us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Presume you meant the thread title to read LACKLUSTRE? I'll forgive you this once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientsaint Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 He maybe misses Liam Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainstand Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 He seems to be playing a more defensive role than previously. Doing more of the grafting than the charging p to support the forwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mc Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 He was lacklustre heading up for the Minsk game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy rhodes fancy watch Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Nope not worried . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I think it's the system we are playing at the moment too. He's in a 4 man midfield and the two wide players aren't great defensively. That means he's not really able to get himself into attacking positions without worrying what's going on behind him. He's had a poor start to the season, but we know he'll come good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Didn't have much of a pre-season but will soon be back to his international class form. AthensSaint and ex-montrosesaintee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickDT Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Davidson has many strengths, but unfortunately I believe these cover areas of his game where I've seen little improvement. As I've stated in previous threads I don't believe that he comes for the ball near enough. There has been many times I've seen him leave a team mate in a tight situation due to him not being willing to take the ball in a tight space. When in a midfield with Millar, Craig and especially Morris that side of his game wasn't as essential as he had players beside him who could take the ball into feet and pick a pass, even if it was backwards or sideways. Davidson's attitude is fantastic and he regularly wins balls he simply shouldn't (see Ross County a few weeks back), but how many players in their late 20's/ 30's are able to keep playing in this manner? Not many, as quite simply even an athlete's body can't take those constant blows. Injuries take their toll and the player usually adapts his game to suit (Scholes is an example). Can Davidson do that? I like Davidson alot, but I have to admit I think there's a reason he wasn't picked up by a bigger side. I'm unsure if he could make the step up from SPFL. He's a great player to have in a Saints shirt and I'd love him to prove me wrong, but to see the best in him I do believe he needs two other central midfielders in with him that are more comfortable on the ball, this would give him more freedom to press forward, but give Wright a headache on our starting striker. auld reekie saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Seems to have stopped scoring - or even getting close - a couple of goals may restore confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Great to see him sitting with the saints fans, signing autographs and getting pics with the young kids. Seems like a good guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Great to see him sitting with the saints fans, signing autographs and getting pics with the young kids. Seems like a good guy. Is that not because there is no padded seat section at Hamilton to sit in? Although from experience I've seen he is good with younger supporters as well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scobby_SJFC Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 He was far from lackluster on his phone last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerthSeany Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 He probably would of fitted into the midfield well last night. with Cregg & Millar sitting he probably could of got forward more, although someone said to me he may of been left out due to the pitch and his injury issues not reacting well with the plastic pitch? Don't know how true that is though. I dont have any worries with him though. in our big games I feel he will show up and not hide, good form or not. ex-montrosesaintee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Strasser Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Was poor again today - no bursting runs - anonymous for most of the time. Hope he can turn it around. HonFencealone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 Off the boil is an understatement. His positioning has gone to pot. Bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-montrosesaintee Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 His worst game in a saints shirt today. Doesn't look half fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristo Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 His worst game in a saints shirt today. Doesn't look half fit.Shocking today, not only looks unfit, but even more worrying is that he looks uninterested.His booking was pathetic, a stupid foul on the half way line and he just wandered away and accepted the card like he didn't care.Give someone else a chance (McDonald)?, and invite Muzz back when he's up for it again. fazman1977 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Super Trooper+ Posted September 28, 2013 Report Share Posted September 28, 2013 I actually thought he did well today, got stuck in. Not the muzza of last season but signs of improvement - he'll come good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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