Onthefringes

Yes, they can. How many do when following instruction? Flair is coached out of far too many much to the detriment of the sport. Perhaps needs more of a selfish streak. Some are just tasked with doing the unglamorous work. Very much needed, but, as he’s not the flying anorak type he’s dismissed. Just shocked you never dropped in seeing him at national level age groups. Billy Gilmour being the only flair player amongst ‘em. Then.

Like I say, revisionism. Think the misty eyed would’ve seen a transfer fee akin to the player they thought we had. The club nurtured in a different way, marketed the player and should realise an additional stream from his progress. The players’ character and worth ethic embellish the talent. Onto our player. The reason? Don’t know who you’ve been talking to, it certainly doesn’t align with those that matter. Has it ever occurred to you that he’s developed because he’s followed instructions to the letter? Gametime as mentioned won’t define him. Take the shackles off, get the balance right and there’s more chance it’ll pay dividends. Personally think it’s a forlorn hope, certainly as someone isn’t practising what he preached.

It’s not a comparison between the two players that’s being made. It’s the opportunity given to both. We get Allan Campbell has a special place, and deservedly so. I’d wager Dean isn’t after being the ‘next’ Allan Campbell despite lots of focus on everything he did. He’ll want to be the first Dean Cornelius. Unfortunately, it looks like he’s dealing with an ego that knows no bounds in current coaching staff.

Revisionism at its fans’ forum finest. 100x the player? Of course he had dips in form, it’s the most natural thing in young footballer’s making their way in the game - the difference being he was afforded the opportunity to make these mistakes and learn from them in sustained gametime which many feel could be replicated with others. I’ll go on the word of those who’ve actively been involved in his development. Nothing cryptic or ITK before you start, all carried out in public. Lack of gametime won’t define him as a player. Hammell & the kid in question will soon realise there’s a bigger world out there than Motherwell.

And how do you know Dean hasn’t got a great engine? Point being made is getting him in the team regularly would be a start. Dress it up how you like, Allan Campbell had lengthy dips in form -persevered and tolerated mistakes when they inevitably happened - Dean hasn't really had the same opportunity, so plenty are unsure how good he is or could be.

😂 A lot more to recruitment than you think. But, aye, agent pish is an easy out right enough.

Merit in what you say although I’m not sure I’d hold up the St Johnstone signing as some sort of virtue. Too many variables, costs to loan are beyond some means & proposed partnerships only reduce the rates slightly. It is what it is.

Nobody can fail to be impressed by those stats. That’s a signing coup right there.

Well aware circumstances like such arise. Nobody disputing that here. It’s the correlation by some that a good paying long term contract ended early freeing up resources that’s folly, especially at our club. Simple arithmetic suggests we require additional funds to replace with someone better suited. I recall that’s been pointed out previously to club shareholders. By your own admission… Even if the club is hit financially - so we’re stronger?

Behave yourself. Not any other viewpoint, yours is easy to disprove. Still never answered the question - how does your possibility make us stronger? But, hey if it gets you a like or two batter in 👍

Whatever. It’s the same myth you spoke of previously. Some would suggest questionable behaviour tant amount to workplace bullying, but, that’ll be for the players’ union to debate. Going beyond your realms of possibility, how does this make us stronger? The thinking it frees up a wage just because player X seeks to leave is folly. That’s the reality.

Ah! The mutual offload you peddled weeks back. Doesn’t work in theory never mind in practise. Give it up

Reasoned debate 👍

Not disagreeing, not the point being made though. Just seeing posted regularly on various platforms the misconception that we’ve kept same formation as previous manager when we haven’t. When you add in what some think they’ve been watching, their criticism is bordering on the absurd.

It’s blatantly obvious? Recent months? Same tactics and game plan? Stick with a system/approach? Not endorsing current failings, but, formation has changed. We’ve reverted to 4-3-3 in last three matches from using 4-2-3-1 to match opposition faced. It really isn’t that difficult.

Can we sack posters before Hammell succumbs? Slattery is due a suspension.

No. I’d be surprised if that was even on the radar.

Moves made by St Johnstone were inextricably linked. Them’s the breaks, it’s proved costly but, we move on.

Played football much? What is it you want them to do? Seems opinion based on adopting a flying anorak approach chasing around the pitch launching into tackles. Take last 2 outings for example. Done the tasks being asked to do. Someone has to do the doggy runs, it brings a natural energy to the team & helps drive us forward more often than not. Covered every blade of grass at Ibrox and one reason Rangers never overran us as has been a theme last few months. Yesterday was spent matching the opposition so ball was overhead for majority. 10 minutes aside of a few misplaced passes, he snapped out of that. Our one midfielder who’s willing to go beyond our forward line and capable of getting back. Said it before, the midfield has to be the sum of all parts - Both Alexander & Hammell looked to add the experienced head required. Had either been successful it would’ve been of benefit to the relatively inexperienced Slattery and certainly Cornelius.

Defines insanity in most books - sticking with the same faces expecting a different result.

Deary me, see we’ve signed a big name. 10 or 11 letters if you’d get it right. As daft as your claim. Those kids have never been murder to get away with anything. Out of all our problems those two making their way isn’t even in the top ten.

That’s a belter even by your standards. You’re also quoting a figure more than double that relayed to shareholders, even if the required work and longer term thinking hadn’t been done it would be unlikely to see playing budget increased.

🤣 Prove me wrong? When you set up 4-2-3-1 as we do it revers to 4-5-1 when defending or it should. It’s not difficult. it’s exactly how the team has set up for months now, choose to believe it or not. As for you Specsaver’s quip… bit juvenile, but, given your grasp on the argument it’s to be expected. Go on, make my day, I’ll have money on you rating Spittal and McGinn.

If you need it explained perhaps it ain’t the game for you. They are set up as wide attacking players (not wingers, that’s a golden age long passed some by) as part of a 4-2-3-1 or 4-5-1 depending on passage of play or ‘transitions’ as the split arses called it during World Cup coverage. Playing with 2 traditional no. 6 types in Goss & Slattery doesn’t align with any 4-3-3 I’m afraid…