Onthefringes

It’s called evolution.

Should really rejoice in this post…

There’s a common denominator… Liam Donnelly

That’s chronic. This two banks of four make it harder for teams in what way? Your centre pairing are invariably overrun by variations of 3/5 set upx Football has moved on more than some care to admit. Stop the rot? Alexander constantly changing teams and formations with no success is a bigger problem for me. I don't think we have a bad squad, but, making its constitute parts work seems to be a real issue.

Definitely not a ‘like fir like’, top scorer is a misnomer - it’s the hold/link up play being missed most. As I’ve mentioned previously, all the eggs put into a Tierney basket. Would take some evolution, no offence to the player - it’s miles from where we need to be.

You advocated playing Mugabi as striker, how’s that for being enlightened?

Sober up.

It was done and dusted yet, you saw fit to raise the issue… again. Top moderation.

That’s not a shock from you Mr C…

Made observations & asked a question. That’s not personal slate.

Esteemed company right enough. What were you? The kit hamper carrier or the waterboy? An understanding like you’ve shown after a grounding like you’ve had is beyond comprehension. I don’t resort to personal slate either.

bee in my bonnet? That’s a belter. I’m a bit old in the tooth to be a friend of the kid. As for slander? You do know the meaning of the word? Certainly not annoyed. You’re doing that all by yourself.

You still going? Cheap jibes? Make your mind up. That’s not pointing out the folly you’re posting. I never said I know you or your background. It’s easy to picture though… I’d wager you’ve never kicked a ball in anger! Run along? Fucking hell, been a long time since I’ve been in the school playground.

Just give it up. I’ve called it in my last post and your comments here fare no better… A fascination with what players did about 2 seasons past is fucking mental. Our squad has changed massively, our style and football in general has moved on. As for its ‘a toss up between donnelly, Maguire or ohara’ being the next best available. Jesus wept. Should’ve stopped reading right there. What is it you suggest ‘Young cornelius’ has to prove? Let’s not fall into the same trap some have upon the signing of Shaw - Dean’s time for a loan was a year to 18 months ago. Alexander recognised that and decided his development is served better around the first team environment. Certainly being held back when shoe horning a defender into our midfield in effectively. Poor skill wise? Seriously? Already mentioned why they’re stifled.

Word salad. 3rd course. Bt your own admission, Mugabi up front is a huge risk but it’s not a nonsense? Contradiction defined. Donnelly hasn’t the discipline to play at base of midfield as you put it. To be the anchor you require to offer protection to the centre of defence, regularly dragged out of that position means zero protection. Can’t recall any of our midfield going beyond strikers? Those that don’t want to see never will. Workhorses with little creativity is a misnomer also. Banged on about it often enough early in the season, the instruction to retain a shape rather than retain the play stifles. Nobody advocated playing a 4-3-3? A lot more to them ripping apart a 4-3-3 the other night too - Rangers work rate off the ball was abysmal. Nor was I questioning your 5-4-1, the player selection is way more than optimistic. Why the fascination on me naming a team selection? I don’t really give a fuck if you find that difficult and with your grasp on football bordering on moronic it’ll hardly provoke discussion.

Take a breath. Playing Mugabi more advanced than van Veen on the strength of two 10 minute stints when we were behind is nonsensical. We’ll definitely disagree on Donnelly - doubt I’ll be the only one who feels the same. Bottom line is he’s a defender trying to play midfield. His inclusion for me has seen a marked downturn in others performances alongside him in midfield. Can’t hide from that. Presume all you like. Because I don’t post my selection thoughts you come to that conclusion? Another nonsense. One thing I will say for the team would be a midfielder capable of going beyond the forward line and getting others into scoring positions which we did before the break with success but, the ideal has been abandoned given the team selections. It really isn’t that difficult.

Wind your neck in. You talking shit certainly doesn’t offend me. über as in the context you put it, your support being better than others as they forecast a pumping. Mugabi as a striker in games we are chasing is a world away from playing him in that role to suit a formation. As for using that Livingston debacle over 2 years since as analogy suggests you’ve run out of straws to clutch. Donnelly is determined? And so he should be, it’s a pre-requisite no? Determined isn’t disciplined and pound for pound our poorest midfielder. Doesn’t bring energy, slow of thought and a yard slower in pace than he was going by recent performances. Whats my team? Never have gone in for the amateur wish lists and seeing some of the wild takes in recent weeks on here safe to say I’ll keep to that.

It’s hard to know where to start with a word salad. Indulging that other poster in Mugabi as a striker gives the knowledge game away for starters. Some wild takes. Donnelly. Disciplined? I’m starting to think you don’t watch us if at all. Spare the über fan rambling too close too.

All the eggs in a Tierney basket methinks…

In your head maybe. Difference in fitness and match fitness. Moot point anyway, O’Connor on loan to Queen of the South

Like we just drop everybody in on their recovery? No guarantees. Ojala has featured in more matchday squads yet not deemed fit.

Get fit from a long term injury would be a start

He handled his role well last month. Just feel he’s not the same influence alongside Alexander’s favoured pairing of Maguire & Donnelly.

One of our strengths at Easter Road was not allowing their full backs to push up the park and a midfielder keen to go beyond the frontline. Let’s see if his current picks have that discipline.