something else Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Avoided anything resembling a tackle, and drifted away from his man every attack Bolton had You do know this is a friendly match don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermarv Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 What's the score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Any word on the size of the crowd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairhill Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 How many at the game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Well Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 sign him up..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 I was fortunate to make the game and although it was only a friendly testimonial played at half pace, our inability to score goals is still slightly worrying. We look as if we could play all season without worrying the opposition defence too much, thank god for Kilmarnock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWeegieDosser Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Shame there wasn't a better turnout Like the look of Grimshaw- echoes of Jenno, fingers crossed In other matters, Faddy looks like a man going through the motions of things he used to do, but can't any more- sad to see Clarky, equally sad , looks horribly slow and ponderous- The White Pelé looked only marginally less mobile#actuallegend Reid looked rusty at RB , replaced by the young lad McMillan who looked lively and desperate to get on the overlap Robinson- sharper but isolated Taylor- bit more involved but still don't see what his strengths are Marv - very sporadic , don't suppose he'd any reason to burst his arse in a friendly but he just doesn't look to have the belief that he can beat his man often enough( shades of ZFA, dare I suggest) Nice sunny day, just rather ininspiring all round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted September 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Enjoyable afternoon. Attendance broadly as expected. We got around 2000 odd for Craigan's, around 2000 odd as far back as Johnny Gahagan's testimonial so between 2000-2500 is kind of par for the course for such games. Much credit to the 205 Bolton fans all the same who added to the occasion with their presence. I thought it was quite lively in parts and a decent enough spectacle for a friendly. Not a huge amount between the sides but Bolton probably did enough to edge it. I liked the look of Grimshaw who was very Pearson-esque at times with forward runs and there was a delicious pass he put through early in the second half that showed some good vision too. I thought you could see a difference in Robinson for the additional week he's had training with us. Some more of that and some further bedding into the team and there might well be a player there that will be some benefit to us. Taylor I thought showed a bit more, more so in the first half certainly. There were two or three runs he made that weren't picked up by team-mates when he was crying out for it and he was unlucky with that curling effort. Still a good bit to go you feel but steps forward on what we've seen so far. Lovely to see some old heroes back in the claret and amber once again and fine receptions for them all. I expect Crags will be bealin that he was on the park two minutes and we conceded! And as for Las himself it was wonderfully correographed for his laddie to come and score with the final kick of the ball. A great touch and novel play on the obligatory soft penalty that you get in testimonials. Nice too for him to take his acclaim around the stands at the end as well. Aye, nice day and only positives to come from it for me. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_oats Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Taylor was the interesting one for me, 1st half we looked like we were playing 3 centrally with Lasley as an anchor/DM, 2 wingers and thought Taylor looked a lot more comfortable in that role alongside Grimshaw with the security of another DM in there. It may well have been the fact that it was obviously being played at friendly pace but he got his foot on the ball and for the most part kept the ball moving. Nice touch to give the young 'un last kick of the ball and a nice day all round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 The wee boy wasn't up for it, pushy faither 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscot Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Shame there wasn't a better turnout Like the look of Grimshaw- echoes of Jenno, fingers crossed In other matters, Faddy looks like a man going through the motions of things he used to do, but can't any more- sad to see Clarky, equally sad , looks horribly slow and ponderous- The White Pelé looked only marginally less mobile#actuallegend Reid looked rusty at RB , replaced by the young lad McMillan who looked lively and desperate to get on the overlap Robinson- sharper but isolated Taylor- bit more involved but still don't see what his strengths are Marv - very sporadic , don't suppose he'd any reason to burst his arse in a friendly but he just doesn't look to have the belief that he can beat his man often enough( shades of ZFA, dare I suggest) Nice sunny day, just rather ininspiring all round Thought Reid had a good half . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that hat Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 A side note on this Lasley family day, nice to watch the Twardzik brothers line up against each other during the 2nd half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mio Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Craigan badly at fault for the 2nd goal!! The years of horror watching him marshall our defence came flooding back this afternoon. Hopefully Keith and his family had a great day, he thoroughly deserved it, fantastic guy and servant to the club.....although I fear he's scarred young Alfie for life!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Craigan badly at fault for the 2nd goal!! Yes that did bring back nightmares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madscot Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 No motm andy ?Alfie for me ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted September 5, 2015 Report Share Posted September 5, 2015 Fuck me Dave that must have taken ages to type! Gritted teeth or what No gritted teeth Colin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Shame there wasn't a better turnout Like the look of Grimshaw- echoes of Jenno, fingers crossed In other matters, Faddy looks like a man going through the motions of things he used to do, but can't any more- sad to see Clarky, equally sad , looks horribly slow and ponderous- The White Pelé looked only marginally less mobile#actuallegend Reid looked rusty at RB , replaced by the young lad McMillan who looked lively and desperate to get on the overlap Robinson- sharper but isolated Taylor- bit more involved but still don't see what his strengths are Marv - very sporadic , don't suppose he'd any reason to burst his arse in a friendly but he just doesn't look to have the belief that he can beat his man often enough( shades of ZFA, dare I suggest) Nice sunny day, just rather ininspiring all round Given that we are only turning out just over 3,000 fans for league home games I thought the turn out was decent and reflected well on Lasley's standing with supporters. Say what you like about Clarkson but he put in our only decent cross of the match..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superward Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 For me Clarkson, Robinson and Taylor all showed a bit more than the last time I saw them. A bit more to go though to make any real difference in the first team. Reid looked a bit rusty but ok for his second game back after a serious injury. McMillan looked good going forward but got done a couple of times defending which was not ideal. Grimshaw looked tidy enough and could be that Jennings luke player we need. Generally, we need to start shooting from outside the 6 yard box and/or drastically improve our final ball. We seem determined to cross it or play it in to the net! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 Generally, we need to start shooting from outside the 6 yard box and/or drastically improve our final ball. We seem determined to cross it or play it in to the net! I agree. At this present time we are a 90 minute ‘no goal’ to ‘one goal’ team, which will probably mean that we will lose us more games that we will win in the Premiership. Goals win games and unfortunately,that’s something that is in short supply down Fir Park way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goggles & Flippers Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I had real high hopes for Johnson after his end to the season, just find myself being continually underwhelmed so far this campaign. There's something obviously not clicking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shire Greats Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 For me Clarkson, Robinson and Taylor all showed a bit more than the last time I saw them. A bit more to go though to make any real difference in the first team. Reid looked a bit rusty but ok for his second game back after a serious injury. McMillan looked good going forward but got done a couple of times defending which was not ideal. Grimshaw looked tidy enough and could be that Jennings luke player we need. Generally, we need to start shooting from outside the 6 yard box and/or drastically improve our final ball. We seem determined to cross it or play it in to the net! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shire Greats Posted September 6, 2015 Report Share Posted September 6, 2015 I agree. At this present time we are a 90 minute no goal to one goal team, which will probably mean that we will lose us more games that we will win in the Premiership. Goals win games and unfortunately,thats something that is in short supply down Fir Park way. Seems just like national team , not enough who won't, probably can't take an accurate pop from distance.Friday night with Scotland was crying out for a player to welly one from distance ,against a massed defence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohwulliewullie Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Just saw a note on the official site re an auction for some of the strips... But clicked on the link and there's nothing there... Am I being a muppet, or is it closed already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Just saw a note on the official site re an auction for some of the strips... But clicked on the link and there's nothing there... Am I being a muppet, or is it closed already? Closed last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoss Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Ended last night I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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