boyle

[noz]

been saying this for months, hes gone from being good to being average. Cant seem to finish the way he used to.
Still pretty quick, but no longer the star man.

[cekim]

Never kicked a ball since he came back. Finished in my eyes.

[MelbourneHibees]

He will be able to take his pick of any A-League team. Probably his level now that his legs have gone.

[Gatecrasher]

Should have let him go, he did F all last season and looks the same this season. No doubt picking up a decent wage as well.

[Scottie]

Not interested in being here anymore. Sooner he goes the better.

Like he’s not even trying anymore. So so sad.

[OstKurve Hibs]

Time for the ozzy league I think. Been a great player fir us but he's not the same player anymore.

[Cod Boy]

His laziness contributed to the first goal

[inglisavhibs]

His laziness contributed to the first goal
It certainly did along with Welsh doing nothing to try and stop the shot. Therein lies the difference in attitude between them and us. St Mirren were second best for the first half but the manager got them up again for the second half and their aggressive attitude was too much for us. We are at a very low point right now but only real hard work will get us out of the mess.

[DH1875]

I'm confused. Far from being the worst player on the pitch today.

[JohnM1875]

I'm confused. Far from being the worst player on the pitch today.

Boyle? Easily up there as one of if not the worst for us today. I'll admit there's plenty other contenders, especially for that second half.

[Hermit Crab]

Boyles only asset was his pace. He never has been a particularly good footballer but his pace carried him in this league. Now he's lost some of it he is getting found out. Needs to be moved on. Passenger today and the one chance he did have he fluffed big time.

[Callum_62]

Jesus.

He's just been given a leadership role by our new head coach (who's a Sir btw)

The least we can do is back that for a few months

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[JohnM1875]

Boyles only asset was his pace. He never has been a particularly good footballer but his pace carried him in this league. Now he's lost some of it he is getting found out. Needs to be moved on. Passenger today and the one chance he did have he fluffed big time.

Worrying thing is he had three good chances today. The one on one was the main one, he had a shot in their box at 0-0 where he was too slow to get out his feet so the defender blocked it then he had a third one that he ended up passing back to their keeper again.

So far off it today it was hard to watch.

[Onceinawhile]

Cost us the game with lazy defending and absolutely woeful attempts at finishing.

[Silky]

been saying this for months, hes gone from being good to being average. Cant seem to finish the way he used to.
Still pretty quick, but no longer the star man.

Very much part of the problem at the club just now imo. Been hopeless for months, yet folk start polls about letting Newell go.

[SHODAN]

That's what you get when you sign players on loan from Dundee!!! :grr:

[LaMotta]

Worrying thing is he had three good chances today. The one on one was the main one, he had a shot in their box at 0-0 where he was too slow to get out his feet so the defender blocked it then he had a third one that he ended up passing back to their keeper again.

So far off it today it was hard to watch.

He was as bad as anyone today. Still hasn't cut out the diving either. A move to Australia sooner rather than later might be best for everyone.

[Nicho87]

I would have had serious discussions with him as soon as that Australian interview went public

Clearly would move tomorrow

Any player not committed - we should be moving on

His cover up this week on sky saying it went out of context etc

BS

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Had a good pre season. And started well for first 15 today same as everybody else.

Huge disappointment thereafter. 2 great chances. 2 very poor finishes.

Him and Newell are our senior players. Our leaders and both let us down today

[The Spaceman]

Boyle really let us down today. Didn’t track his man for their first goal and completely fluffed a golden chance to rectify it and bring us back to 1-1. Around that he was generally gash all game and should have been hooked instead of Rudi.

I love the guy, but he’s been a big disappointment since he returned from Saudi. The pace is waning and he doesn’t look as interested anymore either. If there is a team in Australia willing to pay us a decent fee, we should cash in now.

[Smartie]

He was personally responsible for some pretty awful significant moments in the match - missing chances and going to sleep for the first goal.

Not wanting to downplay that, as it was hugely consequential to the way the game panned out… but his general play was decent and I still thought he had more potential to be part of the solution than the problem.

[Unseen work]

He was personally responsible for some pretty awful significant moments in the match - missing chances and going to sleep for the first goal.

Not wanting to downplay that, as it was hugely consequential to the way the game panned out… but his general play was decent and I still thought he had more potential to be part of the solution than the problem.

I don’t think he did go to sleep for the first goal?

Look like he signalled and passed his man on to NMW?

[AgentDaleCooper]

I've got a feeling SDG might be staking a lot of hope in Boyle performing well, which could end up being a terrible idea...

[allmodcons]

Jesus.

He's just been given a leadership role by our new head coach (who's a Sir btw)

The least we can do is back that for a few months

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A voice of reason in a sea of anger.

This board is hilarious.

[JohnM1875]

I don’t think he did go to sleep for the first goal?

Look like he signalled and passed his man on to NMW?

I've not seen it back yet, but I don't think Boyle should be passing that man on though? Why, what else is Boyle Doing? Just looked really lazy to me. Track your man.

[CallumLaidlaw]

I've not seen it back yet, but I don't think Boyle should be passing that man on though? Why, what else is Boyle Doing? Just looked really lazy to me. Track your man.

100% this. The guy runs past him and he just lets him go. Could see it a mile off.


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[H18 SFR]

Boyle really let us down today. Didn’t track his man for their first goal and completely fluffed a golden chance to rectify it and bring us back to 1-1. Around that he was generally gash all game and should have been hooked instead of Rudi.

I love the guy, but he’s been a big disappointment since he returned from Saudi. The pace is waning and he doesn’t look as interested anymore either. If there is a team in Australia willing to pay us a decent fee, we should cash in now.

Clubs in Oz are not allowed to pay transfer fees. If he leaves we will need to cut him loose.

[Hiber-nation]

Beating his man and shooting were his main attributes. He can't do either now. Warning signs have been there for a while but today was really worrying.

[B.H.F.C]

Missing chances happens, can live with that.

His contribution to their first goal was worse. Just absolute laziness.

[LewysGot2]

Missing chances happens, can live with that.

His contribution to their first goal was worse. Just absolute laziness.

Yep. The first goal was chronic, on his/Miller's watch. It changed everything from there on in.

Saw some folk asking why Cadden came on - that right side of the team had gone completely to pot. Their sub at LB was all over them. First half, Tanser had been lucky to still be on the pitch. Boyle and Miller had both caused problems. Half time came and they both looked completely off the pace.

[The Tubs]

I've not seen it back yet, but I don't think Boyle should be passing that man on though? Why, what else is Boyle Doing? Just looked really lazy to me. Track your man.

Boyle did pass him on, which is fine. The problem is there is a huge space for the St. Mirren gadgie to run into if he gets past Mariah-Welsh. Boyle needed to use his heid, see the danger and fill the space.

[Stokesy's on fire]

Never kicked a ball since he came back. Finished in my eyes.

Harsh

[Viva_Palmeiras]

I'm confused. Far from being the worst player on the pitch today.

it’s The Purge. No one is safe… let the jousting commence!

its tiresome but the club neees to get a grip.

that said I do wonder if MacPherson listens to himself or reads his words?

He was part of the board that appointed and sacked Sauzee (after listening to Sir Alex advising in a talk against rookie managers). Maloney was before his time but SDG is here we go again. It’s either a bold move or an arrogant one…

[Silky]

Harsh

Why? Cos it's Martin Boyle? If that comment was made about a couple of other players it would be deemed fair. Not harsh in the slightest imo.

[LaMotta]

Why? Cos it's Martin Boyle? If that comment was made about a couple of other players it would be deemed fair. Not harsh in the slightest imo.

Its harsh to say he has never kicked a ball for us since he came back. He was very good start of last season (eg both Luzern games) and was good generally up until his Penalty miss v Hearts. Killie win at home he ran half the pitch to set the goal up, Dons at home his pace set up Ventes goal, St Mirren he won us the LC quarter.

At his age though a decline is inevitable for that type of player and today's performance was worrying.

[Forza Fred]

He will be able to take his pick of any A-League team. Probably his level now that his legs have gone.

Nope, not true.

A League teams couldn’t afford to sign him, simple as that.

[LunasBoots]

Hasn't been great since his last serious injury, been a great servant but he's just not the same currently

[Contador]

We told him he was free to find a new club before the start of the season. Obviously with the wage he is on he'd have to take a decent hit.

Clearly not the player he was but low down our list of issues at the moment.