Excellent decision by CC.
What Ian lacks in pace or skill, he more than makes up for in fight and commitment.
Hopefully, he stays fit and I think we have a new captain for remainder of the season
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Thread: Murray as captain
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10-11-2010 08:58 PM #1
Murray as captain
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10-11-2010 09:04 PM #2
Murray wears his heart on his sleeve, Prob the only player in this current squad you could say that about.
Would be a good choice. Always gives 100%
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10-11-2010 10:04 PM #4
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he was in midfield, set the tone for the performance then ran out of steam, keep the armband on him for saturday.
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10-11-2010 10:05 PM #5This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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10-11-2010 11:11 PM #6This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
And i think Deek will be the captain this weekend.
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10-11-2010 11:33 PM #7This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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11-11-2010 08:20 AM #11
When Edu was being treated/stretchered off CC and Ian had quite a long talk.
Interestingly (for me) he was talking with him not at him.
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11-11-2010 08:26 AM #12This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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11-11-2010 08:37 AM #13This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Murray is of far more use ability, influential and tactially wise in midfield than left back.
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11-11-2010 08:43 AM #14
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11-11-2010 08:46 AM #15This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
With home game CC might fancy 4-4-2, but shame that someone from last night would have to drop out for DR, if this is the caseLast edited by Baldy Foghorn; 11-11-2010 at 08:50 AM.
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11-11-2010 08:50 AM #16This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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11-11-2010 10:52 AM #19This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
After watching the match on Setanta here in Oz, I felt Trakys didn't pose that much of a threat up front but seemed to hold the ball up for the likes of Liam Miller to play the type of game we always thought he could, using the width of the park, passing the ball forward, making runs to the box from the sideline allowing others to come through and attack.
Hibs were a more complete side and did not look as one dimensional as when Riordan is on his own or even when partnered with Nish.
Trakys role allowed us to have what looked like an extra man in midfield at all times - and this seemed to be my take on the success of last night.
If we bring Deek back in at the expense of Trakys, does this change the whole dynamic of last nights successful formula?
I can't see either how you could leave a player of Riordan's calibre out.
If you have both in, then who could you take out considering last nights performance.
We defended in numbers and attacked in numbers with what appears to be non out and out striker and managed 3 goals.
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11-11-2010 10:53 AM #20This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Derek is our top goal scorer and a threat infront of goals, thats why i would want him starting against Motherwell at the weekend, he seems to do quite well against them too.
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11-11-2010 10:54 AM #21
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11-11-2010 10:58 AM #22
It's not about dropping someone just to make way for Derek Riordan or for that matter any other player.
It's about who we are playing.
CC and now Derek Adams need to come up with a system to play Motherwell and then select the best personnel to play it.
Perhaps if we were say going to Celtc Park there would be a very strong arguement for playing the same 11 again.
But it's Motherwell at home.
Oh and Ian Murray as captain playing in front of the defence is perfect for me!!
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11-11-2010 11:03 AM #23
If Deek was available last night, who's to say if he would have played.
and on Saturday i have no doubts he'll start.
As others said, it's about picking the best team to win that particular match.
Motherwell are quite an open side; We'll start with Trakys and Deek IMO, and sacrafice someone in midfield. Would be surprised if not the case.
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11-11-2010 11:06 AM #24
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The same will be needed again this weekend, and I just can't see what Riordan has done right, and last nights team done wrong, to merit Riordan walking back into the team.
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11-11-2010 11:13 AM #25
Murray should be the captain. Riordan is not a captain type.
He needs to be free to unleash his creative qualities.
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11-11-2010 11:18 AM #26This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
For me, all 11 of them have earned their starting spot for Saturday, and its up to them to hold onto it. Riordan should be on the bench, if it isnt working then he can come on. I dont see why you would risk changing a winning team for one player.
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11-11-2010 11:56 AM #27This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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11-11-2010 12:10 PM #28
Personally wouldnt change anything for Saturday. I appreciate it is a home game however the performance IMO merits the same guys at least starting another game and see how it goes. You would still have the option of bringing Deek on later in the game. IMO it is a very good thing for players not to assume they should walk straight back in when available, it creates a healthy competition and edge in a squad if everyone has a chance. I think the enormity of the win needs to be taken into account we have just turned over the Scottish champions and league leaders 3-0 on their own patch where they havent lost a league game in 35 games it would IMO be very harsh for anyone to drop out after that. If it aint broke dont fix it.
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11-11-2010 12:11 PM #29This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
When Murray was sent off against Celtic for the same type of reckless tackle at parkhead a couple of seasons ago, did it stop him being so reckless, and do him the power of good?
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11-11-2010 12:15 PM #30
Murray is the one who is doing his coaching badges and, playing in midfield, can make a really influence on the team.
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