Central Midfield 2013/14 (Part Two)

**Cocaine&Caviar** · 03-07-2013 08:19 AM

A lot of you will no doubt remember the previous thread I started with a poll for our preferred midfield either duo or trio, so I thought another was in order now we have a bit more clarity on the make up of the squad.

For the record, the previous thread saw

Taiwo 81%
Claros 77%
Craig 65%
Thomson 38%

Although I think the signing of Thomson indicates no Claros (in this window at least), the AN Other option is there.

**brydekirk** · 03-07-2013 08:39 AM

Has Thomson signed ?

**Andy74** · 03-07-2013 08:50 AM

Whoever is fit, in form and fits the formation or style we need to play that week. Nothing much more complicated than that.

**Craig_in_Prague** · 03-07-2013 08:56 AM

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Whoever is fit, in form and fits the formation or style we need to play that week. Nothing much more complicated than that.

Yup
It's a long season and the good thing is the quality appears to be good with all midfielders, meaning we should be able to cope with any injuries/suspensions as well as have options depending on opposition.

There is no real need to vote on which 2 would start games, it will change naturally and as said, hopefully us remanining strong no matter who is playing on any particular day.

***Hermit Crab*** · 03-07-2013 09:00 AM

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Has Thomson signed ?

Not yet.

**col02** · 03-07-2013 09:12 AM

4-2-3-1 formation for me with Thomson and Tudor Jones protecting the defence with Craig, Taiwo and Harris providing the attacking threat from midfield in support to the lone front man. Robertson if he can get a good pre season to push for a starting berth hopefully.

**GreenOnions** · 03-07-2013 09:24 AM

Good thread to debate. Actually - it will be interesting to see what roles Pat has in mind for Tudur-Jones and Craig. I'm not really sure where they'll play.

Craig seems like an attacking midfielder but some say he plays centrally while others say he may play wider on the left. If it's wider - then would that include playing wide left in a midfield 5 (ie effectively a winger) or would it only be wide left in a midfield 4 (If anyone can work out what I'm trying to ask)?

Tudur-Jones has the look of a defensive central midfielder about him. Would others agree with this?

**Andy74** · 03-07-2013 09:27 AM

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Good thread to debate. Actually - it will be interesting to see what roles Pat has in mind for Tudur-Jones and Craig. I'm not really sure where they'll play.

Craig seems like an attacking midfielder but some say he plays centrally while others say he may play wider on the left. If it's wider - then would that include playing wide left in a midfield 5 (ie effectively a winger) or would it only be wide left in a midfield 4 (If anyone can work out what I'm trying to ask)?

Tudur-Jones has the look of a defensive central midfielder about him. Would others agree with this?

Probabaly as they played on Saturday. OTJ as one of the central midfield two and Craig playing wide midfield. Him and Harris swapped quite often. With the likes of OTJ, Taiwo, Robertson and maybe Thomson I doubt Craig will play in the centre.

**Gatecrasher** · 03-07-2013 09:28 AM

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Whoever is fit, in form and fits the formation or style we need to play that week. Nothing much more complicated than that.

Pats no afraid to drop someone if theres a dip in form.

***Brightside*** · 03-07-2013 09:51 AM

midfield 5 - two defensive CMs - Thomo - Taiwo. one attacking cm in OTJ. Craig and Harris swapping sides.

**Cocaine&Caviar** · 03-07-2013 09:54 AM

I believed OTJ to be a ball winner?

**hibby rae** · 03-07-2013 09:59 AM

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Not yet.

Is he expected to sign?

**frazeHFC** · 03-07-2013 10:10 AM

Its good that there will be competition for places in centre mid, before last season that was our weak point for a few years. I am excited about the prospect of Taiwo and Craig together, very tidy players. Don't know too much about OTJ but Caley fans rate him and Thomson looked good last year and will only improve with a full pre-season.

Another winger and 2 strikers and I will be very optimistic about our squad for this season.

Forgot about Robertson too, I think he will improve this season with a full pre-season too, givsles added goal threat.

**TheFamous1875** · 03-07-2013 10:14 AM

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Its good that there will be competition for places in centre mid, before last season that was our weak point for a few years. I am excited about the prospect of Taiwo and Craig together, very tidy players. Don't know too much about OTJ but Caley fans rate him and Thomson looked good last year and will only improve with a full pre-season.

Another winger and 2 strikers and I will be very optimistic about our squad for this season.

I really hope the other winger turns out to be Sammy Stanton. Only heard good things, more than I heard about Harris before I saw him!

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***J-C*** · 03-07-2013 10:20 AM

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I really hope the other winger turns out to be Sammy Stanton. Only heard good things, more than I heard about Harris before I saw him!

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A central midfielder if I'm not mistaken?

**Cocaine&Caviar** · 03-07-2013 10:29 AM

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Its good that there will be competition for places in centre mid, before last season that was our weak point for a few years. I am excited about the prospect of Taiwo and Craig together, very tidy players. Don't know too much about OTJ but Caley fans rate him and Thomson looked good last year and will only improve with a full pre-season.

Another winger and 2 strikers and I will be very optimistic about our squad for this season.

Forgot about Robertson too, I think he will improve this season with a full pre-season too, givsles added goal threat.

Id still love to see us in for the Scougall lad at Livingston, or if not, then Zemmama.

**Glesgahibby** · 03-07-2013 10:33 AM

Thomson and Taiwo for me but still a bit early to see what Craig's role will be?
A lot will depend on striker/strikers who come in and if we buy any decent wide player/players?
One thing for sure central midfield looks impressive

**DH1875** · 03-07-2013 02:06 PM

OJT is a defensive type player. Why are so many folk talking of him playing an attacking role?????.

**SmallvilleHibee** · 03-07-2013 02:46 PM

If i were PF i would play 4231 with KT and Tudor-Jones playing defensive midfield. on the left I'd play Liam Craig or Pat McCourt (if we manage to sign him in the near future). In the middle we have to play Tom Taiwo and on the right Alex Harris. If we were to sign Zemmama i'd play him in the middle and push Taiwo to Defensive Midfield.

***Hibby Kay-Yay*** · 03-07-2013 03:22 PM

DM - OTJ/Stevenson
DMV - Taiwo/(Thomson?)

RW - Harris
LW - Craig
AM - Robertson/Stanton/Horribine/Cairney

**Cocaine&Caviar** · 03-07-2013 03:31 PM

Dream scenario for me:

DM: Thomson, OTJ
CM: Taiwo, Robertson
CM: Craig, Stanton

LW: Harris, Cairney
RW: Scougall, Handling
ST: Griffiths, Caldwell

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