With Nelson looking like being out for a few weeks, is our captain ready for a return to first team action? How do we reckon he will cope? The man himself seems very bullish about his fitness on twitter. I think Nelson will be a loss. He may not be a fantastic player but he's certainly steadied the ship for us. Still, would love to see our captain back in action :jmcp:
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Thread: Is McPake ready?
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22-10-2013 09:59 PM #1
Is McPake ready?
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23-10-2013 07:04 AM #2This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I certainly don't have a problem with him filling the gap though, we all know how good he can be, lets just hope his injury is behind him and he gives Nelson something to think about
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23-10-2013 11:50 AM #3
I want the McPake back from his loan spell. He will have a point to prove which I think will bring out the best in him
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23-10-2013 11:56 AM #4
I'd rather have Nelson but we play the hand we've been dealt with. I am angry that Nelson and McPake were clearly targeted by Celtic players last weekend, and that has been kept quiet, probably because of Lennon's comments.
Anyway our set up will be disrupted and that can't be good, you know we were in a period of not losing many goals so would have liked the defence to continue in that vein. Like last Saturday, I'm sure McPake will get extra attention from opponents to see how his back stands up to it. He hasn't had a lot of SPL level practice lately and that's unfortunate.
Fingers crossed and wait and see.
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23-10-2013 11:59 AM #5
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Thank god McPake is available. It shows the difference in depth of the squad compared to previous seasons. I have every faith in him.
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23-10-2013 12:16 PM #6
If he is fit then mcpake is a far better player than nelson, he is a good motivator and captain. The problem is he hasn't been fit for such a long time.
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23-10-2013 02:33 PM #7This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I disagree.
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23-10-2013 02:42 PM #9
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He has made some tremendous last ditch tackles to save certain goals in recent weeks too...
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23-10-2013 02:45 PM #10This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Nelson will not be a loss if McPake finds his old form, unfortunately I am not so sure that will happen...
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23-10-2013 02:49 PM #11
Should be able to slot into Nelson's position if he doesn't make it. Can McPake play 2 games in a week would be my concern. Hopefully Nelson may be able to make it back for the Hearts game
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23-10-2013 03:52 PM #12
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McPake was a class player for us during his loan spell. A back injury though is very hard to come back from id imagine. If he gets injured again with a back injury I would have to say it's very bad news for McPake. I would get him off the wage bill.
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23-10-2013 08:46 PM #13
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I would not normally have any worries about him coming in he is a good defender, only problem is his match fitness.
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23-10-2013 09:13 PM #14This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Ggtth
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23-10-2013 09:18 PM #15
McPake cant be fit, he's hardly played any football in the last 6 months? He might get through a game on adrenaline alone, but i'd be worried about him playing a few games in quick succession.
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23-10-2013 09:26 PM #16
McPake has the heart of a lion and will be absolutely fine to fit into the defence. He'll keep those around him organised as well
No worries
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23-10-2013 11:28 PM #17
With McPake looking likely to come in for Nelson, can someone tell me what's actually happened to Forster, seems to be a no no since the end of last season
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24-10-2013 05:07 AM #19
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McPake played a major part in us staying up 2 seasons ago
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24-10-2013 06:46 AM #20This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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24-10-2013 08:45 AM #22
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That's about as much as any player coming into the team would get - he can only get up to first team match fitness by playing now.
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24-10-2013 11:37 AM #23This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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24-10-2013 01:54 PM #24This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I dont know why Paul Cairney is playing so many games at the minute, he clearly does not need them?
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24-10-2013 02:30 PM #26
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I'm not sure of the point you are trying to make?
McPake has already been on the pitch for the first team twice over the last month or so so must be well ahead in terms of his injury and fitness.
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He's had the best part of 6 months out the first team, and is not match fit but as i said he'd probably get through a game?
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24-10-2013 03:26 PM #28
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IIRC he's not played many games for U20's or indeed the EOS team so where does his match fitness come from?
I really really want him to be back to his best but u gave my reservations.
Hopefully after his first real challenge he will have no after effects.
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24-10-2013 03:44 PM #30This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Personally i think he will get through Saturday, but playing Saturday Wednesday is not ideal for someone like him who's been out for so long.
Although i await your reply on just how it is terrific he will play games in quick succession, maybe he's only going to play 30 minutes in each match?
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