StevenNaismith Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 What’s folks opinion on Christophe since his return from injury? To me he doesn’t look fit. I’m really torn as I love the big mans attitude and how much he loves the club but I can’t help but feel his distribution causes us so many problems. I know he’s never been the best with the ball but he needs to change it up a bit. He’s so good at defending though that you can’t leave him out the team. ??♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, StevenNaismith said: What’s folks opinion on Christophe since his return from injury? To me he doesn’t look fit. I’m really torn as I love the big mans attitude and how much he loves the club but I can’t help but feel his distribution causes us so many problems. I know he’s never been the best with the ball but he needs to change it up a bit. He’s so good at defending though that you can’t leave him out the team. ??♂️ Bit late for him to change it up. He's an excellent defender but not a very good footballer (with the greatest of respect). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Replace his two legs with heads and he’ll be fine. The injury has definitely affected his mobility. He’s like a different player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Best defender we have. Plus us I had £12.50 at 11/2 to score anytime. Devastated I never took first goal. He he is brilliant in the air back and front and a good foil for Souter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 No idea how he got man of match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Sailor Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jambo_in_Hamilton said: No idea how he got man of match His goal might have had something to do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 So much more comfortable in a back four ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, StevenNaismith said: What’s folks opinion on Christophe since his return from injury? To me he doesn’t look fit. I’m really torn as I love the big mans attitude and how much he loves the club but I can’t help but feel his distribution causes us so many problems. I know he’s never been the best with the ball but he needs to change it up a bit. He’s so good at defending though that you can’t leave him out the team. ??♂️ He hasn't lost any of his ability in the air but there are times he does look a bit uncomfortable when the ball is on the ground. I wasn't convinced he was fully recovered when he first came back into the side, and I'm still not sure. There was one point today in the first half when the ball, and him, went out on the Wheatfield side of the park, just inside our half. And I thought that he looked a bit uncomfortable as he walked back onto the park. However, I'm assuming that if there was any danger of whatever injury he did have still being there and getting a bit worse (or on the flip side not fully recovered yet) the medical staff would declare him unfit to play. Edited February 10, 2019 by portobellojambo1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 He's not too long back from the most serious injury he's suffered in his career. Its no doubt affected him mentally & physically. So the impact on his form is to be expected. If we can just keep going to the next international break that should give him a chance to catch up on his fitness/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattie exploited Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 seemed really slow at the back great goal though looks not 100 fit !and some of his passing was pretty crap ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 First half he was given a battle by the Talbot players, 2nd half hardly broke sweat. Keep the ball away from his feet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 50 minutes ago, To Be Frank said: So much more comfortable in a back four ?? On the Xstation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 What a load of shite. Yes he doesn’t look 100% fit since his injury, but Berra and Souttar didn’t get out of first gear today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Pish. He barely broke a sweat today and dealt with everything they threw at him. Totally dominated their attackers as expected. He’ll never be a good ball playing CH but he’s still one of the best defensive CHs in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Apprentice Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Thought he looked far more comfortable today than he has done in recent weeks. Granted he wasn’t put under any real pressure but looked as if he was moving a bit more freely. Still working his way back to his best but he’d be in my starting X1 every day of the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Not fit but think having Souttar back is taking a bit of pressure off him. Would run through a brick wall for us but, at times I'm not sure he's done himself any favours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Another clean sheet? Berra gets this kind of luck so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Deek said: Best defender we have. Plus us I had £12.50 at 11/2 to score anytime. Devastated I never took first goal. He he is brilliant in the air back and front and a good foil for Souter. By a long way yes. Berra was wise to all Auckinleck's attacking plans today. Pretty much everything seemed to be on top of him today, but he stood up to it well (a few moments aside) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Thought he had struggled recently but played well today he was out a while with a bad injury and probably had to come back to soon but he is a vital player for us agreed better in rather than on the left of a back 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I think he maybe came back a couple of weeks to early, just out of dedication. There's 2 good years in him yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Got to be honest and say he is not at his best right now. But that's ok. Be so much better when he is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgieshed Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 This has been brought up a few times before. He looks like he is struggling big time. Nowhere near what he was at the start of the season or last season. Concerned that he needs another Op or at least more time off. Performances are not up to his high standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canada Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I thought he was ok today but definitely struggled against their striker at times with the ball on the deck. Great to see him get a goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 hours ago, StevenNaismith said: What’s folks opinion on Christophe since his return from injury? To me he doesn’t look fit. I’m really torn as I love the big mans attitude and how much he loves the club but I can’t help but feel his distribution causes us so many problems. I know he’s never been the best with the ball but he needs to change it up a bit. He’s so good at defending though that you can’t leave him out the team. ??♂️ I spoke to a couple of ex pro rugby players after he had that complete tear of his hamstring and they said that would be him done at his age. They probably took a rugby view of things and the hits they get but equally it was pretty clear that he’d take a big hit fitness wise and with his generally leg strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Green Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 He looked to limping about 10 mins in. Still first name on the team sheet. Talbot thugs tried to give him a kicking. Nothing gets past him in the air though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Terrible passer of a football. Terrific in the air. Is terrified when an opponent runs at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Brilliant defender but his distribution at times pretty poor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzbomb1958 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Made my weekend £21 left in my account put it on Cristophe at 20/1 sorted but I had to celebrate twice thought the first one was in yaaasssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 We pretty much played with 2 at the back as Demi and smith played the wings most of the game. Don’t think he did much wrong considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I just think he's not that comfortable in a back 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: I just think he's not that comfortable in a back 3. Someone's got it. It's mystifying why Levein plays him on the left side of the back 3, would be better to have a right footer in his place. Can't pass and isn't agile enough, he needs to play in the center. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, Bring Back Paulo Sergio said: Someone's got it. It's mystifying why Levein plays him on the left side of the back 3, would be better to have a right footer in his place. Can't pass and isn't agile enough, he needs to play in the center. . This. A ball playing centre half either side of him. Let him do defending. Was pleasing to see djoum and lee come back to collect the ball off him. The number of times he played a ball to Demi so late that Demi had no option but to roll it straight back which Berra then has to hoof is unreal. Defo not back to full fitness. Still a must have in the team but opponents will prey on his weakness with ball at feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 11 hours ago, Jambo_in_Hamilton said: No idea how he got man of match Goal and clean sheet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 2 hours ago, 1971fozzy said: Goal and clean sheet ? Thought Mitchel was more deserving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynecastle Valhalla Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 He will improve as the season goes on - was rushed back as we were desperate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I'm not sure how much the injury plays a part. He looked totally fine when he came back initially before the break. It's only since the break I think he looks rusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenks Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Love him to bits but he is awful with the ball on the deck. Livi game was proof. Wins every header though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenNaismith Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 I’d had one or three shandies when I posted this yesterday. Love the big man, just wish he was better on the ball. Suppose he wouldn’t be playing for us if he had that attribute along with the ones he does possess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 We've played six games in the last few weeks and he has played every game not long after returning from injury. Hardly a surprise that he is struggling slightly. Berra was immense against Hibs and Livingston in the Cup but has had a few 'off' performances. That said, in those 6 games we have managed four clean sheets and he's bagged a goal so his performance level hasn't dropped too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Doesn’t even get near the list of things we need to iron out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty2442 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 He looked knackered after about 20 minutes yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djnoisy Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) Berra was skinned twice yesterday by a junior player. Agree he's immense in the air but everything is slow and predictable up the left whenever he's involved. Lee comes way too deep to take the ball from Berra when in truth, Berra himself could play a pass into midfield and let "side to side" Lee be more inventive (wishful thinking) further up. Ultimately he does his usual punt up the wing, and 9/10 it comes straight back. It's a habit he needs to break. Edited February 11, 2019 by Djnoisy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Good defender. One of our best when defending. Sorry, the best when defending. When a team sits back and let's us have the ball he's not great but other players need to step up. Livi last week man marking Souttar and giving Berra the freedom of Tynecastle was an eye opener, tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenNaismith Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Having a bad time today. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stotty Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Don't think he is suited to 3 at the back. Really shows his distribution up. Also left exposed a lot today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Been poor since his return. Distribution never been good,pace never been blessed with,but other strong parts of his game have vanished of late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Disgraceful performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Doesn’t look mobile at the moment. I’m not sure he’s fully recovered and may well not at his age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peebo Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 At the start of the season, there was a thread in here with some opining that he would be a weakness in a back three. While many rounded in those for having the audacity to suggest that, it is quite clear that it is the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Berra needs rested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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