Phil Dunphy Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Woeful again. Between aimlessly hammering the ball out of play, being caught for pace on more than one occasion and failing to ensure the players heads didn’t drop, he was shocking again today. He needs dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 He does indeed. Said it weeks ago. Clevid offers more leadership. His positioning has got him in trouble in nearly all of our last 6 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirt of 98 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Tin hat on I said he was finished a few weeks ago and got hounded on here.... time will tell but am still in the he’s finished camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 100% he's getting worse and worse. Give him a rest for a week and let Dikamona get a run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 He needs a rest asap. Not the same player came back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874Gorgie1874 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Looks like he may be finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaba Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 He has been an real liability for ages. Drop him and see if he can fight his way back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS98 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 He certainly looks finished. Last year he was the best defender in the league with out being decent on the ball. Now he seems even worse on the ball and inexplicably can’t defend. Clevid is not the answer long term either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatlock Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 He’ll be next seasons Aaron Hughes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 His injury hasn’t helped him , probably been rushed back and his confidence is shot . I see him being used in the way Hughes was meant to be used next season , playing when injuries and/or suspensions hit Souttar and whoever his partner will be . Definetly needs a rest . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo_ Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 not only is he shite he's also our captain.... but where are is leadership skills? when does he ever rally the 'troops'? when does he encourage our young players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 2 year contract extension was it? Great player but something has gone wrong since injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMJ_1874 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Woeful today. Was beaten a few times amd went to ground claiming fouls. Lucky for him WC gave them. He’s our weakest link and how the feck can’t CL see this? If he persists with Berra then more heartache lies ahead. Can’t pass, can’t run and doesn’t even know where his own headers land. CLevid should be lining up with soapy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardboardcutout Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 He’s been asked to play every game since his injury and at his age it shows! He was never that quick but has lost a yard and it’s being compounded by the fact souttar has not stepped up and taken the lead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simo Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Love him and don't think he's finished (It's not like the injury has ruined his pace or something considering that he was never quick before) but looks to be lacking confidence and badly out of form since he came back. Could do with a few weeks out. Dikamona hasn't let himself down yet and deserves a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deevers Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 31 minutes ago, OTT said: 100% he's getting worse and worse. Give him a rest for a week and let Dikamona get a run. This. I don’t think he has recovered from his injury properly. He needs rested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyowalnut Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 We were far better with Jimmy Dunne. He's very frustrating to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GorgieRules22 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Craig Leveins fault this one as the guys clearly not fit. We shouldn’t have started him today and just given him today and the international break to recuperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark Griswold Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 He’s been rushed back too soon after his injury, I think he needs a rest and a good preseason and he’ll be back to his normal self. Here’s hoping anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I fear his legs have gone. I get the impression he is struggling to run at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doc Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) He’s finished That last injury has seen to it Edited March 16, 2019 by The Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 It doesn't help when CL plays him at left back. Looks totally uncomfortable when he's out of the central position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBones Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I think he's been rushed back from a serious injury a month before he was supposed to be fit. I don't believe he can suddenly be finished considering the start he had to the season All our players who have been out appear to be brought back too early and struggle to recapture their form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Was feeling his hamstring quite a lot today. It’s clearly still bothering him and that pitch won’t have helped. Breaks my heart to see him look weak like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Vallance Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I think he still has a big role to play for us. Fitness might be part of the problem and the end of the season can't come quickly enough for him. If we honour of the cup he might be better missing the last few games and taking a rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mundaydog Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I still think we will be told he is has to go under the knife again and he is battling through pain to get to the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 they had Djoum taking the ball directly off him today. I don’t know what this injury has done to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 28 minutes ago, Simo said: Love him and don't think he's finished (It's not like the injury has ruined his pace or something considering that he was never quick before) but looks to be lacking confidence and badly out of form since he came back. Could do with a few weeks out. Dikamona hasn't let himself down yet and deserves a start. Agree with this. I really hope we get Halkett, but Berra will still do a job next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Nugget Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 42 minutes ago, jambo_ said: not only is he shite he's also our captain.... but where are is leadership skills? when does he ever rally the 'troops'? when does he encourage our young players? Agree noticed it today especially in second half he looked a beaten man.Saying that there was absolutely no emotion or fight from the whole team today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloustonHMFC Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 He needs ‘rested’ until the end of the season. Let him have another preseason after his injury and see if he can get back to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 He’s been the weak link in our defence for a number of weeks now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, iantjambo said: He’s been the weak link in our defence for a number of weeks now. Yup. Teams have actually targeted him!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovelly Joe Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Berra clearly rushed back from injury and has looked absolutely off the pace. Clearly cannot play out from the back and we miss Michael Smith as another option as well as Souttar to bring the ball out. As our captain and a Hearts man through and through he still deserves more respect than some of the comments above. Hopefully he can ram it up the detractors by lifting the cup in May.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Far from finished but needs taken out team for a rest because rushed back from injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 34 minutes ago, Jambof3tornado said: Yup. Teams have actually targeted him!! Can’t help thinking we rushed him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Just now, iantjambo said: Can’t help thinking we rushed him back. That seems to be mentioned a lot as a bit of a stick to beat Levein with(not accusing you). Berra has been in the game long enough to stand his ground if he isnt fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soonbe110 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 hour ago, red said: He needs a rest asap. Not the same player came back Gets a two week break now. Time will tell if that’s enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Just now, Jambof3tornado said: That seems to be mentioned a lot as a bit of a stick to beat Levein with(not accusing you). Berra has been in the game long enough to stand his ground if he isnt fit. I get what you’re saying. I wasn’t having a pop at CL though. Plenty other threads for me to do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambof3tornado Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 minute ago, iantjambo said: I get what you’re saying. I wasn’t having a pop at CL though. Plenty other threads for me to do that To ge fair CL is causing his own problems but if Berra has come back still carrying an injury then more fool him,and us for extending his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamhammer Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Clark Griswold said: He’s been rushed back too soon after his injury, I think he needs a rest and a good preseason and he’ll be back to his normal self. Here’s hoping anyway. Because of the kind of person he is I think he's probably rushed himself back but dogs in the street can see he is toiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Yoda said: It doesn't help when CL plays him at left back. Looks totally uncomfortable when he's out of the central position. BINGO!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Morgan Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I think the injury has finished him, sadly. Halkett and Souttar next season please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 12 minutes ago, Jambof3tornado said: To ge fair CL is causing his own problems but if Berra has come back still carrying an injury then more fool him,and us for extending his contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Gold Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Cruickshank for Scotland said: BINGO!!! Hes not played left back this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Ari Gold said: Hes not played left back this season No shit!! The poster was referring to Berra in a back 3 and constantly hoofing the ball forward from the left back area! Edited March 16, 2019 by Thomaso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portobellojambo1 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Phil Dunphy said: Woeful again. Between aimlessly hammering the ball out of play, being caught for pace on more than one occasion and failing to ensure the players heads didn’t drop, he was shocking again today. He needs dropped. I think it is painfully obvious that he has come back from his injury too quickly or that injury did damage to his knee which has proven to be irrepairable, even if he thought everything felt right again. He still looks very comfortable when the ball is in the air, as per the recent game at home versus Celtic. But he has lost an awful lot when the ball is on the ground, and when teams are putting pressure on our back 4 they are targetting three in particular in the hope the ball will end up with Christophe and he just delivers it long, forward. The reason I think it is possible his injury hasn't recovered properly or fully is he just seems to have got so much slower over a relatively short period of time, and it is impossible to tell if even time off over the close season will correct things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Ari Gold said: Hes not played left back this season I beg to differ. Whenever we play 3 at the back, he's out wide left, which is left back position in anyone's book. He's usually left exposed by Mulraney who never tracks back. The left back position is usually the starting point for most of our attacks, when he hoofs it forward to no-one in particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 In no way am I excusing Berra’s use of the ball but he must be stretched to his physical limit by now, him and the rest of the defence, because they’ve had to fight hard all season to keep us in games because we toil to score goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr ewing Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Best to rest for a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCrae Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Berra is fine. Our problems are right and left back.....especially Garuccio. The mistakes they make cause problems for him and Souttar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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