Watt-Zeefuik Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I saw this in a live feed on the Record (I know, I know, it just came up in a Google search when I was looking for news on Naismith) and there's this offhand comment from Levein about signings: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/transfer-news-live-rangers-celtic-17326349 Quote But Levein concedes he will need to weigh up his options if out-of-contract Djoum – starring in the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon – does not pen a deal and out-of-favour Lee secures another club. Asked whether the departure of the duo would send him searching for reinforcements he said: Yes, that’s a possibility. If both of those players were to leave it would give me something to think about. Peter (Haring) is not playing right now, he has been left at home and would ordinarily be an automatic starter. I want to use Sean Clare more centrally so it depends on a few factors. I just need to see what happens between now and the window closing. Setting aside the Naismith and Djoum news for now -- Clare centrally? I'm trying to imagine how this would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Really want to accommodate Clare, I strongly believe he will be quite special for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwapsy Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) There's actually a bit of chat about this topic on the "How Many Quality players are required". Page 2. I'm open to it. He's played there before but I don't know how we accommodate him. Walker will play centrally as will Naismith probably If Levein wants him to be a central midfielder I actually think it will reduce his game time. We have stronger players in there. Edited July 2, 2019 by Cwapsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Quite easy - he'll be moved from his current right sided role into the middle of the park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Best place for him, especially if Levein sees him as a Cameron-type player. He is a ball carrier and we need that in the middle, especially with his acceleration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Just now, i8hibsh said: Really want to accommodate Clare, I strongly believe he will be quite special for us. Who are you and what have you done with i8? On topic, Clare is quite clearly not a winger. He’s definitely a central player be it midfield or just behind the striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 15 minutes ago, Ugly American said: I saw this in a live feed on the Record (I know, I know, it just came up in a Google search when I was looking for news on Naismith) and there's this offhand comment from Levein about signings: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/transfer-news-live-rangers-celtic-17326349 Setting aside the Naismith and Djoum news for now -- Clare centrally? I'm trying to imagine how this would work. What is it about him moving in to a more central role that you find hard to imagine? Genuine question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Dayman said: Who are you and what have you done with i8? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 13 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: Really want to accommodate Clare, I strongly believe he will be quite special for us. You been on the happy pills i8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, Icon of Symmetry said: What is it about him moving in to a more central role that you find hard to imagine? Genuine question. How we'd accommodate him in the squad with Walker and Naismith, I guess. Is he replacing Djoum in the sort of hold/ing/creative midfielder role, or is he a top-of-the-box midfielder playing just behind the strikers? Or is Walker going to move back to the wing where Robbie played him, maybe in front of Smith but cutting inside to make room for Smith to roll up the pitch to make crosses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Going by some of the reports Clare played in the middle last night and was very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Shouldn’t be playing anywhere else, never a winger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Ugly American said: How we'd accommodate him in the squad with Walker and Naismith, I guess. Is he replacing Djoum in the sort of hold/ing/creative midfielder role, or is he a top-of-the-box midfielder playing just behind the strikers? Or is Walker going to move back to the wing where Robbie played him, maybe in front of Smith but cutting inside to make room for Smith to roll up the pitch to make crosses? My guess is on the right or centre of a three man midfield, in a 4-3-3. Edited July 2, 2019 by Icon of Symmetry Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) For me, our best midfield is Walker Clare Haring Mulraney Put Naismith and the big man infront of that and Halkett, Souttar, Berra and Smith behind it then oooft strength, grit power, pace and goals Edited July 2, 2019 by i8hibsh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I’d play him in the centre defo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTOL Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Famous 1874 said: I’d play him in the centre defo Is he still at Rangers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 His best game for us was at centre mid. It was the replay against Partick wasn’t it? Not sure we would have went through that night if it wasn’t for Clare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Makes sense. Hopefully this season we see players played consistently in their best positions, enough depth to make that happen if injuries happen again with youngsters a year older etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Ugly American said: I saw this in a live feed on the Record (I know, I know, it just came up in a Google search when I was looking for news on Naismith) and there's this offhand comment from Levein about signings: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/transfer-news-live-rangers-celtic-17326349 Setting aside the Naismith and Djoum news for now -- Clare centrally? I'm trying to imagine how this would work. I think its where he could have most effect if AM. He will need to man up in that part of pitch though if so. Some horrible we scott browns and the like patrolling those areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Ugly American said: How we'd accommodate him in the squad with Walker and Naismith, I guess. Is he replacing Djoum in the sort of hold/ing/creative midfielder role, or is he a top-of-the-box midfielder playing just behind the strikers? Or is Walker going to move back to the wing where Robbie played him, maybe in front of Smith but cutting inside to make room for Smith to roll up the pitch to make crosses? Think it has to be the top of box latter tbh. Suspect thats where JW will play most but with versatility in mind we now have another option also. Edited July 2, 2019 by pettigrewsstylist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Maybe suggests a new winger is on the way. And our ##### tactic of one winger and one who doesn't even cross is gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Maybe suggests a new winger is on the way. And our ##### tactic of one winger and one who doesn't even cross is gone I quite like wide players who cut in rather than always look to cross. It’s nice to have one of each who can play on either side in your team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 I8 has been hacked I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Should be his best position. I’ve still high hopes for the laddie, there was touches of it last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 19 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Maybe suggests a new winger is on the way. And our ##### tactic of one winger and one who doesn't even cross is gone Walker on the right probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaths17 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 ah, the new hartley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay James Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 How does Malcolm feel about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 3-4-3 this season? (predicting Souttar will be away) Bobby Smith Berra Halkett Walker Haring Clare Mulraney Naismith Uche Washington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 He needs to toughen up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super T Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 50 minutes ago, Uncle Buck said: His best game for us was at centre mid. It was the replay against Partick wasn’t it? Not sure we would have went through that night if it wasn’t for Clare. I agree about best game for Clare. As the weather got increasingly poor his ability shone through. (No pun intended!). I think that replay showed the ability in the team. The weather was appalling and there were a few players who showed how comfortable they are on the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungry hippo Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, i8hibsh said: Really want to accommodate Clare, I strongly believe he will be quite special for us. I agree 100%. And his best position is clearly centre mid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boag1874 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 He's wasted out wide. Could be like a brand new signing if it works. Bobby Smith, (2 of) Berra/Halkett/Souttar, Hicky/White Haring, Clare/Walker, Smith/Irving/Cochrane Naismith Uche/Washington Mulraney Could be tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 18 minutes ago, Hercules said: He needs to toughen up. Needs to tough up and look for the ball more in my opinion. He should always want it being an attacking player. Still, I'm sure he'll do fine next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 42 minutes ago, Barack said: With any luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Kintner Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 44 minutes ago, kila said: 3-4-3 this season? (predicting Souttar will be away) Bobby Smith Berra Halkett Walker Haring Clare Mulraney Naismith Uche Washington Nah ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Bobby Smith Souttar Berra Hickey Clare Haring Walker. Naisy. Mulraney Washington Subs: Doyle, Halkett, White, Bozanic, Edwards, Wighton, Uche f%#king bangin’ team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, kila said: 3-4-3 this season? (predicting Souttar will be away) Bobby Smith Berra Halkett Walker Haring Clare Mulraney Naismith Uche Washington I think Levein loves a 3-4-3 but it only works in certain circumstances. But if we keep Souttar I think he'll play in the back three with Smith as a wingback rather than a fullback. Otherwise you lose his crosses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 59 minutes ago, Hercules said: He needs to toughen up. Not just that. Don’t think he’s active enough. He should be looking for breaks of the ball in the area he’s played in but it’s like he’s not got the persistence in his mentality. Almost as if he feels it’s pointless unless the ball is directly towards him. Hopefully, like Mulraney, some work is being done on his mental side away from the pitch and it enables him to deal with the rigours of week to week SPL football. In turn , it makes him want to really affect the game with purpose every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_HMFC Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 2 hours ago, i8hibsh said: Really want to accommodate Clare, I strongly believe he will be quite special for us. I have the same feeling, so maybe playing in the middle will get the best out of him, although he needs to tackle a bit harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texaco Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 39 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Needs to tough up and look for the ball more in my opinion. He should always want it being an attacking player. Still, I'm sure he'll do fine next season Yep. A move into the middle right under the nose of Sargent Major Naismith who will keep an eye and sort him out is not such a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 hour ago, kila said: 3-4-3 this season? (predicting Souttar will be away) Bobby Smith Berra Halkett Walker Haring Clare Mulraney Naismith Uche Washington That would do for me but with Naismith just behind the front two, who I would give licence to swap sides from left to right attacker depending on how the game progresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 2 hours ago, i8hibsh said: For me, our best midfield is Walker Clare Haring Mulraney Put Naismith and the big man infront of that and Halkett, Souttar, Berra and Smith behind it then oooft strength, grit power, pace and goals Mods, I’d like to report a hacked account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) Think the boy has all the tools to be a good player, good touch, runs well with the ball, turn of pace and a cracking finisher. His passing range was very impressive against Partick in centre mid and he was always trying to link up and show for the ball. The real question mark over him is his mind imo, if he can drill it into himself to chase lost causes and commit to challenges there's no turning back for the lad. I don't generally gush over players but there's something about him that's just really exciting Edited July 2, 2019 by BigAlim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Debut 4 said: Not just that. Don’t think he’s active enough. He should be looking for breaks of the ball in the area he’s played in but it’s like he’s not got the persistence in his mentality. Almost as if he feels it’s pointless unless the ball is directly towards him. Hopefully, like Mulraney, some work is being done on his mental side away from the pitch and it enables him to deal with the rigours of week to week SPL football. In turn , it makes him want to really affect the game with purpose every week. Honestly, mate. Everything you put in that first paragraph is my assessment of Walker for the majority of his last season or so with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Canada Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) Great to read this. He was shoved on the wing out of necessity and it's not his best position. Hopefully Djoum doesn't come back and Clare can get a run in the middle. Edited July 2, 2019 by Captain Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Icon of Symmetry said: Honestly, mate. Everything you put in that first paragraph is my assessment of Walker for the majority of his last season or so with us. True. It’ll be interesting to see who wins the battle for a spot in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Clare to centre mid is where he was always going to go to once fully fit and a regular in the team. My concern is that after our first game of the season against one of the uglies that he will be out for six weeks injured. Either of these nasties, Jack or Brown will target him because Gerrard or Lennon will see him as a lightweight and a weak link. Hope Clare proves me wrong though because I really like him and he can do well if he finds the confidence levels he needs in that role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny17 Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 If only Djoum would re-sign, then Haring could sign “Clare’s to the left of me, Walkers on the right, stuck in the middle with Djoum”. Sorry. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroonjam Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 37 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Bobby Smith Souttar Berra Hickey Clare Haring Walker. Naisy. Mulraney Washington Subs: Doyle, Halkett, White, Bozanic, Edwards, Wighton, Uche f%#king bangin’ team That works for me ? except add cochrane/Irving to the subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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