Mid Calder Jambo Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 minute ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: Great signing and it should strengthen our midfield to front part of the team. Up to the forwards to up their game now and prove their worth. All we need to do now is to stop lumping the ball from Berra to Uche,. Then we might get somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennant's 6's Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Great singing. He had good words of CL as well. Just need to get the team playing better & to start picking up results. Maybe a wee loan deal to see how Cummings fares in the Premiership too perhaps.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEHEART1874 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Haring, Damour and now Whelan looking good Can Damour also play as an attacking mid if needed, basically replacing djoumn when haring is fit? Thought he was quite good his last game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 15 minutes ago, KyleLafferty said: Actually get on the training field Monday-Friday instead of leaving it to his pals. He has been. Been quite noticeable how often he’s been involved since draw with East Fife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1998 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Wake up and smell the coffee guys,fantastic stop gap signing that will steady the ship a bit, he still has to go though,Only sandpapered over the cracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, KyleLafferty said: So Levein is just trying to sign his way out this mess, fantastic. At least he’s trying. Some decent signings which hopefully pay off for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Mid Calder Jambo said: All we need to do now is to stop lumping the ball from Berra to Uche,. Then we might get somewhere. If Glenn Whelan demands the ball and Naismith gets back to his game of shouting at others to give him the ball then all should be well. Maybe Berra will need to ditch the Square boots to pick them out and not the empty space in the corners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Just now, rudi must stay said: Levein rates him so I wouldn't have thought so He has some good games I guess Infact if you want a prediction then there's a contract extension coming his way Yeah he's has some ok games but he was often behind Lee for a place. I just dont think he's suited to Scottish football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilmuir Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Happy that Glen Whelan has finally signed. Well played CL, credit where it is due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Could be another Naismith quality signing. Finger crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Just now, Dannie Boy said: At least he’s trying. Some decent signings which hopefully pay off for him. All we need now are some decent tactics which the players can follow and hopefully put into practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Just now, Mid Calder Jambo said: All we need to do now is to stop lumping the ball from Berra to Uche,. Then we might get somewhere. Would expect Berra to feel a lot more comfortable with an actual goalkeeper behind him and two quality defensive midfielders in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absolute Scenes Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 21 minutes ago, KyleLafferty said: So Levein is just trying to sign his way out this mess, fantastic. See the players interview says the manager was crucial to signin 1 minute ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: If Glenn Whelan demands the ball and Naismith gets back to his game of shouting at others to give him the ball then all should be well. Maybe Berra will need to ditch the Square boots to pick them out and not the empty space in the corners. Berra should be dropped indefinitely really under performing and is a weak link in our defence and whole team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, BRAVEHEART1874 said: Haring, Damour and now Whelan looking good Can Damour also play as an attacking mid if needed, basically replacing djoumn when haring is fit? Thought he was quite good his last game It said in the article I read about Damour that he could basically play any role in midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Calder Jambo Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr Elwood P said: Would expect Berra to feel a lot more comfortable with an actual goalkeeper behind him and two quality defensive midfielders in front. I hope he does and now that we have bought a quality midfield, i would like to see iy being used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inch Hearts Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 32 minutes ago, Eddie The Eagle said: @Inch Hearts will be closing his account with this news I’ll keep the account open otherwise people will just say I’ve created a new yin. A deal is a deal. Great signing, lets hope the team can push on, on the pitch now and a good season is upon hopefully. Take care guys, been a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four faces Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, Debut 4 said: He has been. Been quite noticeable how often he’s been involved since draw with East Fife. He needs to get off the training field Monday- Friday😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Absolute Scenes said: See the players interview says the manager was crucial to signin Berra should be dropped indefinitely really under performing and is a weak link in our defence and whole team Once Souttar is back he might well be unless we go with 3 CB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneyBattles44 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Levein rates him so I wouldn't have thought so He has some good games I guess Infact if you want a prediction then there's a contract extension coming his way It's a massive signing for the squad on every level. He's The General never the likes we seen since Kidd Bruno in my opinion and Brellier to an extent as leadership and class goes a no brainer. Has been training along with Joel during last few weeks. Non of them are newbies. I'm sure Motherwells tactics plans have been wiped out a few times already. I hope Meshino is next. Craig Levein has 10 days - 6 weeks of my support I hope he has it in him as a winner of my respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneyBattles44 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Inch Hearts said: I’ll keep the account open otherwise people will just say I’ve created a new yin. A deal is a deal. Great signing, lets hope the team can push on, on the pitch now and a good season is upon hopefully. Take care guys, been a blast. It's only JKB banter. Always a Jambo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Four faces said: He needs to get off the training field Monday- Friday😉 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Good solid signing ! I'm sure we'll now see the best of sean Clare aswell with damour and Whelan in there beside him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 7 hours ago, The Old Tolbooth said: Nah, the more people that spread the word then the better the message gets across, he needs to go, now! Away wi ya , some people can’t be arsed with every thread being dragged the same way , people know people’s opinion yet they shout it loudly on every thread no matter the subject of thread. Theres a 200+ thread where its essentially the same 3or 4 posts all the way through. Add your thoughts to there unless they relate to Whelan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Dunphy Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 A very good signing for the club, some much needed experience in the midfield that will surely benefit the likes of Haring and Damour. That said, not comfortable with the idea of having two defensive midfielders in the side at one time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Levein rates him so I wouldn't have thought so He has some good games I guess Infact if you want a prediction then there's a contract extension coming his way I hope not especially with our recent signings. The guy offers nothing to the team in my opinion, too lethargic and wants too many touches on the ball. I saw him have one decent game at Tynecastle when he played in a more attacking role but other than that he has offered nothing. Really can't see what CL see's in him and I would hope he is not going to get a contract extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigO Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Welcome, Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 7 minutes ago, wavydavy said: All we need now are some decent tactics which the players can follow and hopefully put into practice. Very much agree with you there. Hopefully the hopeful punt from Berra will be very limited as we now have decent players who are comfortable with the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Good interview by him, sounds like he's not just here to keep fit for the ROI squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneyBattles44 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 If you think I'm on something now wait till you see the state of me if Craig kicks doors off the hinges in Riccarton. That means someone's been in his ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 minute ago, Dannie Boy said: Very much agree with you there. Hopefully the hopeful punt from Berra will be very limited as we now have decent players who are comfortable with the ball. Maybe tactic one is to keep the ball away from Berra unless we are defending then he can't punt it even if he wants to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marooned In Ireland Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Pleased that Whelan has signed. Not a marquee signing but one which I feel will make a difference. All in all, some tidy signings this summer. Now, all we need is a settled formation and tactics that the players are comfortable with. If things are got right on the field, this squad is well capable of silverware, and of sticking one or two up the ugly sisters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marczero Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 54 minutes ago, Eddie The Eagle said: Was never in doubt in my mind Whelan's dad hasn't been well of late Hence the delay Well done for getting it spot on, things happen behind the scenes but he’s here now 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 28 minutes ago, Haringshairband said: Makes you feel like we need a translate this post option underneath specifically for Barney’s posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffers Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, sadj said: Away wi ya , some people can’t be arsed with every thread being dragged the same way , people know people’s opinion yet they shout it loudly on every thread no matter the subject of thread. Theres a 200+ thread where its essentially the same 3or 4 posts all the way through. Add your thoughts to there unless they relate to Whelan Yeah, Levein is having a nightmare and it could be argued that these signings contradict his comments previously or business should have been done already as some have said elsewhere.. but I have to cut the guy a little bit of slack and say well done on signings in the last week.. (though proof-pudding).. he really doesn’t have much excuse anymore not to be competing in this league for 3rd with this squad though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haringshairband Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, sadj said: Makes you feel like we need a translate this post option underneath specifically for Barney’s posts It does Happy with this signing though, despite my first post after hearing the news being one of bewilderment. Edited August 14, 2019 by Haringshairband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagan Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Would expect Berra to feel a lot more comfortable with an actual goalkeeper behind him and two quality defensive midfielders in front. And 2 new legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Famous 1874 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Biggest club he’ll have played for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCrae Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, Marooned In Ireland said: Pleased that Whelan has signed. Not a marquee signing but one which I feel will make a difference. All in all, some tidy signings this summer. Now, all we need is a settled formation and tactics that the players are comfortable with. If things are got right on the field, this squad is well capable of silverware, and of sticking one or two up the ugly sisters. What are you expecting... for our budget this is about as marquee signing as we will get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Horatio Caine said: Very Rab C Nesbitt! You noticed 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Ive got to be honest and say that until I saw him mentioned on this thread Id never heard of him. Im not a big watcher of English football mimd. Consensus seems to be he's a good signing so Ill go along with the flow. First bad half though then he's written off as shite and roundly booed at every opportunity though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasavallan Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 On 09/08/2019 at 17:17, Inch Hearts said: No bother mate. He won’t be signing. If he does I’ll leave Kickback. Wavy, wavy ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, McCrae said: This is just a stupid thing to write. Having some more experienced players in the team to help teach the young players how to play the game is a smart move. It’s the same approach JJ and Alex McDonald took. Having Sandy play beside him was a huge help for JR. No comparison between Doddy and Sandy to Levein & co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, Marooned In Ireland said: Pleased that Whelan has signed. Not a marquee signing but one which I feel will make a difference. All in all, some tidy signings this summer. Now, all we need is a settled formation and tactics that the players are comfortable with. If things are got right on the field, this squad is well capable of silverware, and of sticking one or two up the ugly sisters. Another Neil macfarlane??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martoon Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Cruyff Turn said: 34? 👀👀👀 The days he was in talks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch41 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, soonbe110 said: So why comment on it if you haven’t read it? I only commented on the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexton Hardcastle Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Another who will be booed and questioned why he was signed within 120 minutes of first team football. Welcome to the shit show which is our support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearts00 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Shouldn’t be viewed as anything but a good signing considering his pedigree. However, let’s leave all the back slapping and high 5ing for a few months. Dramatic improvement from here in terms of performances and results needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneyBattles44 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, Phil Dunphy said: A very good signing for the club, some much needed experience in the midfield that will surely benefit the likes of Haring and Damour. That said, not comfortable with the idea of having two defensive midfielders in the side at one time. 4-2-4 if tacticaly aware. Generally there's midfielders that are verseiltile can play DM and CM some DM CM and AM. It depends on who's cleaning n who's winning the ball passing it on. Harring Damour and Whelan cover a lot of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCrae Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Pasquale for King said: Mulraney for instance had to ASK the coaching staff what he was doing wrong. For me that is poor communication from the coaches. They should be proactive with the players speaking to them about how they can improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, McCrae said: For me that is poor communication from the coaches. They should be proactive with the players speaking to them about how they can improve. It’s the main part of the job really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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