gnasher75 Posted August 12 If you were picking the team for the game against Motherwell what would do? Doyle Smith Halkett Berra Hickey Damour Clare Walker Naismith Mulraney Washington After his last game at Fir Park, I can scarcely believe I'm picking him but after Saturday Zlamal just can't play. Possible loan keeper might be signed in time but probably better not to throw him straight in. The defence picks itself with Souttar out. Hickey back in for White. Whelan could be here in time to play centre midfield, in which case I'd play Clare instead of Walker. Would also consider McDonald instead of Walker. Naismith has to play in the centre because that's where he'll play anyway! Washington deserves a shot as the main striker with the three behind him creating chances. Uche needs a rest from the starting eleven until we learn to play football again. I really hope Levein is going to pull out all the stops to win this game. The League Cup is one of our best chances of winning silverware... although history would suggest otherwise! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramrod Posted August 12 Can't see Naisy being fit, White will probably play at left back if fit and Walker will be very lucky to retain his place . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruickshank for Scotland Posted August 12 5 minutes ago, gnasher75 said: If you were picking the team for the game against Motherwell what would do? Doyle Smith Halkett Berra Hickey Damour Clare Walker Naismith Mulraney Washington After his last game at Fir Park, I can scarcely believe I'm picking him but after Saturday Zlamal just can't play. Possible loan keeper might be signed in time but probably better not to throw him straight in. The defence picks itself with Souttar out. Hickey back in for White. Whelan could be here in time to play centre midfield, in which case I'd play Clare instead of Walker. Would also consider McDonald instead of Walker. Naismith has to play in the centre because that's where he'll play anyway! Washington deserves a shot as the main striker with the three behind him creating chances. Uche needs a rest from the starting eleven until we learn to play football again. I really hope Levein is going to pull out all the stops to win this game. The League Cup is one of our best chances of winning silverware... although history would suggest otherwise! Doyle in Ironic after his disaster the last time we played at Fir Park which condemned him to the bench. He will feel he has something to prove and that might work in our favour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R1874 Posted August 12 Doyle Smith Hallkett Berra Hickey Cochrane Irving Clare Walker Washington Mulraney Bobby dropped. White and Damour not risked given their playing time. Naismith unknown I guess. Uche was poor on Sat. Need more control in midfield. Would like to think those three and Walker can get on the ball and create chances. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sagan Posted August 12 (edited) Doyle Smith Halkett Berra White Dumour Hickey Mulraney Naismith Washington. Uche I'd have a complete overhaul ready for the 2nd half when that goes tits up lol Edited August 12 by Sagan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jodami Posted August 12 The team for Friday are going to have to dig in and battle and hopefully produce a couple of moments of quality to get through. Zlamal or Doyle (risk is equal) Smith Berra Halkett Hickey Clare D'amour Whelan Mulraney Washington Keena Assumption is that Naismith can't play. Can't see White playing 2 games back to back, did OK on Saturday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hercules Posted August 12 Motherwell a pacy team this season. Quite offensive. Basically the opposite of us. Be amazed if Naismith makes this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlatanable Posted August 12 the best 11 after the players have a big argument Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leveins Battalion Posted August 12 People wanting Doyle 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙈 Zlamal is pish but Doyle is a whole new level of dugmeat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo Posted August 12 It's a pity we do not have another right back to call on (Brandon seems miles away from team at moment) as I'd be tempted to play Smith and Halkett as a central defensive pairing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Canada Posted August 12 Doyle/New GK Smith Halkett Dikamona Hickey Damour Whelan Mulraney Clare Washington Keena Subs: Silva, Brandon, Berra, Cochrane, Zanatta, Walker and Uche I know it's an odd selection but we need to do something different. Berra can't handle their pace but Hickey and Mulraney are quick enough to match their wingers. If we have Damour and Whelan protecting the defence, it will allow the wing backs to go forward when we have the ball and give Clare more freedom. I don't think playing White again is a good idea against their pace given how he tired on Saturday. Zanatta, Walker and Uche could be decent impact subs. I don't think Naismith will make this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1971fozzy Posted August 12 Would imagine mulraney will start and whatever other lucky dip Levein pulls out his lottery bag. naismith will not play I’d imagine so god only knows. Probably will bring randomly Cochrane or MacDonald back in from the wilderness. Keeper wise I’m not fussed as both are average. strangely enough I’m looking forward to going. Have a feeling it’ll be some evening. hope we win but not sure at all what we will be getting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
To Be Frank Posted August 12 Don’t care who starts as long as they are properly organised and motivated unlike Saturday! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1971fozzy Posted August 12 2 minutes ago, Captain Canada said: I don't think playing White again is a good idea against their pace given how he tired on Saturday. Problem is Hickey tires after 60 mins so it’s six of one and half a dozen of the other (so to speak). id play Hickey by the way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
<<1874>> Posted August 12 8 minutes ago, Gambo said: It's a pity we do not have another right back to call on (Brandon seems miles away from team at moment) as I'd be tempted to play Smith and Halkett as a central defensive pairing. Hickey is two footed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RudiHMFC Posted August 12 2 hours ago, gnasher75 said: If you were picking the team for the game against Motherwell what would do? Doyle Smith Halkett Berra Hickey Damour Clare Walker Naismith Mulraney Washington After his last game at Fir Park, I can scarcely believe I'm picking him but after Saturday Zlamal just can't play. Possible loan keeper might be signed in time but probably better not to throw him straight in. The defence picks itself with Souttar out. Hickey back in for White. Whelan could be here in time to play centre midfield, in which case I'd play Clare instead of Walker. Would also consider McDonald instead of Walker. Naismith has to play in the centre because that's where he'll play anyway! Washington deserves a shot as the main striker with the three behind him creating chances. Uche needs a rest from the starting eleven until we learn to play football again. I really hope Levein is going to pull out all the stops to win this game. The League Cup is one of our best chances of winning silverware... although history would suggest otherwise! I like how your striker has gone a bit wayward very accurate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauld Posted August 12 ___________Zlamal ___Clevid___Berra___Halkett Smith__________________Mulraney _______Clare___Damour _____Wash_________Walker ___________Keena Naismith for Walker if fit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlatanable Posted August 12 1 minute ago, Bauld said: ___________Zlamal ___Clevid___Berra___Halkett Smith__________________Mulraney _______Clare___Damour _____Wash_________Walker ___________Keena Naismith for Walker if fit. I kinda spat my drink out there, but maybe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauld Posted August 12 Just now, Zlatanable said: I kinda spat my drink out there, but maybe Got to try something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RudiHMFC Posted August 12 Naismith playing off Washington and a complete ban on hoofing it under no pressure, I'd rather someone lose the ball trying to play than blast it out the pitch for a goal kick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zlatanable Posted August 12 1 minute ago, Bauld said: Got to try something. you might be correct Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balernojambo Posted August 12 Doyle Smith Halkett Berra Hickey Damour Irving Walker Naismith Mulraney Washington Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruyff Turn Posted August 12 Doyle Smith Halkett. Berra. White Clare Irving Damour Walker. Washington. Naismith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarioHMFC Posted August 12 Zlamal (he might be pish but Doyle is worse) Smith Halkett Berra White (Hickey if White can’t manage it) Damour Irving Walker Clare Mulraney Washington Bench: Doyle, Dikamona, Hickey/White, Cochrane, McDonald, Uche & Keena That’s working on the basis that Naismith is out. If he can play, swap him for Irving and move Clare back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smith's right boot Posted August 12 Should do what we done at school, Berra starts to pick then each player picks until we have 11. The ones left all cry and need to play Brittish bull dogs or some shite. Or this 6 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Doyle Smith Halkett. Berra. White Clare Irving Damour Walker. Washington. Naismith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smith's right boot Posted August 12 40 minutes ago, Balernojambo said: Doyle Smith Halkett Berra Hickey Damour Irving Walker Naismith Mulraney Washington Or this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruyff Turn Posted August 12 4 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said: Should do what we done at school, Berra starts to pick then each player picks until we have 11. The ones left all cry and need to play Brittish bull dogs or some shite. Or this I was going to cause an outrage and put MacLean and Naisy upfront, Walker and Mulraney on the flanks in a 4-4-2. 😬 MacLean alongside Naisy was a good partnership early doors last season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amadjambo Posted August 12 1 hour ago, Leveins Battalion said: People wanting Doyle 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙈 Zlamal is pish but Doyle is a whole new level of dugmeat. Zlamal needs dropped. Doyle is our only other option so I understand why he is picked by so many. Tried picking a midfield myself and just couldn’t pick one that even looks semi competent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheatfieldWarrior Posted August 12 1 hour ago, RudiHMFC said: I like how your striker has gone a bit wayward very accurate. Just trying Washington wide on the left is all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty Posted August 12 (edited) I’d go for something like this assuming Naismith is out. GK Dikamona, Halkett, Berra, Hickey/White Smith Dacour, Clare/Irving, Walker, Washington, Mulraney Subs GK White/Hickey Bozanic MacDonald Irving/Clare Uche McLean Edited August 12 by Dusty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarneyBattles44 Posted August 12 (edited) Bobby Smith Hickey Dikamona Berra Damour Halkett Walker Mulraney Naismith Washington Edited August 12 by BarneyBattles44 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lsimp77 Posted August 13 Doyle Smith Berra Halkett Hickey Damour Irving Clare Naismith Mulraney Washington Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernie Eskilsson Posted August 13 Doyle Smith Dikamona Halkett Hickey Cochrane Damour Irving Walker Washington McDonald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmreido Posted August 13 Hearts WOMEN, would probably be a better option. imo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 13 9 hours ago, R1874 said: Doyle Smith Hallkett Berra Hickey Cochrane Irving Clare Walker Washington Mulraney Bobby dropped. White and Damour not risked given their playing time. Naismith unknown I guess. Uche was poor on Sat. Need more control in midfield. Would like to think those three and Walker can get on the ball and create chances. That midfield would not compete with Motherwell's and would be over-run very quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4forDevries Posted August 13 Bobby Smith. Halkett Berra White Walker Whelan Damour Mulraney Washington Keena Not what CL will pick. Expect Naismith to be injured but Whelan to sign. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DETTY29 Posted August 13 (edited) Motherwell pressed Celtic for 30 minutes and made them makes mistakes when Celtic tried to play out.* Worked to an extent but Celtic's quality** prevailed. * Won't concern us. ** Won't concern us. Zero point trying to hang in for a draw. Just need to push up the park and take our chances on no defensive brain farts.*** *** Seriously concerns us. Edited August 13 by DETTY29 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neilnunb Posted August 13 2 hours ago, rmreido said: Hearts WOMEN, would probably be a better option. imo I'd rather have the Raith women goalkeeper than our current options! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letsalldothebeattie Posted August 13 For me: Doyle Smith Halkett Berra Hickey Damour Irving McDonald Walker Mulraney Washington Dont rush Naisy back. Don’t want him to be rushed and then get injured again and be out for a long time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Gio Posted August 13 Doyle Smith Halkett Berra Hickey Damour Irving Walker Naismith Mulraney Washington Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Treasurer Posted August 13 The LB position is a problem. We have 2 good players for that position but neither are at the fitness level to last 90 minutes. Tiredness cost Hickey a red card and White gave away a penalty for the same reason. Bearing in mind we could go to extra time this is something the management have to take into consideration Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GorgieFifeLife Posted August 13 Silva Smith Halkett Dikamona White McDonald Damour Irving Zanatta Naismith Keena Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rudi must stay Posted August 13 New GK (I believe Levein's comments hinted at that) Smith Berra Halkett White Walker Damour Whelan Mulraney Uche Washington Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portable Badger Posted August 13 9 hours ago, Balernojambo said: Doyle Smith Halkett Berra Hickey Damour Irving Walker Naismith Mulraney Washington Would go with this though I don't think Naisy will make it so I'd put Zanatta or Keena in there instead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTS1874 Posted August 13 Let’s hope they’re working all week on a game plan and their shape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coco Posted August 13 Hoping we can keep it tight and maybe snatch a goal from a corner or a long throw. Keep our shape. Then Maclean can come on to hold on to the lead. That's the recipe for football success. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Francis Albert Posted August 13 33 minutes ago, Coco said: Hoping we can keep it tight and maybe snatch a goal from a corner or a long throw. Keep our shape. Then Maclean can come on to hold on to the lead. That's the recipe for football success. Revealing our game plan to the opposition! Shameful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
To Be Frank Posted August 13 We cannot start Uche. We need to get our players out of the mindset of just looking where Uche is and hoofing it towards him. If the ball needs to ho long then it should be into the channels for Washington. His movement and runs are terrific. That gets us up the park where we can build moves on the deck. At the moment Uche is best utilised as an impact sub imo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Buck Posted August 13 Silva Smith Halkett Dikamona White Clare Damour Irving Walker Washington Mulraney Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher75 Posted August 13 Pereira Smith Halkett Berra Hickey Damour Clare Walker Naismith Mulraney Washington Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
