Ex member of the SaS Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I know it's been discussed before but circumstance have changed dramatically. We now need to think of fielding a second team when we face Sevco the game before the cup final. They may well try to do the same and kick us to bits. We should also not use the tactics we will employ in the final as this would give them an insight as to how we will play. Send out a second string and keep the plan for the cup under wraps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyCant Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ex member of the SaS said: I know it's been discussed before but circumstance have changed dramatically. We now need to think of fielding a second team when we face Sevco the game before the cup final. They may well try to do the same and kick us to bits. We should also not use the tactics we will employ in the final as this would give them an insight as to how we will play. Send out a second string and keep the plan for the cup under wraps. They won’t be the least interested in this game unless the title is still alive. Maybe you haven’t heard they’ve got a European final 4 days later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Aye, they probably haven't seen us play before.. 😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 They have travel and a final 4 days later. Rangers aren't a dirty team either, well not in the sense you mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I think Neilson and co will have it covered there is little you can take from the last few games in terms of how the same players will perform in the final because every one will play at a nother 30 % Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 A game that both teams could probably do without Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D. Corners Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 If they try, we just kick them back. Rangers players have more to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 22 minutes ago, graygo said: A game that both teams could probably do without Totally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedBoy Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 (edited) You should know all about tactics. Being ex SAS and all that 🤷🏻♂️ Edited May 7, 2022 by ShedBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 11 hours ago, Dick Dastardly said: Aye, they probably haven't seen us play before.. 😂😂 Lol Being playing the same last 3 or 4 months certainly playing Simms with Boyce it's pretty clear how we play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Sanchez Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Gordon Souttar Halkett Kingsley Smith Devlin Sibbick Cochrane Ginnelly Woodburn GMS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 We can't start with 2 in midfield in the final, it would be suicide. Gordon Souttar Halkett Kingsley Atkinson Cochrane Devlin Haring Halliday Simms Mckay Get a foothold in the game then push on ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 14 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Lol Being playing the same last 3 or 4 months certainly playing Simms with Boyce it's pretty clear how we play We could maybe fool them if we play differently in that one game though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Wonder if both teams might just put out the reserves? Neither wants to pick up injuries and its pretty much a dead rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfhearts Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 28 minutes ago, ShedBoy said: You should know all about tactics. Being ex SAS and all that 🤷🏻♂️ Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 33 minutes ago, ShedBoy said: You should know all about tactics. Being ex SAS and all that 🤷🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 After today we need to review our intensity and concentration first. After a bright start it ended up like most performances through there in patches. Too much ball watching and not enough response or reading of the game around our box to keep pressure on the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I think we might treat both games a bit differently. As will the bad guys. Might just be an idea to let Robbie work it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDawg Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 I have a hard time believing that Van Bronckhorst and Robbie will tell their team to kick lumps out of each other, like Maloney, (who was desperate to save his job and reputation did) especially before critical games for both clubs. Today's game didn't bother me that much. Sure, a win would would have been nice, having got up at 4.05am (a tad late) here in Arizona to find that we'd already scored and were looking comfortable, but it was a real learning experience for Robbie. If Souttar, Halkett and Devlin can get a couple of games, we can beat Rangers. If not, Haring will definitely still step up to get the win that he should have got in Craig Levein's team a couple of year's ago....especially if he's planning on going home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 3 hours ago, ramrod said: We can't start with 2 in midfield in the final, it would be suicide. Gordon Souttar Halkett Kingsley Atkinson Cochrane Devlin Haring Halliday Simms Mckay Get a foothold in the game then push on ....... Exactly the team I would pick for the final. Imo Boyce has played himself out of the starting line-up. That back 4 is terrific. Best we've had in years. We have every chance. We'll be paying good odds here and I fancy myself making a good wedge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 He’s played two academy players all season, who are these reserves he’s going to play 🤔🤷🏾♂️🤦🏽? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Protect Smith, Soutter and Halkett for me. Devlin may benefit from a game, but cotton wool that defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger Rudi Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 10 hours ago, ramrod said: We can't start with 2 in midfield in the final, it would be suicide. Gordon Souttar Halkett Kingsley Atkinson Cochrane Devlin Haring Halliday Simms Mckay Get a foothold in the game then push on ....... Exactly. As soon as I saw the team for the Celtic game I thought we were in for a hiding. Haring isolated and trying to hold the midfield together by himself. He needs more than Sibbick in there with him. McKay & Ginnelly out wide just doesn't work against the Old Firm when we are under the cosh. I hope Devlin & Halliday are available for the final. Play them with Haring, 3 in the middle of the park keeping it tight. If that ends up 5,3,2 then so be it. McKay & Ginelly both starting out wide doesn't work. Will need to sacrifice Boyce at least until half time. Our midfield gets over run against better teams with just two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger Rudi Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Yes Devlin Haring & Halliday must start if fit. If Cochrane & Atkinson can get forward as much as they can when we have possession. Look at Simms goal in the semi. It was Cochrane that won back possession being advanced and getting in their faces. It can resort to a 5 at the back when needed. Give McKay a free role behind Simms. Bring on Boyce & Ginnelly late on if we need to change things, hoping rangers will be tired after extra time & penalties earlier in the week lol. If Souttar, Halkett & Kingsley all make it, I'm feeling we could do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 11 hours ago, ramrod said: We can't start with 2 in midfield in the final, it would be suicide. Gordon Souttar Halkett Kingsley Atkinson Cochrane Devlin Haring Halliday Simms Mckay Get a foothold in the game then push on ....... That looks decent. Agree, 2 in midfield would get totally overrun. That side gives us strength in the middle & at the back but is mobile enough to get forward/create chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RENE Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 It seems to me that the difference between us and Rantic (apart from the fact they can afford better players) is the intensity and speed they play at. We need to be on the front foot more and stop taking two or three touches before passing. We played really well first 20/25 minutes then we seemed to back off instead of pressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Lynam Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 11 hours ago, ShedBoy said: You should know all about tactics. Being ex SAS and all that 🤷🏻♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Although it’s a nothing game, guys like Souttar and Devlin will desperately need minutes if they are looking to start in the final. Can’t just throw them into the starting 11 in the final without some game time. Could really do with them both for the final. Hope to see them both play midweek. Other than guys who need the minutes, I’d rest the full team including Gordon. Not worth the risk at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 In all likelihood they will just play half a youth team themselves at Tynecastle, so very little to read into the setups, the game or result imo. Hopefully an entertaining game for the fans though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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