Mikey1874 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Naismith said today the scan is "good", nothing long term. He also said the plan is to build up his minutes on pitch and training ground this season so he is back to best next season after a full pre season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: Naismith said today the scan is "good", nothing long term. He also said the plan is to build up his minutes on pitch and training ground this season so he is back to best next season after a full pre season. Good news . We have Rowles back now and the ever versatile Kingsley so we should be fine giving him bits here and there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicante jambo Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 2 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Naismith said today the scan is "good", nothing long term. He also said the plan is to build up his minutes on pitch and training ground this season so he is back to best next season after a full pre season. Thats good news mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Halkett was always going to pick up a few niggles and strains after being out for so long. The key is to build up gradually and hopefully get him back to full fitness as he is an outstanding defender when 100% fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 7 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: Halkett was always going to pick up a few niggles and strains after being out for so long. The key is to build up gradually and hopefully get him back to full fitness as he is an outstanding defender when 100% fit Maybe a sign of better management of injuries too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: Maybe a sign of better management of injuries too. Hope you are right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watt-Zeefuik Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 24 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Naismith said today the scan is "good", nothing long term. He also said the plan is to build up his minutes on pitch and training ground this season so he is back to best next season after a full pre season. Sound approach IMO. I don't think we can expect him at 100% before next season but just having minutes on the pitch will be invaluable for getting him back up to speed. Halkett, Rowles, Kent, and Kingsley is a selection headache of the best sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo in Bathgate Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 10 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: Hope you are right More quality and depth in squad. No need to rush him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 36 minutes ago, Sooks said: Good news . We have Rowles back now and the ever versatile Kingsley so we should be fine giving him bits here and there Very much so. I hope the club are looking to do something with Kingsley re extending. Another year after this season but so vitally important to us. Been absolutely terrific since he arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 4 minutes ago, Carter said: Very much so. I hope the club are looking to do something with Kingsley re extending. Another year after this season but so vitally important to us. Been absolutely terrific since he arrived. Mr dependable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, Mikey1874 said: Naismith said today the scan is "good", nothing long term. He also said the plan is to build up his minutes on pitch and training ground this season so he is back to best next season after a full pre season. Good 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Rowles back means he can take is easy and build back up. Happy for him to take the time he needs because he's a genuinely really important player on form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 17 minutes ago, Sooks said: Mr dependable Top player. Brilliant pro 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 21 minutes ago, Carter said: Very much so. I hope the club are looking to do something with Kingsley re extending. Another year after this season but so vitally important to us. Been absolutely terrific since he arrived. 100% The new Michael Smith. A top pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 3 minutes ago, Batistuta87 said: 100% The new Michael Smith. A top pro. Kingsley should be a serious contender for Germany in the summer if something was to happen with Robertson or Tierney. A better player than Taylor imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo61 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 25 minutes ago, Sooks said: Mr dependable The new Smithy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooks Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Just now, Jambo61 said: The new Smithy! But with a wicked freekick ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batistuta87 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 (edited) 3 hours ago, Carter said: Kingsley should be a serious contender for Germany in the summer if something was to happen with Robertson or Tierney. A better player than Taylor imo. Agreed. A key requirement for backup players is versatility and he offers that with the ability to cover at both LB and CB (and I guess RB in a pinch). Edited February 16 by Batistuta87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 3 hours ago, Carter said: Kingsley should be a serious contender for Germany in the summer if something was to happen with Robertson or Tierney. A better player than Taylor imo. Aye but he doesn't play for the OF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, Horatio Caine said: Aye but he doesn't play for the OF Thankfully not. Far better player than Greg Taylor though. Remains one of the best players in our squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterboy11 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 5 hours ago, Carter said: Kingsley should be a serious contender for Germany in the summer if something was to happen with Robertson or Tierney. A better player than Taylor imo. This in spades. Have had this conversation with some mates (who are of other teams persuasions) and they all agree. He has lots of experience in the system Clarke utilises for Scotland and can easily slip into either the Tierney or Robertson role (May be wrong but is Tierney injured again at the moment?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedStarRiot Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) 10 hours ago, waterboy11 said: This in spades. Have had this conversation with some mates (who are of other teams persuasions) and they all agree. He has lots of experience in the system Clarke utilises for Scotland and can easily slip into either the Tierney or Robertson role (May be wrong but is Tierney injured again at the moment?) He was playing the other night. I think he’s played a decent amount of games since moving out to Spain. I think Arsenal were mad to loan him out, certainly a better defender than Zinchenko. I think we should play Kingsley even for set pieces alone. Better free kick than anybody in that squad and those opportunities could be important. Edited February 17 by RedStarRiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Klack Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 16 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: Maybe a sign of better management of injuries too. Agree with this - don’t think it can be underestimated how bad we have been with this since Levein and Neilson days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnockjambo Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 On the Tierney injured issue. Celtic mate told me he is injury prone due to Celtic knackering him in his days at Celtic by playing him but pumped up on medication. Bit like MGraw in the 60s at Morton who ended up on crutches due to too many Cortezone injections to play through pain barrier. Tierney in his love of Celtic has maybe let them shorten his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 13 hours ago, Horatio Caine said: Aye but he doesn't play for the OF Not many Scots do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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