Drewjambobusby Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 How do you think JJ will be getting the wee man firing on all cylinders again ? He`s had a couple of indifferent games, but that has to be expected of a young lad. No doubt he is an integral part of our best team and vital he is on fire, in the wide open spaces of Darkheed. So what will do it for the wee man ? Simply a "Never mind son, get back on the horse an rip them a new one" ? or something else ? What wid you say to fire him up ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only a Game Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 What wid you say to fire him up ? "Driver's nearly fit and you'll be on loan at Raith before long if you dont get your arse in gear " Maybe not then Seriously. I think he needs a rest. We cant afford to rest him until Driver is 100% match fit though. He's going through a wee flat spell. I'm sure JJ understands. He'll be back to his best before long. Good players do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewjambobusby Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 "Driver's nearly fit and you'll be on loan at Raith before long if you dont get your arse in gear " Maybe not then Na. Get yer coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewjambobusby Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 "Driver's nearly fit and you'll be on loan at Raith before long if you dont get your arse in gear " Maybe not then Seriously. I think he needs a rest. We cant afford to rest him until Driver is 100% match fit though. He's going through a wee flat spell. I'm sure JJ understands. He'll be back to his best before long. Good players do that. Apologies for some reason i didn`t pick up the 2nd part of your post on this works computer. Yeah I hope your right. Maybe does need a rest. Don`t know what anybody else thought but i was trying to figure out if he was moving freely yesterday and if he was carrying an injury ? Didn`t look like that when he skipped past Whittaker early on but for the rest of the game didn`t look like he was moving like he normally does. May have been down to heavy park though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 He'll be fine. He just needs a goal to kickstart him at the moment. The problem is the hype, every team try to stifle him and if Skacel isn't playing, it is particularly easy for opposition teams to double up on him. Not worried about him in the slightest and he would still be on my team sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo191 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Just show the wee man this........... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB-AmXKRSJc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drylaw Hearts Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 The guy has real talent but for the last few weeks he's been trying to do too much and quite often in the wrong areas. JJ needs to have a quiet word in shell as we need Temps back to his November/December form asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 The wee fella was just making the wrong choices yesterday but that will come with experience. If JJ plays him on Wednesday I think he will love the big park at Parkhead and hopefully get back to his best - he could destroy that Celtic defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewjambobusby Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 Good points above. I actually think that Big Kyle brings him into the game with holding the ball up and Temps missed him yesterday. We all did. JJ mentioned the fact in after match comments that there were times yesterday when we played balls in (although not too often) expecting Kev to be there only for them to realise he wasn`t playing. Sure he will be fine and i think a great chance for him to shine wednesday as i genuinely think if he is firing he will get straight at them and cause problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA MAROON Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 He is a passanger at the moment. The squad is strong enough and he should be rested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 He came in when no other teams were aware of his talents and ripped them new ones. Now that he has been hyped up and teams know what he's capable of, they are doubling up on him or in Rangers case at one point in the 2nd half, going with 3/4 men on him. This is a vital part of his development. He now has to learn how to deal with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie83 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 If temps won't get rested until drivers fit, he'll be playing solid for the next couple of years! No need to worry about temps. It's simple, teams realise his threat and are now marking him tighter and also doubling up on him. Ok it means that he won't get as many goals and assists however, the close attention paid to temps will create more space for our other attackers and midfielders. After a couple of quiet games, skacel and elliot will be watched more closely again, this is when temps will start shining again. No need 2 worry about temps, he's still doing the job he's meant to be doing which is giving the opposition something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 The thing is with Temps, he has lifted expectations amongst us and everyone else of his ability. What I liked about him yesterday was that he wasn't afraid to have a go and take people on. What I didn't like was that he didn't mix it up and play a simple pass to keep play flowing. By trying to take the man on and beat him everytime, we ended up in some awkward positions from counter-attacks. All JJ needs to say about Wednesday is that it is a big pitch and there is room to run at them. Just by doing that will force them to defend that bit deeper and allow us more room to play in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templeton'sUnderpants Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 As others have said its simply that teams are now doubling up on him, when we have no other attacking threat on the field (Skacel, Eliott) they can afford to do this and it makes our whole team look stinking. When we do have other attacking threats he is still an effective player as he is drawing men away from others who can then create. Not really anything you can say to the lad, he is going to have to work through it himself or hope that people forget about him whilst they keep him quiet. Essentially Temps needs to work on either his pace, dribbling or distribution even more to ensure that he can go past 2 defenders or can pick out the right pass when closed down as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Temps is still young and his form will dip from time to time. However, he is now being heavily marked and thus takes opposition players away from our other players. In addition, Suso being back will give us other wide options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 all JJ needs to do is remind temps that suso and driver are fit again and will be trying to take his place in the team thats the reason why temps did so well in the first place as he knew if he slipped up someone could potentially take his place there for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Think Suso might come in for him at Parkhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only a Game Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 all JJ needs to do is remind temps that suso and driver are fit again and will be trying to take his place in the team thats the reason why temps did so well in the first place as he knew if he slipped up someone could potentially take his place there for good. Along the lines of what I said earlier........I was joking though !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I don't get the calls for Driver to replace Temps. Different types of player IMO. Driver can only beat a man on the outside because he's unbelievably one footed, whereas Temps has proven he can beat a man inside and outside (yep, that reads weird!). Add to the mix that Driver can't cross for toffee. I rate Driver highly, but he was always the stand out in a piss poor first team and I think we've moved on from those days. I forget he exists until he's mentioned on here! I feel for the lad, as he's one of the good guys, but he's earned more praise sitting on the physio table than has actually been credited for on the pitch. That said, hope he comes back and challenges strongly for a place. However, certainly not a first pick for me at the moment, even if fully fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 The thing is with Temps, he has lifted expectations amongst us and everyone else of his ability. What I liked about him yesterday was that he wasn't afraid to have a go and take people on. What I didn't like was that he didn't mix it up and play a simple pass to keep play flowing. By trying to take the man on and beat him everytime, we ended up in some awkward positions from counter-attacks. All JJ needs to say about Wednesday is that it is a big pitch and there is room to run at them. Just by doing that will force them to defend that bit deeper and allow us more room to play in. The part about it being a big park may well be just what he needs as a few mazy runs or one on ones are just what he needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboJen Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I don't get the calls for Driver to replace Temps. Different types of player IMO. Driver can only beat a man on the outside because he's unbelievably one footed, whereas Temps has proven he can beat a man inside and outside (yep, that reads weird!). Add to the mix that Driver can't cross for toffee. I rate Driver highly, but he was always the stand out in a piss poor first team and I think we've moved on from those days. I forget he exists until he's mentioned on here! I feel for the lad, as he's one of the good guys, but he's earned more praise sitting on the physio table than has actually been credited for on the pitch. That said, hope he comes back and challenges strongly for a place. However, certainly not a first pick for me at the moment, even if fully fit. While Temps is clearly very comfortable with the ball on either foot, to suggest Driver is "unbelievably one-footed" is nonesense. The are both very different players but you do Driver a massive disservice with your summary of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts of Vladland Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 While Temps is clearly very comfortable with the ball on either foot, to suggest Driver is "unbelievably one-footed" is nonesense. The are both very different players but you do Driver a massive disservice with your summary of him. Is that two right footed cross from him from 1.10? but he is one footed? Him and Elliott will be great Andy and him burning the pace getting away from defences and set each other up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintage1874 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 JJ could always tell him buck up or its robbo and methil for you Hes had a great season. In recent years hearts wingers have done well at darkheid both driver and suso have had great games there. It might be the prefect game for Temps to hit top form, the big pitch and a more attack minded celtic at home might just leave things a bit more open at the back and suit his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz1874 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Is that two right footed cross from him from 1.10? but he is one footed? Him and Elliott will be great Andy and him burning the pace getting away from defences and set each other up. I love when that video get's posted, never tire of watching it. First it was Driver can't cross, then it's that he can't shoot and now it's that he's one footed, all of which this video prove's is bull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Terraces Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Don't worry about the wee fella, he'll be fine. Mr Jeffries will take care of him no sweat. Actually think Wed night's game will suit him more, the mhanks will be on the offensive giving us, and Temps, more space in which to play, plus the timothys defence is gash and he could run amok v them. We're gonna win on Wed night, 3 - 1 methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairdin Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I don't think JJ will need to say anything specific to Temps. Temps has always come across as a pretty level headed kid, so he'll know what is required. Temps biggest problem just now is that he is trying too hard. He needs to learn that sometimes a simple ball is the best ball. That comes with experience. I have no doubt the wee fella will start at the Tattie Bowl on Wednesday night and given Lennon and his orks something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny the jambo Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 all wingers are the same... good days,bad days. just keep your head up and the form will cme back. even in his prime ryan giggs was only effective for about one in three games but he never stopped doing the things he was best at. the 1 thing i would say is he needs to pass it more and look to give and go as that can open defences just as well as beating 5 men.keep it up wee man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I don't think he is playing as badly as some folk are making out. Obviously expectations are high given what he has shown this season, but he isn't going to be able to waltz past defenders every time he gets the ball, as we don't play Hibs every week. It's his decision making that needs to improve. i.e. when he is double teamed, pass it more often than not, or if he is one on one then try to take the guy on. I thought his control and first touch of chipped or long balls were superb yesterday. I'm always disappointed to see him going off because he has that spark of genius that can give us something special and make a difference in a tight match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Temps will be fine. He's just going through a wee lull just now. His skinning of Whittaker at one point in the first half showed his class. Next time he'll do that in a dangerous position and a goal will come from it. Easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonshrew Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I think the same as what fired him up last time, suso replacing him for a short period. If I remember, he was second pick before the Hibs game but Suso got injured. Suso playing well got Temps fired up and he had to take his chance. So I wouldnt be surprised to see Suso feature more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMc Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I don't get the calls for Driver to replace Temps. Different types of player IMO. Driver can only beat a man on the outside because he's unbelievably one footed, whereas Temps has proven he can beat a man inside and outside (yep, that reads weird!). Add to the mix that Driver can't cross for toffee. I rate Driver highly, but he was always the stand out in a piss poor first team and I think we've moved on from those days. I forget he exists until he's mentioned on here! I feel for the lad, as he's one of the good guys, but he's earned more praise sitting on the physio table than has actually been credited for on the pitch. That said, hope he comes back and challenges strongly for a place. However, certainly not a first pick for me at the moment, even if fully fit. I really hope we get to see Temps and Driver either side of Kyle this season. I can see both of them providing the big man with some good service. Temps crossing from the right to kyle with Driver coming in from the wing to tuck in any over-hit crosses would have a lot of mileage. I can also see them switching wings so that they can both cut in and shoot on their respective good feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I don't think there is a lot wrong wth him. early in the match he totally did Whittaker on the touchline. He's not tired imo (nence no need for a rest) but getting double and triple teamed and just needs to learn when to take them on and when to pass to a team-mate. JJ, BB and Lockie will coach that into him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA MAROON Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Needs a rest and we need a consistant performer to help the team when Temps is recharging his batteries. Come in Mr Driver. Can'r wait to see him back and fit! The Wallace/Driver partnership is the best show in town, can't wait to see him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn quagmire Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Temps took a sore one at Killie when Eremenko done him just above his knee and struggled most of the game because of it. He was a doubt yesterday. He got a knock on it yesteday after about 25 minutes. I noticed him holding it and after that I thought his movement wasn't the same as normal. I thought the team should have been trying to get him on the ball more rather than playing high diagonal balls to him and Elliott, these balls don't work when kyle isn't there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I think Temps just needs to simplify his game and look for the easy ball and keep possesion. He defo should start on Wed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Temps has been shite for the last few matches and won't make it. I can't wait until he's injured so I can slag him more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I think Temps just needs to simplify his game and look for the easy ball and keep possesion. He defo should start on Wed. You are right. He is trying to do too much and his head is going down because it's not coming off. Pass it a bit more and the odd dribble and his confidence should come back. I wouldn't get too overly concerned by this wee lull from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith&Weston Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Temps has been shite for the last few matches and won't make it. I can't wait until he's injured so I can slag him more. Can't believe this thread about Temps. The boy has been magnificent this season and allowed us all to forget about Driver this season. The wide open spaces at Parkhead will be just up his street and looking forward to him giving that Mark Wilson a torrid time on Wednesday night. As for Driver, where are you? At this stage of the season, we need to start taking risks or he will not play this season and therefore I would get him on the bench and look to give him 15 minutes or so; With Suso also back, we have plenty of options in the wide positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guess The Crowd Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I don't think he is playing as badly as some folk are making out. Obviously expectations are high given what he has shown this season, but he isn't going to be able to waltz past defenders every time he gets the ball, as we don't play Hibs every week. It's his decision making that needs to improve. i.e. when he is double teamed, pass it more often than not, or if he is one on one then try to take the guy on. I thought his control and first touch of chipped or long balls were superb yesterday. I'm always disappointed to see him going off because he has that spark of genius that can give us something special and make a difference in a tight match. Agree completely, I thought he was fine yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marooney Meister Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Also I think it's no co-incidence his form has dipped a little as the pitches are starting to cut up bad. More than most, he relies on having 2 quick feet and moves the ball from one to another whilst beating defenders. Now that gets very hard to do unless your Messi on the current pitch surfaces. As said earlier he just need to simply it a little and experience will teach him that. One of our best prospects in many, many a year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I usually don't jump to criticise Csaba but I am definitely a lot happier with JJ speaking to Temps than Csaba. Think JJ knows what to say to Temps and how to say it - reckon Csaba may have put him down publicly or dropped him for Obua which is clearly not going to help. Speaking of which, good to see Glen more involved, especially after his miss in the derby. Slowly but surely we may see him bounce back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naeclue Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I think that his is just trying a bit too hard at the moment. When he first came in, he'd do a few things wrong, but keep coming back. Now he seems impatient, puts in poor tackles if he loses the ball etc etc. The thing is if it goes wrong against a defender sometimes, it doesn't really matter. It just has to go right 2 or 3 times and that can be enough. He's getting double or triple coverage now, so Hearts as well as Temps have to figure out how to make that work for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I usually don't jump to criticise Csaba but I am definitely a lot happier with JJ speaking to Temps than Csaba. Think JJ knows what to say to Temps and how to say it - reckon Csaba may have put him down publicly or dropped him for Obua which is clearly not going to help. Speaking of which, good to see Glen more involved, especially after his miss in the derby. Slowly but surely we may see him bounce back Probably more of a coincidence than anything but his last 3 sub performances, he has come on at 0-0 twice and 1-0 down, and we've won all three games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pettigrewsstylist Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I really hope we get to see Temps and Driver either side of Kyle this season. I can see both of them providing the big man with some good service. Temps crossing from the right to kyle with Driver coming in from the wing to tuck in any over-hit crosses would have a lot of mileage. I can also see them switching wings so that they can both cut in and shoot on their respective good feet. Me also ,,cant understand why it isnt feted more in public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socrates Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 He'll be fine. He just needs a goal to kickstart him at the moment. The problem is the hype, every team try to stifle him and if Skacel isn't playing, it is particularly easy for opposition teams to double up on him. Not worried about him in the slightest and he would still be on my team sheet. Really, if the opposition are doubling up on him, he's already doing a job just keeping two of them busy. It's up to the other players to exploit the extra space - something that Wallace can do by going beyond Temps, and that Skacel can do from playing alongside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebeto Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Have spoken to someone who knows him very well. Temps says he loves it at Hearts as JJ tells him every time he gets the ball just run and beat people as you have the skill and ability to beat anyone. Temps says it is refreshing as its what he loves doing where as last year, under Laszlo, it was always safety first. JJ will tell him more of the same. Sat was a hard game at Tynie for any flair players.It was a midfield battle with not much space. Even Rangers started with Weiss on the bench who has been really impressive for them lately. Wed will be totally different as Celtic park is more open and Temps will be able to find more space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clerry Jambo Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Have spoken to someone who knows him very well. Temps says he loves it at Hearts as JJ tells him every time he gets the ball just run and beat people as you have the skill and ability to beat anyone. Temps says it is refreshing as its what he loves doing where as last year, under Laszlo, it was always safety first. JJ will tell him more of the same. Sat was a hard game at Tynie for any flair players.It was a midfield battle with not much space. Even Rangers started with Weiss on the bench who has been really impressive for them lately. Wed will be totally different as Celtic park is more open and Temps will be able to find more space. Spot on. Tynie pitch wasn't the best on Saturday but have you noticed the state of the other SPL pitches - they all seem to have taken a right turn for the worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebeto Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Spot on. Tynie pitch wasn't the best on Saturday but have you noticed the state of the other SPL pitches - they all seem to have taken a right turn for the worse. Its the undersoil heating that kills the pitches. Does something to the roots. Temps will still carry a threat on any pitch as he has the quickness of foot to react to bobbles and errant bounces. He will still be a huge player for us no matter what pitch he plays on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Spot on. Tynie pitch wasn't the best on Saturday but have you noticed the state of the other SPL pitches - they all seem to have taken a right turn for the worse. Darkheid looked terrible on Sportscene last night. There was nae grass right doon the middle of the pitch! Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 The recent terrible weather of repeated snow, ice, thaw, snow, ice, thaw, severe-frost etc will have ruined most pitches over the winter - we only have to hope the worst of the wintry weather is now behind us for this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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