A Panda, An Ogre, A Hat Trick And Sno…..
Even though it was Baltic yesterday the majority of tic supporters left the freezing breeze block -, from ma seat in the gods glesga looked mair like an eastern block industrial country wie a permanent darkness and glumness last seen since I visited Grangemouth- unwelcoming stadium that CP resembled yesterday, we left with a spring in oor step and a hope in oor heart.
I mean, can Kenny Miller get to 10 league goals this season? Nah, we left in guid spirits as we saw a performance, we saw loads of chances created, we saw 5 goals but most of all I think we saw the worth of two players whose injury records make Phil O’Donnell’s look guid.
Craig Beattie had 3 chances to score in the 1st 15 minutes. He ended the game having 4 clear-cut chances and 2 assists and in general a performance that makes you wish his hammies widnae snap so often. Right, his 1st touch is only slightly better than Kenny Miller but he seems more, somehow direct than Kenny. He is a naturally better goalscorer than Miller.
Gone also is the gangly frame and the bandy legged-ness that troubled his early hoops career. He is now barrel chested and a bit desperate Dan like in appearance wie his 2 days growth and unkempt hair. He has went from a bhoy to a man- along with Aiden who has bulked up as well, but he is morphing into Frank McAvennie the older he gets- and this is guid news for us.
We know that he is injury prone. That was one of the main reasons that most of us would have been quite happy to get rid. We knew had had some sort of ability but playing a quarter of the season is no guid to man or champions. Lets hope his troubles are behind him.
Now did big JvoH score a perfect hat trick? One wie the heid, right footed from the pen then left footed from the beats cut back? But does the pen- soft pen but what aboot the stone waller we didnae get? - count? For it to be a perfecto hat-tricko do all 3 have to be from open play? Big fellow was a handful all day against a poor defence. We need him though. 10 goals he has scored now think his record is aboot one every two games.
With Milan coming up it was nice to see a partnership with an understanding. The beats stayed close to the big fellow at all times, while others that have been tried seem to leave the width of the Clyde between them and big Jan. Again the beats uncanny knack of finding acres of space in the channels- helped maybe by the Paisley panda’s 3 at the back- is always a useful weapon of choice.
A weapon of choice that Tommy G was glad to see yesterday.
Tommy G patrolled an area no bigger than 25 yards yesterday. He play yesterday reminded me of the old timer, the guy who played at a higher level but now has let himself go and drinks in yer boozer. After a few pints he agrees to turn oot for the pub team on the Sunday morning.
After a few fags he takes to the pitch looking unkempt, rough and decides to no do much running but stay in the middle of the pitch using his reading of the game. But he runs the game due to his vision and passing ability. He disnae need to leave the centre circle for the whole game. Hell, he disnae even break sweat before retiring back to the bar for an afternoon sesh.
Now, while Tommy G is not overweight, unkempt or lacking work rate and his disciplined performance yesterday, in a deeper role, that was the perfect canvas for his talent. His long range passing was a joy, his short range passing was spot on and his ball retention was guid.
He was like a conductor at the Albert Halls wearing Dorothy red boots.
He had to willing runners right enough in Aiden, Naka and the beats to get on the end of his inch perfect long balls. His short to mid range balls were worthy of Tiger Woods wie a pitching wedge. Have we found his role? When the sno man decided to get in on the act the bite lacking when Jaro was there it looked balanced.
But still that midfield is ok when we had the ball. It’s ok when we having willing runners. When we lose the ball it sits too deep and disnae like a tackle. Sno added a bit of bite but for his presence still tackles like a ballerina.
When Lenny returns and if Tommy G sits where he sat yesterday they will get in each other’s way. For us to get the best out of Tommy G it seems playing him deeper could be an answer. But then for us to get the best out of Naka we have to play him in the centre.
Too many cooks and not a big enough kitchen seem to be the problem. But it’s a great problem to have and it’s GS problem to find the solution. Two performances in two games without Lenny in the middle of the park
For me two weeks in a row a centre midfielder was the best player on the park both due to their creative talent. Over to you GS……
FORZA THE HOOPS
I mean, can Kenny Miller get to 10 league goals this season? Nah, we left in guid spirits as we saw a performance, we saw loads of chances created, we saw 5 goals but most of all I think we saw the worth of two players whose injury records make Phil O’Donnell’s look guid.
Craig Beattie had 3 chances to score in the 1st 15 minutes. He ended the game having 4 clear-cut chances and 2 assists and in general a performance that makes you wish his hammies widnae snap so often. Right, his 1st touch is only slightly better than Kenny Miller but he seems more, somehow direct than Kenny. He is a naturally better goalscorer than Miller.
Gone also is the gangly frame and the bandy legged-ness that troubled his early hoops career. He is now barrel chested and a bit desperate Dan like in appearance wie his 2 days growth and unkempt hair. He has went from a bhoy to a man- along with Aiden who has bulked up as well, but he is morphing into Frank McAvennie the older he gets- and this is guid news for us.
We know that he is injury prone. That was one of the main reasons that most of us would have been quite happy to get rid. We knew had had some sort of ability but playing a quarter of the season is no guid to man or champions. Lets hope his troubles are behind him.
Now did big JvoH score a perfect hat trick? One wie the heid, right footed from the pen then left footed from the beats cut back? But does the pen- soft pen but what aboot the stone waller we didnae get? - count? For it to be a perfecto hat-tricko do all 3 have to be from open play? Big fellow was a handful all day against a poor defence. We need him though. 10 goals he has scored now think his record is aboot one every two games.
With Milan coming up it was nice to see a partnership with an understanding. The beats stayed close to the big fellow at all times, while others that have been tried seem to leave the width of the Clyde between them and big Jan. Again the beats uncanny knack of finding acres of space in the channels- helped maybe by the Paisley panda’s 3 at the back- is always a useful weapon of choice.
A weapon of choice that Tommy G was glad to see yesterday.
Tommy G patrolled an area no bigger than 25 yards yesterday. He play yesterday reminded me of the old timer, the guy who played at a higher level but now has let himself go and drinks in yer boozer. After a few pints he agrees to turn oot for the pub team on the Sunday morning.
After a few fags he takes to the pitch looking unkempt, rough and decides to no do much running but stay in the middle of the pitch using his reading of the game. But he runs the game due to his vision and passing ability. He disnae need to leave the centre circle for the whole game. Hell, he disnae even break sweat before retiring back to the bar for an afternoon sesh.
Now, while Tommy G is not overweight, unkempt or lacking work rate and his disciplined performance yesterday, in a deeper role, that was the perfect canvas for his talent. His long range passing was a joy, his short range passing was spot on and his ball retention was guid.
He was like a conductor at the Albert Halls wearing Dorothy red boots.
He had to willing runners right enough in Aiden, Naka and the beats to get on the end of his inch perfect long balls. His short to mid range balls were worthy of Tiger Woods wie a pitching wedge. Have we found his role? When the sno man decided to get in on the act the bite lacking when Jaro was there it looked balanced.
But still that midfield is ok when we had the ball. It’s ok when we having willing runners. When we lose the ball it sits too deep and disnae like a tackle. Sno added a bit of bite but for his presence still tackles like a ballerina.
When Lenny returns and if Tommy G sits where he sat yesterday they will get in each other’s way. For us to get the best out of Tommy G it seems playing him deeper could be an answer. But then for us to get the best out of Naka we have to play him in the centre.
Too many cooks and not a big enough kitchen seem to be the problem. But it’s a great problem to have and it’s GS problem to find the solution. Two performances in two games without Lenny in the middle of the park
For me two weeks in a row a centre midfielder was the best player on the park both due to their creative talent. Over to you GS……
FORZA THE HOOPS
posted by Keving at Sunday, January 21, 2007
6 Comments:
Five goals helped on a cold day. Agree about Beattie, he looked dangerous. As for TG, his passing was good but his tackling wasn`t. He sold himself quite a few times. More to come, Thomas? :-)
we have a midfield that can't tackle ian.
Tommy G likes a dive in as well. Something needs to be done but wie the personnel we have a think we can get away with playing a 4-2-3-1.
Thus using Tommy G in a deep role and Naka in a centre role....
Hammy- Alright mate?
aye, after the cameo Naka done against Dundee Utd when he decided just to leave his wide berth and do what he wanted, from that moment on i'v wanted Naka to be given a free or a more central role.
Just give him a jersey and tell him to play.
we have went 4-3-3 a lot over the festive period. Dundee Utd, Motherwell and Killie.
Sure we always switch to it when Deek comes on or starts as he is more offensive than any other wide player we have.
4-3-3 won't suit Aiden or Shaun- if he is not at Fulham:-(.
I reckon GS would win over some more of his doubters if he just gave naka a jersey with the instruction to just play.
It would be wortht he admission money alone if he played to his capabilities in that sort of role....
Heard it on Radio Clyde or Snide earlier on. Don't ask it is on at my work.
But they also said Charlie Miller is in talks wie them with a view to signing....
If it is the case and he wants to give up CL nights, big crowds and the chance to win medals for the flithy cash then, knock yerself oot wee man.
If it does happen then we have to ensure Aiden signs an extenstion.
2-3-5 don't think i could handle that:-)
Bit early to talk about Milano yet but a 4-4-2 at home and a 4-5-1 away from home unless we stuff up the hame leg and need to go 2-3-5....
Thats me loused for the day....
If Maloney is talking to fulham, I would be disappointed if he were to leave.
However I can see the point of it. Fulham seem to be a good club, they play good football, have a decent manager and they play all the big clubs in the EPL twice a season.
Ho`d me back!
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