10 Dec 2018 10:31:43
Simply the Best?
Simply not good enough!
The Sheep result was a bitter pill to swallow as they are Tom Kite but the Dundee result is a sore one to take.
From the second ball of the match that Worrell put straight out the park to numerous players over running the ball out the park in the final 10 minutes as we pushed for a winner, you could see we weren’t at the races.
When you are matched all over the pitch by the bottom side in the league who are also playing for 70 minutes with 10 men – then the players need to have a long hard look at themselves.
Although we were forced into a couple of changes I believe the manager is over tinkering with the team. If he has one eye on the Europa League then he has to realise the SPFL is our bread and butter. We have a lot of games coming up but we need stability in the back 4. It was the foundation for our run in the Europa League qualifiers.
The final ball was again very poor at times and we looked like a team devoid of ideas.
Goldson who was rock solid early on is looking suspect at times. Is this due to the chopping and changing of his defensive partner? My preference is Katic and Goldson.
I’ve seen some posters blame Morelos – he wasn’t even playing! This is the type of match Lafferty should be thriving in.
I’ve seen a poster say Tav shouldn’t be captain? Changing captain would have no bearing on the result.
Others are blaming the referee / linesman - forgetting we benefited from a decision against the Jambos. And we shouldn't be relying on these decisions anyway. not against 10 men. And not against a 10 men who were willing to have a go and not sit in and defend.
Others are slating Middleton – an 18 year old. Some are blaming Ejaria who never really had a chance to change the game.
I also felt McGregor was too far of his line at the goal. But that would be harsh on a guy who’s saved us numerous times already this season.
To those who have lost faith in Gerrard? Get a grip.
We have to remember Gerrard’s only had one transfer window. Results like this will highlight the areas that need improving.
What was going to be a big month of games has started disastrously but there is still a lot of football to be played. We go again on Thursday – a chance to secure European football after Xmas.
Yes the result was disappointing, yes the performance was poor.
But let’s not over react – keep the faith.
In Gerrard We Trust. Let’s Go! 55.
10 Dec 2018 12:38:24
what is the point in staying in Europa league? the money ain't that great and we are never going to win the thing.
10 Dec 2018 18:31:32
the money is better than what's in offer in scotland. europa league - more money in the kitty for players. are you saying we shouldn't play in it and hope to win the league. big ask with the players we have, not chance to replace with little income.
11 Dec 2018 00:25:28
@jbf500 - so what's the point of trying in the SPFL as according to you and others we're never going to win it?