08 Jun 2025 15:00:21
Angus, seen your post on CD and the press - it's too far gone now, but thought it a good debate.
CD definitely works hard and closes down - however being effective in the press relies on being able to split space and have a sharp turn of pace - it's effectively setting traps.
Something Danilo is ridiculously good at.
CD is slow over a short distance, has a turning circle comparable with the titanic and hates being in space - he feel far more comfortable being next to a CB than he does being ten yards off them.
It just doesn't suit his game.
08 Jun 2025 15:15:07
Nigeria goal is a good example of his CH proximity.
08 Jun 2025 15:30:36
I was actually thinking Dani would be a good fit in a RM team myself. Problem with him, like too many others in our squad, is that his availability is terrible. Not sure I would risk keeping him on that basis.
Dessers is a good striker but as you say he plays on the shoulder rather than in the spaces off defenders. He will get you goals for sure but I think we would have a better team with him not in it. For that reason and his current value I would move him on this window.
Though if I am honest I am not overly worried about CF position, along with midfield I think that's our current strongest squad area. Full back, centre half and wide players are much more crucial if we are to compete.
08 Jun 2025 15:35:31
Thanks EHL. I see his willingness to close down across the their back line and regularly chases back. we don't do what Celtic do and hunt in packs in a press or anywhere tbh. I also don't really see anyone else doing that closing quickly enough/ at all so the defenders and midfield of the opposition have time to pick a pass. be interesting to see how it works this season.
08 Jun 2025 16:07:25
Just reading up on how Martin likes to line up and his philosophy of football
built around relentless possession and press —requiring strikers to be consistently effective in both phases
Martin demands a striker who not only links play and presses but also consistently influences games and executes under pressure
with big Dessers
Pundits are highlighting and mentioning
Inconsistent performances, occasional mental lapses, fan criticism, and questions over big-game impacts
Lacking that killer instinct at times in front of goal needing lots of chances to finally convert
Can score goals but but overall consistency might concern Martin
Clement highlighted he was selfless and unselfish in play.
Read that if Martin and his coaching team can iron out the performance dips and instil unwavering confidence. Otherwise, Dessers might find himself rotational or even surplus?
Whereas Igamane
Younger and still less proven at the moment in our league, but aligns with Martin's desire for intensity and consistency. Likely to get significant chances next term Going by again what pundits are saying.
Turgeman if he came?
Think he had 20 goals and 6 assists last season Energetic and mobile, ideal for a high-press system. Would fit Martin's long-term project better than Dessers, with potential to adapt quickly and grow.
Again this all the stuff I've been reading on line going. With various pundits debating what Martin will want from his Strikers
Just thought I'd share what I've been reading up on today.
08 Jun 2025 16:11:37
They may be two different competitions but if anyone is interested, have a look at Yamal's stats for Barcelona in Champions League and Dessers stats in Europa League. Goal involvement is similar, Dessers converted a higher percentage of chances, ran further per 90 mins, had a higher top speed and higher average speed. Maybe now is peak time to sell. but for a proper fee. I don't see CF as the main priority unless he is sold. A solid physical centre back, a commanding midfielder with height and presence and players who can create and score from wide areas.
08 Jun 2025 16:18:39
Stig, are you Russell Martin?
08 Jun 2025 16:27:42
Haha Wish I was EHL
I'd get them all running through brick walls in no time ?.
08 Jun 2025 16:36:17
Best Abroad I have to say I love watching Yamal play what a player he is and to think how young he is
He's a phenomenal player
However the stats your giving with big Dessers and Yamal I think i'm now joining the camp of keeping big Dessers unless someone comes in with 40+ mill for him ?
But in reality Yamal has exceptional vision, exceptional passing and dribbling skills creativity and Play making is also exceptional and he's very calm and collected on the ball
All this still only being 17 years of age He's my favourite player just now he's only going to get better and better and better
Can't speak highly enough of him such a joy to watch.
08 Jun 2025 16:36:57
Good post bear
Stig I'd be delighted if we kicked off season with igamane and Turgeman
Also I still rate rrhamni.
08 Jun 2025 17:01:25
Look at our stig, he's eat a couple of football manuals for his lunch ? excellent post stig, the only part I don't agree with is igamane being able to lead the line, playing high intensity press, not sure he's that type of striker. Imo danilo is the only one at Rangers just now who could.
08 Jun 2025 17:25:42
BB4 that made me laugh mate couple of manuals and a few beers to wash them down with ??.
08 Jun 2025 18:31:35
Igamane doesn't suit that style that you are talking about ehl and stig. He has not showing it in any game where dessers has. Ehl you have a thing against dessers so for me it's biased as you don't rate him.
08 Jun 2025 18:41:53
All good stig ?.
09 Jun 2025 03:05:17
And also cd has the technique of a dog trying to control a balloon, albeit he does try bless him.