der Berliner 3,263 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Squad in "natural positions" and peripheral players - aligned 4-4-2 in early January 2014 24 players, plus 4 "peripherals" (three of whom are injured) Goalkeepers: Cammy Bell (27) Steve Simonsen (xx) Scott Gallacher (24) Defenders: Ricky Foster (28) - Bilel Mohsni (26) - Lee McCulloch (35) - Lee Wallace (26) Andrew Mitchell (21) - Sebastien Faure (23) - Kyle McAusland (21) - Steven Smith (28) x x x x x - Luca Gasparotto (18) – x x x x – x x x x Midfielders: Arnold Peralta (24)* - Ian Black (28) - Nicky Law (25) - David Templeton (25) Robbie Crawford (20)* - Lewis Macleod (19) - Dean Shiels (28) - Fraser Aird (18) x x x x – x x x x - Barrie McKay (19)** – x x x x Strikers: Andrew Little ( 25) - Jon Daly ( 31) Nicky Clark (22) *used out of position, as both are actually a central midfield and an attacking midfield player respectively. ** McKay is actually a striker, attacking midfielder by trade, not a left-winger (like we used him) IMHO Templeton should be asigned a free role behind the striker/-s, much like Shiels. utterly peripheral folk: Emílson Cribari (33) Chris Hegarty (21) Ross Perry (23) Kyle Hutton (23) If you throw out the utility player stuff, you'd probably see why McCoist looks at right-sided players (if he finds none in the "professional youth"). Of course, Little could always be utilized as an inside right, should we revert to a 3-5-3 at home. The only places where we are covered with "natural" players is that of the goalie, CH and central midfield. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Could easily lose at least 10 players from that lot and not affect the first team. I have next to no interest in bringing anyone in until the players who are picking up a wedge and contributing nothing are off the wage bill. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,263 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 Some notes: Steve Simonsen could go if a "bid" comes in, as Gallagher is back from Airdrie and won't go back there since they have signed someone else. He's only allowed to play for two clubs within one season, so he will defo remain with us now. We do have the "luxury" of many utility players, so we could send folk on loan again to get game time, namely Mitchell, Gasparotto, McAusland, McKay and possibly Crawford (short term) as well. I'd see to get the peripheral players off the wage bill for good, with no ill feelings to any of them. We are well covered where they are playing and the younger ones have never convinced me of being long-term Rangers material. Thanks to Cribari for coming to us and helping us out, somesuch won't be forgotten. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltersgotstyle 297 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I think we may also see the introduction of Telfer and Murdoch at some stage this season. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy steel 0 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Squad in "natural positions" and peripheral players - aligned 4-4-2 in early January 2014 24 players, plus 4 "peripherals" (three of whom are injured) Goalkeepers: Cammy Bell (27) Steve Simonsen (xx) Scott Gallacher (24) Defenders: Ricky Foster (28) - Bilel Mohsni (26) - Lee McCulloch (35) - Lee Wallace (26) Andrew Mitchell (21) - Sebastien Faure (23) - Kyle McAusland (21) - Steven Smith (28) x x x x x - Luca Gasparotto (18) – x x x x – x x x x Midfielders: Arnold Peralta (24)* - Ian Black (28) - Nicky Law (25) - David Templeton (25) Robbie Crawford (20)* - Lewis Macleod (19) - Dean Shiels (28) - Fraser Aird (18) x x x x – x x x x - Barrie McKay (19)** – x x x x Strikers: Andrew Little ( 25) - Jon Daly ( 31) Nicky Clark (22) The highlighted 11 actually looks like Ally may be building a side 'under the radar'. You'd have to play Peralta at DM and fit in Mitchell who I remain unconvinced about but you end up with a team all under 30, some well so, with resale value and the potential to achieve decent runs in Cups/win D1. Add some back up to replace the deadwood dB identified in the OP and I'd be reasonably happy with that. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 The highlighted 11 actually looks like Ally may be building a side 'under the radar'. You'd have to play Peralta at DM and fit in Mitchell who I remain unconvinced about but you end up with a team all under 30, some well so, with resale value and the potential to achieve decent runs in Cups/win D1. Add some back up to replace the deadwood dB identified in the OP and I'd be reasonably happy with that. Only 2 or 3 maximum of those highlighted will ever be able to challenge for SPL titles. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Squad in "natural positions" and peripheral players - aligned 4-4-2 in early January 2014 24 players, plus 4 "peripherals" (three of whom are injured) Goalkeepers: Cammy Bell (27) Steve Simonsen (xx) Scott Gallacher (24) Defenders: Ricky Foster (28) - Bilel Mohsni (26) - Lee McCulloch (35) - Lee Wallace (26) Andrew Mitchell (21) - Sebastien Faure (23) - Kyle McAusland (21) - Steven Smith (28) x x x x x - Luca Gasparotto (18) – x x x x – x x x x Midfielders: Arnold Peralta (24)* - Ian Black (28) - Nicky Law (25) - David Templeton (25) Robbie Crawford (20)* - Lewis Macleod (19) - Dean Shiels (28) - Fraser Aird (18) x x x x – x x x x - Barrie McKay (19)** – x x x x Strikers: Andrew Little ( 25) - Jon Daly ( 31) Nicky Clark (22) *used out of position, as both are actually a central midfield and an attacking midfield player respectively. ** McKay is actually a striker, attacking midfielder by trade, not a left-winger (like we used him) IMHO Templeton should be asigned a free role behind the striker/-s, much like Shiels. utterly peripheral folk: Emílson Cribari (33) Chris Hegarty (21) Ross Perry (23) Kyle Hutton (23) If you throw out the utility player stuff, you'd probably see why McCoist looks at right-sided players (if he finds none in the "professional youth"). Of course, Little could always be utilized as an inside right, should we revert to a 3-5-3 at home. The only places where we are covered with "natural" players is that of the goalie, CH and central midfield. Do we really need extra players on the field of play ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Dynamo 128 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Are we that good we don't need a goalie? haha 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Dynamo 128 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 have any Scottish teams ever successfully played 3 at the back I know we tinkered with it under Smith in 90's but it was chaotic and never worked. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 have any Scottish teams ever successfully played 3 at the back I know we tinkered with it under Smith in 90's but it was chaotic and never worked. Celtic got to Seville with 3 at the back. Hammered Liverpool and Stuttgart with it. Valgaeren, Balde and Mjallby. If done right it is one of the most exciting formations as it leaves so much room for attacking on both sides! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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