The alternative being what ? Mugabi at right back ? Think we've seen that before. Gent at left back ? Gives the ball away and can't defend (on the evidence of the limited minutes he's had so far)
You were never going to be able to play through the middle with 2 in midfield....this was set up for hoofing at the strikers and not trying to play football on that pitch
Problem tonight is that no one has played well. Miller was off the pace, McGinn was making mistakes, o'donnell was awful, Spencer couldn't carry the ball, Paton, Slattery and Spittal rarely completed a pass. Just a complete off night for everyone.