fizoxy Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 I haven’t seen much evidence of Polworths work ethic being an issue since he signed. He’s had good and bad games like anyone else, but the number of assists he has is crazy. He is also pretty strong on the ball and tracks back his fair share. He has been overshadowed by Gallagher in the player of the season talk, which is just bad luck. I hope we are able to continue making these kind of signings to complement the English lower league reclamation projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 So who do we drop for Turnbull? What formation do we favour ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 36 minutes ago, fizoxy said: I haven’t seen much evidence of Polworths work ethic being an issue since he signed. He’s had good and bad games like anyone else, but the number of assists he has is crazy. He is also pretty strong on the ball and tracks back his fair share. He has been overshadowed by Gallagher in the player of the season talk, which is just bad luck. I hope we are able to continue making these kind of signings to complement the English lower league reclamation projects. I think some people confuse tackling with work ethic. Most new players take a little while to adapt to our high press tactics, but Polworth adapted pretty quickly. Like Billy Dodds said on Saturday - the tactics we use are about compressing the space available to the opposition and restricting their options on the ball; it's not just about tackling. (And even if he didn't do any of that, I'd still have him in the team just for his ability to see a pass or hit a dead ball.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilwell86 Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, texanwellfan said: So who do we drop for Turnbull? What formation do we favour ? Someone made a point about losing wingers and going 4-2-2-2. Campbell Donnelly Turnbull Polworth Scott Long fuck knows if it would work, but Donelly proves his worth time and time again and Campbell and polworth are to good to drop. suppose it's similar to last nights formation, 4 cm's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 We can just play Turnbull up front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 2 minutes ago, texanwellfan said: So who do we drop for Turnbull? What formation do we favour ? Maybe revert to a 3-5-2? Although I suspect by the time Turnbull is fit to play for a full 90 either he or Polworth will have moved on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Maybe a thread of its own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 I thought last night was a tremendous physical hard working effort from the whole team. However I felt we didn’t really play any glowing football when we had the ball. We have played some nice stuff this season in flashes. If we can combine last nights hard work with some nice football then 3rd place will be a skoosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 53 minutes ago, texanwellfan said: So who do we drop for Turnbull? What formation do we favour ? I am 100% certain Poly was signed to be Turnbull's replacenent. So he is the natural choice! BUT, how can You drop him after the Season he is having? My best thought would be lose the wingers and go 4-3-1-2 Carson/Gillespie Tait, Gallagher, Mugabi, Carroll Donnelly, Poly, Campbell Turnbull Long, Scott Tait & Carroll would need to push on to provide width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Robinson loves his wingers, though, and I'd be surprised to see him favour a line-up without one. (Also, not Tait). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, weeyin said: Robinson loves his wingers, though, and I'd be surprised to see him favour a line-up without one. (Also, not Tait). Normally Id agree but Tait has a better forward delivery than Grimshaw. The only formation with wingers is 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1, in both of those it has to be Campbell & Donnelly in the centre surely? So its play neither Polworth or Turnbull in a 4-4-2, or choose one or the other in the 4-2-3-1. Certainly a headache for the gaffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 3-5-2 lets us play wingers (or 3-4-1-2 if you like). Gallagher, Hartley/Mugabi, Dunne as back 3. But as I said earlier, I'd be surprised (but happy) if we ever end up being able to get 90mins out of them at the same time. Gillespie Gallagher Hartley Dunne Polworth Campbell Donnelly Hylton Turnbull Long Scott Would be a bit harsh on Carroll right enough, and Grimshaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Springs Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 This was the best three points of the season so far and pivotal in establishing a psychology in the team that we can win tough, tough fixtures, play different styles of football to get results and even do so despite significant challenges from absent players, injuries, trash talk and rumours that seem to have beset us. And I believe Robinson when he says there is more and better to come. This result is the ideal platform for our push for a European place and a cup run. It instils belief and gives us the psychological edge over our nearest rivals. A brilliant, brilliant win. Well done to manager, staff and players. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted January 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Hate to say it but Campbell out and Turnbull in would see us with the midfield to end all midfields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, GazzyB said: Hate to say it but Campbell out and Turnbull in would see us with the midfield to end all midfields. I dont agree, we'd be overrun with Donnelly / Polworth / Turnbull as a 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 The thing is, an interesting way would be to introduce Turnbull from the bench for his first 3 or 4 available games. Start with Polworth, swap for Turnbull after 60 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Play the better player. If Turnbull is back on last season's form that's him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyB Posted January 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 47 minutes ago, Shaka said: I dont agree, we'd be overrun with Donnelly / Polworth / Turnbull as a 3 Potentially, but we would score 3 goals a game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, GazzyB said: Potentially, but we would score 3 goals a game! It’s a great problem to have, no weak link in midfield and difficult to drop anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassin Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Do we really need a goalie? Nobody will get the ball off Turnbull/Polworth anyway. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texanwellfan Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Actually I think that’s where Turnbull stands out. He very rarely gets caught on the ball and always seems to have plenty of time and space. Donnelly and Polworth tend to get caught on the ball, more so the later it gets in the game. Edit: having said that Polworth is quite clever at cutting across players catching him up from behind and “making” them pull him down. Donnelly just uses brute force to win it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkyred Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 Just now, texanwellfan said: Actually I think that’s where Turnbull stands out. He very rarely gets caught on the ball and always seems to have plenty of time and space. Donnelly and Polworth tend to get caught on the ball, more so the later it gets in the game. That’s why he’s so good, like all top players he makes space for himself and never gets flustered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 I don't agree Polworth splits opinion. He's fantastic on the ball most of the time. Has a great delivery. His stats speak volumes. Do I think he's a shitebag at times? Defo, do I think he could put in more defensive work? Also yes! Doesn't change that he is a great player for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermarv Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 I personally think Turnbull will replace Polworth in the side but let’s face it if he comes back has a good couple months again then he’s off so good to have Polworth there, and another playmaker type to change the game off the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted January 23, 2020 Report Share Posted January 23, 2020 He only splits opinion in so far as I have seen a few negative comments about Polworth in here. And in a way that suggests he is a weak link. Me I think he has been a fantastic signing and if he could only have an end product in terms of goals he would be even better. His passing is as good as I have seen at Fir Park but his finishing is awful. I think back to that miss in Dingwall - I would have scored that. I just read an article about Brian Graham transfer to Thistle from Ross County. It states he turned down offers from Killie, St Johnstone and Motherwell ! He was such a nuisance for us I could believe it. But seems a little strange all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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