texanwellfan Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 16 minutes ago, Yorkyred said: I’d be amazed if we don’t bounce back big style. I would imagine the’ve had a hell of a rollocking and if they ignore that then it’s time to get worried. You could probably pick 11 off of here to bounce back big style against Annan so I won’t be counting that as much of an achievement. Although they are currently showing in second position in league 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 8 hours ago, Onthefringes said: Look at the comments objectively rather than personal slate? Could’ve quoted any of a few posts with regards our midfield. A lot of the things he asks midfielders to do, fans will never see or understand, there are those who do them to effect and tactically, they get the game. Do I agree with that approach? Far from it, the balance isn’t there. Not a personal slate at all. Im genuinely interested as to what it is the players are being asked to do that we arent seeing. It might help us all understand and make more balanced and informed comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewarkfanclub Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 3 hours ago, Onthefringes said: Definitely confirmation. To state the fans never see any commitment is just false & should be dismissed. For the avoidance of doubt, I’m far from happy with the midfield unit & how it’s performing. Passing from the back with our limited players is folly given we’re regularly forced to go long which bypasses our midfield. Swamped in a midfield 3 against a usual 5 means you’re dizzy given the dog runs required all game. Things like being in the right areas to block the opposition route of attack etc. It’s not always obvious, but expected to be bursting to get back into the shape. That’s a hard shift. That’s the positional sense they’re being asked to maintain. Perhaps against my better judgement, surely Alexander is more qualified to judge than the porridge dribbling on here? That system stifles though? Holding midfielder protecting the back line, pressing higher, box to box and going beyond would be a preference… That’s only in offensive transitions though - when we’ve lost the ball. Alexander wants the midfielders to rat (as Allan Campbell excelled) and I think he sees those attributes there. Not aesthetically pleasing, but, Whilst we feel they may be playing playing with reigns on… under closer scrutiny Allan Campbell didn’t last year - it actually suited him under Alexander and he ended up getting in more goalscoring positions. He wants strikers to make first contact on passes, and for midfield support to join in off second balls etc. That’s where it’s felt our midfield can really come alive. Our forward line are so off the pace, the issues above become apparent. Good hold up play? What’s required is a discipline to protect & not be profligate in possession - Donnelly offers more than the others asked to do the same. The creative force that can carry the ball forward is lacking. That’s on Alexander & his Head of Recruitment. We still need to add midfielders as we’re light (particularly as a few don’t have great injury records in there), but like Barry Maguire in recent seasons, the challenge for the current kid is to ensure he is fighting hard for his spot. It’s never easy, but he’s a grafter. I’m certainly not convinced we’ll sign any ready made replacement or improvement. Your closing point is nonsensical. Before you reply in kind, read what’s being said, not just look. There’s a world of difference. There ye are now! Thats what I was looking for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 True passion from this young Airdrie fan… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 2 hours ago, joewarkfanclub said: Not a personal slate at all. Im genuinely interested as to what it is the players are being asked to do that we arent seeing. It might help us all understand and make more balanced and informed comments. Take a lot more than just finding out what players are being asked to do ,to make that happen on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well_said Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 8 hours ago, joewarkfanclub said: There ye are now! Thats what I was looking for! Well spotted, it's sometimes quite hard to find something when its surrounded by so much bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 hour ago, well_said said: Well spotted, it's sometimes quite hard to find something when its surrounded by so much bullshit. Pearl of wisdom. Right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted July 24, 2021 Report Share Posted July 24, 2021 On 7/21/2021 at 9:51 PM, ropy said: If Airdrie beat QOTS do we go through? We would have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ropy Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 If we had beaten Airdrie 1-0 we would have had to beat Annan 5-0 or so to be seeded, so no damage done other than to pride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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