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3 hours ago, NurembergVillan said:

Tavernier?

His stats are incredible for a right back. Goals and assists. Incredible whipped delivery. Can get caught out defensively. Will he be able to oust a Polish internationalist though. Captain of Rangers and very inspirational. 

7 minutes ago, sharkyvilla said:

Are there any Rangers players that could make the step up if he brought them with him in January?  

Kent and Kamara

18 minutes ago, Steero113 said:

Sorry, how much better does he need to do to upgrade from adequate???

Ended Celtics dominance, stopped the rot at Rangers, 40 game unbeaten streak, unbeaten 102 point season (1st title in forever), beat a number of quality teams in Europe on a relatively minor budget... adequate...

And it wasn’t just the results that were impressive. Rangers had a real identity about them. A clear style of play. As I said earlier, a mirror image of how Liverpool set up and play with less talented players obviously. What struck me about Rangers was how hard they worked to get the ball back once it had been lost. Both in Scotland and in Europe. 

34 minutes ago, DaveAV1 said:

It appears that those of us who live in Scotland, even us sassenachs,  who get a closer look at SG have a different opinion of him than many of those south of the border. 
 

That’s a great and considered post, thank you. I’m pretty sure Purslow and the recruitment team at Villa Park will take a more in-depth look at him and not just appoint him because Purslow’s got his number in his phone. Equally he won’t be crossed off the list because he’s a Scouser with a funny voice or horror of horrors he’s only managed in the SPL. 
 

I’d be happy with his appointment, anything to help St Mirren!

Cheers mate. 

If SG does end up at Villa, I am going to speculate that he will bring 2 players. Kent, who is clearly an Premier League player and Glenn Kamara. I have heard Villa fans saying it is too easy for teams to play between the lines against them. This guy is a wall at times. That is his job. That’s what he does. Was going to say Tavernier too as his goals and assists figures are staggering but with Cash now a Polish internationalist, maybe not. Exciting times. 

2 minutes ago, Zhan_Zhuang said:

Thanks for the comments and you make some interesting points.

You probably know more about the technical aspects of Gerrard's system, philosophy and Rangers overall. If he can bring the same energy to Villa then I'm all for it.

In no way am I comparing Rangers to Liverpool, but in terms of how they set up and play, it is like a mirror image. They play always with a back four where the emphasis is on their full backs delivering cross after cross into the box. They play with a midfield 3 that constantly hound the opposition. Nothing spectacular from them but workrate phenomenal. They then play with a front 3 that interchange. Morelos the focal point with Kent and A.N Other free to rove and create. As I said, the argument could be “it’s only Scotland” but they set up this way in Europe and in an extremely tough Europa League group last season, they were unbeaten and were better team in most of the games against high class opposition. Only put out eventually by Bayern Leverkusen. I hear from Rangers fans that Michael Beale is a real driving force with the coaching and is very highly thought of. I just want Gerrard out of Rangers and give other teams a chance….lol. 

35 minutes ago, Radness said:

If he can draw up plays for my cock or groin to score then he truly will be the messiah

Lol. Fair point. 

Groundbreaking stuff from McPhee. Swing it into middle, someone try and get the heid on it and someone try bundle it in off your cock or groin. The man is a messiah….lol

SJM is back. Brilliant. 

11 hours ago, GingerCollins29 said:

If mcginn had played that pass and bailey had scored, some of the people on here would be saying he mishit the pass and bailey scored a worldie

Totally agree. McGinn has failings but I don't see how he is any weaker than anyone else in the midfield. Think he is a bit of a scapegoat because he cost so little, came from tinpot league and Smith appears not wanting to ever drop him. 

I thought he was dire. City seem a team to me that touch then pass, touch then pass. Grealish really slows the play down. Loves to draw man in by holding onto the ball. Interesting to see how he fits in long term. 

26 minutes ago, lexicon said:

being an international loses a lot of meaning when we're talking about the Scottish national team. 

Wash your mouth out with soap and water Lexicon.....lol

https://twitter.com/ScotlandNT/status/1406552963452129280?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1406552963452129280|twgr^|twcon^s1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F57539761

SJM was superb tonight. Skill, aggression, intelligence. Had everything. Billy Gilmour is such a class act. Kieran Tierney is going to be legend down here too. Feels like a victory this. Many parties still going on. Saints, Villa and Scotland. What great teams to support. 

I would love to see Villa sign Glen Kamara. Think Watford were sniffing about him. Really think this guy is best defensive midfielder in Scotland and angling for move to England. Doesn't let opposing team play through the lines. Just reads the game so well. Hardly seems to break sweat. He is very elusive when he does get ball and then does the simple thing when it's time to release it. Always think it is too easy at times for opposition to pass through Villa. Kamara is big upgrade on Nakamba in my opinion. Someone will sign him for PL I believe and it will be money well spent. 

Tartan Army arrive in London

1 hour ago, Monkeypuzzle said:

I felt McGinn played far better this season when given leave to play further forward, such as at Spurs in the penultimate game. This takes advantage of his terrier like chasing and closing down of defenders much more than when he played in a deeper role and seemed more restricted. How do people feel about potentially playing him between Grealish and Buendia next season if we play a 4-2-3-1 formation? He does a lot of running and has always played better for us in a more attacking role in my opinion. Either that or have Sanson and him both given the chance to make forward runs from midfield with Douglas Luiz or Nakamba sitting in a deeper holding role behind them? Obviously any new signings might change things but as it is at present I quite like seeing him play in one of the two formations below. I don't think we should be looking to replace such a talented player because his form dipped a bit when played out of position for most of the year.

 

......................Watkins

Grealish........McGinn.......Buendia

...........Douglas.....Nakamba

Targett....Mings......Konsa.....Cash

......................Martinez

 

Or my preferred formation with our current players

 

Grealish...........Watkins.............Buendia

.............Sanson............McGinn

......................Douglas Luiz

Targett......Mings.........Konsa......Cash

.........................Martinez

 

 

How do people feel about this slightly more advanced role for him, without simply saying drop him or buy someone else? First post on here so please be kind

That first team you picked. I have only 2 words. Champions League. 

I am obviously massive SJM fan but I thought he was poor today. Just seemed a bit deep and was often caught in possession. Wasn't our worst player by any stretch of the imagination but used to seeing him offer more for Scotland. 

Got to give credit to the posters on here. There seems a genuine desire for Scotland to do well which puts us to shame. Obviously having a Villa player in team makes a difference but it is great to see some English lads giving us a bit of support. I think, after today, Jack, Harry and co will be putting final nail in our coffin. Dared to dream. 

Friday night, 79 minutes gone, England 73% possession. 17 shots on target to our 1 on target. Corner kick to Scotland, ball breaks to SJM at edge of box. Shuffles past Grealish (who was sorting his hair at time) onto that left foot and before Pickford could even move, the sound of the net rustling, music to The Tartan Army ears. 11 minutes plus injury time of pure, footballing torture but somehow Scotland hold on. I cannot get this dream out my head. Statues of McGinn erected everywhere north of border. King of Scotland. 

I will get my coat. 

Drop Watkins for SJM.....lol

And another one.