BILLCOWIE1958
Well-known member
As we embark on our 2nd attempt at 9IAR in the past 50 odd years what do we have to proclaim and what if anything should concern us?
The positives would include being undefeated in our 1st 4 competitive matches so far and being undefeated in pre season friendlies
As well as having new additions to the squad we also welcome back Griff who was sorely missed for the League run in and Scottish Cup campaign Nir Bitton might also be included in the same category as Griffiths and has certainly looked back to his previous pre injury form
We should also be looking forward to the return from injury of Tom Rogic and KT should he remain at the Club Not forgetting the returned from loan Lewis Morgan who has already shown on the European stage that he is capable of pushing for a 1st team starting berth Also seemingly recovered from a horrible injury young Christie seems to be picking up from where he left off in a rather curtailed finish to last season
Along with the busy and tricky Mikey Johnston we don't seem to be that far short of existing attacking options who know the internal workings of the Club and with Edouard our most expensive ever signing domestic opposition defences in particular should maybe be casting worrying glances in our direction Throw Bayo into that mix and I feel our goal threat and tally for the new season will be further enhanced than last season and since Maryan Shved coming on as a late replacement in Estonia the other evening to great plaudits for his play and goal scoring ability things really are looking a lot more positive
The addition of Christopher Julien as a replacement for Boyata will hopefully strengthen our back line and help cut down on defensive lapses
Young Kris Ajer so seemingly effortlessly transformed from midfielder to Centre Back and showing his abilities at Right Back if called upon has turned into such a versatile operator Could he be a possibility for future captain once Broony's playing career terminates Especially if KT does indeed move on to pastures new
Boli Bolingoli although possibly not a direct replacement for KT (should he leave) is an interesting conundrum He seems to want to be an attacking full back although his defensive qualities have so far proven to be slightly suspect but hopefully match fitness and becoming accustomed to playing with his new team mates in whatever system Lenny decides to adopt will bring more confidence to the young Belgian
Not forgetting Abt Elhamed another versatile defender we would appear to be giving ourselves cover options although an out and out Right Back is still probably our most sought after exponent
Luca Connell another new addition may find it difficult to push his way into the 1st team despite some of our midfield from last season having already departed and more possibly either leaving on loan or permanently but as a teenager he has time to develop
You may have noticed that I have so far neglected to mention Karomoko Dembele
I believe he should be nurtured and introduced sparingly When we see the treatment he has already received while playing in the 1st team we don't want him being crocked or burned out before he really gets his chance to shine
All in all I think we are in pretty good shape moving forward but more additions would be more than welcome indeed a necessity in certain positions (RB at least)
I have a really good feeling for season 2019/20 especially now that NFL seems to have steadied the rocking vessel that Snake Oil vacated so expeditiously back in February
COYBIG
HH?
The positives would include being undefeated in our 1st 4 competitive matches so far and being undefeated in pre season friendlies
As well as having new additions to the squad we also welcome back Griff who was sorely missed for the League run in and Scottish Cup campaign Nir Bitton might also be included in the same category as Griffiths and has certainly looked back to his previous pre injury form
We should also be looking forward to the return from injury of Tom Rogic and KT should he remain at the Club Not forgetting the returned from loan Lewis Morgan who has already shown on the European stage that he is capable of pushing for a 1st team starting berth Also seemingly recovered from a horrible injury young Christie seems to be picking up from where he left off in a rather curtailed finish to last season
Along with the busy and tricky Mikey Johnston we don't seem to be that far short of existing attacking options who know the internal workings of the Club and with Edouard our most expensive ever signing domestic opposition defences in particular should maybe be casting worrying glances in our direction Throw Bayo into that mix and I feel our goal threat and tally for the new season will be further enhanced than last season and since Maryan Shved coming on as a late replacement in Estonia the other evening to great plaudits for his play and goal scoring ability things really are looking a lot more positive
The addition of Christopher Julien as a replacement for Boyata will hopefully strengthen our back line and help cut down on defensive lapses
Young Kris Ajer so seemingly effortlessly transformed from midfielder to Centre Back and showing his abilities at Right Back if called upon has turned into such a versatile operator Could he be a possibility for future captain once Broony's playing career terminates Especially if KT does indeed move on to pastures new
Boli Bolingoli although possibly not a direct replacement for KT (should he leave) is an interesting conundrum He seems to want to be an attacking full back although his defensive qualities have so far proven to be slightly suspect but hopefully match fitness and becoming accustomed to playing with his new team mates in whatever system Lenny decides to adopt will bring more confidence to the young Belgian
Not forgetting Abt Elhamed another versatile defender we would appear to be giving ourselves cover options although an out and out Right Back is still probably our most sought after exponent
Luca Connell another new addition may find it difficult to push his way into the 1st team despite some of our midfield from last season having already departed and more possibly either leaving on loan or permanently but as a teenager he has time to develop
You may have noticed that I have so far neglected to mention Karomoko Dembele
I believe he should be nurtured and introduced sparingly When we see the treatment he has already received while playing in the 1st team we don't want him being crocked or burned out before he really gets his chance to shine
All in all I think we are in pretty good shape moving forward but more additions would be more than welcome indeed a necessity in certain positions (RB at least)
I have a really good feeling for season 2019/20 especially now that NFL seems to have steadied the rocking vessel that Snake Oil vacated so expeditiously back in February
COYBIG
HH?
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