Great showing from the whole team yesterday. Really happy considering the shambles we went through last year during pre season, and opening games.
Thought we looked sharp and fitness levels were high as you would hope and expect them to be.
Obviously we were playing against a part time side, but we opened against similar sides last year and struggled to get out of 1st gear.
I did think we gave the ball away too easily at times, but that should improve with more game time. So all in all, very happy.
Our next game is in the League Cup against Forfar, and we cant play any trialists. So who comes in for Daly and Law? Also, do we bring Cribari back in or stick with the back line we had yesterday?
For me, Cribari plays, McCulloch moves in for Daly and Templeton for Law.
I said during the weekend that I was hoping we would put down a marker for the way would play this year, so lets keep it going!
Albion Rovers and Forfar
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it was an improvement no doubt, i was surprised and pleased with the team ally selected, he has played mcausland at DM for most of pre season but played him in his natural position yesterday and he done well.
i thought Daly deserved a goal, he was excellent as were law and wallace.
if the players who currently startcontinue with good performances then i hope ally rewards them with a continual spot in team, my fear is no matter how well they do, they will be dropped as soon as sept 1st hits
with everyone fit i dont think there is a place for mcculloch either
posted on 29/7/13
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I thought Daly was great. Its easy to label him as a 'big target man' but he showed great awareness and passing to play others through on goal.
He was even dropping deeper into midfield at times and won just about every ball he went for. Really impressed with him.
I think alot of people were worried that he might play a sort of Kevin Kyle role but he is so much more than that.
If everyone is fit, I agree, I wouldnt play McCulloch but I cant see Ally dropping him.
The thought of actually having a squad with depth makes me very happy though!
posted on 29/7/13
thats what worries me about mccoist and he had previous for it last season, it doesnt matter whos fit or how form is, certain players will play regardless
posted on 29/7/13
I think I would make exactly the changes you suggest for forfar.
Law was great and really helped make our play more positive.
Is the game on tv
posted on 29/7/13
i would play gasparatto instead of cribari
posted on 29/7/13
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Dont think its on TV. Last season the opening League Cup game with East Fife wasnt either, although it was on the radio if my memory serves me right.
It'll be on Rangers TV no doubt so you could probably see it online if you cant make it to the game.
It annoys me the lack of radio coverage we get. Either the best or 2nd best supported team in the country yet its impossible to listen to a game live on the radio. Talk about ignoring your customers.
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I'd imagine with Law dropping out, MacLeod will get the chance to play in the middle of the midfield 3 and not out wide like he kept ending up at the weekend.
Templeton would be more suited out there.
Midweek friendly against Dundee this week too so I expect all the new boys to get a good run out against a decent opposition.
posted on 29/7/13
i think templeton will play up front v forfar with little being wide left