Duke Gekantawa Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I think it's a fair point. Never really understand where people get the idea that Christie is a full back from. How often has he actually played there? Bannigan can do it but he's essential in the middle. Fortunate so far that Booth has been so reliable, and fit. I've seen Christie at full back a few time (on both sides) and most of the games he looked very comfortable there. I think he's potentially an excellent full back, and certainly more thsn decent cover. Bannigan on the other hand is a poor full back at this level, I think. Certainly he was very poor at Motherwell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I've seen Christie at full back a few time (on both sides) and most of the games he looked very comfortable there. I think he's potentially an excellent full back, and certainly more thsn decent cover. Bannigan on the other hand is a poor full back at this level, I think. Certainly he was very poor at Motherwell. Banzo would be fine if not up against pace. Iirc Christie replaced Bannigan at Fir Pk for that very reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I've seen Christie at full back a few time (on both sides) and most of the games he looked very comfortable there. I think he's potentially an excellent full back, and certainly more thsn decent cover. Bannigan on the other hand is a poor full back at this level, I think. Certainly he was very poor at Motherwell. Banzo would be fine if not up against pace. Iirc Christie replaced Bannigan at Fir Pk for that very reason. all correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Earl of Hathaway Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Banzo would be fine if not up against pace. Iirc Christie replaced Bannigan at Fir Pk for that very reason. And what manager in our league wouldn't know that? Bannigan got a total doing at Fir Park and gave away a penalty. Bannigan may be able to play left back, but whether or not he should is a different matter.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I've obviously missed the Christie at full back games. Fair enough. I just always thought it was an urban myth. He kinda looks like a full back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted February 3, 2016 Members Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I think Christie is a better player when he's facing the opponents goal rather than facing his own goal. He always seemed to me to play better last season when he was further back. I'm never too impressed with him further up the back with is back to his opponents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) The few times Christie played Centre Forward he always looked to play on the shoulder of a defender and look for a ball over the top which his pace would give him a good chance of latching on to. Our system really requires someone who can hold the ball up (make runs too but holding the ball is vital) and Christie isn't good enough at that. Hence he's mainly been used on the wing and sometimes as a full back. In a different set up he might make a decent main striker for us but he doesn't really work in our system as the main forward except maybe if we're chasing a game and flinging long balls forward. Edited February 3, 2016 by Mr Bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcapmilkdrinker Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Fortunate so far that Booth has been so reliable, and fit. Does Booth's contract run out at the end of this season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Does Booth's contract run out at the end of this season? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancipital Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 When Dumbuya signed he said he could play both wings so I guess he'd be first choice LB and Miller would slot in at RB if Booth gets injured / suspended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Yes. no he has a certain number of games that will trigger an extension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 And what manager in our league wouldn't know that? Bannigan got a total doing at Fir Park and gave away a penalty. Bannigan may be able to play left back, but whether or not he should is a different matter.... He committed a foul outside the box and the ref decided it was a penalty, but he did get a doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 no he has a certain number of games that will trigger an extension Hasn't he been an ever-present this season? If so, then his extension is probably assured. Good news, if that's the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcapmilkdrinker Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Events overtook this thread! http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/february_2016/booth_triggers_contract_extension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Events overtook this thread! http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/february_2016/booth_triggers_contract_extension Great to get him signed on again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Great to get him signed on again Fully agree. A dependable left back, good at both defending and attacking, and who will probably improve even further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie Thistle Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 YEAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Took us a while to get a replacement for ATS but Booth has been superb since he came in. Great to have him onboard for next season. Abs and Dan next please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Events overtook this thread! http://ptfc.co.uk/news/2015-2016/february_2016/booth_triggers_contract_extension It's a weird time to post news. Do you think someone was reading this thread and realised? Do you think Callum knows yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) It's a weird time to post news. Do you think someone was reading this thread and realised? Do you think Callum knows yet? Those of us on the other side of the world post on here at all kinds of weird times! That appears to include madcapmilkdrinker. When I was a youngster I genuinely couldn't figure out why people in Australia or Hong Kong couldn't phone their relatives in Scotland and give them the football scores for their coupon, the horse-racing results etc. I thought that because it never seemed to happen, everybody was honest....... Edited February 4, 2016 by Jaggernaut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 But I'm talking about the club, posting at 3am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 (edited) So what you're saying is that when our best players are missing we aren't quite as good? Is there a team in the world who aren't exactly the same? What exactly do you expect? We already have a number of our young players out on loan. Again, I'm genuinely not sure what your point is. Aren't you the same guy who wanted another one or two centre backs brought it during the summer as Liam Lindsay apparently wasn't ready yet? What I am saying other teams in this league are probably in a better position squad wise and in a better position to cope with injuries to key players. I never said that about Liam Lindsay - I said that he was the best prospect we have. I did want us to sign another experienced centre back and actually Archie did try and sign Balatoni again after this. My point about youth is our small squad is probably holding back a few that should go out on loan but Archie feels he needs them in case of injuries. Edited February 4, 2016 by Alan Murray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Murray Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 A major potential worry that nobody seems to have picked up on is the lack of natural cover for Callum Booth. If he gets injured or suspended then we are goosed for a natural left back short of taking Banzo out of the midfield, something which is to be avoided at all costs. Before anyone says it, Christie is not an adequate solution other than in an emergency during a game. He is not a full-back, and he's certainly not a left-back. Has Gary Miller any previous at left back? Disagree about Elliott - he has done well at both left and right back. Dumbuya has played on the left hand side down south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcapmilkdrinker Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 But I'm talking about the club, posting at 3am! Letting our wealthy Quatari supporters know first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 no he has a certain number of games that will trigger an extension # Didn't know that and no reason why anyone on the forum should. And I see by checking the OS this has actually happened. Good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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