pink panther Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 On the basis of tonight's showing getting Fraser tied up to 2017 and Bannigan to 2016 could be the best bit of business we have done all summer. It is no coincidence they seemed to blossom in front of Osman - the big man looks a class act. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted August 13, 2014 Members Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I'm hoping we're sticking a contract extension in front of Osman in a couple of months time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted August 13, 2014 Members Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 And keeping with the topic, I was trying to figure out how Bannigan would get the ball onto his left foot to let him get a shot in when he just dinks it over the keeper with his 'weak' foot. Fantastic finish! Also, Fraser's pass to SOD for the 4th is one of the best cross field passes I've seen in a long time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Fantastic midfield performance tonight and one of the trio may well not be 100% match fit. In fact it's highly unlikely Banzo is fully fit yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewarty Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Also, Fraser's pass to SOD for the 4th is one of the best cross field passes I've seen in a long time. It's the one in the build-up to Bannigan's goal that sticks in my mind. It was hit relatively low and at pace - exactly what the move required. He was causing havoc with precision cross-field balls all evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindau Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Fantastic midfield performance tonight and one of the trio may well not be 100% match fit. In fact it's highly unlikely Banzo is fully fit yet. I heard he won't be fit until October...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Quoting never works from my phone. LIB, I obviously wasn't there, but from the highlights it does seem our midfield was the reason we won so comfortably. We had no actual strikers playing, so what I was wondering is, is this the proper use of a 4-6-0, with six midfielder but some of them taking turns to play higher up the park? Could anyone that was there let me know if I'm talking bollocks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derby Jag Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Quoting never works from my phone. LIB, I obviously wasn't there, but from the highlights it does seem our midfield was the reason we won so comfortably. We had no actual strikers playing, so what I was wondering is, is this the proper use of a 4-6-0, with six midfielder but some of them taking turns to play higher up the park? Could anyone that was there let me know if I'm talking bollocks... Stevenson was the nominal striker and for most of the game before Doolan came on was our highest man forward and stayed pretty central on the whole. He wasn't playing on the shoulder of the defence or looking to really get in behind them though, more come quite deep and try and link up with the rest of the team. That said it was a very fluid front line and there were times particularly with him and Lawless, who made some nice runs to get past him. The highlights actually give quite a good idea of how he played and how the three attacking players lined up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Cheers DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewarty Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 It's the one in the build-up to Bannigan's goal that sticks in my mind. It was hit relatively low and at pace - exactly what the move required. He was causing havoc with precision cross-field balls all evening. Just watched the highlights. Turns out it was SOD that delivered this pass. Just shows how well the whole team played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinolasBald Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I don't think its unrealistic in the slightest to say that one, if not both, of them could make it into the Scotland midfield in the not too distant future. Our midfield three was outstanding last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Earl of Hathaway Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Fraser's cross field 50 yard pass for O'Donnell to score the last goal was a thing of sheer wonderment and joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p12tfc Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Early days but if Fraser bannigan and osman continue to play like that then I can't see welsh getting back in anytime soon Edited August 14, 2014 by p12tfc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 It is no coincidence they seemed to blossom in front of Osman - the big man looks a class act. This. I think I noticed Osman break into a run once all night. Not because he had to, just because he wanted to have a run forward. Looked composed, won a good amount of headers, was assured with the ball at his feet but most of all - his positional awareness lets Fraser and Bannigan take turns of venturing forward. Also, every time SOD made a forward run, Osman was quick to fill in naturally. He could really prove important in the progression of a few of our younger lads. I think Bannigan looks much more comfortable slightly further forward, given the freedom to make those runs he is so good at. Fraser has the ability to play passes rarely seen at our level. Some of his cross field passing is delightful. I now expect a few classic goals from outside the box this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Early days but if Fraser bannigan and osman continue to play like that then I can't see welsh getting back in anytime soon He'll be back in six weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Great to see Bannigan score. Last season was disappointing in terms of how few goals he scored. Maybe his return of form and the new shape of the squad will allow him more chances like last night's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeless Unbeliever Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Just watched the highlights. Turns out it was SOD that delivered this pass. Just shows how well the whole team played. It was definitely Fraser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legend Blows Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 On the basis of tonight's showing getting Fraser tied up to 2017 and Bannigan to 2016 could be the best bit of business we have done all summer. It is no coincidence they seemed to blossom in front of Osman - the big man looks a class act. Bear in mind that Bannigans inability to stay out the refs book will result in him missing approximately 15% of games this season (exc injuries). I would've inserted a discipline cause resulting in a wage deduction for games missed. Single most frustrating thing about the guy. Hopefully one day the penny will drop for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Bear in mind that Bannigans inability to stay out the refs book will result in him missing approximately 15% of games this season (exc injuries). I would've inserted a discipline cause resulting in a wage deduction for games missed. Single most frustrating thing about the guy. Hopefully one day the penny will drop for him. How many games was he suspended for last season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancipital Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 5 (2 x 2 red card bans and 1 x yellow card ban) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) It was definitely O'Donnell. Edited August 14, 2014 by Armand2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancipital Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 It was definitely Fraser- he was wearing green/ blue boots and SOD was wearing white and it's the guy with the green / blue boots that hits the pass. Not normally a fan of multi coloured boots but with the numbers being quite difficult to spot from a distance it's a good aid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornwoodjag Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 It was definitely O'Donnell. I thought it was definately SOD,but it looks like it was Fraser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand2 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 I thought it was definately SOD,but it looks like it was Fraser. Sorry, Hopeless Unbeliever, you were quite correct. Could have swore it was SOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_mac Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Just as well we never binned Fraser on "moral grounds" after he booted that boy in the face! Wee Gordon is quite right when he says there are no morals in football. Quite simply, the boy was too good to let go and I'm glad we stuck with him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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