C4mmy31 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Steve Clarke wants his Kilmarnock players to be proactive rather than reactive when they take on Motherwell at Rugby Park. Killie return to familiar territory after the 2-2 midweek draw with Ross County in Dingwall but with memories fresh of our first home win of the campaign against Partick Thistle. The Killie boss is looking to build on last Saturday's triumph as well as the second half performance in the Highlands. He said: "I thought we approached the game a bit casually on Tuesday night so we have to get back on the front foot. We have to be aggressive in the press, get the ball forward and look a threat like we did in the home game against Partick Thistle. "If we can get that level of performance again then we look forward to a good game against a tough Motherwell team." Gordon Greer and Stuart Findlay are rated as extremely doubtful after being forced off with injuries against County with Scott Boyd and Greg Taylor coming in. Clarke was impressed with Boyd's first league appearance of the season while he was also pleased with Taylor's contribution at left back. He added: "Scott did well, it shows the value of having a squad that is fit and ready to take their opportunity when it comes. "I always say to the squad players who aren’t involved week in, week out that they have to be ready for their chance. Scott came off the bench and did well as did Greg Taylor. The team improved in the second half so both of them did themselves a lot of good." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouser2 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Hopefully the team can start well in this game --- Motherwell on a run of bad results will be eager to stop the rot Good chance for those that do come in for our injured players to prove themselves - 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDeeBop Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Something something team needing a result something something playing Killie etc -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillieBus Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Like Partick on Saturday? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 22 minutes ago, KillieBus said: Like Partick on Saturday? And County on Tuesday.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calummoore86 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Louis Moult signed for Preston. Doesn't look like he'll be seen in a Motherwell shirt again 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 21 minutes ago, Calummoore86 said: Louis Moult signed for Preston. Doesn't look like he'll be seen in a Motherwell shirt again He's injured anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calummoore86 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Just now, Squirrelhumper said: He's injured anyway. Aye I know. Doesn't move till January but wont be fit before then. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestersKtid Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Just now, Calummoore86 said: Aye I know. Doesn't move till January but wont be fit before then. Would doubt Preston would want him playing for motherwell in the mean time anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGHT and BLUE Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 26 minutes ago, Calummoore86 said: Louis Moult signed for Preston. Doesn't look like he'll be seen in a Motherwell shirt again Jings ... don't tell Cammy that. He'll blame me for the the fact they outmoneyed his Tartan suitors! Yes Alex Neil's a mate of his. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillieBus Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Squirrelhumper said: And County on Tuesday.... True. Motherwell are decent but win, draw or lose the result will be based on who plays best on the day not any kind of pattern. Real or imagined. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrogate Peter Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 So we're playing a team that will want to beat us? What's new there then? Had a lot of bad luck against Motherwell over the years and it's certainly time we beat them at RP. Think Taylor at LB strengthens the team. Confident that we will win this one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyH80 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Going into any game with confidence as a Killie fan is risky. They've had a few poor results, losing to Hearts and Partick, which in previous seasons would be a worry as we love gifting points to struggling teams. We've got a bit of momentum going, hopefully we can start the game strongly and get a positive result. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclean07 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 Attending with my wee granddaughter for the festive deal. Great value if you're not a season ticket holder, not so good if you are. Anyway it's a gift and my season will go to good use. I'll wave to you all from the posh seats and help boost MJs pension at the same time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 4 minutes ago, Mclean07 said: Attending with my wee granddaughter for the festive deal. Great value if you're not a season ticket holder, not so good if you are. Anyway it's a gift and my season will go to good use. I'll wave to you all from the posh seats and help boost MJs pension at the same time. 100 of is will wave to you from park s**te at County cup game.....well it might not be a wave...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclean07 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: 100 of is will wave to you from park s**te at County cup game.....well it might not be a wave...... Back in the Park Suite, are we Squirrel? That's quite a u turn. -4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mclean07 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 11 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: 100 of is will wave to you from park s**te at County cup game.....well it might not be a wave...... You hurt me at times, squirreI......... -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan1el Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 For the 1st time in years I'm now confident going in to games, you can tell by the way Clarke conducts himself that not competing/not starting games well etc. simply wont do, I'll be surprised if we dont start well on Saturday after Ross Co 1st half. No old pals act like our previous array of managers, if they are not performing they'll be dropped or away. Think we will go same as, with Taylor & Boyd in for injured Greer & Findlay which I think we can deal with. Also need Jones to have a good game, flattered to deceive the last few home games. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 13 hours ago, Mclean07 said: Back in the Park Suite, are we Squirrel? That's quite a u turn. One off, don't need to explain my reasons. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estragon Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I hate to give a young player a hard time, but I'm really struggling to see the attraction with Findlay. Even against a poor Thistle side he seemed to contrive to make things difficult for himself - can't help but feel Taylor is an improvement. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldkillie Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 3 hours ago, Squirrelhumper said: One off, don't need to explain my reasons. Correct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestersKtid Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 54 minutes ago, Estragon said: I hate to give a young player a hard time, but I'm really struggling to see the attraction with Findlay. Even against a poor Thistle side he seemed to contrive to make things difficult for himself - can't help but feel Taylor is an improvement. You have to remember that Findlay is a Centre half, not a left back. He's being played out of position for his height. When he came in he was composed and won a lot of challenges 1 on 1. When he's running side ways with wingers he can't adjust quick enough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estragon Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, PrestersKtid said: You have to remember that Findlay is a Centre half, not a left back. He's being played out of position for his height. When he came in he was composed and won a lot of challenges 1 on 1. When he's running side ways with wingers he can't adjust quick enough. Good point. Although even at centre half I'm not totally sold on his positional awareness. Hoping to be proven wrong. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan1el Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I'd quite happily have Findlay back next season if he's playing centre half, hes not a left back 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullitt Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 27 minutes ago, PrestersKtid said: You have to remember that Findlay is a Centre half, not a left back. He's being played out of position for his height. When he came in he was composed and won a lot of challenges 1 on 1. When he's running side ways with wingers he can't adjust quick enough. Agreed. However whether you play left back, right back, central defence or midfield you should still be able to pass a ball ten yards or be able to man mark. The fact he can't defend cross balls or stay touch tight has nothing to do with him moving 15 yards across a park. As I've said before, Broadfoot and Greer have lost us far less goals than Findlay but he's managed to avoid much criticism. This is a guy who played at youth level with Celtic and is now at Newcastle... he's had the best coaching Scotland has had to offer and his game has not improved under Clarke unlike players like Brophy. Does he deserve to be playing in front of one of our own young players and a natural full back? Not in my eyes! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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