redandwhite1874 wrote:I like Devlin but opinions vary. However to say he is no better than Kurakins playin at CB is surely pushing it?
I like Devlin too and don't quite understand the current backlash. Last season he was rushed back after being out with a serious injury for 9 months with only a 45 minute run out in the U20s. Understandably he had a couple of shaky games (Annan & Celtic) but then played a huge part in making our defence more solid and in us ultimately staying up. Hopefully with a full pre-season we'll see him even better.
Last night I reckon we were on our 5th & 6th choice centre backs and played a 17 year old debutant midfielder at left back - to say that isn't far off our 1st choice team is nonsense.
Last night didn't fill me with huge optimism but when they could of folded previously they stood up and ultimately won the game comfortably. Other positives - world class free kick from Crawford (I'm sure someone will remind me of another but it seems to be the first direct free kick he's scored for us), nicely worked set piece move for McGregor's goal and a sublime few seconds of skill from Gillespie to win the penalty.
Worries was a lack of pace in forward positions and unfortunately despite his goal (and perhaps he still struggling fitness wise) D'Acol looks to be miles off being our goal scoring answer we require.