Match Thread - Morton vs QOTS (Championship 19th December)

[Drew Busby's Moustache 10]

24 minutes ago, Drew Busby's Moustache said:

😉

Passes on his best to Morton and all fans...xxxxxxxxxx

[Cet Homme Charmant 577]

Think we have to acknowledge that Muirhead's performances in the last few weeks, and today in particular, have actually been pretty good. While his performances early on in the season were poor, I thought some of the criticisms on here were a bit OTT. Fair play to him, let's hope he can sustain his recent improvement, there's definitely a player there.

Have to say, the spirit and character of the whole squad is excellent. Not the most naturally gifted players on the planet, but they've got a great work ethic that you can't help but admire. They seem to be genuinely likeable bunch as well. Hats off to them! Also think Strapp's got a great future in the game.

I've really enjoyed being able to watch the games this season, really hope that the match streaming will continue after Covid. As TRVMP mentioned, Andy Ritchie is a totally unexpected revaluation as co-commentator, insightful, honest and humorous. 

Edited December 20, 2020 by Cet Homme Charmant

[The Bewilderedbeast 214]

What really concerned me yesterday was that McAllister went off with around 15 minutes left.

It has been discussed that should MacAdam have to go off injured or be sent off, Jim would be his replacement. Had that. Happened yesterday where did that leave us? We really need a second keeper on the books in the January window.

[HamCam 297]

46 minutes ago, The Bewilderedbeast said:

What really concerned me yesterday was that McAllister went off with around 15 minutes left.

It has been discussed that should MacAdam have to go off injured or be sent off, Jim would be his replacement. Had that. Happened yesterday where did that leave us? We really need a second keeper on the books in the January window.

Ideally we need to shift some of the deadwood in the squad and acquire a back up keeper. Despite recent results the squad remains unbalanced. 

[Jamie_M 1029]

1 hour ago, The Bewilderedbeast said:

What really concerned me yesterday was that McAllister went off with around 15 minutes left.

It has been discussed that should MacAdam have to go off injured or be sent off, Jim would be his replacement. Had that. Happened yesterday where did that leave us? We really need a second keeper on the books in the January window.

Discussed where and by who?

 

[bob_the_builder 27]

The easiest way of getting a 2nd keeper in will be the loan market. The only problem there is that in the initial period there will no doubt be a requirement to play the loanee ahead of MacAdam which would be harsh

[Cet Homme Charmant 577]

41 minutes ago, bob_the_builder said:

The easiest way of getting a 2nd keeper in will be the loan market. The only problem there is that in the initial period there will no doubt be a requirement to play the loanee ahead of MacAdam which would be harsh

Agree, McAdam has already showed that he can equip himself perfectly well at this level. If he hadn't made that save at 1-0 yesterday who knows how the game would have panned out.

Better option for cover IMO would be a free agent on a short-term contract till the end of the season. 

[Stevie Aitken's Love Child 180]

I hear Sam Ramsbottom is still free...

[so72 16]

1 hour ago, Jamie_M said:

Discussed where and by who?

 

On Sportsound a few times now

[Waverley 5]

Are emergency loans still available? Perhaps  the club are looking to that, in the event of an injury to McAdam, with an outfield player filling in for what remained of the 90 minutes of McAdam's game. IIRC, somebody on here had mentioned Muirhead as a possible stand-in.

[bigB 18]

2 hours ago, Stevie Aitken's Love Child said:

I hear Sam Ramsbottom is still free...

Be better with Harry Ramsden.

[Stevie Aitken's Love Child 180]

33 minutes ago, Waverley said:

Are emergency loans still available? Perhaps  the club are looking to that, in the event of an injury to McAdam, with an outfield player filling in for what remained of the 90 minutes of McAdam's game. IIRC, somebody on here had mentioned Muirhead as a possible stand-in.

They are but only in exceptional circumstances. The SPFL/SFA could easily tell us to bugger off, it's our own fault for not putting together a squad properly.

[SpoonTon 408]

Would the club even sanction signing a new goalkeeper? Would we need a loan which cost us nothing or someone to come in on (very) part time terms?

Hopefully McAdams sufferers no injuries or sendings off this season. 

 

[TheGoon 620]

Be another Halliwell situation I’d assume. Just somebody capable of using their arms if needed. 

[dunning1874 1403]

As with signing a goalkeeper on loan it needs approval from the SPFL board, but you can also temporarily recall goalkeepers from loans outside windows in an emergency so bringing Wylie back from Port Glasgow is also an option.

I guess if Hopkin had been comfortable that he was ready for Championship football he wouldn't have been loaned out in the first place right enough, so assuming McElhone agrees you'd think a signing would be more likely.

[TONofmemories 1572]

Muirhead brilliant yesterday

[Madton 248]

I'd recall Wylie. Saves spending unnecessary money on a keeper who probably won't play all season. Just need a competent keeper for the bench in the unlikely event that McAdams gets injured.

If we were to lose McAdams for a longer period, we bring in a loan or free agent.

[TRVMP 3856]

Ooooh it's a good video

It has to be said - Lewis Strapp did extremely well when their free-kick hit the bar. His reaction was superb, he got in ahead of two or three Queens players to nod the ball away to relative safety. He was there to mark their number 16 and despite that guy having a few inches on him, he was nowhere near it because Strapp was in the way. Fearless stuff from him as usual. As he gets more experienced he's popping up in the right place more and more.

Edited December 20, 2020 by TRVMP

[Alibi 311]

Strapp is a terrific player. Not just a tenacious tackler but has good feet. One move there he completely wrong footed his opponent to create space to push forward - minor thing but showed great poise. Get him signed on a ten year contract.

[piehutt 25]

59 minutes ago, Alibi said:

Strapp is a terrific player. Not just a tenacious tackler but has good feet. One move there he completely wrong footed his opponent to create space to push forward - minor thing but showed great poise. Get him signed on a ten year contract.

 

Agree. Can definitely see him develop into a box to box midfielder. Certainly has the attributes in terms of skill, passing, athleticism. 

[BishopLenBrennan 776]

7 minutes ago, piehutt said:

 

Agree. Can definitely see him develop into a box to box midfielder. Certainly has the attributes in terms of skill, passing, athleticism. 

This is why we can't have nice things. 

[dunning1874 1403]

I have a dream that one day, Morton will have a good left back who Morton fans don't want to move to another position for no apparent reason.

[Tubes 206]

11 hours ago, piehutt said:

 

Agree. Can definitely see him develop into a box to box midfielder. Certainly has the attributes in terms of skill, passing, athleticism. 

Wtf is that 😂😂😂

[Alibi 311]

Probably do a decent job in midfield, just as Messi could slot in at left back if required. However Strapp is doing well at left back so why do a Mark Russell with him? 

[irnbru 465]

On 12/20/2020 at 8:10 PM, Madton said:

I'd recall Wylie. Saves spending unnecessary money on a keeper who probably won't play all season. Just need a competent keeper for the bench in the unlikely event that McAdams gets injured.

If we were to lose McAdams for a longer period, we bring in a loan or free agent.

Wylie will be training with us anyway so apart from having a keeper on the bench he's pretty much available and part of the squad assuming we can recall him. 

I'd much rather a keeper on the bench too but I'm guessing that was Hopkin's logic until he decided he shouldn't have signed another winger and another keeper was a sensible idea.