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Callum McGregor; Called up to Scotland squad...finally
Topic Started: 16 Jul 2014, 12:00 AM (360,979 Views)
Kingslim
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I don't think he's a million miles away from being our best midfielder, I really enjoy watching him play. Callum's got an artistry about him the others don't have, quick passing and ball retention excellent yet knows when to be direct, goals looking more and more likely.

He's an unorthodox midfielder to see produced in Scotland, can't think of anyone remotely similar and that perhaps explains why some have taken a while to appreciate his quality.
what about when he doesn't have the ball?
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Kingslim
7 Aug 2017, 02:39 PM
Pussyfoot
7 Aug 2017, 02:36 PM
I don't think he's a million miles away from being our best midfielder, I really enjoy watching him play. Callum's got an artistry about him the others don't have, quick passing and ball retention excellent yet knows when to be direct, goals looking more and more likely.

He's an unorthodox midfielder to see produced in Scotland, can't think of anyone remotely similar and that perhaps explains why some have taken a while to appreciate his quality.
what about when he doesn't have the ball?
It's an area he could and will improve but we have ball winners there for a reason. His positives far outweigh that issue, his covering can be swift. What about the areas I discussed, what's your thoughts?
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Insanely criminal and damning for Scottish international football that he doesn't make their squad.
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7 Aug 2017, 02:44 PM
Kingslim
7 Aug 2017, 02:39 PM
Pussyfoot
7 Aug 2017, 02:36 PM
I don't think he's a million miles away from being our best midfielder, I really enjoy watching him play. Callum's got an artistry about him the others don't have, quick passing and ball retention excellent yet knows when to be direct, goals looking more and more likely.

He's an unorthodox midfielder to see produced in Scotland, can't think of anyone remotely similar and that perhaps explains why some have taken a while to appreciate his quality.
what about when he doesn't have the ball?
It's an area he could and will improve but we have ball winners there for a reason. His positives far outweigh that issue, his covering can be swift. What about the areas I discussed, what's your thoughts?
I think he's improved greatly. He has great feet and as you mentioned is able to move the ball swiftly.

I still think if everyone is fit then he's a bench warmer but he's a good player to have in the squad and can be trusted to do a job when called upon.
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Deserves all the credit he is getting. I like him a lot even if he does have the odd poor game.

Happy that a youth product is proving me and many others wrong. Now if you excuse me I'm away to wipe yoke from my beek.
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7 Aug 2017, 02:51 PM
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7 Aug 2017, 02:44 PM
Kingslim
7 Aug 2017, 02:39 PM

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It's an area he could and will improve but we have ball winners there for a reason. His positives far outweigh that issue, his covering can be swift. What about the areas I discussed, what's your thoughts?
I think he's improved greatly. He has great feet and as you mentioned is able to move the ball swiftly.

I still think if everyone is fit then he's a bench warmer but he's a good player to have in the squad and can be trusted to do a job when called upon.
Well there's not a huge gulf between starter and bench warmer as we have a reasonably high level of midfield throughout, down to Armstrong who came on to a game for a good few months and Nir who has to be commended for his commitment to the club despite not having any guarantees. For me Callum looks as though he has more to his game, he looks like the one capable of running the show, week in, week out. Back to back special finishes vs the zombies last year illustrated his bottle and quality.
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Mark Fotheringham on McGregor from March, wee mention for Tommy Burns in there.

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We don't even have a Broony song and we're trying to get a McGregor one going!! Priorities lyricists. :arrr:
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7 Aug 2017, 12:06 AM
Weeeeeeeeeeee Callum McGregor

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I think his only real problem is that he's not a great tackler which might leave us a bit exposed when he playing CM with Broony but not as much of an issue when he's in front of 2 CMs.
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Callum, Callum, Callum, Callum, Callum, Callum McGregor
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7 Aug 2017, 03:15 PM
I think his only real problem is that he's not a great tackler which might leave us a bit exposed when he playing CM with Broony but not as much of an issue when he's in front of 2 CMs.
If Ntcham and Brown are behind him I think he'll score more goals than Armstrong did last season, if given an extended run that is.
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7 Aug 2017, 02:51 PM
Pussyfoot
7 Aug 2017, 02:44 PM

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I think he's improved greatly. He has great feet and as you mentioned is able to move the ball swiftly.

I still think if everyone is fit then he's a bench warmer but he's a good player to have in the squad and can be trusted to do a job when called upon.
Well there's not a huge gulf between starter and bench warmer as we have a reasonably high level of midfield throughout, down to Armstrong who came on to a game for a good few months and Nir who has to be commended for his commitment to the club despite not having any guarantees. For me Callum looks as though he has more to his game, he looks like the one capable of running the show, week in, week out. Back to back special finishes vs the zombies last year illustrated his bottle and quality.
I'd much rather have Rogic as the Number 10 and he's not going to be a certain starter in the middle 2 with Brown, Ntcham, Kouassi and Armstrong all fighting for those places.

he still has the tendency for games to pass him by. A lot of people were creaming themselves after the midweek game in Norway. I thought most of the game passed him by until Griffiths came on and the game opened up.

I still think we have better options at the minute.
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Callum McGregor makes the Huns look shampooe
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Kingslim
7 Aug 2017, 03:28 PM
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7 Aug 2017, 03:02 PM
Kingslim
7 Aug 2017, 02:51 PM

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Well there's not a huge gulf between starter and bench warmer as we have a reasonably high level of midfield throughout, down to Armstrong who came on to a game for a good few months and Nir who has to be commended for his commitment to the club despite not having any guarantees. For me Callum looks as though he has more to his game, he looks like the one capable of running the show, week in, week out. Back to back special finishes vs the zombies last year illustrated his bottle and quality.
I'd much rather have Rogic as the Number 10 and he's not going to be a certain starter in the middle 2 with Brown, Ntcham, Kouassi and Armstrong all fighting for those places.

he still has the tendency for games to pass him by. A lot of people were creaming themselves after the midweek game in Norway. I thought most of the game passed him by until Griffiths came on and the game opened up.

I still think we have better options at the minute.
As I said, I'm not sure everyone sees it, an unorthodox talent for our game and that's fair play. Terminology regards people creaming it etc. doesn't convince me you are ever going to fancy him as a starter, I've only ever really saw potential and quality in the player tempered by the requirement of time and patience to develop talent, Callum plays the game the way I enjoy watching it and I do believe there's much more to come.
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7 Aug 2017, 03:38 PM
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7 Aug 2017, 03:28 PM
Pussyfoot
7 Aug 2017, 03:02 PM

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I'd much rather have Rogic as the Number 10 and he's not going to be a certain starter in the middle 2 with Brown, Ntcham, Kouassi and Armstrong all fighting for those places.

he still has the tendency for games to pass him by. A lot of people were creaming themselves after the midweek game in Norway. I thought most of the game passed him by until Griffiths came on and the game opened up.

I still think we have better options at the minute.
As I said, I'm not sure everyone sees it, an unorthodox talent for our game and that's fair play. Terminology regards people creaming it etc. doesn't convince me you are ever going to fancy him as a starter, I've only ever really saw potential and quality in the player tempered by the requirement of time and patience to develop talent, Callum plays the game the way I enjoy watching it and I do believe there's much more to come.
I've been one of his biggest critics on here and won't deny that.

He's improved immensely over the last 18 months and I'm happy to have him within the squad. I'm warming to him and it's refreshing to see another academy youngster come through and do well.

He's worthy of a place in this squad m(which is no mean feat) but if everyone is fit then he wouldn't start imo.
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7 Aug 2017, 03:20 PM
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I think his only real problem is that he's not a great tackler which might leave us a bit exposed when he playing CM with Broony but not as much of an issue when he's in front of 2 CMs.
If Ntcham and Brown are behind him I think he'll score more goals than Armstrong did last season, if given an extended run that is.
Think this could be one of the reasons for Ntcham's signing. Maintains the strong spine in the team while freeing up McGregor to play his natural game.

I don't really agree with the tackling point. How many tackles do players actually make these days, especially in the number-10(ish) role? The higher up in the game you look, players generally make fewer tackles. I think in the champions league in any given game the most any player makes is usually about 3, with some players making none at all.

It's more about positioning - a tackle tends to be made only because of a mistake - and being able to close down for 90 mins, which McGregor has shown he has the energy to do.
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From Rodgers' point of view, McGregor is doing everything right.

"He had a big season last year," the Celtic manager said. "He quietly goes about his work and is an outstanding player. We don't sing too many songs about him but he comes in and trains well every day and can play in different positions.

"He was unfortunate not to have another couple of goals today and he is a top talent. I enjoy working with him. You can see the confidence in his game, he understands how we function and I think this will be another important season for him."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40837734
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Think that sounds the death knell for Armstrong.
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Kingslim
7 Aug 2017, 03:42 PM
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As I said, I'm not sure everyone sees it, an unorthodox talent for our game and that's fair play. Terminology regards people creaming it etc. doesn't convince me you are ever going to fancy him as a starter, I've only ever really saw potential and quality in the player tempered by the requirement of time and patience to develop talent, Callum plays the game the way I enjoy watching it and I do believe there's much more to come.
I've been one of his biggest critics on here and won't deny that.

He's improved immensely over the last 18 months and I'm happy to have him within the squad. I'm warming to him and it's refreshing to see another academy youngster come through and do well.

He's worthy of a place in this squad m(which is no mean feat) but if everyone is fit then he wouldn't start imo.
Everyone in midfield is fit at the moment and he is starting. Deservedly so.
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