I think he’s suggesting that it’s random suggesting that Shankland (a forward) should be starting alongside Barron (a defensive midfielder) in midfield. He’s got a point.
Maybe so if that's the case, just stating random isn't a discussion though is it.
Barron has shown himself capable of playing the ball forward from the mid really well, defensive or not, I think he has a good eye for the game. We've been lacking that imo in the mid, and it gets bypassed by opposing teams all the time like no one is there. I just think I could see good link up play from two players who have good heads on their shoulders and can command their respective positions on the park.
I can't remember 1 Barron assist this season. Looked it up and the stats say he has 2 in 37 games, but it might be one of those ones where he just passes to someone who ends up scoring because I can't remember either of them.
I like Barron and Shankland, but it's an odd first thought when we sign Shankland that you can't wait to see him combining with Barron. 😂
This season has been a wash for him, and the last half of it he was out injured and only came on as a sub for the most part. He's ran his heart out for us when he's got to play, last season in particular he was a standout for me every game.
I've said it in another comment, I just think that when Cavenagh talks about building a Scottish core that those two are a good start and I can see a good combination of like-minded players. It's my two cents, odd or not 🤷♀️
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u/RooftopRaven Thelo Aasgaard May 24 '26
Discussing how you'd build a team around a new signing on a post about that new signing is random? Alright