ParisInAKilt Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Can you play centre half? Not professionally . . . I don't take criticism well either, so doubt I could handle being a Scottish centre half ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slide tackle Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 His passion is unreal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 We are all Hanleycapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 He's the most unreliable of our 'stock' back 4 (Robertson, Hanley, Martin, Hutton), but he's more solid than he gets credit for. Against Ireland he showed great discipline after that early booking. Still got involved, but didn't do anything silly. I honestly don't know how much potential he has, he's past 150 appearances for club and country, that's a lot more than say Anya or Bannan. If he was going to develop into a quality player I'd have expected him to be further along by now, but I have a feeling he'll end up much as he is now. He's not that aware, not comfortable on the ball and incredibly one footed. He is however combative, a willing to stick his head on things and a decent foil for Martin. He's more consistent than Berra and while I respect Greer's contributions, Hanley's 10 years younger and that has to be considered. Hanley's the best choice for us at the moment imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Hanley's the best choice for us at the moment imo. Spot on, I like the consistency he brings and he will improve, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Absolute dearth of decent Scottish centre halfs at the moment means big Hanley's going to be first choice for years to come.Iinjury permitting, the lad could well end up getting 100 caps given how young he is. I'd be quite happy with that. Big, brave, committed player with more ability than he's sometimes given credit for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McVinceSCT Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I thought he was OK in all the games i have seen. I m not saying he's top class, be he does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 He will only improve. He has done not too bad at all up to now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 The other overlooked thing is that I always fancy a chance of him getting a goal. If I was cruel at this point I might make a jibe about "sometimes in the oppositions net" but he does add a bit of a presence at corners and that can also be handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynnyboy Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Considering his age and the position he plays in, a position where players generally vastly improve with age and experience, I think he is a very, very decent option to have. An option who will improve considerably in time I think. It's really not his fault we have so little competition of any quality in that role and he is definitely as good as we have, with that added bonus that although there may be occasional mistakes he will undoubtedly mature into a fine centre half. I like him. Edited November 21, 2014 by flynnyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Seems to be that the instant reaction from some people when we lose a goal is to automatically blame Grant Hanley. Some of the stick he gets is unreal. Always defended him and it's good to see that plenty of folk are starting to value him as a useful and improving young player. A shout also has to go out to Russell Martin who's been great for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartacus Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Considering his age and the position he plays in, a position where players generally vastly improve with age and experience, I think he is a very, very decent option to have. An option who will improve considerably in time I think. It's really not his fault we have so little competition of any quality in that role and he is definitely as good as we have, with that added bonus that although there may be occasional mistakes he will undoubtedly mature into a fine centre half. I like him. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastiebeastie Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 They are not perfect but I can't think of a better pairing. We have lost 2 in 10 and by in large it's been those 2 playing. I think Russell Martin in particular has been excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Centre halves peak at 28ish not 23 - be interesting to see where he is in 5 years. Chances are at a poor-ish EPL team but he will have about 60 + caps and hopefully a Euros and World Cup under his belt and will be a solid CB and possible captain for us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Centre halves peak at 28ish not 23 - be interesting to see where he is in 5 years. Chances are at a poor-ish EPL team but he will have about 60 + caps and hopefully a Euros and World Cup under his belt and will be a solid CB and possible captain for us But in all honesty when was the last time Scotland's international centre-backs played for a top EPL club? I cannot remember. You could throw in Weir at Everton but wouldn't say they were a top team at that time. Christian Dailly was at West Ham but again they were not a top EPL side. I'd guess at Alan Hansen (Liverpool) and Gary Gillespie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Hendry at Blackburn when they won the league ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Hendry at Blackburn when they won the league ? Ah of course - forgot Colin Hendry. That would have been around twenty years ago now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LADTA-CM Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Those moaning have clearly forgotten what it was like watching Berra and Caldwell. We are in dreamland compared to back then and have has many an important clean sheet from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I still think Berra has something to offer but looking forward to the breakthrough of Souttar, comeback of Wilson hopefully and having some healthy competition from young centre halves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 even when they did play for a top club they didnt always get many caps.... eg Hansen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReid Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hanley is a vital part of the team and gives 110% every game. I'd rather have a half decent player give 100% than someone better giving less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Boss Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hanley is a vital part of the team and gives 110% every game. I'd rather have a half decent player give 100% than someone better giving less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I expect anyone picked to give 110% regardless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal smith Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Hanley is a vital part of the team and gives 110% every game. I'd rather have a half decent player give 100% than someone better giving less. i would hope that all the players would give at least 120% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 You really need to be giving 130% to be beating the likes of Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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