Dorrans

[londonbluenose]

Does he have a future with us under Gerrard?

Was buzzing when we got him last season and started off pretty well before hes injury. He has no pace and very lightweight but decent football player, be interesting to see if Gerrard will keep him and use him this season.

Thoughts?

 

[Morelos20]

He’ll need to go up several levels on last season to play much.

 

[Rangerstillidie]

Where is he in terms of being available for selection?

 

[MoodyBlue1872]

Personally I don't see him featuring unless in emergencies.

 

[Sutton_Blows_goats]

Is he real of does he only exist in an alternate reality where he plays in a midfield with Rossiter?

In all seriousness hope we can get him fit

 

[Inactiviated]

Cant see it.

 

[Tpol_rfc]

Based on what he offered last season hopefully he's nowhere near the team.

 

[BattlefieldBlue]

Arfield was full of praise for him in his Ladbrokes interview. Personally I hope he has another chance to prove himself under new management

 

[Talktalk]

He will be more than a useful player once he is up to speed.

 

[Wmcl777]

If he’s played in his usual advanced position then for me he will get a chance. Never a defensive midfielder but going forward could be like a new player under Gerrard

 

[Jacrispy]

He’ll need to start looking for the ball in big games. I don’t think the hide and seek act will cut it under Gerrard.

 

[Diego Forlan]

Dorrans with a proper manager and proper direction, playing in a 10 role is worth keeping.

Dorrans under the zip chewer playing as a DM? No thanks.

 

[LiborSionko14]

Can only see him being back up for our current midfield trio.

Like what has been said already he’s never showed us anything to make it seem that he’ll force his way back into the team.

 

[M@x]

I think he's worth a go as a squad player.

Who knows he might flourish with better players around him.

 

[WalterLoyal]

He's more than good enough to be a squad man. He'll start as back up but his chance will come and it's up to him to grab it. He's technically a very good player but in recent years he isn't someone who can be relied upon due to injury problems. He's had long spells out in each of the last 3-4 seasons.

 

[BSOI]

Jury is out and up to him to prove doubters wrong

 

[tazzabear]

He will be more than a useful player once he is up to speed.

Okay, but in what role?
Can’t be DM.
He’s not good enough to be number 10.
Doesn’t have the energy of Arfield or even Candeias.
Not enough pace to be wide man.
I’m struggling here, bud.

 

[Club Deck Pakora]

As it stands based on the first few games the only midfielder with a chance of getting in is a fully fit Rossiter. Unless dorrans can up his game drastically from last season. I see him more as a calming influence from the bench late in matches that we are up by 1 or 2 to see out.

 

[SpeckyHotdog]

Squad player at best.
He’ll never play as a number 10 or further forward. He hasn’t for years and won’t in the future.

 

[SpongebobSquarePass]

Would like to see him fully fit before writing him off.

We do need someone who can find a pass in the final third, but I’m not sure he will chase press and tackle at the required intensity

 

[EverGer]

He will be more than a useful player once he is up to speed.

This. The level of hate he gets on here is bizarre.

 

[weetam3106]

What’s up with him? What was the injury?

 

[Talktalk]

Okay, but in what role?
Can’t be DM.
He’s not good enough to be number 10.
Doesn’t have the energy of Arfield or even Candeias.
Not enough pace to be wide man.
I’m struggling here, bud.

He can fill in at all the above other than the wide man, he is a very good player who plays with his head up and reads the game very well which gives him a yard start.

 

[The Pontiac Bandit]

He is a far better player than some give him credit for.

Not saying he will be our POTY but i think he will have a part to play.

Does anyone know when he is due back?

 

[Calderwoodloyal]

I’d forgotten about Dorrans

 

[Talktalk]

This. The level of hate he gets on here is bizarre.

It’s baffling mate, he will become the whipping boy if Windass moves on although Tav is still there right enough.

 

[Giovanni Van Henry]

If used correctly coukd be the numbef 10 weve been crying out for just hope he stays injury free

 

[Coopernumber1]

Will play a big part for us this season when fit .same people were writing off Ryan jack.

 

[CanuckBear]

I think if he is fit he can do well for us. He will benefit from us having a much better squad around him.
I also think with less pressure to perform (given the stronger squad) he can work his way back properly and not rush things

 

[Axelrod]

He’s a good player and proved it before his injury last season .

Let’s support the guy instead of speculation about his possible demise ffs .

Looking forward to him contributing .

 

[Its-Sebo]

He'll only get near the team if he's earned it in training, so If we do see Dorrans starting at any point I'm sure we'll see good stuff from him.

 

[magnus]

Does he have a future with us under Gerrard?

Was buzzing when we got him last season and started off pretty well before hes injury. He has no pace and very lightweight but decent football player, be interesting to see if Gerrard will keep him and use him this season.

Thoughts?

Perhaps he’s huffing with his pal Lee?

 

[Dooodooodrooo]

Never a holding midfielder. I hope he can fit into the side but he'll not be a regular.

 

[tazzabear]

It’s baffling mate, he will become the whipping boy if Windass moves on although Tav is still there right enough.

FFS, planning for a new whipping boy!

 

[Thasunke Witko]

Pretty sure he will get game time this season, just not as much as he would like, think it's invaluable to have guys like him about the squad, games against hamilton st mirren and the like I think we will see him.

 

[Necro]

He’s one of the most technically gifted players at the club, the idea that he’s crap has no basis in reality.

Mismanaged after returning from injury last season, before that he was starting to look really good for us.

 

[BelfastRanger]

Apparently he was brought back too early last season and was played unfit and out of position.

Could be a dark horse and could in fact be exactly the player we need if played further up.

Here's hoping.

 

[mad4rfcme]

He'll do a good job for us when he's fit.

 

[Semper_Paratus]

I cant see who would be dropped for him..Coulibally, Jack, Arfield, Ejaria, McCrorie will all be before him in the pecking order.

 

[BrownBrogues]

Gerrard rates Dorrans but will need to complete his pre season fitness program. Discussed on a thread before, we'v never seen a fit GD. Had no pre season the season he joined, joined 2 days after Progres away. When returned from injury thrown straight back in twice. Few more weeks with Milsom and he will be chomping

 

[WalterSandy]

Attacking mid offers something in final 3rd.. wouldn't write him of just yet but will have to get his finger out !

 

[BillyMcD83]

When he signed I thought he was going to absolutely boss it, now I’m not sure he fits in anywhere I’m out team when he’s fit.

 

[Robbie Wilson]

Based on what he offered last season hopefully he's nowhere near the team.

I and that's far too close!!!

 

[CambuslangBear]

Gerrard rates Dorrans but will need to complete his pre season fitness program. Discussed on a thread before, we'v never seen a fit GD. Had no pre season the season he joined, joined 2 days after Progres away. When returned from injury thrown straight back in twice. Few more weeks with Milsom and he will be chomping

But he's shite apparently. Well down the pecking order according to the experts on here. The same experts saying Jack had no future here.

 

[Square and compass]

Personally I don't see him featuring unless in emergencies.

Thats an expensive emergency

 

[Square and compass]

Arfield was full of praise for him in his Ladbrokes interview. Personally I hope he has another chance to prove himself under new management

One last chance, if he doesnt produce the goods/or constantly injured then release him at the end of the season.

 

[Rodney Wallace]

Dorrans deserves a clean slate and a chance to play in his favoured position with a decent midfield setup around him.

Then he can be judged.

 

[MoodyBlue1872]

Thats an expensive emergency

Indeed mate.

I've been consistent from the start with Dorrans. Didn't think he was s good signing in the first place and I still stand by that. The likes of him and Murphy are not up to the required standard for what we need - which is titles. Fringe players now and probably moved on in Jan or next summer.

 

[govanhillbilly]

It’s a marker of where we are that we now have Dorrans as back up instead of our marquee signing.
I believe he has a lot to offer when fit as backup or for specific rolls, as and when the management see fit.

 

[kapitan]

Is he real of does he only exist in an alternate reality where he plays in a midfield with Rossiter?

In all seriousness hope we can get him fit

That alternate reality is only 2 weeks away from fitness!