Cantwell (Again)

[SymonSays]

The sight of Tav trying to smooth his ruffled feathers when Cantwell was subbed today, only reinforces the idea that the player shouldn't be in the manager's future plans. It's not enough to devote high energy to a game when, largely, it doesn't serve any particular construct. Running around with flashy boots with the odd pirouette thrown in, doesn't warrant you being on the field for 90 minutes or more. If Todd wants success, I think he'd find it better at English Championship level. You don't have to be humble to be a great player (Baxter), and you can be great and humble too (Greig), but greatness (and the right to remain on the park) isn't conferred - it's earned.

 

[Lovenkrands Dug]

We have far bigger problems than Cantwell.

 

[Anoldranger]

Oh dear I’ve no idea where to start . Flashy boots is the killer.

 

[Vidmar]

He’s trying to be some sort sort of maverick #10, and is nowhere near good enough to do it.

It also totally disrupts our structure as it leaves us outnumbered in midfield most of the game.

Our best performances of the season (5-0 v Hearts, Betis away) were secured minus Cantwell.

If he starts next week, it’s back to his wife role. He can impact the final third, but he needs to be disciplined.

 

[TerrySilverLoyal]

Flashy boots

That’s when I stopped

 

[Arkanoid]

Simon says don't listen to what SymonSays

 

[55degreesnorth]

The sight of Tav trying to smooth his ruffled feathers when Cantwell was subbed today, only reinforces the idea that the player shouldn't be in the manager's future plans. It's not enough to devote high energy to a game when, largely, it doesn't serve any particular construct. Running around with flashy boots with the odd pirouette thrown in, doesn't warrant you being on the field for 90 minutes or more. If Todd wants success, I think he'd find it better at English Championship level. You don't have to be humble to be a great player (Baxter), and you can be great and humble too (Greig), but greatness (and the right to remain on the park) isn't conferred - it's earned.

You're out your tits, aren't you?

 

[Clay Davis]

I like him and he is always trying to make things happen, but his return isn’t good enough for a player in his position.

 

[Barrymoped]

Aye mate, those flashy boots, get him sold!

 

[Virgil Hilts]

Their sponsors tell them which books they're wearing

 

[Cooper's left peg]

I like him, but as I have mentioned previously I think he will look to move back south in the summer.

 

[Papac5]

I think we need to start him wide next week and have Lawrence in the central position. He would be in my starting line up for sure. Need more of an end product from him I would say though.

 

[HMS.Temple.Garden]

We have far bigger problems than Cantwell.

Actually he is a problem, this running around aimless with flicks and tricks thinking he is on FIFA isn't good enough.

Today he had Lundstram in acres of space in the 1st half with a direct shot on goal, what did he do? a step over and passed into Silva who was surrounded, chance gone.

his decision making is terrible at lot of the time.

 

[BobbyShearer]

Hmm.

He gave energy and a willingness to cut through their block.

I’m also OK with a player being unhappy being subbed, albeit I don’t want huffiness.

Cantwell could be part of something but it needs to be well put together.

 

[The Lone Sniper]

The sight of Tav trying to smooth his ruffled feathers when Cantwell was subbed today, only reinforces the idea that the player shouldn't be in the manager's future plans. It's not enough to devote high energy to a game when, largely, it doesn't serve any particular construct. Running around with flashy boots with the odd pirouette thrown in, doesn't warrant you being on the field for 90 minutes or more. If Todd wants success, I think he'd find it better at English Championship level. You don't have to be humble to be a great player (Baxter), and you can be great and humble too (Greig), but greatness (and the right to remain on the park) isn't conferred - it's earned.

He needs a nice short, back and sides - and a bloody good telling off.

 

[The Moon on Mars is Blue]

Their sponsors tell them which books they're wearing

Difficult to score in these

 

[TheHammerJorgAlbertz11]

He’s trying to be some sort sort of maverick #10, and is nowhere near good enough to do it.

It also totally disrupts our structure as it leaves us outnumbered in midfield most of the game.

Our best performances of the season (5-0 v Hearts, Betis away) were secured minus Cantwell.

If he starts next week, it’s back to his wife role. He can impact the final third, but he needs to be disciplined.

Totally agree with this.

If he plays next week, i hope its out wide.

 

[CaptainCourageous]

Should be sold in the summer as we’ll make money on him and he’s too inconsistent and rarely has an end product.

Very much doubt we’d miss him.

 

[Leithloyal]

Can’t believe Tav would give encouraging words to a player being subbed off, never a captain

 

[Jose Calypso]

The OP has a point but first put it across well.

Cantwell flatters to deceive.

 

[HeyBert]

Thought this was gonny be a massive season for him , turns out not good enough and can’t back up the bravado

 

[Big Negri]

The fact that people think hes Rangers class tells you where we are at the moment.

 

[BFOne]

Coming up here with his flowing locks and a wee beard.

We need hard players with no facial hair.

He just wont do.

 

[Pentasa]

Quite incredible we win today and The Bear Pit is mostly filled with negativity in the 1st half I thought he was one of the few players to get pass marks

 

[TheScotty]

Today should’ve been the perfect game for Cantwell.

The challenge of unlocking a packed defense with 9 outfield players behind the ball. Creativity and the ability to find and play in tight spaces required. He should thrive on showing what he can do, he should be able to against Kilmarnock.

Instead he, again, flatters to deceive. A flick here and there without any real influence. The odd sliding challenging attempting to block a clearance before being subbed without having had any real impact. He seemed to go straight down the tunnel too, not sure if he came back out.

He should be capable of much more than what we’re seeing.

Lawrence, himself much maligned lately, showed far more than Cantwell in his short cameo today.

 

[Mview83]

I like Cantwell and think he is and will be a valuable member of the squad but he doesn’t get enough numbers from the position he’s playing in for us. Unfortunately the semi final v Hearts is the exception rather than the rule from him this season.

His running does make space for others though.

I’d maybe try him off the left where Silva is playing. I would say though the style of football we play doesn’t really lend itself to creative players.

 

[kingwilliam]

Can't start next week ,we need some grit in midfield which he doesn't supply ,said before he's a luxury player who drifts in and out of games ....mostly out.

 

[Maestro72]

I honestly think his energy and movement helps us get through defences, even if it’s not always obvious.

 

[11alberz]

Oh dear I’ve no idea where to start . Flashy boots is the killer.

The sight of Tav trying to smooth his ruffled feathers when Cantwell was subbed today, only reinforces the idea that the player shouldn't be in the manager's future plans. It's not enough to devote high energy to a game when, largely, it doesn't serve any particular construct. Running around with flashy boots with the odd pirouette thrown in, doesn't warrant you being on the field for 90 minutes or more. If Todd wants success, I think he'd find it better at English Championship level. You don't have to be humble to be a great player (Baxter), and you can be great and humble too (Greig), but greatness (and the right to remain on the park) isn't conferred - it's earned.

The sight of Tav trying to smooth his ruffled feathers when Cantwell was subbed today, only reinforces the idea that the player shouldn't be in the manager's future plans. It's not enough to devote high energy to a game when, largely, it doesn't serve any particular construct. Running around with flashy boots with the odd pirouette thrown in, doesn't warrant you being on the field for 90 minutes or more. If Todd wants success, I think he'd find it better at English Championship level. You don't have to be humble to be a great player (Baxter), and you can be great and humble too (Greig), but greatness (and the right to remain on the park) isn't conferred - it's earned.

You're out your tits, aren't you?

I like,some are so full of their own self importance on here,its embarrassing.

 

[KensingtonBlue]

He was excellent today. He needs better players around him

 

[Liviger1984]

The most Rangers da post of the day goes to..

 

[Cowan_rfc]

Their sponsors tell them which books they're wearing

Makes it harder to read what he's going to do next

 

[VMS]

He needs to work out what colour hairband delivers the best performance

 

[Spart7]

We've won 4-1 today and this is just yet another in an ever growing list of threads full of negative nonsense. Can't even be bothered replying to the last dance for these players one as it's a waste of time and energy. The hilarious (if it was actually remotely funny) part is these exact same fans across multiple toxic threads are accusing the players of having bottled it, given up, not putting the required effort in, giving it the look at me etc yet they themselves have already conceded the league (and probably the Scottish Cup too) before next week when we are only 3 behind with 3 to play. I just don't get it, like the players fans should at the very least go all in until it's done if they are expecting the players to do the same.

 

[MartinS93]

He's a talented boy, but he just doesn't have it.

We need more than one excellent performance every 4 or 5.

 

[11alberz]

He was excellent today. He needs better players around him

Not according to Symon above post,he was shyte.

 

[Jose Calypso]

You can win a game and still be critical of players.

I’d imagine cantwell is on a hefty wage similar to Tav and Goldson.

2 players who take a lot of stick.

I feel Cantwell could and should contribute a hell of a lot more than he does.

 

[Damask_Rose]

Hope he brings his A-game on Saturday. We need to do better in and around their box than we have done so far this season.

 

[Sticky]

Measure him by the end product - assists and goals. Not nearly good enough.

He's what we used to call a fandancer.

 

[UlsterScotGer]

He should hide and play simple passes like most of his teammates, that’s the lesson here.

Cantwell would look better if he had a striker who wasn’t constantly offside or refusing to shoot first time ahead of him.

 

[Boom Toon Bear]

The sight of Tav trying to smooth his ruffled feathers when Cantwell was subbed today, only reinforces the idea that the player shouldn't be in the manager's future plans. It's not enough to devote high energy to a game when, largely, it doesn't serve any particular construct. Running around with flashy boots with the odd pirouette thrown in, doesn't warrant you being on the field for 90 minutes or more. If Todd wants success, I think he'd find it better at English Championship level. You don't have to be humble to be a great player (Baxter), and you can be great and humble too (Greig), but greatness (and the right to remain on the park) isn't conferred - it's earned.

With respect, what the %^*& are you talking about?

 

[BigTinder86]

Another one who has issues with consistency. Don’t know what to make of him. Before his injury he was looking good.

 

[BFOne]

He should hide and play simple passes like most of his teammates, that’s the lesson here.

Cantwell would look better if he had a striker who wasn’t constantly offside or refusing to shoot first time ahead of him.

Lessen?

 

[Mview83]

Some of the one off comments on this thread are pretty enlightening as to the mindset of some people on here

 

[acousticblue]

Thought along with sterling and lundstrum that cantwell was one of our better players today

 

[UlsterScotGer]

Lessen?

Spotted my own stupidity and beat you to it mate.

 

[Dashboard Jesus]

Lawrence offered more in his cameo than Cantwell. It's why he started the last game against the bheasts. I think the manager will play Lawrence again next week.

 

[TQ3]

My only gripe with Cantwell is his trying to win the ball back from behind, just get goal side and block. He must realise by now that it is given as a foul whenever he tries to outmuscle someone for the ball too.

 

[fourbus]

Nothing a strongly worded E/mail will fix, if you ask me.

 

[Leif Erikson]

%^*& up