The real deal with Crosas

[mikey_C]

Just wondering . . . Can anyone remember the centre midfield (when fit) Strachan played most last year?

[liammcdowell]

Originally Posted by Stevie_Bhoy

TBH, I was never one of his biggest fans. My personal feeling is that he's not a very adventurous player and rarely spots a good attacking forward pass. I also feel that he's a little too slow to react at times.

Originally Posted by rudebhoy67

why does everyone bang on about n'geumo he's contributed virtually nothing despite starting almost every game

These are two ridiculous posts. N'Guemo in my opinion has a decent shout at being our player of the year and despite being on loan has put more effort into games than anyone. If we don't sign him it's an absolute disgrace.

Crosas whenever he plays pulls the strings in the midfield. He gives the whole team shape and balance that we so clearly lack when he is replaced by Scott Brown who runs around like a headless chicken. I really don't know how people can't see this, the only feasible explanation I can think of is people are watching games on the TV or internet and can't see the big picture of what he is actually doing (Stevie Bhoy that isn't a dig at you). If people are sitting in the stands and rate Brown over Crosas (as Hammer said they seem to be in direct competition for the place beside N'Guemo) then I'd like to hear an explanation why because I don't understand.

[og1]

Originally Posted by mikey_C

Just wondering . . . Can anyone remember the centre midfield (when fit) Strachan played most last year?

2 of hartley, brown, robson

[greengrocer]

have said crosas is our best cm. His passing ability is amazing and he gives us the style that tm wants yet never plays him. Would be in my team every week

[Stevie_Bhoy]

Originally Posted by liammcdowell

These are two ridiculous posts. N'Guemo in my opinion has a decent shout at being our player of the year and despite being on loan has put more effort into games than anyone. If we don't sign him it's an absolute disgrace.

Completely agree.

I understand that on the odd occassion he plays a loose ball, but unlike most players, he charges after it and goes all out to win it back. His passing is fast and positive (although he needs to work on passes over 20 yards), and he's a great ball winner.

He's one of my favourite players just now. Anyone remember the script about retaining him at the end of the year?

[shaunbhoy67]

hes good but hes defenently replaceable

[TAB-93]

Crosas is our best CM by a huge margin in my opinion, he was at his best when beside a ball winner though (N'Guemo).

[kevgal1888]

he should be ahead of brown anyday of the week!he covers alot of peoples arses aswell (hinkel) wen they bomb it forward and dont get their arses back quick enough!

[StainseyBhoy]

Crosas is the only player with the adventure to try a forward pass Imo. Also Landry can tackle. a perfect balance. then use Ki as an impact sub to attack with his silky footwork. and bye bye brown

[pocketo]

he is very composed on the ball which we lack. would love a 3 mid of crosas ki and nguemo

[Andy bhoy]

play him and n'guemo

Crosas players the killer balls , and n'guemo wins the ball back. Rather simple mowbray

[Minty-]

Originally Posted by Stevie_Bhoy

TBH, I was never one of his biggest fans. My personal feeling is that he's not a very adventurous player and rarely spots a good attacking forward pass. I also feel that he's a little too slow to react at times.

I'm a much bigger fan of N'guemo and hope TM focuses on retaining his services if push comes to shove.

I disagree. Crosas hits some great forward passes and he has quick feet. If I were manager, he'd be one of the first names on the team sheet.

[Scrapper]

No from me, he gets caught on the ball too often, and goes missing when the tackles start going in, decent player, but not suited to the Scottish game.

[FairtexChamp]

crosas is the only midfielder we have that can make a killer pass or a difficult pass

[alsybhoy]

a good wee player but i dougt barca will take him bach i think? but you never know