tokyoarab wrote:

Lilley01 wrote:

 Would add that mulgrew again was very good with and without the ball. Being able to rely on just 2 centre halves allows us to have other options upfront and I. Turn allows us to carry a bit more threat.

totally agree - also think it's interesting to watch the other players' reactions when Mulgrew goes round the team after the final whistle... they all seem to really look up to him in a different way to how they react to Reynolds, and think no coincidence that Jamie has been hugely improved playing beside him.  was one moment where Mulgrew saw the opportunity to step out to give Rooney a dunt in the back under a high ball after he'd been bullying Jamie that i thought was class... although still Jeando's squaring up to him and subsequent screening of the ball that ended with the Rooney kicking the ball away tantrum was my highlight of the day.  Connolly gave us something when the team was soft to the core - but the difference between his mr angry stomps and Mulgrew's composure is night and day.  still wouldn't mind seeing him on corners either... Edwards will win his share of headers if the ball is decent.

Great post. Agree entirely.

MockChop wrote:

Just to add to the Mulgrew praise.

SPFL posted something today. A top ten of keepers who’ve made most saves. Siegrist doesn’t feature (or Carson)

Would tell me that Edwards / Mulgrew might just be better than Connolly / Reynolds.

It's early days, but it looks a promising start to our season defensively.

5 clean sheets out of 8.
 

I genuinely think Mulgrew, if he can stay fit, could have an Andy Webster effect on this team. His partnership with Edwards has been immense so far.