Luis Palma

I think his main problem is that he goes for the 'Hollywood' option too often.

He's got quality, and the ability to pull off some great strikes and stunning passes. But he sometimes goes for the spectacular when there's a really effective simple option available. I mean he might have a team mate in a really good position, that he can make an easy pass to, but he goes for the difficult option.

 

He is the definitely the best corner taker. He could be a real asset, if we can sign 2-3 players to give us an aerial threat. Him and O'Riley put in some decent balls, but we just have that lack of height.

He even picked out Welsh, who missed a sitter.

 

His corners were * for a bit. But it seemed a tactic to fire them into the front post for a while so I think that contributed

 

Kuhn appeared a bit lost/out of place during the title winning celebrations.

Palma definitely looked more "at home"

Possibly just a case of different personalities.

 

10 goals , 10 assists first season . Amazing stats especially if you factor in minutes played.

 

Does anyone reckon Brendan just doesn't fancy him as much as Kühn and Forrest?

Doesn't seem to use him as much these days, I think he's always good for a goal if you just give him minutes.

 

Still don't really like him much. Always get the feeling it's all about him. So many young players nowadays all about self image. Seems to always look like he's looking for a Kodak moment. I think that he likes it here but so far I don't think that he's all that.

 

Palma is competing with Maeda, and I'd say those 2 are our best wingers. I love Jamesy but we shouldn't be relying on him, and I don't think Kuhn is very good.

 

I actually like Khun. He's a nifty wee player and maybe needs a run in the team. A useful squad player at least

 

Palma when he's sharp is a better wide player than nearly all of our 7 or 8 wingers (sadly, not a high bar)

Hoping a good pre season gets him back in the same form as when he signed.

 

He needs to up every aspect of his game.. if he wants to make here..

Especially work rate and decision making.

 

If he is to stay I would like to see him play off the right instead of the left for a spell.

 

Looks a much better prospect than Kuhn and Yang. Looks confident whereas the other two don’t. Actually think his work rate was way up the last few times he’s came on.

 

I'd only sign one winger and keep Palma, Kuhn, Forrest and Maeda.

I think Forrest suits Rodgers style, he keeps the ball, runs inside, links play and passes and moves in good channels. I think he will be good again next season, Palma and Kuhn I like both, both seem technical and creative to me, Palma like a poor mans Sinclair and Kuhn like a poor mans Forrest but they could get better. Palma I think is a good goal threat, takes a good set piece, is direct and takes men on and puts balls is. Kuhn more like Forrest where he'll run at guys, turn back, pass and move, I think though Kuhn needs told to shoot and cross more - he seems to rarely do either where as Forrest shoots quite a lot and probably even attempts the final ball more. Kuhn gets into good areas all the time but he always passes the ball. Maeda runs himself into the ground, good option for the League and Europe, maybe more effective away or in big games than at home to St Johnstone though.

Yang i'd loan out. Maybe to a Dutch or Belgian team or something, a League thats quite open and where he can attack and get games might score and create goals.

I'd want someone like Samaras or that Sima the huns had, an outball big guy type for Europe or who is good in the air.

 

had good goals and assists numbers so not sure all aspects of his game need upped. In the team to score and assist would much rather he continued doing that?

 

For the skill and eye for a pass he has, he should be much more potent in the final 3rd.. his numbers are good but always seems to go for the 'Hollywood' pass or finish. He needs to add a clinical side to his game.

 

He does have to be more clinical, but wingers have to try things and beat a man, obviously doesn’t always come off. He at least seems confident enough to try and create rather than play a simple pass most of the time.

 

Think it’s pretty clear Rodgers doesn’t rate him highly. Sell in the summer. He would have suitors, but I just don’t think he is a Rodgers type of player, and if he isn’t, there’s no point keeping hold of him.