I thought it was interesting comparing his enthusiastic praise for Shaul, which was deserved, and his grudging praise for Miller/Rankin, "they are getting better".

Paving the way to leaving his options open, you mean?

If thats the case why praise any players or be so effusive about Shaul ? Rankin was decent but I thought Miller was very good again and was solid in defence.

The "they are getting better" praise is a true assessment I think. They are getting better with each game they play. That said, Radders made this comment last week about Horne:



It really wouldn't surprise me if Horne comes straight back into the team. I'd rather we stick with Rankin and Miller though.

I meant the relatively modest praise for the half-back pairing leaves it open for him to bring back Horne there. He shouldn't, but your observation makes me think he will.

I think Rankin and Miller are playing well and there's no need to change them yet.

I want to see Miller getting into Rovers' faces and ears next week. He's a niggly git and just what we've been missing.



Rankin looks dangerous every time he has the ball, and the combination is working.

Leave it as it is. If we need Horne's experience, he can be fitted in somewhere. If we need someone in because it means something to beat Rovers, get number 36 Dave Butler in the 19.

So, locality over ability? What rubbish.

The way he wound up Burns in last August's derby and kept him in his pocket was brilliant. More of the same this time please Milky

I've just offering an opinion on what Radders might be thinking. I've said I'd prefer Rankin and Miller in the halves myself.

With regards to ability, I've also pointed out that Radders has been quoted as saying he considers Horne to be our best half back. He could be right there. Rankin and Miller are still young, it's more about potential with them at the moment. Can they be better than Horne? Yes. Are they better than Horne? That's open for debate.

Spot on.

Looking forward to Miller v Burns Round 2. With extras of Shaul turning the wind-up handle.

That's exactly what I thought. If he really wants Horney in the team push Whiting to the wing and bring him in at centre but I suspect Rankin gets dropped.

Agree, both with what [ishould[/i happen and also, sadly, with what probably [iwill[/i happen.

Horney to centre, if necessary.