Caledonian Craig Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 You need to look at the whole campaign. Every team has had a bed spell. We have had ours as Gordon says this is far from over. Point is we do not want to going into a must-win match on the run we are. It is far from ideal. That aside look to my earlier post for positivity. After back-to-back defeats though it is only natural there will be doubts in all Scotland fans now including you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 We must win these last 2 games most people expect Ireland to take nothing from their remaining games but I think they will sneak a draw in one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potted Heid Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 We were average against the republic in Dublin,average against Gibraltar,utter mince against Georgia and hardly laid a finger on Germany We laid two fingers on them, and had a corner in the last second which could have led to an equaliser, just as we had in Dortmund if we had been allowed to take it. Of course losing to anyone is bad but remaining competitive throughout both matches against the world champs cannot be bad for a country of Scotland's stature. We gotta remain realistic and positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langtonian Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Eh ? You supporting the wrong side mate. Whet the f**k do you expect mate...................Brazil If I am been supporting the wrong side for 40+ years then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norsefox Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Poland is our biggest game since Italy in 2007. Take the game to them like we did against Zambrotta and co and previously against Ukraine we'll win, no problem. Play lethargically like we did against Georgia home and away and we're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Poland is our biggest game since Italy in 2007. Take the game to them like we did against Zambrotta and co and previously against Ukraine we'll win, no problem. Play lethargically like we did against Georgia home and away and we're done. If I were the Polish boss I know how I'd set the team up - defensively and designed to play on the counter-attack. We have yet to look confident/competent or have a game plan against teams of that ilk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McVinceSCT Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Agree with you. Lack of creativity in mildfield is our main problem, more than Steven Fletcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 If I were the Polish boss I know how I'd set the team up - defensively and designed to play on the counter-attack. We have yet to look confident/competent or have a game plan against teams of that ilk. Aye, I think that is what they will do. A point is good for them and setting up to counter attack gives them a decent chance of a victory. There wont be much pressure on them either, as they will be fairly confident that they can beat Ireland if they have to. My worry is how we are going to break them down, but they are weak in central defence. I want to see both Hanley and Martin going up for corners and free kicks. They could be our best chance of a goal - if we can find somebody who can put a decent ball into the box that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 I'd start with Naismith up front and not just because of yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McVinceSCT Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 What we lack now is creative mildfielders. We don't create enough chances. That's mainly why Fletcher / Griffiths / Naismith / Martin / Rhodes / ... won't score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 What we lack now is creative mildfielders. We don't create enough chances. That's mainly why Fletcher / Griffiths / Naismith / Martin / Rhodes / ... won't score. I definitely agree on your first point and second point but that does not fully explain why Griffiths and Martin don't score (not international standard in my opinion) and Rhodes (goal poacher and little else so won't get goals in our side). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 You could argue apart from Fletcher none of them have really had a proper chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 You could argue apart from Fletcher none of them have really had a proper chance You could but lets look at it and say a lot of us have gut instinct who is up to the job and who isn't. We know many on here say Forrest isn't up to it and likewise I say Griffiths, Martin and Rhodes aren't. They have had their chances now and again and not taken the chance to prove me wrong and the real clue is that none of those are being touted for signing for clubs playing at higher levels. The only way I could see them being goal-getters for us is a change of tactics and playing style and introduction of an international quality play-maker in our midfield to carve out chances for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianp Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 It's only possible if Ireland don't win their 2 remaining games and we win ours, simple. I know there are other permutations eg but we still have to do better than Ireland, still hoping we can make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newryrep Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Germany only need a point to qualify, though in theory we could draw our last 2 games which would be pretty decent results and not qualify Few twists and turns left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Germany only need a point to qualify, though in theory we could draw our last 2 games which would be pretty decent results and not qualify Few twists and turns left think your right but I would rather be in Irelands position wae the points in the bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) It's only possible if Ireland don't win their 2 remaining games and we win ours, simple. I know there are other permutations eg but we still have to do better than Ireland, still hoping we can make it. No we don't. In fact if Ireland beat Germany we need them to beat Poland as well. If both Ireland and Scotland both win our last 2 games Ireland get 2nd and we get 3rd. Edited September 13, 2015 by Orraloon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jockodile Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Ideal if unlikely scenario for a spot of closure on Aiden if he netted a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Ideal if unlikely scenario for a spot of closure on Aiden if he netted a winner. Ideal for whom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_Ham Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 If we do make the Play Offs, is it likely that we will play the Hampden Leg first? (I read that the order of games may be based on seedings). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanpar Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 If we do make the Play Offs, is it likely that we will play the Hampden Leg first? (I read that the order of games may be based on seedings). It is luck of the draw if it is home or away first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DING Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 It is luck of the draw if it is home or away first. Seeded teams play away first.... If we are unseeded ..and we make it ...first leg will be at home.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 What are the dates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_Haggis Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 What are the dates November 12-17th 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langtonian Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 First leg 12,13 or 14 th Nov Away leg 15,16 or 17 th Nov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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