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While we're all super excited for Euro 2020 - out qualification campaign for Qatar 2022 starts first, in March. I think we've got a really good chance of doing well in this group. I've broken down the keys to succeeding in this group and compared it to our campaigns of the past. I'd be really interested to hear what you all think? Could we qualify through the Playoffs again? Or is our best chance winning this group? https://www.thetartanscarf.com/post/how-can-scotland-qualify-for-qatar-2022

Spent some time recently researching this article, looking back at Scotland's 22 years in the international wilderness. We've come close to qualifying before, got to say we've never had a better chance than we do right now. Read the article here: https://www.thetartanscarf.com/post/scotland-the-wilderness-years And if you're on Twitter I'd really appreciate any shares of the article there too! https://twitter.com/TheTartanScarf/status/1323310360435298313 Is this our time?

Hey everyone, Seeing as the 19/20 season is over from a Scotland perspective, seems like the perfect time to dish out some Player of the Year Awards! Decided to start with the Scotland Women's National Team. You can read about the nominees here - https://www.thetartanscarf.com/post/2019-20-golden-scarf-awards-swnt-nominees Then vote for your favourite here - https://twitter.com/TheTartanScarf/status/1259079059033731072 If you'd consider re-tweeting after you've voted that would be really appreciated! Thanks, Gordon

Over on my site, The Tartan Scarf, I've been looking back at the past decade for the Scotland Team. Part One included a look at the numbers - the matches, managers, opponents and attendances. https://www.thetartanscarf.com/post/scotland-s-decade-2010-2019-part-one Part Two looks at the Most Capped XI for the Scotland team over the decade: https://www.thetartanscarf.com/post/scotland-s-decade-2010-19-part-two-most-capped-xi Hope you enjoy!

Match preview with previous meetings, predicted lineups and matches to watch with Playoff implications: https://www.thetartanscarf.com/post/preview-cyprus-v-scotland-cypsco

Analysis of the squad here - https://www.thetartanscarf.com/post/squad-cyprus-a-kazakhstan-h Absolutely gutted to not see Tierney. Think it would be a big risk to throw him in at RB in the Playoff now.

We've used Steve Clarke's selections to date to project the best XI for the Playoffs in March - https://www.thetartanscarf.com/post/scotland-s-playoff-squad

March may seem like a long time away but there are only two more Scotland games between now and two of the biggest matches in our recent history. The Nation's League Playoff Semi-Final & Final give Scotland the opportunity to end 22 years in the International wilderness. Looking at Steve Clarke's selections in his six matches to date we've projected who should be starting Scotland's Nation's League Semi Final at Hampden in March. https://www.thetartanscarf.com/post/scotland-s-playoff-squad Do you agree? Would you change tactics / personnel? Anyone you'd like to see brought into the side for the final two qualifiers against Cyprus & Kazakhstan?

I've updated the Playoff picture after last night's results - https://www.thetartanscarf.com/post/preview-scotland-v-belgium-playoff-picture Also got an opposition scouting report on Belgium (it's pretty scary) - https://www.thetartanscarf.com/post/opposition-focus-belgium

I've included a lengthy writeup on the Playoff picture in my match preview for tomorrow's game, hope it makes sense! https://www.thetartanscarf.com/post/preview-scotland-v-belgium-playoff-picture

Hi everyone, Starting to get really excited about tonight's game against Russia. Big game, under the lights at Hampden! If you're looking for some pre-match reading, I'd love to point you in the direction of a site I started over the summer, The Tartan Scarf. In advance of the game tonight, we've got: - Match Preview - Scouting Report on Russia - Scotland Squad Analysis You can give the Twitter a follow as well here! Cheers & come on Scotland! Gordon

The 21's have qualifiers that week. Have to assume that is why there is no Cummings, Nicholson or Walker. Makes sense for Strachan to get a closer look at players who are over-age for the 21's this time. Delighted to see McGinn called up. Liam Cooper has played a lot for Leeds this season. Absolutely gutted for Callum Paterson missing out, surely his time will come at the end of season matches.

Monday 10th Edinburgh - Stansted Stansted - Vienna (Train) Vienna - Bratislava Tuesday 12th Bratislava - Vienna (train) Vienna - Stansted Stansted - Edinburgh All in my travel is around £155 which I'm happy with. Just need to sort travel on match day...

Couldn't hurt to get a few younger guys on the pitch for the next campaign! Having the oldest team on average isn't great!

Nothing wrong with short players obviously, but when the average height is so low that can be an issue!