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Feel similar. I think team maybe peaked last year when we also generally avoided any injuries (we had injuries for last 3 qualifiers but had qualified by then). We are not getting same luck injury wise at moment. Germany and Hungary looked ominously strong in March games as well, albeit I think any injury to Szoboszlai would knacker Hungary.

im not saying O’Donnell should be in squad in normal circumstances but we have no one else who has played for Scotland at right back and he does have experience in last Euros. Don’t see Clarke taking a punt on Johnson or McCrorie. Hopefully Hickey does make it and we go with him and Ralston as back up (assuming Patterson is unfortunately goosed as appeared to be on Monday night).

Dont think any chance Fraser will be called up, behaved like a pr1ck too many times. Would like to see a Gauld or Doak (if fit) but cannot see it. Cairney decent but showed zero interest in playing for us. Think O'Donnell has to come in if Patterson out.

David Turnbull probably, though he isnt even starting for Cardiff at moment.

Yes agree. Confirmed as long term knee injury, what a shame for the guy.

The above is fine if others stay fit, but McTominay is out at moment and McGinn plays every minute for Villa it seems so risk he could get an injury. I think its a huge blow, even if Ferguson doesnt start he is an excellent substitute off bench who can create and/or score.

Not sure if been posted elsewhere but interview with Harvey Barnes who says he wants to get into England squad, dont see that happening but rules him out for a Scotland call up if that is his mindset: https://www.tntsports.co.uk/football/premier-league/2023-2024/harvey-barnes-exclusive-midfielder-outlines-dream-england-ambitions-says-bruno-guimaraes-committed-t_sto10098883/story.shtml

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/brendan-rodgers-offers-callum-mcgregor-28793190.amp Rodgers hoping back after international break though sounds bit vague on timeline and if they know what issue is. Worrying, thought McGregor was outstanding in last qualifier v Norway at Hampden.

I have been trying to buy tickets for a group of 11 of us for Nations League games this morning but website is only allowing me to buy four at a time, anyone else had this issue?

This sounds a great option, will take a look. Thanks very much.

Cheers, i am using the basel frieburg airport for germany game and there is a flight back first thing tuesday after hungary game so an option for return. Freiburg meant to be nice city i hear. Did look at Strasbourg too but looks a pretty small airport as you say. Ill try looking at Paris too, sounds decent option.

Looked into this, still over 400 quid.

What flights are people using to get to this game? For family reasons I am having to come back after Germany game (which ive already booked) but looking to go back out for Hungary for couple of days. As expected flights are very expensive. Best found so far is Newcastle to Frankfurt Sat to Mon for £400. Should have booked up earlier but after watching Scotland fukk up for last 20 years didnt want to jinx us!

Agree with this. I think we need to really target Swiss game. I watched them v Israel in qualifiers and thought they were awful defensively. Scrambled a draw v Belarus at home too with 2 injury time goals and drew home and away with Kosovo. They looked to me like a maybe coming to the end of their cycle. The Liverpool midfielder (not even gonna try spelling his name) is absolutely key to Hungary, he single handedly defeated Montenegro in their last qualifier. Could be an issue for them if not fit. Tierney, Robertson, McGinn and McTominay key for us, injuries to any and think we will struggle to get out group.

Goal was very similar to the chance he missed v Norway before Armstrong put us 3-2 up. Still dont think good enough.

Havent read that but maybe true.

They need Israel to qualify. Massive game tomorrow, Israel v Romania, winner all but qualifies.

Reckon he will play for an hour. Man City must be raging though why play the guy for 45 minutes v Faroes? Odegaard, Sorloth, Meling, Nyland and Nusa are definitely out, probably four of them would start.

Cracking result. Only saw last 15 mins, looked like we rode our luck at times but to be expected. They now need to follow it up though against Hungary. Too often under Gemmill we have had a big result against likes of the Netherlands or Croatia and then followed it up with a poor performance and result.

You are right, and Hornby then signed with Darmstadt who got promoted to Bundesliga. Has started first few games but been injured and on bench since. Dont think he is good enough for Scotland senior squad

Hickey out for remainder of 2023 due to hamstring injury. Struggling for full backs for upcoming double header.

Cannot see Gordon playing for Hearts before international break. Think it will be Zander Clark between the sticks for final qualifiers.

Rhodes scored 9 in 10 games now for Blackpool. Haaland-esque...

Ryan Fraser with a nice finish in 95th minute to win game for Southampton: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CysvfapMW6U/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng== Know he has made some questionable decisions in his time, but still thinks he offers something in terms of pace, crossing ability and a goal threat. Was just over a year ago he played well in all three Nations League games to secure our League A status.

There was a blatant penalty to Cyprus towards end of game where goalie pushed over Cypriot forward after poor pass back. Referee wasnt even asked to look at it by VAR.