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  1. 39 minutes ago, Hertsscot said:

    And back to Scottish players in action. Other than his miss how has Dembele played, do we just file him with Islam Feruz or is there some hope he might come good?

    His run for his missed chance was very good. Just didn't look confident one-on-one. 

    Definitely far more hope than Feruz. He has senior goals and assists in League 1. 

    Has a really nice touch and an eye for a pass. Does seem a bit moany on the pitch which isn't usually the best trait. 

  2. We are 16-1 to win at home tonight but were 9-1 in a close defeat away from home in September. 

    Do the bookies actually believe that the players don’t care about this game?

  3. Not saying that McBurnie deserves to be in the squad at the moment but he was pretty unlucky to not score  in his early Scotland caps. From memory he has hit the bar/post twice with headers and had a 20 yarder off the bar. 

    Lots of early subs off (most of the time because he was shite) and late subs on hasn’t helped his goals/game ratio either. 
     

    Wouldn’t rule him out but he’s got a lot of improvements to make at club level first. 

  4. Kyle Joseph got a goal and assist for Blackpool today. Dembele won a pen (scored by Rhodes) and assisted Joseph. 

    Joseph looked like a promising as an under 21 a couple of seasons ago. Has scored 19 goals in League 1...seems pretty good for a 22 year old. Would obviously need to step up a couple of levels to get a look in at senior level though. 

  5. Mad that Haaland and Sorloth are both out and they’ve still got a first choice La Liga striker to choose from. 
     

    A Norway/Scotland combined squad would probably win the Euro’s 😂

  6. Worth noting that Livramento is in the England under 21 squad and was name checked by Southgate for doing well this week. 
     

    Staying with their under 21s for the time being and then re-assessing in a year or so, when he’s not eligible, probably makes sense to him. 

  7. 13 hours ago, Bobby Russell's Lovechild said:

    Christie just signs a new long term contract, then tonight he creates the most chances in the Newcastle game 👍

    Played as a central midfielder too. Think he’s played this deeper role a bit more for them this season. 

  8. 58 minutes ago, Scots_Wha_Hae said:

    Mebude is a continuity selection, as per my post. If Dembele had been available throughout the last few years he would potentially have been given the same benefit - players who turn up every time get picked. It’s exactly the same with Clarke.

    The rest play in different positions.

    I stand by my post, who do you drop from the squad for Dembele? I don’t think there is anyone.


    Probably Lawrence (apparently a right winger too) because he’d start for the under 19s but sit on the bench for the under 21s. He also hasn’t proven himself at Dembele’s level. 

    And probably Mebude because he can’t be match fit. 
     

     

  9. 8 hours ago, Scots_Wha_Hae said:

    Is it? Which of the forward players in the squad would he replace? He's had what, 300 minutes in League 1 (the English one, he got almost zero time in the French one). He's predominantly a right winger - he's up against Doak (not sure that needs further comment) and Mebude for the right wing slot. Mebude is well integrated into the squad and potentially has a higher ceiling so I wouldn't be keen on that swap. 

    I expect he hasn't been selected because he isn't good enough to make the squad. Had he been continually involved over the years perhaps he would have, but he chose not to be so isn't.

    Mebude hasn’t played since august, has been injured and had only started in one 45min half for his club who I assume are similar quality to Aberdeen, Hibs, Hearts. So I was surprised to see him. 
     

    Not sure where Emilio Lawrence plays but he’s only 18, still eligible for the under 19s, hasn’t played any senior football or for our under 21s. Not sure why he’s involved unless very good. I’m guessing he’s a central striker. 
     

    Bowie hasn’t scored in the same league as Dembele. Not saying he should be dropped but shows the level we’re picking from. 
     

    Dembele’s 3 goals and assist for Blackpool does seem like he would have got a call up if he hadn’t changed allegiance 4 years ago. 
     

     

  10. Livramento is quality and will likely get England or Portugal caps.

    If he chooses us at this stage it would be a big coup. And would obviously show he has full commitment to us. 
     

    But looks like he’ll be heavily involved in England under 21s, could win a trophy followed by an England squad place when Walker and Trippier retire. 

  11. 2 hours ago, stitch said:

    Not a bad interview, I wonder how long he will stay as a coach? He did mention that he wants to go back over there. 

    It would be nice to know who the players are from the MLS with a Scottish connection. Does anyone know who he was talking about 

    Jack Elliot is the one that’s been spoken about a bit before. 
     

    Cameron Harper maybe? He’d be absolutely miles away from our squad though.  

  12. 44 minutes ago, Texas Pete said:

    Our only chance of winning the group is for something outrageous to happen like Spain getting 2 men sent off early against Georgia or Cyprus. Or for us to beat Georgia and Norway 8-0 or something. 😂

    4 points might be enough for pot 2 but I think 2 wins would guarantee it and that’s what we should be aiming for. 

    6 points and we’re definitely pot 2. 
    4 points and we’re pot 2 unless Austria win both their remaining games. 
     

    Although there doesn’t seem to be much difference in quality between these pots. 

  13. 9 minutes ago, Gala Tartan Army (Borders) said:

    I think he is fit but he made a big error against Burnley few weeks ago and hasnt played since.

    Hmm, Cooper hasn’t really been playing for Leeds either. 
     

    Makes losing Tierney a little worse considering they’re our only left sided centre backs. 

  14. 10 hours ago, Toepoke said:

    Caroline Weir now needing ACL surgery too 🙁

    Gutted about this. She is clearly one of the best woman players in the world and we as a nation (and the rest of the world) haven’t appreciated this. 
     

    Hopefully she gets back to her best. 

  15. 45 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said:

    The commentary is so biased. Even when giving credit to our strikeforce they add both were born in England. FFS.

    Yeah this was bizarre. 

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