Rab The Crab

There’s no way he’d get binned even if we lose both games. He’ll get the chance to make an arse of the qualifiers as well then get binned when it’s beyond repair.

I think he’ll start with Fletcher on Saturday, all going well result wise Patterson will come on for last 15/20 with a view to starting against Israel. Patterson then starts against Israel, tucks a couple of goals and goes onto score 31 goals for his country as a centre forward. Am I getting carried away?

His goal scoring record was poor but I got really annoyed with his lack of physical presence, for a big lad he was far too easily outmuscled. I’d go with Rhodes for the next 2 games.

Not a massive surprise. https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/james-mcarthur-retires-from-international-duty/?rid=13925

I think he was the only player in the squad for the Czech/Denmark friendlies a few years back who didn’t get a run which was odd, then I saw him play a few times and realised why. From what I’ve seen he’s average at best but has nowhere near the composure required for international football and would be behind Hanley, Lindsay and Murray Wallace in the pecking order. Add that to rumours that he’s not interested in playing for us and it’s unlikely he’ll ever be selected.

There are a few players who would be better in that position than Tierney but Liam Cooper isn’t one of them.

He refused a couple of call ups early on in Strachan’s reign, wasn’t keen to travel if he wasn’t going to get game time.

He’s not been a regular this season, Pukki being injured could be a bit of a lifeline for him though. If he keeps scoring he’ll be back in our squad.

Calum Patterson starting up front for Cardiff.

Interesting interview with Darren Moore re Burke. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/revealed-west-broms-plan-finally-15304213

Newcastle and Spurs both had scouts watching Burke tonight.

We could actually do worse than bring Hanley back. He’s a better player than Liam Cooper.

I’m guessing there’s been some niggle, might force Eck’s hand to ditch 3-5-2.

John Souttar out for 5 to 6 months with a hip problem.

I’ve seen the 90 trackie top a few times on eBay recently. I’d love the silver 86 one.

They’re not allowed to put them on, the only ones that do are the less ‘official’ ones like Aztec Retro.

Burke played and scored for their U23’s last night. Mulgrew got on at half time, just coming back from an injury.

I thought he broke up play well and played the simple pass but lacks the mobility and dynamism of our other younger midfielders. It’s a role Ryan Jack could also fill but he seems to like an injury a bit too much.

I think McDonald has looked ok in his last couple of games for us but he’s not a long term answer. McTominay would be the obvious option in his place but he needs games at club level.

They’ve since added the 96 Tartan top and the rest of the range will be out on Friday.

That’s a bit disappointing if that’s all they’re releasing.

Don’t know mate, I messaged Score Draw to ask when and they replied very soon.

I didn’t claim he had, I simply stated there was panic over McTominay and it worked out fine as he was only ever going to choose us. By the same token if Hornby is committed to us there’s no need to rush him into a competitive cap to claim him while he’s clearly not ready.

Exactly, look at McTominay, for all the concern about his allegiance he only ever wanted to play for us. I’d rather have someone who was committed.

Score Draw are launching a Scottish range soon. Not sure which ones they’re doing though.