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  1. Any idea what's happened to Ross Stewart at Southampton? I thought he was getting fit a few months ago but don't think he's even played for them yet?

    A shame as from what I saw at Sunderland he was developing nicely and could've been a serious option to start at CF but he'll have to wait for the next tournament cycle now.

  2. 4 hours ago, bookerman said:

    Just to remember fokes,they changed the rules of the nation league again, the top 2 go into a qualter final phase. 3rd gose into a relgation playoff with a 2nd place team in Group B and bottum gose straight down. So still a lot to play for to not finish last.

    When are those games supposed to be played if World cup qualifying is during all of 2025? Please don't tell me they'll be four games in June again as that was a nonsense last time having to play three nations league matches after the Ukraine defeat.

  3. 4 hours ago, DesiScotsman said:

    This is what I seen online:

     

    World Cup qualifying starts in 2025, and the 12 European group winners will automatically qualify. 

    Twelve runners-up will then enter play-offs, but there will be four other spots, which will be taken by the four best-ranked Nations League group winners who have not finished first or second in regular qualifying.

    This means teams who are unlikely to finish top or second when qualifying starts can still make the World Cup via a good Nations League campaign.

    Ah 12 groups is it? They're completely desperate for an Italy or Holland not to miss yet another World cup!😂 Even though it's smaller groups, 3-4 extra places with the 48 team nonsense and also the nations league play offs to fall back on.

    12 groups does mean 9-12 seeds won't be that strong so aim needs to be to have a decent nations group and get into the 2nd seeds spot which should be realistic given the huge progress in last three years.

  4. Poland should be a realistic four points to avoid relegation which is the realistic aim.

    Think likes of Modric and Perisic are retiring at Euro 2024 so while they'll still have a very good team inevitably they'll be a bit of transition.

    This is a good group with some top away trips so can't ask any more than that.

    Also seems a few in these nations groups then draw each other again in the qualifiers. Poland would be a very good top seed to get as they won't get near qualifying once Lewandowski retires and he might call it a day after the euros.

  5. 18 hours ago, Kirk said:

    Absolutely fucking not. We are Scotland, not England reject united 

    End of the day you have to call them up and see how they integrate. ROI and Wales do it and both had good successes with majority of picks.

    I was very sceptical about Adams declaring on eye of last euros but barely missed a squad since which shows his commitment.

    Loads of negativity with Gunn but again proven his worth already in what would've been a huge problem position without him being interested.

    Elliot Anderson called up but then pulled out so not interested....so yeah "f*** him."

    Barnes with his quality gets into the first 11 in the long run although doubt Clarke will tinker too much in the run up given Ferguson has been excellent in Serie A last 18 months but can only get five minute cameos.

     

  6. On 1/18/2024 at 3:42 PM, Caledonian Craig said:

    Sadly, seems Real Sociedad are not interested in signing Tierney:- https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/kieran-tierney-set-arsenal-transfer-31911448

    A bit of a worry to think he'll have uncertainty over his future at club level. Not ideal for preparation for the Euros.

    More like they can't afford the 25-30m Arsenal would want.

    I presume he has one year left given he signed for Arsenal in 2019?

    Could see likes of Villa, West Ham, Fulham and perhaps Newcastle all being in for him.

  7. 15 hours ago, BryanBlessed said:

    Why are people saying it hasn't worked out for Tierney? Is he playing badly or just because he was injured?

    He's pretty much started every game for La Real since he's been there. Was just out for two months from October-winter break so no different to his Arsenal days until they signed Zinchenko.

    Will be starting for them home and away v PSG fitness permitting. They are comfortably top 6, last 16 of CL (coming through a very tricky group so they'll give PSG a decent game) and progressing in Copa Del Rey so plenty for him to play for out there.

  8. 30 minutes ago, bigfingers said:

    Think Hackney has chosen England under 21s over us. 

    That's a shame. Last report had him down as "Scotland under 21 player." He'll be playing in the prem in 18 months I think so might not be a loss now but could be in a few years once some of the current regulars are in their early 30s.

    Don't really want to mess that position up again like in the late 90s when Gary Mac, Collins and McCall all got old at the same time and retired within a few years.

    As much as I love Clarke he has that age old Scottish tendency of not wanting to put that many young players in the squad compared to what Wales do.

  9. On 1/15/2024 at 3:27 PM, er yir macaroon said:

    Tierney should stay in Spain. Probably his best chance of being ready for the Euros.

    He's there for the full season isn't he? Can't see Arsenal recalling him this month.

    Beyond that I think Villa might come in for him as both their FBs are 30 + and they've been trying to move Digne on to Saudi land for last six months.

    Emery signed him for Arsenal and he'd fit well into the formation they play I think as it dosen't require the full back to come into midfield as much, more up and down the wing which Tierney excels at. Villa also played a back 3 a few times away from home.

    Would be a good move to continue playing CL as he's done this season.

  10. Conway just scored v West Ham again. Good strikers goal.

    Would really like to see him and Hackney in the euros squad just to freshen things up a little and gave them experience.

    However we know Clarke's loyalty to a few members and think I read the squad sizes are being downsized back down to 23?

  11. 5 minutes ago, Scots_Wha_Hae said:

    I know what you mean, sometimes you want an unbeatable team in your group just to make the goal that bit clearer.

    Wales were in the euros group with Swiss last time. They drew 1-1 and then beat Turkey 2-0 and got through as one of the 3rd place sides.

    That has to be the formula, put everything in to the Hungary game, win that and get a draw off Swiss and that should be enough to get a historic knock out place and then who knows what could happen...

  12. 22 hours ago, todd said:

    It's nearly time. What group would you guys like?  From a colourful, glamorous, passionate point of view mine would be:

    Germany 

    Turkey 

    Scotland 

    Switzerland 

    Nearly bang on the money!

  13. 1 minute ago, Scots_Wha_Hae said:

    Some good some bad with that draw. Germany beatable, Hungary considerably better than most casual fans will expect, Swiss tough but at least it’s not Italy.

    Hungary did well in the last euros, draw v France (albeit at "home") and then they were about 5 minutes from beating Germany in Munich.

    Since then they've had good results in nations league and won the qualifying group so they are a legitimate pot 2 team now.

    Would rather Germany just beat Swiss and Hungary but that's far from certain given how mediocre their results have been for the last few years.

  14. Just now, Tartan blood said:

    Germany, Hungary and Switzerland.

    I mean, could that actually be any kinder?

    The group Belgium are in is ridiculously easy compared to the others so I'd say that's the kindest draw.

  15. Memories of France 98 playing the first game.

    Not a bad group. Hungary and the Swiss are hard to beat teams but you'd rather play them and some of the others when you look at the group Albania and Austria are in.

    Trick is not to put everything in the first game and then come out flat for the other two. 4 points is the formula here and it can be done.

  16. Made a pretty tricky group relatively straightforward, more of that please for the World cup qualies in 18 months.

    Only disappointment is not being 1st as that would've been a real statement but ultimately Spain won the games they needed to home and away.

  17. 6 minutes ago, Ally Bongo said:

    What are the odds on Bale coming out of retirement for the play offs/finals ?

    No chance whatsoever. He was done with club football for about 2-3 years but hung on to play in a World cup he was about 20% fit for.

    Wales had a shocker v Armenia but other than that they're very solid in Cardiff and have a knack of winning critical games at home. Think everyone would be happy taking 4 points off Croatia and Turkey in a future qualifying group at Hampden.

  18. Can't believe how jammy they've been in the play off draw yet again. Somehow got two home ties once more so four in 12 months!

    Finland and Poland both very beatable infront of their home fans, Poland been terrible away in the qualifiers so keep Lewandowski quiet and they should go through.

  19. 2 hours ago, Caledonian Craig said:

    One thing fans are not considering here when wanting Livramento, Anderson and Barnes called up is it goes against the grain of what Clarke has built up.

    It has been mentioned many times about the club spirit built up and how close knit the squad is and how they will run through walls for him. Well calling up the likrs of Anderson, Livramento and Barnes destroys that. Calling them up is all well and good but it then puts established players such as Robertson, McGregor, Gilmour et al places in jeopardy. Guaranteed Livramento, Anderson and Barnes will expect to walk into our side. What happens then? Disharmony and players feeling put out and less chances for the likes of Lewis Ferguson etc. That club spirit will disintegrate quickly I reckon.

    All they need to do is show commitment just like Che Adams has done.

    It's easy to commit three months before start of a major tournament. Everyone then wants to see the same commitment for those away qualifiers in Israel and Armenia, Che has certainly proven that despite initial scepticism. 

    Very negative reaction when Gunn finally declared aswell but amazing what a few clean sheets can do for perception....

    The existing squad just want more good players to play with and Harvey Barnes certainly fits into that category.

  20. 3 hours ago, Caledonian Craig said:

    Of course the hope is there that Livramento, Anderson and Barnes will get excited of the thought of playing in the Euros and jump at the chance and opt for Scotland on those grounds alone realising first choices aren't going to come calling anytime soon.

    Going by Clarke's comments only realistic one is Harvey Barnes. He's at the age now where it's very unlikely England will look at him but he's still pretty good and been a decent scorer from out wide at prem level for quite a few seasons so would boost the squad nicely.

    Anderson pulling out very quickly said it all. I assume he's injured currently as hasn't been involved with Newcastle for a few weeks.

    Livramento will be part of under 21s and be part of England cycle from 2024 onwards so I think he's made his choice already.

  21. 58 minutes ago, ProudScot said:

    Robbie Ure 3 goals and 1 assist in his first 4 games for Anderlecht B team. Play in the Belgian 1st division, 1 league down from their top flight so a good level to get some experience.

    Goal is on Scotsabroad pod, cracking round the goalie finish.

    Surely see him in the next under 21 squad. 

    Whatever happened to Fraser Hornby?

    I remember 3-4 years ago there was desperation at CF and so people were pining their hopes on him due to scoring loads for Everton under 20s. Then he moved to Belgium and I think France and heard little since.

    Also reminds me of that guy at Malaga who was also a forward, Jack something?

    Those guys were the hopes of the late 2010s along with Ollie Burke for the forward positions.

  22. 9 hours ago, syecosse said:

    Jordan Holsgrove scored a great free kick winner for Estoril in an away win against Porto, definitely worth checking out. 

    Interesting. Never heard of this guy so was expecting 18/19 year old but seems he's 24 and on loan at Estoril from Olympiakos!  Also played 5 games for Celta Vigo in La Liga in 21/22.

    Feels a bit of the path Barry Douglas had before Wolves picked him up and he eventually got some caps before fading out.

  23. 17 hours ago, Caledonian Craig said:

    Sorry but I so disagree. John McGinn is our top scorer and talismanic. The Georgia match is one we need to win for a few reasons and score plenty of goals. That being the case McGinn has to start. I too would like to Ferguson start though and hopefully both will start.

    That's fair enough. Keep McGinn in for Georgia away. 

    Norway at Hampden will be a party atmosphere so you'd like to think can make 2-3 changes for that from regular team and players should thrive off it.

    Very slim chance of winning the group now with the final two games Spain have unless have to get two wins to make pot 2 for the finals draw?

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