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I think he was born in Scotland. Seems a bit similar to Dembele that Dapo was born in London and Dire in Scotland (like Karamoko's younger brother). So he's eligible for Scotland and, I guess, Nigeria. Wikipedia just says "Nigerian descent". Rangers are in an odd situation. Gerrard has not shown any desire, outwardly, of supporting Scottish football if you look at the first team but the club seems filled to bursting with young talent. I am sure he will want that to develop over the next year or so. I guess a trophy is just so important for the immediate future for him.

This is a surprise. I didn't even realise Dapo had a brother who played. Is he any good? No, he's Dire. Ahem. An interesting question, should we be: a. As excited as a youngster joining Bayern b. Pleased that youngsters are picked up by big clubs but not as positive than if it was Bayern (man city Hoover these kids up and we never see them again. Or c. Not even interested. I do think the number of youngsters at the biggest clubs is positive.

I know he's only played a half really for Celtoc but I'd really like to see Turnbull. The argument is, 'who does he replace?' I guess

Does that not answer your own question? "He's now at Peterborough". I've seen a few Man Utd and Arsenal kids on loan over the years and a number were rubbish. Anyway, I'm not saying that Hamilton isn't any use as I've never seen him but some good players come through the Scottish lower leagues and it makes sense for them to be in the U21s.

That's not too bad a squad. I think there are a number there who'll get caps for the seniors (both McCrories, Ferguson, Turnbull, Campbell and Porteous) and several I'm really keen to watch. Add in Gilmour and some of the other age groups and the future is bright. Some make it, some don't and it's often not the ones you expect. That's just the way it is. Would like to see this Ashby as it's exciting to think there might be competition for RB soon. I'd be tempted to ask what you think our line up will be in 2024 but I for one don't want to suggest one to get shot down! Ok.... 1. McCrorie 2. N Patterson 3. Robertson/Tierney 4 & 5. Porteous/Souttar/Morrison 6. McCrorie 7. McGinn 8. Gilmour 9. Hornby (probably not) 10. Turnbull 11. Johnston

And what a goal......

Great little video from Byron Hutchinson on Gauld.

Dykes has had less to work with than when he plays for Scotland. Rose was injured recently which is why he was on the bench last week. Now just a case of waiting before he's back.

I really hope that won't happen this time. He's too good for that, surely. I wonder if Lennon is buying some players with next year in mind. After the 10 in a row business is done with some of those players, like Christie, might be off.

I hope Turnbull doesn't spend all his time sat on that Celtic bench.

Jack Hendry scored on his debut today and had a 1-0 win

Goal from Campbell. Patterson down the right, crossed it inand headed away only to Campbell outside the box.

It has Lithuanian commentary. Good to see a bit of argy-bargy. At least some passion from the U21s. That said, we've dived a bit

Not bad team that.

I get shot down when I say this (and that's fair) but I'll stick with what I've said for the last couple of years which is that Tierney is better than Robertson at LB. I think he's probably the most versatile player we have and would even fair well as a holding midfielder. That's not to say Robertson isn't one of Europe's top left backs and every option should be explored to keep them playing together. Just wish we'd tried Tierney on the left of two CBs last night.

He's had a terrible game and I'm a fan of his.

Oh my god. Can't look

I'm not having it that our players are not good enough. We have enough about us to beat Israel and the Czech republic when they're this depleted. I support Clarke but I cannot believe he's starting McTominay at the back. Not acceptable. Nobody is closing anything down and McLean is a waste of space. Jack got criticised for passing sideways but he closes down. No McGinn or Tierney is a disgrace. Our two best players are6on the pitch.

Ffs

Well, 8 minutes in and pegged back and no attack yet. 😬

I'd be happy to see how that goes. Does anyone have an idea of the scale of difference between the left of 3 CB's and the left of 2 CBs? Has Tierney ever done the latter?

I agree with this. Feel a bit sorry for Forrest as he tried but he's not a wing back. I think that all the talk of formation is pointless if you don't have the players. Sometimes you play a not-quite-as-good player because they are the best in that position. If it doesn't look like we have a suitable right wing back we just don't play that way. The problem then is Tierney. Can he play the left of 2 Centre backs? If not, drop Robertson and play Tierney at LB. Personally I'd like to see Clarke give Tierney a chance at CB in a back 4 against the Czechs to see. Never play McTominay in defence again and swap McGregor for Fleck/Armstrong.

Well, I can't argue with that. But I think there are tweaks needed, not wholesale changes. Tierney has been excellent and is our best player. McTominay's never a centre back and I'd drop McGregor.

It's not been the most exciting game but there's positives from this.