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Some interesting choices. I didn't think Kelly was in and out. He had an injury but regular first choice now isn't he? McGinn's due back much sooner isn't he? McKenna's out as well. As mentioned Cooper will be in and you can't leave Naismith out. He's been dropping back more so Hearts aren't so reliant on his goals. So, I'd go with, Kelly, Marshall and McLaughlin Palmer, Jack, Cooper, Gallagher, Hanley, Findlay, Robertson, Taylor McTominay, Fleck, McGregor, Forrest, Christie, Fraser, Gilmour, Armstrong, McGinn Griffiths, Naismith, McBurnie Assuming Tierney and Burke are out. As mentioned elsewhere I'd have Jack as the replacement right back.

I wonder if jack will be included because he can cover at right back. That way he takes SOD's place rather than a midfielder.

I guess the idea for Gilmour's promotion to the first team is that he experiences match days etc but I'm not sure if it is worth it if he never gets on the pitch. Presumably Lampard wants him to play 10-20 minutes after Chelsea have wrapped up the game but there's not a lot of that going on.

I was thinking the same. I watched Fleck a lot at Cov and whilst I liked him I never thought "why's he not in the Scotland squad?" It's still unlikely but best just to let some players make their own way without the spotlight. Talking of Cov, Rose scored today and looks to be heading to the Championship. Haven't seen him yet but going in a couple of weeks and interested to see him.

Not sure why I said that.

Don't think there is a specific thread for the U23's etc so thought I'd start one. The U19's beat Czech Republic last night 1-0. Kai Kennedy with a cracker. The goal is on the SFAs Facebook but I can't link it here. Worth checking out.

One of the oddest arguments I see on here is along the lines of "if he was any good he wouldn't be playing in Scotland". Doesn't seem to take into consideration that they maybe won't forever. Imagine saying if about Van dijk when he was af Celtic?

Only this: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/who-stephen-welsh-celtic-youngster-21414230.amp He was in the bench last week. According to this report Celtic want him playing CB but Morton played him RB. It's not an immediate fix but at least the future has more possibilities on the right side. Would really like Rangers to give Patterson some time (or maybe just play some Scots)

Did Kieron Bowie's transfer to Fulham go through? Saw one report it had but nothing else. Edit - Just realised that's who ErsatzThistle was referring to.

So you're saying we shouldn't pick Naismith?

I don't think Halkett's too far off a call up.

Stephen Welsh starts on the bench today. Is that his first senior call up? I haven't seen him play so can't comment but it's pleasing to see the number of young centre backs emerging.

Just watching Sunday's Sportscene and impressed with appere's cameo against Hibs. What's his background? He's never featured for scotland's youth teams I think and Wikipedia has his full name as Louis Bobo George P. Appéré!

Only just watched the weekends highlights. That Paterson looked good on the ball and so desperate to go forward. Really impressed by him. Fingers crossed that under Stendel the young lads will be given a chance.

Is he not English?

Didn't know about the drink driving. The "playing for Scotland is shite" was the video I was referring to.

Not sure why he's getting such a hard time. Went to watch a match with his mates and looked like a dick but it doesn't matter. A royalist? Not my bag but as long as a player's not racist/fascist I don't care. Alright he's not exactly Messi but we're limited for choice. That video he did was the only thing I can slate him for but if he turns up and tries I'll forgive him.

Was reading some comments today by Derek Mcinnes that McKenna has been "different class" (or something similar) in the past month or so. Has he? Everytime I've seen him for Aberdeen he's looked all over the place. I really hope he is back on track because he's not looked the player we were hoping for.

Who's getting excited? It's just a list of potential players.

So, would these be the Centre Backs we'd be looking to in the coming years? George Johnston (20) FEYENOORD Ryan Porteus (20) HIBS Jamie Hamiltom (16) HAMILTON CB Leon King (15) RANGERS CB Liam Morrison (16) BAYERN CB Lewis Mayo (19) RANGERS Apologies for errors in ages etc.

Anybody know what's happened to David Bates?

Not sure if you are saying we should?

Got subbed anyway!

Burke starts against Leganes. Seems to be doing ok for himself. Any reports on how he's regarded?

Yesterday an advert appeared on Facebook for the new training wear but when you clicked the link it was an error on the JD site. Can't find it anywhere so I'm guessing it was a mistake. Anybody know?