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What would happen?

He's getting fantastic reviews as well. Rotherham can't believe their luck.

Hickey named in the Guardian's list of 60 young players to watch: https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2019/oct/10/next-generation-2019-60-of-the-best-young-talents-in-world-football

What's happened to Hickey?

In this squad? Feel these performances from Hornby has come a little late for Clarke when considering this squad. This continues then certainly.

Apologies if this has already been discussed but what's stopping a McKenna call up? Aberdeen or Clarke?

Burke starts again in La Liga. I know you've just said that but I wanted to type the words as it's just unbelievable.

Just about to ask the same thing about Kelly. Pity this run of games didn't start a few weeks earlier.

Archie Mair on the bench for Norwich. No sign of Hanley

Did he ask who Clarke is or is it a translation he wants? If he doesn't know who Clarke is then surely that's a concern.

Don't understand the anger towards Tierney. He's still young and not really been looked after particularly well. What's wrong with him being gradually brought back so he can come back to full fitness for Arsenal and Scotland's sake? After these two games, which are nothing games anyway, he'll be back.

I'm not sure that's fair. He had offers from the Premiership but wanted first team action. In doing so he's given himself another year to develop and progress. Am sure they'll be in the Premier next season but if not maybe then we can judge. The choice though is awful. If Griffiths and Naismith are unavailable and Fletcher 'retired' that leaves us with what? Phillips, McBurnie, Russell, Burke, Brophy.. Stewart, probably, if he continues. Anyway, I think Clarke should pick him so he can spend a few days watching and getting an idea. So I'd choose Phillips, McBurnie, Burke (maybe), Stewart (possibly) and Shankland.

Can't see an actual thread for McGinn but I think he needs one based on his performances in the EPL. This was from today's Guardian, McGinn on the rise with Villa On current form there are, at a rough count, at least three teams from the established “top six” that could benefit from the services of John McGinn. With the exception of Kevin De Bruyne it is hard to find a midfielder in better form and he certainly deserved to be on the winning side here, when Aston Villa were eventually pegged back by Burnley. “He’s been consistently good in all our performances and consistently looks like he’s going to score goals,” said McGinn’s manager, Dean Smith, after he volleyed in Villa’s second having earlier had a strike ruled out by VAR. “He’s an all-action player, gets into the opposition box, scores goals, wins free-kicks.” McGinn has an unorthodox running style but seems to cover every blade of grass while offering a constant creative threat: his rise has been quite something and the list of admirers will surely be growing. https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/sep/30/premier-league-10-talking-points-from-weekend-action

From today's Observer, "In John McGinn Villa have a midfielder playing as well as anyone in the division".

I think passing/technically-able midfielders aren't our problem. McGregor, Forrest, Christie and Fraser would be able to cope.

And Morrison, Brandon and Irving are playing some part in most games. Hearts also have Halkett, Berra, Souttar, Naismith, Walker and MacLean so not all non-Scots. That said, last season was a disappointment but it's looking better.

I definitely think Halkett deserves to be considered for the squad. Not massive quality in that position but I'd have McKenna and Souttar together when fit. I'd be interested in seeing whether Tierney could play there or better at right back. Tierney - Souttar - McKenna- Robertson Happy with that.

Well in the EPL you could say Kane, Beckham, Maddison, Alli, Terry.... If you are looking at Scotland you can pick Christie and McGregor Not sure about abroad. Might have missed your point though.

Just typed in Billy Gilmour into Twitter and those Chelsea fans are very impressed. Sounds like he's having a cracking game.

All the reports from Rotherham suggest Hastie's been excellent but he's not in the U21s. Seems a surprise.

It's incredible isn't it! Just going through it doesn't make any sense. Scotland's biggest transfer fee (twice), played in 3 of the biggest leagues in the world and spent nearly all of it on the bench. Nearly all those who've managed him seem convinced that he'll come good.

First time I've seen Hibs this season but I can't work out why Middleton doesn't start.

He is on one football app

Hornby starts tonight for Kortrijk. Half time and they're winning. Really hope it goes well for him.

Burke's come on at half time. Interestingly Joan Jordan's scored for Seville. I hope Shelley Kerr is keeping tabs.