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    Squad for upcoming games

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    11 minutes ago, ErsatzThistle said:

    So, which clubs do we reckon will be bitching about nasty Scotland manager Steve Clarke forcing their players to play more than the requested thirty minutes during the international break ? 

    Newcastle Utd

    Scotland vs Slovakia - Match Thread [11/10/2020]

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    I do worry we've gone straight from over-done despair to 'all's well' without stopping at a reality check-in. When that happens you can slump back down again with just one match.

    Slovakia were poor last night but we did really well to remain solid and take full control in the second half. They didn't have enough in attack for me to change my mind that McTominay isn't  a centre back and we did lack some dynamism. Without anyone ahead of him, we don't get the most out of Robertson and we generally lacked width.

    Overall though things are looking brighter. We had key players out that instantly make us more vibrant and maybe those youngsters are coming through.  The McCrories, Gilmour, Turnbull, Campbell etc have the potential to be better than what we have.

    Just wish the attack on players would end. Considine, ODonnell and Fraser all played well but I saw all of them get stick that was unnecessary.

    Team V Slovakia

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    1 minute ago, mccaughey85 said:

    McKenna, Cooper and Porteous are levels above considine. Considine is league 1 at best whereas those three will play at a higher level than he will ever reach. 

    I just don't think that's fair or even true.

    Team V Slovakia

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    I guess the issue for Clarke is to decide who his best CBs are.

    McKenna, Gallagher, Cooper, Porteous and Considine are not too different in skill level and, to be honest, I can't really get upset which he goes with.  

    Nations League

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    Hopefully I don't get banned for asking such basic questions but what does winning this round of nations leagues get you? Last time it's got us to here (1 game from the Euros) but does this do the same with World cup places?

    11?

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    21 minutes ago, Tartan blood said:

    Why does no one think it will be 4 at the back? Robertson, Cooper, Gallagher and O'Donnell? Then a 433 or 442 with the rest of the players

     

    I agree. Could easily be 4 at the back

    11?

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    35 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said:

    Fleck really hasn't kicked a ball since lockdown and it show's  why Sheffield United have barely won a point since the restart and the beginning of this season.

    Stick McGregor in his place and that might just about be the best we can do

    I completely forgot about McGregor 😊

    Squad for upcoming games

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    This is so depressing.

    At the minute it's not the end of the world but we're on the edge now. Guess that means O'Donnell at RB. Dykes, shankland and McBurnie cover the front places and in midfield we still have a choice of Fraser, McGinn, McTominay, Fleck, Jack and McGregor.

    Definitely not 3 at the back now, surely? Will he call up replacements?

    Still looks ok. For now...

    Scottish players in action 19/20

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    1 hour ago, Caledonian Craig said:

    Worth pointing out that Fraser did well once he came on as sub last night. Hit the post in midst of winning a penalty and went close with a 40-yard chip that almost caught the keeper off the line.

    I know he's upset a few this last year or so but he has to start. And not as wing-back. I think Dykes would link up well with him.

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