theabsentee

Great to hear, sounds like Sociedad are managing his fitness well, not pushing him to play 90 mins & risk another potential set back. Patterson isn't even getting a few minutes these days, Dyche still kept a centre back playing at right back on even though Everton where 2-0 down at half time. Some Everton fans really not happy about his lack of chances.This situation really can't be good for the lads confidence.

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I quite like it also though could be better , I do like the idea of navy blue & light blue combo as long as navy dominates, summit like the one below with as bit less light blue would have been nicer . I don't mind though at DHgate prices 😊

Worked hard & got a good shot block in. Don't know much about him but it's promising that Clement rates him highly enough to bring him on. Souttar had a solid game apart from giving away what looked a soft pen for heading the ball onto his own arm.

I really think the bad press he had been getting was ott & totally unproven. Journalists have an excuse as it's part of the job, we don't . Unless you hear a quote from the player or his coach in question saying there's a issue with commitment or attitude you should just ignore such negative stories written Fraser apparently trained with Newcastle while there was a international break for me so what unless he was actually fit enough to play which I believe he wasn't. He is also slated for the way his time at Bournemouth ended but the reality is he has had more than fair share of injuries iso you can understand why he perhaps under the influence of his agent didn't want to chance ruining a potential big move. If he is fit enough & playing well he should be 100% in our squad even if I fear he may not have the pace he once had.

Yeh I read the Barnes interview on the Newcastle website a couple of days ago but couldn't be bothered posting it. He still thinks he is good enough to get another chance with England so good luck to him though I doubt he is. Gordon should be in there squad now, he is quality. They are grandparents eligible players anyway so it's no surprise. Much prefer we stick to chasing the players with a Scottish parent.

He doesn't have to be very good to get in our squad in his position. In fact a cynic could say that's been the case for nearly 30 years. Conway at 21 may not quite be ready but he doesn't need to improve much as there's certainly not much of a gap between him & who he is competing with.

Ross Stewart is back in light training, his club not sure if he'll be back before the end of the season. No chance of him making Germany realistically but it'd be good for him to get a handful of club games in before the end of the season as I do think he has the potential to be a Scotland squad regular.

Yes Rodgers said it shouldn't be long term but he might not be back in time for the international break. Its not a bad thing for Scotland him getting a little break, maybe John McGinn could do with one also we just don't want any of our players getting a knock during last couple of weeks of season. McGregor's injury might mean we get what a few of us want, Christie tried out in a deeper role against the Dutch.

I'd be very happy with that starting 10 against Germany , only up front i would go with Adams if he finishes the season well & looks sharp in training.

Fair enough. I don't see Fraser as a similar type player to Conway or Hardie, they are in the mix with Adams, Dykes & Shankland & it's hard to see Clarke picking 4 centre forwards though personally I think he should for this month's friendlies. Conway I've high hopes for but he hasn't been consistent enough so maybe Hardie is more deserving. I've never seen much of him but I believe he is much improved has plenty pace , works extremely hard & can finish.

I thought there was more to it than just wishful thinking from fans , just googled it & it has been rumoured by various publications including talk sport. Though most rumours don't amount to much but do think if it's going to happen it will happen soon as Christie's switch of position has opened a place for a player like Barnes. Misprint in my previous post it's Harvey B of course , Ashley B is the ex Burnley battering ram forward.

Totally agree, looks like Christie has finally found his most effective position. His form playing deeper has surely been too good to ignore by Clarke. Don't know how you'll feel about it but reckon Frasers injury may mean if Ashley Barnes is going to commit to us this is his time.

Ryan Fraser out for a month, so if he is to be recalled by Scotland it'll not be until the summer.

Archie plays right back but he switched to left back late on in Leeds last game assisted in a goal. Actually think the lads naturally a midfield player so he can play a few positions, as can Livramento so for us would be a huge coup to get either of them committed. Highly unlikely to happen sadly even though I'm sure Clarke & Co are trying.

Enjoy & look forward to a positive report👍

My baring injuries automatic choices would be GK. Gunn, Clark, Gordon FB. Robbo, Hickey , Patterson CD. Tierney, Souttar, McKenna MID. McGinn, McTominay, Gilmour, Christie , McGregor , Ferguson, McLean ATTACK. Adams , Shankland, Dykes, Fraser, Barnes. That's 21 & a bit defensively light so 1 from Hanley, Hendry, Porteous & in my dreamy head the last place goes to Livramento or Archie Gray😊

Totally agree with nearly everything you've written apart from the re-emergence of Fraser being a potential threat to Christie's inclusion. What Christie's emergence as a deeper midfielder may have done is end Ryan Jacks international career unless he plays a pivotal role for Rangers from now until the seasons end. I'd go as far as to say Christie deserves to start next to Gilmour against Netherlands in the friendly & if they pairing works well against Germany also. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪

Pretty impressive job being done by Burke & Killie considering the old firm will have such a bigger budget , it's no fluke either when you see killie's far superior goal difference .

Ramsay isn't even starting in league 1 with Bolton currently, he really needs a run of games to build confidence.

Definitely good enough now I reckon as no disrespect to Ralston who always gives his all but Gray will be a class above already . I know what you're saying & maybe if Archie had grown up watching his dad have a successful Scotland career it would have influenced him but the reality was his dad who was also born in Yorkshire only got a couple of token caps under Berti Vogts.

Be a huge coup, I've never seen him kick a ball but read he could be a £50 million player within a season or 2. Wont happen though, seriously can't see it though as he is very highly rated & loved by the English.

🤣 Ok you've a deal for now but be prepared in a month's time his name might be hot on here😉

Yeh sadly of the other fringe strikers only Hardie is having a good season & I can't see him coming in from nowhere. Though let's not forget Harvey Barnes, if he commits & Clarke classes him as a striker then Dykes place could be in jeopardy .