Chripper

D'oh! I meant five in a row. I was distracted by today's match Agreed. Like Nadal and Federer in tennis. One is an artist on the court, the only is pretty much impregnable on ash. So much so, they're so much ahead of the rest that they're still spanking the next generation. Both have changed how Tennis is played and both are the still the gold standard of their sport. I think the old who's the best, Hendry or O'Sullivan isn't even a debate in my opinion.

Thanks for reiterating what I just said. My money would still be on O'Sullivan... but it isn't.

8-5 and if Ronnie doesn't turn it around it will be the biggest upset ever to happen at the World Championships. He's just been distracted all match. In fairness to Cahill, he's been there to take advantage of it. Usually O'Sullivan win matches without even potting a ball, most players are intimidated by him. Credit to Cahill for standing up to him. I think it's only English people who cite O'Sullivan as the greatest of all time. He isn't. He may have had most centuries, he's sharing the most ranking titles, and will probably surpass it, but Hendry won 8 World Championships in a row. That's something that will never be equalled. Plus Davis and Hendry never needed a sports psychologist or the aid of sightright to improve.

Cahill should be 6-4 up, at the very least. Hopefully Cahill can take another 5 frames. If he can keep it together between the ears he can. He was fantastic yesterday. O'Sullivan does do this on occasion, where he just swings his cue and plays 1000mph. Usually he does it in Asian tournaments and it's a tell that he doesn't really want to be there. Never seen him play like that at the Crucible, though.

R.I.P

A padded cell is the best place to watch a Scotland game. Actually, I was going to say that. I think it'll either be a draw or we'll scrape it by one goal.

I know. I find the whole system where clubs pretty run the FA to be the most ridiculous thing I've ever known.

https://www.insider.co.uk/news/sfa-posts-second-ever-highest-12661008 That figure was from 2017 and it was replicated last year.

He's Oliver Burke with a little more technique. It's a waste for him going to Rangers. They don't seem to be bothered to play Middleton, so I don't understand Hastie's reasoning... apart from a rise in wage. He should've stayed with Motherwell for another couple of years. He needs matches, at Rangers he's going to be sitting on the bench.

We should've appointed Smith instead of Leven... and we should've appointed Souness instead of Burley. As both wanted the job. The SFA really are idiots.

Tea is vile (apart from Chia), and the listed managers were just as unappealing: Smith was brilliant for us, I don't care what anyone says; I remember McLeish at Hibs and Motherwell and was never a fan, all he did for Scotland was enjoy playing with the foundations that Smith made for him. Burley had one brilliant season in the EPL (manager of the year) but apart from that, his career was spotty. All Levein has ever won in management is manager of the month about seven times. I wasn't a fan of Strachan getting the job, either. As someone said, most the managers were in deep decline. As for Brown, I remember that most people (Including me) wanted Dalglish and was disenchanted when Brown was appointed manager. How wrong I was. Basically, in my lifetime I've liked only two Scotland managers: Brown and Smith, and still do. With Berti, the Euro Championship win tricked us into thinking that he was a good manager. I remember talking to a German back when we appointed him, I said "Yes, so, he won the European Championships", all he did was look at me. It didn't take long for me to break the code... I can't see the SFA appoint anyone of note. It'll either be David Moyes, which will be falling into the trap of going for someone in decline, or Mackay or Gemmill.

There is a difference, but I heavily doubt that they spent anywhere close to £76m over the past two seasons. If they wanted to give a manager a wage of £1m, £2m or £3m I think they could do it.

Honestly, he's the only Man United player who really seems to care. The rest are a disgrace as they seem to be orchestrated by Paul Pogba. I wish SAF was still in charge as Pogba would get his ass kicked! Redcafe is weird, check the in the player performance forum. They still have an English flag next to McTominay. Wishful thinking on their part.

I wish it was just 7 weeks in advance on what happened under McLeish, in reality it's been an acumination of 18 years of humiliation and 50+ years of SFA incompetence. In life everyone has a breaking point, in relationships, in careers, even in sports. I would never condemn Scotland fans for continuing to attend matches, as it's their right, but in this case, I hope that most of the people who attend the Cyprus match (and beyond) make some sort of a gesture that they're unhappy with the SFA. As long as the SFA sit on their money (they made £78m+ in the past two years) whilst doing nothing to improve the Scottish national team or Scottish football, I'm never going to give them another penny of my money, if that means boycotting matches then so be it.

I'll agree with Smith and Brown, but the rest were not my cup of tea. I gave them all a chance, as well as did, and McLeish did do superbly well in his first sting. As for Stein and Ferguson, I'm a little too young to remember. I feel Burley was a reactionary appointment, as he did well with Hearts for a brief period, and as for Levein, that was just baffling... still is. The rest I agree with. In the past I've had an inkling of who the SFA would appoint, but this time? I have not got one clue. I don't for one moment think they'll be progressive and appoint a foreigner, though. So it'll either be Mackay or Gemmill.

It's way beyond hurt. Well, hopefully... let's hope that it spells change... The SFA don't appoint good managers, or at least, good managers don't want to manage Scotland. It's a cycle.

Yeah, I'd say "disillusioned" pretty much nails it. It's rare for me to miss a Scotland match, especially on the weekend and at Hampden, but this time I'm staying at home. I've literally had enough. Watching the Kazackstan match I was actually laughing when the goals flew in. It was a hysterical laugh. I've never had less confidence in these players, the SFA or the entire landscape of Scottish football.

Nah. They ignored him the previous time, I don't think they'd bother this time, either. I would be surprised if they have a shortlist, or even a long list.

I don't know about that, I don't listen to the radio, if it's football or otherwise. I don't think it matters who the manager is. Do you honestly think Germany won Euro 96 because Berti Vogts was such a good manager? Germany would've won that tournament even if they were being managed by a tree stump. The reason I'm not invested in us picking a new manager is because ultimately it's irrelevant. I don't care who gets it. They can give it to Rod Petrie for all I care. Fundamentally, Scottish football is in ruins, no manager is going to fix that.

I wouldn't have his as manager, though. Doubt anyone would.

People might have an axe to grind with Smith and McCoist, but I don't. Do I think players would listen to a guy who scored over 300 professional goals, including 19 for Scotland? Yes. Plus he's a likeable character, in a dressing room and out in a training field you have to have a balance between serious and fun. Look at United under Mourinho, everyone was miserable, and it showed on the park. Not saying that all he would be is a cheerleader. One thing he knows how to do is score goals. If England can employ Alan Russell, a former Hamilton striker, I think McCoist knows a tad more about goal scoring .

Definitely. The guy has been assistant manager at Newcastle, Liverpool, Chelsea. I think it's fair to say that he knows what he's doing and he has progressive ideas on how to take Scottish football forward. If the SFA have any will to improve Scottish football and the Scotland national team they will go to Clarke and give him whatever tools he requires to bring Scottish football into the 21st century.

Have you ever seen a coach do their work? They don't run and do cardio and ball work with the players. Coaches instruct, they don't participate. We should chuck it now? I wouldn't shed a tear if the Scotland team was disbanded tomorrow.

I know. I noted the year, too. It'll be interesting to see who gets the job on a permanent basis. Personally I'd push the boat out for Steve Clarke as well as giving his free reign to implement changes to improve Scottish football, even if the clubs don't like it.

All he'd be required to do is set up shooting drills and give tips and advice.