marinello Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I see it is claimed in BBC Scottish Gossip page that the Slovakia manager is intending to play for a draw on Thursday. Big mistake if they do as if successful and with a win against Malta they would only have 19 points. This is likely to be insufficient to be in the top 8 second place positions. That`s why I think the claim is pish. They will come at us looking for the win. This gives me more encouragement that we will win as we will not be facing a 5 man defence. Spaces instead will be available for us to exploit. Not disparaging the Slovaks as I feel they are a competent outfit but I really do believe we will win this. Can see a 3-1 win [ possibly 3-2]. Our time is near. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 They need 6 points too. Still a chance 19 points will be enough for them but that won't be clear til Saturday night at the earliest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Sheer guesswork from a lazy journalist. The journo will have zero clue as to what the Slovaks have planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ANDYP Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Even though they pumped us, I wasn't that impressed with them. Thought they looked slow at the back, and with a bit of pace we can get at them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86glebestreet Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Can't stop thinking it is going to be 2-1 Scotland, just like when we beat Czechoslavakia when Holton and Jordan scored, could be a night to remember, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordyA88 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I fancy us to get the win as well. I agree with 1ANDYP that they didn't look upto much at the back when they beat us. We just didn't get past them as we had no pace in the side that night. Think this is a game that would suit Fraser and Phillips wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_fadiator Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hamsik has scored today. One off Maradona's record for Napoli. He really is a class player and we'll need to stop him, possibly justiying McArthur's inclusion with his harassing style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hamsik is a better player than we've had in a long long time, we've humbled teams full of superstars before though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman4 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Mind games, while 19 points probably will be enough (there will be at least one group on 12 or less) there is know way they'll take the chance and settle for a point. While they are a good side they are not a Poland of two years ago and they are playing a very different Scotland team to a year ago. Also on Hamsik I think he's only got past 65 mins once this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Chris Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Have I read that correctly on Wiki, they've only named one striker in their squad?! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovakia_national_football_team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rude Gullit Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 38 minutes ago, Tartan Chris said: Have I read that correctly on Wiki, they've only named one striker in their squad?! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovakia_national_football_team Take Hamsik out and they're even stingier at scoring goals than us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes56 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Rude Gullit said: Take Hamsik out and they're even stingier at scoring goals than us! put Brown i the tunnel then.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 They would probably settle for a draw as it would probably be enough for a playoff. Just. I doubt they’ll play for one though. Unless they’ve suddenly hired Craig Levein as their manager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Slovenia & Lithuania came to Hampden for draws but I can't see Slovakia settling or playing for a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 23 hours ago, the_fadiator said: Hamsik has scored today. One off Maradona's record for Napoli. He really is a class player and we'll need to stop him, possibly justiying McArthur's inclusion with his harassing style! Someone needs to give him a good hard tackle early doors, usually browns job but someone else will need to do it. He is a very very dangerous player and we can't afford to give him any space or time on the ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo2576 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Just now, Kirk said: Someone needs to give him a good hard tackle early doors, usually browns job but someone else will need to do it. He is a very very dangerous player and we can't afford to give him any space or time on the ball He'll be well used to worse than that in Serie A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Kirk said: Someone needs to give him a good hard tackle early doors, usually browns job but someone else will need to do it. He is a very very dangerous player and we can't afford to give him any space or time on the ball Graeme Souness and Roy Aitken used to be masters of doing that at Hampden. Sadly nowadays it means an early bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 13 minutes ago, Paulo2576 said: He'll be well used to worse than that in Serie A Im sure he will but it's all you can really do. I think we could spend a lot of this game on the back foot so we need to try and have some sort of impact on their key players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo2576 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, Kirk said: Im sure he will but it's all you can really do. I think we could spend a lot of this game on the back foot so we need to try and have some sort of impact on their key players. I hope we're not on the back foot. We were better than them until the second goal over there. We need to be careful not to go behind but hopefully we will be trying to boss the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 17 minutes ago, Paulo2576 said: I hope we're not on the back foot. We were better than them until the second goal over there. We need to be careful not to go behind but hopefully we will be trying to boss the game. I hope the same but I can just see it playing out that way, Standard for us in a big match. Yeah we need to be really tight at the back and the players need to cover for each other. If we can have a good start and keep the ball well enough early doors hopefully we can get the win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryWood34 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 0-1 after 3 minutes 71 and 82 - 2-1 Scotland. slovenia 0-1 Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotsdeutsch Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Never mind Hamsik...it's lobotka we have to stop. If I was more of a judas I'd put a bet on him to score I'm that convinced he'll score. It I won't...his goal against England should be a massive warning ⚠️ though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLT NY Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 I think we're right about as good as Slovakia and should be able to see to them at home..... 2-1 Scotland. If we win that, I think we'll win 2-0 in Slovenia.. But tomorrow's game is the big one as it's the biggest question mark for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmc92 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Wouldn't say there's too much between Scotland/Slovakia. A few big players can make the difference for each team but I can see us just managing to get over the line tonight with the home advantage. I do think we will need to score atleast 2 though as I can see us conceding quite easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboman Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 7 hours ago, calmc92 said: Wouldn't say there's too much between Scotland/Slovakia. A few big players can make the difference for each team but I can see us just managing to get over the line tonight with the home advantage. I do think we will need to score atleast 2 though as I can see us conceding quite easily. marek hamsik = difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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