Caledonian Craig Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Starting line-up V Slovakia is:- Craig Gordon Kieran Tierney Andrew Robertson Christophe Berra Charlie Mulgrew Barry Bannan Darren Fletcher CAPT. James Morrison James Forrest Matt Phillips Leigh Griffiths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Just now, Caledonian Craig said: Starting line-up V Slovakia is:- Craig Gordon Kieran Tierney Andrew Robertson Christophe Berra Charlie Mulgrew Barry Bannan Darren Fletcher CAPT. James Morrison James Forrest Matt Phillips Leigh Griffiths As expected. McGinn & McGregor instead of the tried and tested non performers would have been nice to see but that's just Strachan isn't it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 That central midfield 3 is utterly terrifying and pretty similar to the one that Slovakia completely over run not 12 months ago. It is up to us to create chances and opportunities for the wide players and strikers and that midfield three doesn't fill me with confidence at all, quite why McGregor and McGinn don't get in ahead of guys who have failed on this stage a million times is baffling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo2576 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Never gonna keep us all happy, and would've been good to see one of mcginn or mcgregor getting a start but here we. Cmon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I would have had McGregor for Bannan, but overall nothing to complain about there. Except Berra, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, Mox said: That central midfield 3 is utterly terrifying and pretty similar to the one that Slovakia completely over run not 12 months ago. It is up to us to create chances and opportunities for the wide players and strikers and that midfield three doesn't fill me with confidence at all, quite why McGregor and McGinn don't get in ahead of guys who have failed on this stage a million times is baffling. Agreed. Fletcher was a disgrace v Slovakia last time around. I hope we are wrong but this already looks ominous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Lets just wait and see. If McGregor and McGinn had been chucked in and failed then it would lead to claims they were selections made in desperation. Remember that fans don't want Chris Martin and booed him onto the pitch V Slovenia and he scored a late winner that kept us in the running so fans aren't always the best judges. As I said lets wait and see and wish the lads all the best. COME ON SCOTLAND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I fear physically we could have a problem in midfield but we should be good in possession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Barry Bannan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 1 minute ago, er yir macaroon said: I fear physically we could have a problem in midfield but we should be good in possession. Yes that would be my fear. We have nobody there who can stick their foot in there and win the ball. Brown fits that bill most for us and we don't have another player of his type in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Was this not the side that broke Griffiths' back last time they played. Snide and cynical knee in the back I recall. They are a big and dirty team. So I am sure the sight of Barry Bannan will have them shitting themselves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Just now, thplinth said: Was this not the side that broke Griffiths' back last time they played. Snide and cynical knee in the back I recall. They are a big and dirty team. So I am sure the sight of Barry Bannan will have them shitting themselves! To be fair neither McGregor or McGinn are physically stronger either. Their strengths lie elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, thplinth said: Was this not the side that broke Griffiths' back last time they played. Snide and cynical knee in the back I recall Slovenia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 3 minutes ago, thplinth said: Was this not the side that broke Griffiths' back last time they played. Snide and cynical knee in the back I recall. They are a big and dirty team. So I am sure the sight of Barry Bannan will have them shitting themselves! Totally correct. The Slovaks will trundle over the top of that midfield with no problem whatsoever. Let's hope I'm wrong about Bannan and that he isn't utterly out of his depth at this level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: To be fair neither McGregor or McGinn are physically stronger either. Their strengths lie elsewhere. They're bigger and stronger than Bannan. He's barely big enough to pay VAT on his boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, DoonTheSlope said: Slovenia ahhh... utter khunts. This lot will be the same. Big brutal and Slavic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 1 minute ago, RenfrewBlue said: They're bigger and stronger than Bannan. He's barely big enough to pay VAT on his boots! Since when was their game about putting themselves about? It isn't. Their strengths are on the attacking side - not competing physically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: To be fair neither McGregor or McGinn are physically stronger either. Their strengths lie elsewhere. McGinn is strong as an ox, much more so than Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmcn Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 James Forrest ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weekevie04 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 That midfield looks honking! Armstrong and Brown are big misses. I hope I'm wrong but Bannan is nowhere near good enough at international level - might try and count the long passes that won't find a man. As much I love Fletcher for being a model pro, and dedication to the national team, he's a liability these days as a starter. And those pink strips too! I hope to funk I'm wrong like. Mon Scotland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 8 minutes ago, stevenmcn said: James Forrest ???? 2 assists in the last two internationals. Another one tonight will do fine. Get behind him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 6 minutes ago, weekevie04 said: That midfield looks honking! Armstrong and Brown are big misses. I hope I'm wrong but Bannan is nowhere near good enough at international level - might try and count the long passes that won't find a man. As much I love Fletcher for being a model pro, and dedication to the national team, he's a liability these days as a starter. And those pink strips too! I hope to funk I'm wrong like. Mon Scotland! That midfield has no pace, no creativity and very little mobility. Coupled with the two centre halfs we could be in for a long night of utter dirge. Can see a 0-0 upto 65 - 70 mins with McGinn and McGregor thrown on to rescue it and all too little, too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmcn Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, Barney Rubble said: 2 assists in the last two internationals. Another one tonight will do fine. Get behind him. Hopefully he'll prove me wrong, but I'll no hold my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 42 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: Since when was their game about putting themselves about? It isn't. Their strengths are on the attacking side - not competing physically. I refer you to the progress of the game so far. The Slovaks have always been handy on the physical side. 49 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I'd make a change now, Bannan off for McGregor, go 4-2-3-1 and make the pitch as wide as possible, never going to have a better chance than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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