Stu101 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Caledonian Craig said: It was mentioned in commentary about how deep we were sitting back that was the problem for most of the match. And yet nothing was done to change it. Or at least to try to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Can’t believe he started Phillips after Thursday. Dont want to make any scapegoats of players, so Strachan should leave. We’ve the makings of a decent wee team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Just now, Bino's said: it was down to us playing a 442 and being a man light in midfield I wouldn't put it down to that. I'd put it down to the midfield four in a line midway inside our own half for a lot of the time instead of pressing up the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) I would move heaven and earth to get Michael O'Neill. Edited October 8, 2017 by Third Lanark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Just now, Caledonian Craig said: It was mentioned in commentary about how deep we were sitting back that was the problem for most of the match. That may have been down to anxiety and we never really shook ourselves out of that. We were lucky to get the draw which is gutting really. I can see why people want Strachan out and at the moment I couldn't care less either way but it scares the shite out of me who the SFA would get to replace him. Agreed. I guess the frustration is his conservatism and slowness to change. If he changed things more rapidly, injected new faces the result might still be the same but he would face less criticism than sticking with tried and tested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Stu101 said: And yet nothing was done to change it. Or at least to try to change it. We have no pace at the back... that's why we sit deep, but you are right, we should have pushed up. Edited October 8, 2017 by Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macy37 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 We started with a whimper and ended with a whimper. Another horrible campaign. Let’s face it there’s no real massive positive highlights is there? If I’m missing them please point them out to me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munro7 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Phillips was indeed shite but I'm not buying this Forrest garbage. He'd have been equally shite as he has been in every single one of his caps to date. Also thought Fletcher had a decent game tonight but he absolutely has to score that one late on. That might have given us a shout, as it was we got the equaliser too late to really press for a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Just now, macy37 said: We started with a whimper and ended with a whimper. Another horrible campaign. Let’s face it there’s no real massive positive highlights is there? If I’m missing them please point them out to me.... I hope to f*** I never have to sit next to you at Hampden. You are one miserable, pessimistic f***ing doom merchant who seems to thrive on us failing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macy37 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Just now, Caledonian Craig said: I hope to f*** I never have to sit next to you at Hampden. You are one miserable, pessimistic f***ing doom merchant who seems to thrive on us failing. Point them out...go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 There’s the emergence of some players that’s a positive but unfortunately I feel like everything we do is in spite of the manager. Shocking tactics tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: I wouldn't put it down to that. I'd put it down to the midfield four in a line midway inside our own half for a lot of the time instead of pressing up the pitch. we were a screener light so they were able to play the ball about at will in front of our back four second half Fletcher and McArthur were already out on their feet as a result no one in world football plays a 442 anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I think Strachan's about to resign during his interview or very soon in next 24 hrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macy37 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, ParisInAKilt said: There’s the emergence of some players that’s a positive but unfortunately I feel like everything we do is in spite of the manager. Shocking tactics tonight That should be a given in every campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Fair few changes going forward I would imagine, Can't see either Fletcher or Brown featuring too much in the future, Naismith played his last, Hanley and Martin gone backwards. Time for some others to step up. Burke has not proved the wonder kid yet, Harper, Gauld seem further away than ever. McGinn, Armstrong, Fleck, McGregor all possibilities for midfield? Defensively and offensively however the cupbaord still looks pretty bare (except for left backs!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 5 minutes ago, fringo said: I think Strachan's about to resign during his interview or very soon in next 24 hrs. I can't see why he would want the job anymore from his point of view better to retire semi gracefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Just now, Bino's said: I can't see why he would want the job anymore from his point of view better to retire semi gracefully I think is is doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hauniscots Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 37 minutes ago, the_fadiator said: Lost the midfield, showing 4-4-2 isn't for our players. They aren't good enough. McArthur, Bannan, Fletcher, Phillips didn't work, though I thought Fletcher had a very good game. Ultimately Lithuania at home killed us. Can we give it a fkn rest on Fletcher. He let the ball sail over his head for the equaliser. Deal with it in the same way Tierney did minutes later, then Anya comes on and we have a much improved chance of seeing out the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 32 minutes ago, macy37 said: Anybody who backs Strachan needs hunted down. PM and you can have my address. Save you the trouble of hunting. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 22 minutes ago, macy37 said: Point them out...go on. Win against Slovenia Griffiths goals against England Performance away to Lithuania Win against Slovakia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macy37 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Just now, adamntg said: Win against Slovenia Griffiths goals against England Performance away to Lithuania Win against Slovakia Dear me. This collection of “highlights” tells a story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblet Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 27 minutes ago, munro7 said: Phillips was indeed shite but I'm not buying this Forrest garbage. He'd have been equally shite as he has been in every single one of his caps to date. Also thought Fletcher had a decent game tonight but he absolutely has to score that one late on. That might have given us a shout, as it was we got the equaliser too late to really press for a winner. Forrest has over 20 caps and hasn't a goal or even an assist against his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo2576 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 25 minutes ago, macy37 said: Point them out...go on. You cannot be denying that you are a misery. Although you seem happier than you've ever been right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, adamntg said: Win against Slovenia Griffiths goals against England Performance away to Lithuania Win against Slovakia And unbeaten this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Chris Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 27 minutes ago, Third Lanark said: I would move heaven and earth to get Michael O'Neill. He'll certainly leave Northern Ireland as/when their world cup campaign ends. They pay him a pittance, he's performed miracles for ages now there and many in their squad are well into their 30s so think they'll be a break up and they don't have a huge pool of options to replace them so they'll probably fall back to being 4th in groups. Not sure though if his first choice will be to try to pull another long suffering national team kicking and screaming to a major tournament for the first time in a generation. He will surely get club offers and good ones at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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