davew Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) Quote I'd expect the most uninspiring team he could possibly pick, so i go for something like this: Phillips as the lone striker isn't uninspiring, it's depressing. You're right about one thing though, the team McLeish picks for this game will set the tone Edited March 23, 2018 by davew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackhayes17 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 McLaughlin Hendry Mulgrew McKenna Paterson McTominay McGinn Cairney Robertson Armstrong McBurnie Suspect he will play Hanley over Hendry though and I have read he will start Kev McDonald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Why are so many folk going for Forrest? Have none of you seen him play for Scotland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyBlueScot Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Interesting interview with Barry Douglas in today's Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/mar/22/barry-douglas-interview-scotland-wolves. Seems like a decent guy. I haven't seem him play but is he somebody that could move to Centre Back? If so, would he be better than what we've already got? Obviously we don't want to convert left backs to centre backs for the sake of it but worth while seeing if they can adapt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 43 minutes ago, jackhayes17 said: McLaughlin Hendry Mulgrew McKenna Paterson McTominay McGinn Cairney Robertson Armstrong McBurnie Suspect he will play Hanley over Hendry though and I have read he will start Kev McDonald Expecting something similar, but I think McGregor will start in goal, and unless Hendry has really impressed him in training since his call up, I think Hanley will start tonight along side McKenna and Mulgrew. I am not really convinced that McTorminay and McBurnie will start, but both will come on at some stage, with Ritchie and Phillips starting ahead of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 13 minutes ago, Orraloon said: Why are so many folk going for Forrest? Have none of you seen him play for Scotland? I was wondering the same! To be fair I wouldn't mind seeing a bit of a switcharound at half time, especially if we find ourselves in a comfortable position from the first half - of course peformance and potential are more important than the result, but would be nice to see confidence flowing from the off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, in5omniac said: I was wondering the same! To be fair I wouldn't mind seeing a bit of a switcharound at half time, especially if we find ourselves in a comfortable position from the first half - of course peformance and potential are more important than the result, but would be nice to see confidence flowing from the off. Costa Rica are a good side. If we are comfortably in the lead at half time I would pleasantly very surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 15 hours ago, PASTA Mick said: All about opinions. I think it will be a tough match and we need to start with a strong team. I think Hungary will be a better game for the new caps. I agree but there's no point just playing to win this game. We have to find out about the new players or we'll have to blood them in the competitive games. Interested in your opinion on why Forrest doesn't do it for Scotland but performs for Celtic. Is it just the different systems or just the fact that the players behind are worse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gala Tartan Army (Borders) Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Couple of guys predicting Phillips to start up front , surely not ! We've all seen what he can do , not much . Any of the new young players McBurnie, Cummings, McGregor have to be better than what I have seen of Phillips. Also how can Armstrong start when he has only played a few minutes for Celtic recently , even when he was fit he looked like his confidence was shot after the blunder against England ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDange Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Think it's safe to say we'll see subs galore on both games - i.e. the whole point of friendlies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksburnDandy Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 27 minutes ago, Gala Tartan Army (Borders) said: Couple of guys predicting Phillips to start up front , surely not ! We've all seen what he can do , not much . Any of the new young players McBurnie, Cummings, McGregor have to be better than what I have seen of Phillips. Also how can Armstrong start when he has only played a few minutes for Celtic recently , even when he was fit he looked like his confidence was shot after the blunder against England ? Disagree on the last paragraph given how good he was in the win in Vilnius. A stop start season to blame for Armstrong losing form and confidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 28 minutes ago, Gala Tartan Army (Borders) said: Couple of guys predicting Phillips to start up front , surely not ! We've all seen what he can do , not much . Any of the new young players McBurnie, Cummings, McGregor have to be better than what I have seen of Phillips. Also how can Armstrong start when he has only played a few minutes for Celtic recently , even when he was fit he looked like his confidence was shot after the blunder against England ? While I would prefer it to try out McBurnie, Phillips does some what tick all the boxes of the type of striker Eck would play/sign, especially when he was at Ranger.... 6ft plus tall and lanky target man who puts himself about, though maybe comes across as something of a donkey to everyone else (a-al Prso, Thompson, Arveladze etc).... so I would not be shocked if he starts tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld_Reekie Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Expect him to play it reasonably safe in first half with a token youngster or two and only make ambitious changes if we've looked solid. He'll be wanting experienced guys who can hopefully avoid embarrassing him in his first game back. I expect more radical changes once game is almost over and in the Hungary game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 ------------------------ McGregor Paterson -- McKenna -- Mulgrew -- Robertson --------------- McTominay -- McGinn Forrest -------------- Armstrong ------------- McGregor ---------------------- McBurnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfingers Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Whens McGregor ever been a winger?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, bigfingers said: Whens McGregor ever been a winger?? Or Forrest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Interchangeable attacking forward line. Pray tell how many "wingers" do we have and who are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfingers Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I would like to see ryan fraser given a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 McGregor McKenna Hanley Mulgrew Robertson Cairney McTominay Ritchie McDonald McBurnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, DoonTheSlope said: McGregor McKenna Hanley Mulgrew Robertson Cairney McTominay Ritchie McDonald McBurnie Only 10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 19 minutes ago, in5omniac said: Only 10? Put 12 on for second half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 30 minutes ago, bigfingers said: I would like to see ryan fraser given a chance. Agree, he's looked lively when come on for us and should be given a chance over your Phillips, Ritchie's, Forrest s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviebee Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 29 minutes ago, DoonTheSlope said: McGregor McKenna Hanley Mulgrew Robertson Cairney McTominay Ritchie McDonald McBurnie 22 minutes ago, in5omniac said: Only 10? No, he's picked Phillips as well. That's just how it'll look with him in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Agree on Fraser, not sure how fit he is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandScot Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Opinions vary as to preferred line-up, though it is unanimous nobody wants Phillips who was pathetic in prior appearances. It was disappointing to see him even in the squad, and if Eck wants to get the Tartan Army onside he cannot afford a passenger. Costa Rica are a good settled side with many caps, and Scotland has to play at a high tempo to unsettle them. In spite of lack of playing time I would like to see Armstrong for his strong running. Also Cairney has to start. Apart from that anyone but Phillips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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