todd Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 10 hours ago, Bino's said: As for Christie Hopefully club managers will take note, they might be surprised what their young Scottish players will produce and become if they actually give them a chance Excellent point👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 On 11/5/2018 at 9:55 PM, SWMM82 said: Raheem Sterling went 27 caps without a goal for an England team with far greater attacking options. Teams often double up on wingers, especially when they’ve so got so much pace. Should give other attackers a bit more freedom. Sterling is a far superior player to James Forrest ffs, and he probably had a couple of assists and managed to cross the ball to someone, maybe even run past someone, in those games. 12 hours ago, Scotland Ever More said: I remember plenty of folk on here saying Griffiths wasn't international class and could only do it for Celtic. In fact, it was the same patter used. Only has X amount of goals in X amount of caps yet now he's everyone's first pick. Go figure I don't remember that at all, most were desperate for him to play. Just a though, could Tierney play holding mid? Would maybe give us a wee bit more bite in the middle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, Kirk said: Just a though, could Tierney play holding mid? Would maybe give us a wee bit more bite in the middle. Well, that's what I've been saying for the past few days. Tierney or Robertson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotland Ever More Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 17 minutes ago, Kirk said: Just a though, could Tierney play holding mid? Would maybe give us a wee bit more bite in the middle. Hard to say when all I've ever known him to do is bomb down the wings (other than a brief appearance at RB and CB) but I really don't like the idea of shoehorning players into other positions just to have them on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 12 hours ago, Bino's said: As for Christie Hopefully club managers will take note, they might be surprised what their young Scottish players will produce and become if they actually give them a chance Managers in Scotland are terrified of experimenting with young Scottish players. The top league consists of 12 teams, two or three defeats in a row will probably mean that you'll drop 5/6/7 places, thus meaning that managers will persist with tried and tested (older) players. Once the top league in Scotland is expanded to 16/18 teams we'll begin to see managers giving youth at chance, because as it stands, they can't afford to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, Scotland Ever More said: Hard to say when all I've ever known him to do is bomb down the wings (other than a brief appearance at RB and CB) but I really don't like the idea of shoehorning players into other positions just to have them on the field. The only other alternative is leaving either Robertson or Tierney on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 11 hours ago, Chripper said: Managers in Scotland are terrified of experimenting with young Scottish players. The top league consists of 12 teams, two or three defeats in a row will probably mean that you'll drop 5/6/7 places, thus meaning that managers will persist with tried and tested (older) players. Once the top league in Scotland is expanded to 16/18 teams we'll begin to see managers giving youth at chance, because as it stands, they can't afford to. But there's often only one team relegated And for most no chance of any title There's a bit of scope there to take the chance and use your youth systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 11 hours ago, Chripper said: Well, that's what I've been saying for the past few days. Tierney or Robertson. I think Tierney would be more suited as we have used him at centre half, Robertson to me would be wasted in the centre. Better player and better delivery etc from the wing. 11 hours ago, Scotland Ever More said: Hard to say when all I've ever known him to do is bomb down the wings (other than a brief appearance at RB and CB) but I really don't like the idea of shoehorning players into other positions just to have them on the field. Me neither really but want them both playing and I'd rather have Tierney in the midfield than centre half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Scotlandfan Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Thought Christie was brilliant on Thursday night. Had his best ever game for Celtic in a high pressure game against a high level of opposition. These are the sort of games you need your international players to perform in. Read that he made the most tackles of any player playing in the Europa league last week (10) and was obviously a threat going forward too. I’d like to see a midfield three of Christie, McGregor and McGinn. All three work hard, are mobile, and keep the ball well. The only other centre midfielders in the squad are McDonald (not on form, ponderous) and Armstrong (hasn’t been playing and isn’t as strong defensively). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 25 minutes ago, Super_Scotlandfan said: Thought Christie was brilliant on Thursday night. Had his best ever game for Celtic in a high pressure game against a high level of opposition. These are the sort of games you need your international players to perform in. Read that he made the most tackles of any player playing in the Europa league last week (10) and was obviously a threat going forward too. I’d like to see a midfield three of Christie, McGregor and McGinn. All three work hard, are mobile, and keep the ball well. The only other centre midfielders in the squad are McDonald (not on form, ponderous) and Armstrong (hasn’t been playing and isn’t as strong defensively). I’m not too convinced Christie can be accommodated in a central three. I’d be more inclined to have have him as one of the two forwards if 3-5-2 or one of the wider players in a 4-5-1. I’d still keep Armstrong in the team, he’s a naturally athlete and has had enough game time fitness wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 14 hours ago, Chripper said: Well, that's what I've been saying for the past few days. Tierney or Robertson. I’m glad to be of assistance 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrniaboc Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Bates dropped to the Hamburg bench for some reason today? Last couple of times they've done that they haven't kept a clean sheet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Scotlandfan Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 34 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: I’m not too convinced Christie can be accommodated in a central three. I’d be more inclined to have have him as one of the two forwards if 3-5-2 or one of the wider players in a 4-5-1. I’d still keep Armstrong in the team, he’s a naturally athlete and has had enough game time fitness wise. Celtic used him in a central 3 on Thursday. Rogic played ahead of him. We could play McGregor and McGinn deeper and Christie just ahead. I’m a fan of Armstrong too, but can’t justify him starting without more minutes for his club. Hopefully he starts today (surely Southampton will make big changes today after conceding 6 last week!) and we can judge him a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyBlueScot Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 1 hour ago, mrniaboc said: Bates dropped to the Hamburg bench for some reason today? Last couple of times they've done that they haven't kept a clean sheet... Don't want to change a winning team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDange Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Paterson again for Cardiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, McDange said: Paterson again for Cardiff Our new number 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrniaboc Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 45 minutes ago, SkyBlueScot said: Don't want to change a winning team? Could well be the case. Though they have won 6 from 10 with him playing this season, and two of the ones they didn't win were scoreless draws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab The Crab Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, Malcolm said: Our new number 9 I think he’ll start with Fletcher on Saturday, all going well result wise Patterson will come on for last 15/20 with a view to starting against Israel. Patterson then starts against Israel, tucks a couple of goals and goes onto score 31 goals for his country as a centre forward. Am I getting carried away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde1998 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 34 minutes ago, McDange said: Paterson again for Cardiff Is that three in four now? Would certainly be worth giving him a go up to, given our lack of striking options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDange Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Clyde1998 said: Is that three in four now? Would certainly be worth giving him a go up to, given our lack of striking options. So far yeah. Should be playing with Fletcher. We need to win games, 1 up top nae use Edited November 10, 2018 by McDange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 22 minutes ago, Rab The Crab said: I think he’ll start with Fletcher on Saturday, all going well result wise Patterson will come on for last 15/20 with a view to starting against Israel. Patterson then starts against Israel, tucks a couple of goals and goes onto score 31 goals for his country as a centre forward. Am I getting carried away? Yes. Lets be honest here (if you are watching the match) he had done nothing up until that moment. He was Johnny on the spot for the goal heading in a deflected cross unmarked from 4 yards out. Even the commentators have him tagged as a 'makeshift striker'. The fact that so many want him in speaks buckets on how desperate we are as supporters and how desperate Scotland are at present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDange Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Caledonian Craig said: Yes. Lets be honest here (if you are watching the match) he had done nothing up until that moment. He was Johnny on the spot for the goal heading in a deflected cross unmarked from 4 yards out. Even the commentators have him tagged as a 'makeshift striker'. The fact that so many want him in speaks buckets on how desperate we are as supporters and how desperate Scotland are at present. If he’s scoring lucky goals, I’ll take that all day long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, McDange said: If he’s scoring lucky goals, I’ll take that all day long I think there are a stack of Scottish players who could score lucky goals for us though and they specialize as strikers and offer more in the role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 New Joe Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Burj_Alba said: New Joe Jordan Or new Kevin Kyle more likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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