Scotty CTA Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Just having fun... 3 hours ago, Scotty CTA said: MCKENNA to Robertson to GMS to Naismith to SHINNIE, pinball to GMS, back heel to Naismith... GOAL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Just now, Scotty CTA said: Just having fun... I know. Sorry. I'm just a wee bit tetchy at the minute. Scotland are seriously in a downward spiral and I can honestly see it getting worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Ceelo Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 12 minutes ago, Scotty CTA said: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/rangers-in-crisis-i-havent-quit-rangers-1130179 "Naismith yesterday rejected a switch to Charles Green’s newco club The Rangers after deciding to quit Ibrox. And throughout his final press conference, the 25-year-old continually referred to them as Sevco – the business title of the company that will form a new Glasgow club." So is there a difference in club name v company name?, Naismith turned his back on Sevco the company, your correct Lets leave this to the other thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 10 minutes ago, Chripper said: Partisan attitudes like this is one of the reasons why Scotland/Scottish football is in the mess it's in. My favourite team for most of my life has been the Scottish national team for the very reason that you have alluded to... that we could put aside our league rivalries and hopefully make our mark on the world stage. That started to very quickly fade for me with the appointment of England hero Terry Butcher to our coaching staff. I was thinking "What's the point?" as I didn't want success that way. Currently my beef is with the authorities that have appointed an otherwise unemployable manager who accepted an EBT worth 1.7M It's these same authorities that in their infinite wisdom tilt the scales toward a two-horse race in Scotland. If the teams with smaller budgets aren't going to get a fair shake, then why bother with the hollow charade? Scottish football needs a serious cull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 16 minutes ago, The White Ceelo said: Naismith turned his back on Sevco the company, your correct And went to another 'team/club' (whatever) altogether. 17 minutes ago, The White Ceelo said: Lets leave this to the other thread Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Ceelo Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 55 minutes ago, Chripper said: Can you spare us the club affiliation crap? Partisan attitudes like this is one of the reasons why Scotland/Scottish football is in the mess it's in. I'm sure there are places in this place for this playground nonsense. 🙄 Not too sure me or Scotty have anything to do with the state of our national team, but as you say, we have taken it to another playground. If only Eck would read the TAMB, there seems to be plenty experts giving advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Hunt Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I think this whole sorry week was summed up for me when, at 0-3 I turned to the bloke in north stand beside me last night and said, We need to get Gary Mackay- Steven on to run at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 7 hours ago, stevenmcn said: He'll be really good once he realizes he can use his right foot too. He's almost literally getting himself in knots trying to keep the ball on his left foot. Aye, that pisses me off too. But he's not the only one with that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, Jacques Hunt said: I think this whole sorry week was summed up for me when, at 0-3 I turned to the bloke in north stand beside me last night and said, We need to get Gary Mackay- Steven on to run at them. Are you McFadden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Jim Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I was cheered last night by a 10x better and more organised performance. Failed experiment hopefully binned, and can can finish the group off from here. Portugal are just different class to us right now, so am not getting upset about this friendly result. Losing in Israel was hardly a surprise, it was the manner of it. It's done, lesson learned, move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Hunt Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 17 minutes ago, Orraloon said: Are you McFadden? 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkieRobRoy Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 OK, it didn't feel too bad for most of the game, some good play, nice goal but not only was it a Portugal 2nd team, they barely left 2nd gear. What exactly was the point of that? There can be no slip-ups next month. Had to be two wins or the feel-bad factor will really kick in, players will keep calling off and some supporters of certain clubs will increasingly only refer to the national team with contempt. On another issue - waited half an hour after the game for a 75 back to town. And the SPFL really intended to play a League cup semi, with a bigger crowd, nearly 3 hours later on a Sunday? Our game is run by idiots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 17 minutes ago, KirkieRobRoy said: OK, it didn't feel too bad for most of the game, some good play, nice goal but not only was it a Portugal 2nd team, they barely left 2nd gear. What exactly was the point of that? There can be no slip-ups next month. Had to be two wins or the feel-bad factor will really kick in, players will keep calling off and some supporters of certain clubs will increasingly only refer to the national team with contempt. On another issue - waited half an hour after the game for a 75 back to town. And the SPFL really intended to play a League cup semi, with a bigger crowd, nearly 3 hours later on a Sunday? Our game is run by idiots. I don’t get this “second gear” business. If it was their 2nd team they’d have neen bursting to get in the first. It’s just the way the play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BremnerLorimerGray Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Played some decent stuff for half an hour which was encouraging. It was absolutely a Portugal B team who definitely weren't going all out. When they did turn it on, they were through us no bother. Grudgingly had to cheer Naismith's goal as I had them to win -1 and -2. Still a lot of questions(probably even more than we had last Wednesday) to answer in defence, midfield and upfront. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I think it's clear we need someone to partner McKenna and an alternative to O'Donnell. Both aren't good enough IMO. I'd have Tierney in at right-back and Souttar in beside McKenna. This is our best 4 IMO and we need to stick with it and give it time. Get them used to playing together and forming relationships. Armstrong showed last night that he should be starting every single game. The only man willing (maybe even capable?) of picking up the ball and driving us up the pitch. McGinn in beside him is possible our best option but he needs to start putting in better performances. Ahead of them, i like McGregor and Forrest should retain his place for now but Fraser should be breathing down his neck for a start. Couple potentially play McGregor centrally and Fraser and Forrest wide? At the moment it's a toss-up between Naismith & Griffiths to start, which is an indictment on Griffiths' current situation. McBurnie looked out of his depth last night, which disappointed me as i'd always felt he looked like he had something to offer. Big game coming up in Albania and we must show more than we have so far under McLeish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 48 minutes ago, Parklife said: I think it's clear we need someone to partner McKenna and an alternative to O'Donnell. Both aren't good enough IMO. I'd have Tierney in at right-back and Souttar in beside McKenna. This is our best 4 IMO and we need to stick with it and give it time. Get them used to playing together and forming relationships. Armstrong showed last night that he should be starting every single game. The only man willing (maybe even capable?) of picking up the ball and driving us up the pitch. McGinn in beside him is possible our best option but he needs to start putting in better performances. Ahead of them, i like McGregor and Forrest should retain his place for now but Fraser should be breathing down his neck for a start. Couple potentially play McGregor centrally and Fraser and Forrest wide? At the moment it's a toss-up between Naismith & Griffiths to start, which is an indictment on Griffiths' current situation. McBurnie looked out of his depth last night, which disappointed me as i'd always felt he looked like he had something to offer. Big game coming up in Albania and we must show more than we have so far under McLeish. agree with most of that except the obvious - no to forrest. Not that I am touting GMS for as start but he did more in 15 minutes than Forest has done in all of his caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Just now, vanderark14 said: agree with most of that except the obvious - no to forrest. Not that I am touting GMS for as start but he did more in 15 minutes than Forest has done in all of his caps. Yeah, he's done nothing for us. I agree. Prepared to give him another chance though based on his good club form recently. I was bemused he didn't start on Thursday as he's bang in form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 1 minute ago, Parklife said: Yeah, he's done nothing for us. I agree. Prepared to give him another chance though based on his good club form recently. I was bemused he didn't start on Thursday as he's bang in form. You've got more patience than me, he was on the form before but its not carried on when he pulls on the scotland jersey. Time is up for him IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 42 minutes ago, Parklife said: Yeah, he's done nothing for us. I agree. Prepared to give him another chance though based on his good club form recently. I was bemused he didn't start on Thursday as he's bang in form. What annoyed me about Forrest yesterday is how central he was playing. He was more like a forward than a winger. I agree with your earlier post about 4-5-1 / 4-3-3 with Forrest and Fraser wide with Griffiths in the middle. The defence looks good but I feel that a more experienced CB is needed to play alongside McKenna. 3 from Armstrong, McGregor, McGinn and Cairney (or McArthur) should make up the midfield. I've also missed Phillips this week. I never thought I'd be saying that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 23 minutes ago, PASTA Mick said: The defence looks good but I feel that a more experienced CB is needed to play alongside McKenna. I did think about Mulgrew but that'd give us a back-four entirely of left footers. Maybe Gary Kenneth could play right-CB again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, Parklife said: I did think about Mulgrew but that'd give us a back-four entirely of left footers. Maybe Gary Kenneth could play right-CB again? Return for Hanley? I believe he's doing okay at Norwich, although I've not watched him myself in ages. I'd stick with Mulgrew. He's not the greatest but he is experienced, and can hit a free-kick / penalty too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 7 minutes ago, PASTA Mick said: Return for Hanley? I believe he's doing okay at Norwich, although I've not watched him myself in ages. I broke out in a sweat just thinking about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I’d have Mulgrew ahead of Hanley. Left footed defence is fine. Ideally you want a right footed righ back for overlaps and crosses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 McGregor Tiernay, Souttar, McKenna, Robertson McGregor, McGinn, Armstrong Fraser, Griffiths, Phillips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenmcn Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 33 minutes ago, SMcoolJ said: McGregor Tiernay, Souttar, McKenna, Robertson McGregor, McGinn, Armstrong Fraser, Griffiths, Phillips. Would like to see that team given a run out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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