Malcolm Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Mcgregor Tierney Mulgrew McKenna robertson McGinn Armstrong McGregor Naismith fraser Griffiths My only concern is width down the right... maybe Forrest required.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Just now, Malcolm said: Mcgregor Tierney Mulgrew McKenna robertson McGinn Armstrong McGregor Naismith fraser Griffiths My only concern is width down the right... maybe Forrest required.... How did GMS get on when he was brought on? I’d given up by that point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Not sure... didnt see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviebee Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 15 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: How did GMS get on when he was brought on? I’d given up by that point Set up the goal beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Hanley, Cairney, Fraser, Phillips and Griffiths should all be brought back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 39 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: How did GMS get on when he was brought on? I’d given up by that point Outrageous ability to set up the goal. I’d keep him in the squad - always liked him. He has good composure in the heat of the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Whats peoples views on naismith staying in the team..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 15 minutes ago, Malcolm said: Whats peoples views on naismith staying in the team..? Not as the main forward. I'd prefer to start with LG and have SN on the bench as an option if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Malcolm said: Mcgregor Tierney Mulgrew McKenna robertson McGinn Armstrong McGregor Naismith fraser Griffiths My only concern is width down the right... maybe Forrest required.... If we’re building for the future, Mulgrew needs to be out. Get a defence that can play together for years, not hoping one holds out for another full campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Id keep him in ... but as the second striker behind griffiths... which woukd mean that forrest ir mcgregor would be on the bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, dandydunn said: If we’re building for the future, Mulgrew needs to be out. Get a defence that can play together for years, not hoping one holds out for another full campaign. I would have Souttar but he is suspended i think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyb Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 McGregor tierney Hanley McKenna Robertson. Hanley because he is right footed Ritchie Crainey McGinn Fraser McGregor Griffiths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 15 minutes ago, sandyb said: McGregor tierney Hanley McKenna Robertson. Hanley because he is right footed Ritchie Crainey McGinn Fraser McGregor Griffiths Phillips is better than Ritchie but you could do worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Are we talking about Matt Ritchie? Has he not packed it in for Scotland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, Malcolm said: Are we talking about Matt Ritchie? Has he not packed it in for Scotland? He packed it in ten caps ago just never told any one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Malcolm said: Mcgregor Tierney Mulgrew McKenna robertson McGinn Armstrong McGregor Naismith fraser Griffiths My only concern is width down the right... maybe Forrest required.... Fraser can play down the right, problem solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Mcgregor Mulgrew McKenna Tierney O'Donnell Robertson McGinn McTominay Armstrong McBurnie Naismith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Scotlandfan Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) Thinking/hoping that McLeish will play a back 4 in this game. Because: 1. The whole team were crap against Israel playing 532. 2. Our best player was probably our worst player on the night. 3. Robertson admitted himself he struggles at wing back. Surely McLeish will want to accommodate his best player/captain, playing him where he can make a more positive impact. 4. Souttar is suspended. The only other right sided centre back he’s called up is Hendry, who showed against Portugal he can’t be trusted atm. He won’t play 3 left sided centre backs. 5. O’Donnell wasn’t great either at wing back or full back in both games. 6. McLeish believes we played well with 4 at the back against Portugal. I’d like to see Fraser, McTominay and possibly Phillips coming in. Probably a 433. GK: McGregor FB’s: Robertson (LB) and Tierney CB’s: Mulgrew and McKenna CM’s: McGinn, McTominay and McGregor (I’d drop him for Cairney or Armstrong if either start playing for their club and his Celtic form doesn’t improve). Wingers: Fraser and Phillips Striker: Naismith but preferably Griffiths. Edited October 14, 2018 by Super_Scotlandfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraveheartGordon Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) I’ll give you my team and the team I think McLeish will play. my team: —————-McGregor————- KT McKenna Mulgrew Robbo ———-McGinn——Armstrong Forrest——C.McGregor—Fraser ——————Griffiths—— Subs: Phillips, Naismith, GMS/McTominay McLeish’s team ———————McGregor——-—— Hendry——Mulgrew—-Tierney O’Donnell———————Robbo ————McDonald——McGinn- ——————C McGregor—— Naismith—————Griffiths Subs: Russell, Armstrong and McKenna Edited October 14, 2018 by BraveheartGordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Hard to predict this far in advance but unless Calum McGregor ups his game, he should not be starting. Can't remember the last good game I saw him have for either club or country. Cannot believe folk are talking about bringing back Hanley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Gordon Tierney McKenna Mulgrew Robertson Cairney Armstrong McGregor Forrest Griffiths Fraser Rest of the squad: McGregor, Archer; Paterson, Souttar, Hanley, Douglas; McGinn, McTominay, Morgan, Phillips; Naismith, McBurnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 14 minutes ago, PASTA Mick said: Gordon Tierney McKenna Mulgrew Robertson Cairney Armstrong McGregor Forrest Griffiths Fraser Rest of the squad: McGregor, Archer; Paterson, Souttar, Hanley, Douglas; McGinn, McTominay, Morgan, Phillips; Naismith, McBurnie. That’s three attacking midfielders.... I wouldn’t drop Naismith either. He is our only goal threat in recent games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboman Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 I am very concerned seeing the name "Hanley" back on this board. We cant seriously be considering him again. Please please no! Our most successful team seemed to be the 4-1-4-1 formation, problem now (and i cant believe im saying this) we dont have a Caldwell to sit in front and break up play.. mcGinn?? Maybe So i think we should go with Mcgregor Tierney Mulgrew McKenna Robertson McGinn Forrest Armstrong McGregor Fraser Naismith (he deserves his sport of Griffiths i think) At home against isreal We could go 4-4-2 with griffiths coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 It feels like whichever way we play McLeish will get it wrong. We've played 352 in some recent games.. But generally we've only played with 1 holding midfielder in those games. If you look around the EPL at the teams playing 3 at the back, they all have 2 defensive-minded mids because that's what you need to keep the defensive block steady while the wingbacks bomb on. You need 2 players who are willing to put in the work to really shield the back 3 and even get back at additional centerbacks when one of the outside men of the 3 are pulled wide. If we played 352 with Shinnie and Armstrong in there, with perhaps McGregor or Fraser with a license to get forward, then I think we'd do ok with it. Right now tho, I think I'd go with 4411. McGregor O'Donnell - Mulgrew - McKenna - Robertson Fraser - Shinnie (c) - Armstrong - Tierney Mackay-Steven Griffiths Part of me wants to throw Mackay-Steven in, given that he showed he has the confidence and ability to make something happen the other night. Made me think of Faddy in that he has the ability to just do something a bit different and we very much need that up front. Slotting him in behind the striker makes sense, let him use his skill with runners either side in Fraser and Tierney. Hand Shinnie the captaincy as he's been doing it for Aberdeen and Robertson seems to have been struggling since he's had it. Robertson to left back where he's at his best. Tierney ahead, as Tierney seems far happier to run at people that Robertson does these days, could see him intching to break forward against Israel. Mulgrew's experience is still needed at the back imo, we were a bit naive at times against Portugal, especially the 1st and 2nd goals. Use him while he's still good enough to play give McKenna confidence. Once McKenna's settled we can bring in Souttar along side. Putting all young players in together is a sure-fire way to hurt all of them (Berti). A balanced side, a hard-working side, and with experience and a little bit of the unknown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, andyD said: Right now tho, I think I'd go with 4411. McGregor O'Donnell - Mulgrew - McKenna - Robertson Fraser - Shinnie (c) - Armstrong - Tierney Mackay-Steven Griffiths I normally like what you post but that team looks brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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