jamboman Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 When is the squad announced? How many people will be at the Isreal game? 40000? Team: 4-2-3-1 ( i know mcleish will not play it) McGregor Tierney Mulgrew McKenna Robertson McGinn Shinnie Forrest McGregor Fraser Paterson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotland Ever More Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 I think we'll get at least 30k for Israel at home. Had it been a Saturday then well over 40k. Quite likely to be a winner takes all match so think the fans will turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) My team matches yours with two changes. Phillips on the right and Rhodes up top. Edited November 2, 2018 by romanticscot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Lucky to get 25000, apathy has really hit with the national team and a positive result away to Albania isn't a given Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I wouldn't be surprised if we beat Albania and the fans start to get a wee bit excited again. That might get us up to 35-40,000 for the Israel game. Which we will draw and Israel beat us on the head to head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Orraloon said: I wouldn't be surprised if we beat Albania and the fans start to get a wee bit excited again. That might get us up to 35-40,000 for the Israel game. Which we will draw and Israel beat us on the head to head. That would not surprise me in the slightest with the exception of the crowd. I'd be surprised if it tops 25k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I'd be surprised if it tops 15k, and I'd have Armstrong in ahead of Shinnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Mcgregor tierney. Mulgrew. McKenna. Robertson snodgrass McGinn. Armstrong. Fraser Phillips patterson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Shagger Tierney Mulgrew McKenna Robertson McGinn Armstrong Snoddy McGregor Fraser Paterson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmidd Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Actually very impressed by McGregor in the Scott Brown role for Celtic recently, maybe him with McGinn beside him for a bit of dig as the two holding players and Armstrong further forward could work. I would also go with Fraser and Forrest out wide, why I keep persisting with Forrest I don't know but he has got qualities that we need and hopefully at some point he will start showing it. Stevie Fletcher will be the focal point up front. He's not a great goalscorer for Scotland but hopefully he can bring others into play. Robbi left back, Tierney Right back, McKenna and Mulgrew centre half. Shagger in goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 5 hours ago, bazmidd said: Actually very impressed by McGregor in the Scott Brown role for Celtic recently, maybe him with McGinn beside him for a bit of dig as the two holding players and Armstrong further forward could work. I would also go with Fraser and Forrest out wide, why I keep persisting with Forrest I don't know but he has got qualities that we need and hopefully at some point he will start showing it. Stevie Fletcher will be the focal point up front. He's not a great goalscorer for Scotland but hopefully he can bring others into play. Robbi left back, Tierney Right back, McKenna and Mulgrew centre half. Shagger in goals. The anchorman position is a specialized one, it's one thing doing it against domestic clubs who have no transfer budget, it's quite another taking the leap to international football. I honestly don't think any of our midfielders have the calmness, the composure, the skillset and the intelligence to be able play in the anchorman position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 8:15 PM, jamboman said: When is the squad announced? This Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmidd Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 8 hours ago, Chripper said: The anchorman position is a specialized one, it's one thing doing it against domestic clubs who have no transfer budget, it's quite another taking the leap to international football. I honestly don't think any of our midfielders have the calmness, the composure, the skillset and the intelligence to be able play in the anchorman position. It's funny though that out of all the Midfielders we have avaipable Calum McGregor is the only one who actually shows anything remotely close to all of those traits that are required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I'd be surprised with more than 22k against Israel, no matter the score vs Albania. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDange Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Attendance all depends on the result in Albania. Anything less than a win will see another <20,000 match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksburnDandy Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Shagger; KT, McKenna, Mulgrew, Robertson; McGregor, McGinn; Snodgrass/Forrest, Armstrong, Fraser; Griffiths/S.Fletcher (yes I know, not a massive fan either but McBurnie has looked well off the pace). 4-2-3-1, McGregor in the sitting role given how well he has done for Celtic there. Back to the more trusted formations, try to be bright and sharp on the attacking front, attack with pace. KT to right back for the good of the team. So most of this will be the opposite to what McLeish does. Sub 20,000 v Israel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 4 clean league sheets on the bounce now for big Zander Clark. Now, I’m not saying he should be starting for Scotland but our goalies are getting on a bit. Squad place perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) One of the first times I’ve genuinely not cared about the squad, game or result. We will do the same pish as every game under McLeish and probably win neither. Edited November 6, 2018 by ProudScot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwhitelaw Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46107813 BBC gossip column reporting Mulgrew will be on the injured list. Cooper and/or Bates have to be called up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 3 hours ago, kwhitelaw said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46107813 BBC gossip column reporting Mulgrew will be on the injured list. Cooper and/or Bates have to be called up now. Saw that. I know Stuart Finlday has been watched recently by McLeish etc as he was asking SC about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) No idea why McLeish has only picked three natural center backs. If I was in charge I would use this opportunity to experiment (If not now then when?) and play Andrew Robertson as an anchorman. Before anyone ridicules the sheer notion, there's been precedence for teams to turn fullbacks into anchormen: Philipp Lahm, David Alaba. I think Robertson has the engine, he takes better care of the ball than any of our other midfielders and I think he has the class. McGregor Devlin. McKenna. Mulgrew O'Donnell. Robertson Tierney Fraser. McGinn. Paterson. Fletcher Edited November 6, 2018 by Chripper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawickta Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Don't know if you're joking but i will roll with it... by playing Robertson in holding midfield (a position he has never played, btw) you take away his single greatest attribute. His engine and ability to get up and down the outside and cross the ball would be utterly wasted. If you were to play one of the fullbacks there it would be Tierney, although i would argue that would be pointless as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Chipper I've noticed that your posts contain a lot of nonsense, not sure if its a wind up or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_McCole Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 This is not a game for experimenting with nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 25 minutes ago, runningtings said: Chipper I've noticed that your posts contain a lot of nonsense, not sure if its a wind up or not... Oh god, here we go. 🙄 Why is it people in today's society view "thinking outside the box" as a wind up? If you don't agree with my opinions then fine, that's completely your prerogative. I consider it a hand-handed compliment that you take note of my posts, as I don't think I've ever noticed yours. Yeah, when it comes to Scotland I'm an inch away from packing it all in, so no, no wind ups at all. If you don't agree with me all you have to do is open your mind to the possibility that people are able to think differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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