Lion Rampant Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 5 minutes ago, Marky said: In view of my appallingly limited knowledge of both players, can I ask why those selecting Souttar over Findlay are doing so? I guess experience wise, they are both absolute rabbits, so based purely on club form isn’t is reasonable to assume that Findlay is a better choice than Souttar? I may of course be talking utter bollocks. I picked the line up I did on what I think McLeish will select on the day. I only put Souttar ahead of Findlay due to the fact that McLeish has previously selected Souttar in starting line ups in games, no other reason. I've not seen Findlay play so I can't comment on whether he is a better player or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csinclair Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 7 minutes ago, Marky said: In view of my appallingly limited knowledge of both players, can I ask why those selecting Souttar over Findlay are doing so? I guess experience wise, they are both absolute rabbits, so based purely on club form isn’t is reasonable to assume that Findlay is a better choice than Souttar? I may of course be talking utter bollocks. Personally I'd pick Findlay over Souttar because he's left sided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazziessc Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 23 hours ago, mccaughey85 said: Looks like England have a similar problem, tbh I am not too bothered about bannan, mulgrew and archer as they would likely never of played anyways. Losing Robertson is a loss and not being able to play Fraser and Paterson for the Kazakhstan game is a bit annoying but most of who I would pick for the first team is in the squad so I don't really feel too disappointed. Why can't we play them? Something to do with the pitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 If I was McLeish I'd be doing all I can to get Fraser involved - even if it's from the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csinclair Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 43 minutes ago, Mazziessc said: Why can't we play them? Something to do with the pitch? "Alex McLeish has been dealt a further blow with Ryan Fraser and Callum Paterson set to sit out of the clash with Kazakhstan. The first of Scotland's European Championship qualifiers will take place on the artificial surface of the Astana Arena next Thursday. And Bournemouth and Cardiff want their key men to sit out of the game and protect themselves after both suffering serious knee injuries in the past" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 hour ago, csinclair said: Personally I'd pick Findlay over Souttar because he's left sided. Also think Findlay may be a better player than Souttar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Final revision and I'm going to assume that Robertson, McKenna and McBurnie are all fit: Bain Bates McKenna Tierney Palmer Robertson McTominay Forrest McGinn Burke McBurnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 30 minutes ago, csinclair said: "Alex McLeish has been dealt a further blow with Ryan Fraser and Callum Paterson set to sit out of the clash with Kazakhstan. The first of Scotland's European Championship qualifiers will take place on the artificial surface of the Astana Arena next Thursday. And Bournemouth and Cardiff want their key men to sit out of the game and protect themselves after both suffering serious knee injuries in the past" the blow from Ryan Fraser set to sit out, balanced by Paterson set to sit out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, Chripper said: Final revision and I'm going to assume that Robertson, McKenna and McBurnie are all fit: Bain Bates McKenna Tierney Palmer Robertson McTominay Forrest McGinn Burke McBurnie yes. that will be the formation. no doubt about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Just now, Return of Yermaw said: yes. that will be the formation. no doubt about it. Yes, because if we play anything other than 4-2-3-1 the sky will fall in. No doubt about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Chripper said: Yes, because if we play anything other than 4-2-3-1 the sky will fall in. No doubt about it. so you are stating that you firmly believe McLeish will pick a 3-5-2 formation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Just now, Return of Yermaw said: so you are stating that you firmly believe McLeish will pick a 3-5-2 formation? I don't think McLeish will ever play three at the back ever again. We haven't played that particular style since 2001, I don't see it ever changing. This is a thread for "Your first 11", and I assume that means formations, too. So yes, that's my team and formation to beat Kazakhstan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templeton_Peck Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) Bain Palmer Bates mckenna (souttar if unfit) Tierney Mctominay Mcginn Mcgregor Forrest Armstrong Burke Edited March 19, 2019 by Templeton_Peck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Rampant Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Robertson definitely out of the game on Thursday, as per the Scotland NT Twitter feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 38 minutes ago, Lion Rampant said: Robertson definitely out of the game on Thursday, as per the Scotland NT Twitter feed. I've seen reports that Tierney is struggling too 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, PASTA Mick said: I've seen reports that Tierney is struggling too 😭 Of course he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ElChris04 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Line Up for me is Simple, none of the 3-5-2 garbage that doesn’t work.Give Debuts to Palmer and Findlay since I rate higher than SOD who for me shouldn’t be anywhere near the team. And perfer Findlay to Soutter. More of a aerial threat. Burke gets ahead of McBurnie Up Front. Holds the ball up well and brings the pace. we play 4-2-3-1 Bain Palmer-Findlay-McKenna-Tierney McGinn-McGregor Forrest-Armstrong-Morgan Burke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Come on now, you can't post something like that without your source. If we don't have Tierney or Robbo we are screwed, we might have to play Shinnie at left back. 24 minutes ago, PASTA Mick said: I've seen reports that Tierney is struggling too 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampdenroarpod Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Seeing suggestions Callum McGregor should play wide left in Fraser's absence. He is nowhere near the same player when he's not in central midfield and can't influence the game in the same way. Absolutely certain it's best to keep him where he belongs and play a more natural option out there, in my opinion, Russell. McGregor is arguably our best player (Robertson aside) and needs to be utilised properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/sport/andy-robertson-eager-to-face-kazakhstan/ Striker Oli McBurnie has recovered from the illness that forced him out of Swansea’s recent games while Callum McGregor reported no ill effects after making his comeback from a calf injury during Celtic’s late victory over Dundee on Sunday. And Scott McKenna is confident he will face Kazakhstan after Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes raised doubts over the centre-back’s fitness after he played through a thigh problem on Saturday. Grant said: “He is in great hands here and he is very comfortable. These guys are really up for playing. But we have got to make sure he is helping Aberdeen as well as Scotland, we don’t want to put him in there and it ends up seeing him out for a period of time. “You have to trust their judgement and the judgement of the great physios and doctors we have here. Ultimately the decision will come down to Scott but going by his mindset, he is going to be available.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 So with McKenna fit, things look a bit better. Bain Palmer - Bates - McKenna - Tierney McTominay - McGregor Forrest - Armstrong - Burke/Russell/Morgan MCBurnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 39 minutes ago, ElChris04 said: none of the 3-5-2 garbage that doesn’t work. It doesn't work? Show me your evidence. I can give you 18 years of evidence that 4 at the back doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 36 minutes ago, hampdenroarpod said: Seeing suggestions Callum McGregor should play wide left in Fraser's absence. He is nowhere near the same player when he's not in central midfield and can't influence the game in the same way. Absolutely certain it's best to keep him where he belongs and play a more natural option out there, in my opinion, Russell. McGregor is arguably our best player (Robertson aside) and needs to be utilised properly. I’m not sure i agree. He will be more adept at playing in short passes to the overlapping full back and to Burke from a more advanced position on the left. McGinn is better centrally to win possession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrniaboc Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Templeton_Peck said: Bain Palmer Bates mckenna (souttar if unfit) Tierney Mctominay Mcginn Mcgregor Forrest Armstrong Burke Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_McCole Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 hour ago, romanticscot said: Come on now, you can't post something like that without your source. If we don't have Tierney or Robbo we are screwed, we might have to play Shinnie at left back. I'd say his source is his own eyes. He's visibly been struggling since coming back from injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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