GaryWood34 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Beat them. We go favourites to qualify. Genuinely believe that and I believe we will beat them as well. Gigantic match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, GaryWood34 said: Beat them. We go favourites to qualify. Genuinely believe that and I believe we will beat them as well. Gigantic match We need something away as well, but with a full strength side for both games it’s certainly possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Just now, er yir macaroon said: We need something away as well, but with a full strength side for both games it’s certainly possible. And a win in Cyprus, beat the kazaks at home, hope Russia don't get a result against Belgium at home. We should beat San Marino though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryWood34 Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 Marshall Pat McKenna mulgrew Robbo McTom McGinn Macgregor Fraser Forrest Griff or Naisy That team qualifies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 12 hours ago, GaryWood34 said: Marshall Pat McKenna mulgrew Robbo McTom McGinn Macgregor Fraser Forrest Griff or Naisy That team qualifies. No. No it doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 The Russians are still massive favourites to finish 2nd. They're scored 15, we've scored 4. They've conceded 3, we've conceded 7. They can trade wins with us and lose no sleep. While we both beat Cyprus by 1 goal at home.. we had an even split of possession, they had 65-35 Cyprus had more shots on target than us, but only managed 1 to Russia's 5 . There's no way to paint it that makes us favourites with a home win against Russia. They've looked super consistent, so you have to assume they'll take maximum points from the other sides below them, but lose to Belgium. That would leave them on 18, with the two games against us yet to be figured in. We've struggled against Cyprus and lost to the Khazaks, but even if we take 9 points from them and San Marino, we're on 15. Simply put, a win and a draw against Russia is not enough. We need to win home and away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrniaboc Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 McTominay suspended for the Russia home game. That's a blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 13 minutes ago, mrniaboc said: McTominay suspended for the Russia home game. That's a blow. Thought he'd only had 2 bookings? It's 3 for a suspension, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infamous Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 42 minutes ago, andyD said: The Russians are still massive favourites to finish 2nd. They're scored 15, we've scored 4. They've conceded 3, we've conceded 7. They can trade wins with us and lose no sleep. While we both beat Cyprus by 1 goal at home.. we had an even split of possession, they had 65-35 Cyprus had more shots on target than us, but only managed 1 to Russia's 5 . There's no way to paint it that makes us favourites with a home win against Russia. They've looked super consistent, so you have to assume they'll take maximum points from the other sides below them, but lose to Belgium. That would leave them on 18, with the two games against us yet to be figured in. We've struggled against Cyprus and lost to the Khazaks, but even if we take 9 points from them and San Marino, we're on 15. Simply put, a win and a draw against Russia is not enough. We need to win home and away. Exactly, lets compare the stats from recent games. Not saying they are world beaters but they made the Quarters of the World Cup, Russian clubs normally compete well in european club competitions too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld_Reekie Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Really looking forward to the Russian game at Hampden. Friday night too. Tough game and will surely be a sell out. A win would be a massive psychological shot in the arm for the squad and the support, regardless of how we fare in the rest of the group. Aside from the England game, it feels like it's been a long time since we had a booming atmosphere at home. This has the makings of a fantastic atmosphere and game. Still think we're underdogs for it but important that we see a strong squad and pre-match build up for it, and hopefully a decent performance and result underlines that we're genuinely turning a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 It is one we need to win to have any chance of qualifying. 5+ points from Russia x 2 and Belgium makes us favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrniaboc Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 2 hours ago, andyD said: Thought he'd only had 2 bookings? It's 3 for a suspension, isn't it? No according to the article I read, but I hope they were wrong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 3 hours ago, andyD said: The Russians are still massive favourites to finish 2nd. They're scored 15, we've scored 4. They've conceded 3, we've conceded 7. They can trade wins with us and lose no sleep. While we both beat Cyprus by 1 goal at home.. we had an even split of possession, they had 65-35 Cyprus had more shots on target than us, but only managed 1 to Russia's 5 . There's no way to paint it that makes us favourites with a home win against Russia. They've looked super consistent, so you have to assume they'll take maximum points from the other sides below them, but lose to Belgium. That would leave them on 18, with the two games against us yet to be figured in. We've struggled against Cyprus and lost to the Khazaks, but even if we take 9 points from them and San Marino, we're on 15. Simply put, a win and a draw against Russia is not enough. We need to win home and away. And, if we take 4 points to their 1 from the two Scotland v Russia games we both end up on 19 points and we have the better head to head. Mind you, if by some miracle we do actually manage to take 4 points off Russia, I'm sure we would still manage to fuk it up by dropping points away to Cyprus. Or, Russia would score a last minute equaliser against Belgium. It's the Scotland way. I, for one, will be getting very excited if we do manage to take 4 points off Russia but I've seen nothing in our recent history to suggest that that is even remotely possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 42 minutes ago, mrniaboc said: No according to the article I read, but I hope they were wrong! In the qualifying competition, a player is suspended for the next competition match after three cautions in three different matches, as well as after the fifth and any subsequent caution; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbroath1320 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 17 hours ago, GaryWood34 said: Marshall Pat McKenna mulgrew Robbo McTom McGinn Macgregor Fraser Forrest Griff or Naisy That team qualifies. Who's Pat McKenna? Scott's brother..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 15 minutes ago, Arbroath1320 said: Who's Pat McKenna? Scott's brother..? Nah, it's his missus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 1 hour ago, mrniaboc said: No according to the article I read, but I hope they were wrong! https://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/Regulations/uefaorg/Regulations/02/54/36/05/2543605_DOWNLOAD.pdf 52.02In case of repeated cautions:a. in the qualifying competition, a player is suspended for the next competition match after three cautions in three different matches, as well as after the fifth and any subsequent caution; So yeah, the article was wrong, no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Is there an echo in here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 16 minutes ago, Orraloon said: Is there an echo in here? Didn't see you reply to him as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrniaboc Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Classic BBC. Can't trust them. At least they managed to spell McTominay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Arbroath1320 said: Who's Pat McKenna? Scott's brother..? Maybe it's an instruction 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryWood34 Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 I sincerely hope this is a wind up and you're not all that daft haha Paterson However I will pat McKenna if he gets us to the euros - any time he likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman4 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Patterson hasn’t played a game a right back for Cardiff since the early part of the 17/18 season. Most have been played in midfield of up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkieRobRoy Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 There's hope at least. If Cyprus can keep Russia to 1 goal with the home team having so much pressure then there's hope for us. A draw in Russia (as in q dor Euro 96) would be good but tough. The away game in Cyprus worries me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infamous Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Ahh the optimism after losing to Belgium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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