JandC Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 I know it’s maybe a bit premature but I’ve been really impressed with his performances against the Old Firm. His parents are from Dumfries so it’s definitely worth keeping an eye on him as a possible selection for Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCTA Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Have you seen the way he handles walls at free kicks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 He does look good. Big, fast and competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Is this thread for real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Talks about potentially partnering Lawrence Shankland up front in this. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/sport/amp/football/49948381 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ElChris04 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 As a Celtic supporter, he was class today, his poaching and the ability to get behind our defence was class. 100% worth considering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Maybe we should keep this thread going week-on-week so that when a striker who qualifies to play for us scores a goal we can put them forward for a place in the Scotland squad? Seriously though it just shows how desperate things have got for us that we are reduced to these measures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCTA Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: Maybe we should keep this thread going week-on-week so that when a striker who qualifies to play for us scores a goal we can put them forward for a place in the Scotland squad? Seriously though it just shows how desperate things have got for us that we are reduced to these measures. One of our International strikers was on target in Scotland yesterday too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Chris Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Must've got good recently, 10 goals in 80 odd games for Queen of the South! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 20 minutes ago, Tartan Chris said: Must've got good recently, 10 goals in 80 odd games for Queen of the South! Players can improve to be fair. He was class in the game today anyway but to be fair that’s the first time I’ve even heard of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 56 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: Maybe we should keep this thread going week-on-week so that when a striker who qualifies to play for us scores a goal we can put them forward for a place in the Scotland squad? Seriously though it just shows how desperate things have got for us that we are reduced to these measures. He’s just rag-dolled the two best teams in the country which no other striker in the league has managed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: He’s just rag-dolled the two best teams in the country which no other striker in the league has managed. And toiled to score for Queen of the South too. I'd sooner see the likes of Hornby called up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JandC Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 I agree that he needs to show some consistency but he’s still young and how many pundits would’ve said Vardy would be scoring regularly in the Premier League if they’d watched him at Dykes’ age. If Eamonn Brophy can get into the team then it shows we don’t have a great pool of quality strikers to choose from so why not keep tabs on anyone who’s available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, JandC said: I agree that he needs to show some consistency but he’s still young and how many pundits would’ve said Vardy would be scoring regularly in the Premier League if they’d watched him at Dykes’ age. If Eamonn Brophy can get into the team then it shows we don’t have a great pool of quality strikers to choose from so why not keep tabs on anyone who’s available? Keeping tabs on them is one thing but calling them up for the Scotland squad for two decent performances against the Old Firm is another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 31 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: And toiled to score for Queen of the South too. I'd sooner see the likes of Hornby called up. He played as a winger for QoS as far as I know. No issue with Hornby. I was the lone voice advocating him 2 years ago when no one else on here would acknowledge his obvious potential! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JandC Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 I never said he should get a call up based on 2 performances and I don’t think anyone is but if he can keep this level of play up then he deserves as much a chance as anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Chris Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 1 hour ago, ProudScot said: Players can improve to be fair. He was class in the game today anyway but to be fair that’s the first time I’ve even heard of him. Thought he was a central striker, seems he's more of an attacking midfielder. Would rather give Tom Cairney a proper run in that position once he gets back in the squad. 5-10 games starting so pretty much a qualification campaign. Tony Watt had a nice period scoring v Barca but it never happened for him in the long run. Would imagine Australia would be straight in aswell as they have a real goal shortage in their squad these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 He wants to play for Australia so they are welcome to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCTA Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Texas Pete said: He wants to play for Australia so they are welcome to him. Exactly. Good luck to the guy. Our support gets more embarrassing all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 14 hours ago, er yir macaroon said: No issue with Hornby. I was the lone voice advocating him 2 years ago when no one else on here would acknowledge his obvious potential! I think your memory is playing games with you here. Plenty of folk on here have rated Hornby for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, PASTA Mick said: I think your memory is playing games with you here. Plenty of folk on here have rated Hornby for a long time. I recall most people thinking he showed nothing at the Toulon tournament, which I pointed out was mental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 It's nice that the lad thought of us and he seems proud of his Scottish ancestry but he makes it quite clear that Australia is his number one choice. That I'm afraid, is that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 9 hours ago, er yir macaroon said: I recall most people thinking he showed nothing at the Toulon tournament, which I pointed out was mental. Didn’t he score a hat trick at it!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 20 hours ago, Texas Pete said: He wants to play for Australia so they are welcome to him. He actually says he would be proud to play for either and has dual nationality. Very common nowadays but some people struggle to comprehend it but we do shoot ourselves in the foot persuading English players to play for us a bit too often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 9 hours ago, er yir macaroon said: I recall most people thinking he showed nothing at the Toulon tournament, which I pointed out was mental. Had your chance to put it in writing here https://www.tamb.net/forum/index.php?/topic/11997-players-we-will-never-give-up-on/#comments You didn't and you saw the thread so mrniaboc has bragging rights if Hornby does actually make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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