Dandydon Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Still the best midfielder we have, a leader as well. Desperate times but the playoff matches are the most important in a generation and crucial we give ourselves the best chance. Appreciate it was him that retired but would definitely be asking the question of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Give it a rest. The guy can barely manage playing for Celtic now never mind playing for Scotland as well. Brown is retired from international football. Accept it and move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandydon Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, Texas Pete said: Give it a rest. The guy can barely manage playing for Celtic now never mind playing for Scotland as well. Brown is retired from international football. Accept it and move on. Have seen several Celtic matches this season and he has been outstanding, particularly v Rangers and v Cluj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Just now, Dandydon said: Have seen several Celtic matches this season and he has been outstanding, particularly v Rangers and v Cluj. I’m assuming you didn’t watch the Hibs and Livingston games where he was terrible? In fact he was subbed with 15 minutes to go against Livingston. It’s not Brown’s ability that’s in question though, it’s his age and his willingness to play for Scotland that’s the issue. He’s 34 and has made his wishes clear. Time to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Dark_Knight Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 The problem is infrastructure. 30 odd years of the SFA and domestic clubs ignoring grassroots and failing to coach youngsters in a professional manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 38 minutes ago, Texas Pete said: Give it a rest. The guy can barely manage playing for Celtic now never mind playing for Scotland as well. Brown is retired from international football. Accept it and move on. Your first sentence is demonstrable nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWMM82 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Don’t think bringing back players who ultimately failed to get us to a major championship is the solution..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandydon Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Texas Pete said: I’m assuming you didn’t watch the Hibs and Livingston games where he was terrible? In fact he was subbed with 15 minutes to go against Livingston. It’s not Brown’s ability that’s in question though, it’s his age and his willingness to play for Scotland that’s the issue. He’s 34 and has made his wishes clear. Time to move on. I didn’t see those games though I imagine he was taken off v Livingston as Celtic were down to ten men and his age might have been showing? He’s the type of player we are crying out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctonjock Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Darren Fletcher still keeping himself fit too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Barney Rubble said: Your first sentence is demonstrable nonsense. My first sentence was ‘Give it a rest’. I assume you are referring to my second sentence? Brown is 34 and is noticeably slower than he was 2 or 3 seasons ago. He is well past his best and his peak fitness and struggles with the pace of a fast game. We would all love Scott Brown in his prime at the moment but Brown at present is not what we need. He has retired from international football anyway and will not be coming back so it’s pointless discussing it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 43 minutes ago, Dandydon said: I didn’t see those games though I imagine he was taken off v Livingston as Celtic were down to ten men and his age might have been showing? He’s the type of player we are crying out for. I can’t really speak for Neil Lennon so I don’t know the actual reason for him being subbed. Probably tactical but the fact is Brown was rotten in that game and the match was passing him by. A couple of poor games doesn’t mean he’s not a good player anymore of course but he’s well past his best. He’ll be nearly 35 by the time the playoffs come around. He has retired anyway and there is no way he’ll come back so whether you are right or not is irrelevant at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 4 minutes ago, Texas Pete said: My first sentence was ‘Give it a rest’. I assume you are referring to my second sentence? Brown is 34 and is noticeably slower than he was 2 or 3 seasons ago. He is well past his best and his peak fitness and struggles with the pace of a fast game. We would all love Scott Brown in his prime at the moment but Brown at present is not what we need. He has retired from international football anyway and will not be coming back so it’s pointless discussing it anyway. I agree with most of that, I think either brown retiring and Gordon strachan leaving or getting sacked has had a detrimental effect on the team but I am unsure which it is or if it's a combination of both. Brown is always cool and calm on the ball and we played some nice football with him in the side but as I said that could of been Strachans influence or browns, who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 24 minutes ago, Texas Pete said: My first sentence was ‘Give it a rest’. I assume you are referring to my second sentence? Brown is 34 and is noticeably slower than he was 2 or 3 seasons ago. He is well past his best and his peak fitness and struggles with the pace of a fast game. We would all love Scott Brown in his prime at the moment but Brown at present is not what we need. He has retired from international football anyway and will not be coming back so it’s pointless discussing it anyway. So why did you bring the subject up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Barney Rubble said: So why did you bring the subject up? I didn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 minutes ago, Texas Pete said: I didn’t. True. My apologies., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandydon Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 I think he could do a good job for us at sweeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 I bet our results over the last 4 years are miles better when he's played. Whilst I think he's probably a bit too old now, he is a player we really do miss. Strachan saw his results improve after Brown returned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 28 minutes ago, Dandydon said: I think he could do a good job for us at sweeper Someone suggested that once. I mean an actual manager rather than a TAMBER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctonjock Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Play mctominay as a sweeper . Lot better option than Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RabS Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) I’d play Lamie from Livingston as DMC, I think he could do the switch like Roy Aitken did. I don’t see anyone else better, but I don’t have extensive knowledge of everybody available to play for Scotland and I don’t get to see every game these players are involved in. Edited October 12, 2019 by RabS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, RabS said: I’d play Lamie from Livingston as DMC, I think he could do the switch like Roy Aitken did. I don’t see anyone else better, but I don’t have extensive knowledge of everybody available to play for Scotland and I don’t get to see every game these players are involved in. Thank god you’re not the manager then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RabS Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 6 minutes ago, Texas Pete said: Thank god you’re not the manager then. Yeah cos getting beat 4:O from a half-decent Russia is acceptable for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 9 minutes ago, RabS said: Yeah cos getting beat 4:O from a half-decent Russia is acceptable for you. It certainly isn’t acceptable but calling up second rate players from Livingston and playing them out of position is not the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RabS Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) He is a fighter and a battler, strong, physical, good in the air, aggressive, competitive, decent pace, mobility, no nonsense, can play football well enough for the role. I say just what we need in a midfield made of butter. He will give you 110% for 90+ minutes, and he won’t shirk from hard tackles and can do the odd cynical foul when necessary. Do you know someone better? Edited October 12, 2019 by RabS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RabS Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Anyone got a better option for DMC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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