ErsatzThistle Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 21 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: I think what is effectively a semi-final will take precedence this time. I think the clubs are going to be furious about this and we’ll see an intensification of the usual calls for international football to be scrapped. If I were Clarke I'd tell Gemmill and Houston (I suspect the latter is the one really running the U21s) that I was adding Ryan Porteous, Ross McCrorie, Harrison Ashby, Logan Chalmers and one of either Allan Campbell or Lewis Ferguson for the senior team. Furthermore if they make a big protest about it I'd tell them that they can always resign if they don't like it. The senior team must always take priority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: Whats wrong with Paterson. He made your man forrest run quicker than he ever had before in a Scotland shirt Nothing to be honest. I do like him...just forgot about him to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, ErsatzThistle said: If I were Clarke I'd tell Gemmill and Houston (I suspect the latter is the one really running the U21s) that I was adding Ryan Porteous, Ross McCrorie, Harrison Ashby, Logan Chalmers and one of either Allan Campbell or Lewis Ferguson for the senior team. Furthermore if they make a big protest about it I'd tell them that they can always resign if they don't like it. The senior team must always take priority. I don't think Gemmill would mind if he lost players to the first team. I would say we should only call them up if we have any intention of using them. We aren't really struggling in any position other than right-back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templeton_Peck Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Think Clarke will go with this now. Marshal. Mctominay Cooper Gallagher O' Donnell. Mclean mcGregor. Robertson McGinn McBurnie. Dykes Fraser, Shankland and Paterson to come off the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: Whats wrong with Paterson. He made your man forrest run quicker than he ever had before in a Scotland shirt There's nothing wrong with Paterson, other than he isn't a right-back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 FFS just heard, I knew there was something up when we didn’t hear much on squad fitness as at last night. fkin shambles this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Templeton_Peck said: Think Clarke will go with this now. Marshal. Mctominay Cooper Gallagher O' Donnell. Mclean mcGregor. Robertson McGinn McBurnie. Dykes Fraser, Shankland and Paterson to come off the bench. Fraser has to start because armstrong and christie are out. If clarke plays that team i wont be watching. Its got total disaster written all over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 hour ago, scotlad said: There's nothing wrong with Paterson, other than he isn't a right-back! Played right back in the two games that got us to the playoffs. If you know of a right back that could cover Bates at right central defence and allow Forrest the confidence to get forward and score goals let Clarke know. Probably easier to make an argument for him not being a striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Marshall Paterson Porteous Cooper taylor Fraser fleck mctominay robertson Mcginn Shankland Really could of done with more wingers in the squad, christie and Armstrong were two players who could of been placed on the wings but are gone now. Marshall Paterson Porteous Cooper robertsn Mctominay mcgregor mcginn Fraser. dykes. shankland A 433 might be the best option considering most of our strikers are still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mccaughey85 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 1 minute ago, SkyBlueScot said: I forgot Jack can play right back, he's probably our best option there given the circumstances. I Wouldn't have Paterson anywhere near the right wing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Just now, mccaughey85 said: I forgot Jack can play right back, he's probably our best option there given the circumstances. I Wouldn't have Paterson anywhere near the right wing though. That's were he played for Cardiff after Warnock's "Hearts have sold us a dud left back" comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, SkyBlueScot said: Fleck really hasn't kicked a ball since lockdown and it show's why Sheffield United have barely won a point since the restart and the beginning of this season. Stick McGregor in his place and that might just about be the best we can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: That's were he played for Cardiff after Warnock's "Hearts have sold us a dud left back" comment. Right back that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 24 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: Right back that is I wouldn't mind Paterson at right back. Him or Jack are the best options given the circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templeton_Peck Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) Marshall. O'Donnell Cooper Gallagher Robertson Paterson McGinn Mctominay Fraser McBurnie. Dykes At least with this team we are a huge threat from set pieces with Cooper, Gallagher, Mctominay, Paterson, McBurnie and Dykes in the box. Also in open play Paterson would be good out ball if we have to go long from the back and also steaming in at back post when Robbo crosses. Edited October 7, 2020 by Templeton_Peck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyBlueScot Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 35 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: Fleck really hasn't kicked a ball since lockdown and it show's why Sheffield United have barely won a point since the restart and the beginning of this season. Stick McGregor in his place and that might just about be the best we can do I completely forgot about McGregor 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Scotlandfan Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, Templeton_Peck said: Marshall. O'Donnell Cooper Gallagher Robertson Paterson McGinn Mctominay Fraser McBurnie. Dykes At least with this team we are a huge threat from set pieces with Cooper, Gallagher, Mctominay, Paterson, McBurnie and Dykes in the box. Also in open play Paterson would be good out ball if we have to go long from the back and also steaming in at back post when Robbo crosses. Paterson is also a long throw expert. Think Clarke will be looking to exploit this, might be a bit of a secret weapon if Israel aren’t expecting him to play. Think Sheffield United have used this a lot recently too with McBurnie the target. Maybe they’ll be the subs at 60 minutes if it’s not going as hoped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templeton_Peck Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Super_Scotlandfan said: Paterson is also a long throw expert. Think Clarke will be looking to exploit this, might be a bit of a secret weapon if Israel aren’t expecting him to play. Think Sheffield United have used this a lot recently too with McBurnie the target. Maybe they’ll be the subs at 60 minutes if it’s not going as hoped... Yes i think this definitely could be something else to exploit. Last month with better players we were barely a threat and only scored due to a pen given by a Dykes knock down from a corner. I dont mind these tactics in this one off game as its all about the result. I dont see us playing silky fitbaw and cutting through with who we have left. (Or ever really) Biggest worries is the lack of goals scored at this level with McGinn on 7 and Robbo on 3 and then Dykes, Fraser on 1. Also 5 caps between the 2 centre halves is frightening. Also have to do so much better at closing down their right back Dasa who put in 2 peaches of a cross including when mctominay lost Dabbur at back post in 1st half. Edited October 7, 2020 by Templeton_Peck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLT NY Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Marshall Patterson Porteuos Cooper Robertson McGregor McTominay McGinn McLean McBurnie Dykes It really shows that our strength in depth is lacking when you look at the choices here. I'd be happy enough for Jack to be selected (either midfield or RB) but not sure how fit he is right now. Same concerns with Fraser, but not sure he'd fit into this shape in any case. I think we really need to go with 2 up front. All our strikers are more used to playing in a two for their clubs and we need some presence up there. This is the first time in ages when I've felt that the personnel available supports choosing a front two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolling hIlls Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Definately would play Jack. He is in good form just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolling hIlls Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Here is to Scotland tonight. First time I have felt a wee bit excited in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, Rolling hIlls said: Here is to Scotland tonight. First time I have felt a wee bit excited in a long time. I am not that excited tbh, i think the years of failure have lowered expectations to such low levels that I don't want to get any sort of hope up. Even if we win this game is there much chance of us beating Norway or even Serbia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolling hIlls Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, mccaughey85 said: I am not that excited tbh, i think the years of failure have lowered expectations to such low levels that I don't want to get any sort of hope up. Even if we win this game is there much chance of us beating Norway or even Serbia. I know what you are saying mate. I lost interest after not missing a game home or away for at least ten years with the club. But even now I get that wee buzz on the morning of a game. When we were abroad my pal Big Pete Steinlie from BASTA, Aviemore used to wake us up and shout 'Iiiiits Maaaaaaaaatchday' Heres to him and hopefully a win tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 27 minutes ago, Rolling hIlls said: Here is to Scotland tonight. First time I have felt a wee bit excited in a long time. It's been a long time coming, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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