Tartan blood Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 4 hours ago, ProudScot said: Paterson can play anywhere, pretty averagely. The quality of our squad is on the rise and with additions to come in youd expect guys like Paterson to only be drafted in when we are short going forward. That being said he is a better option than McBurnie and more likely to score a goal, despite not always being played as a striker. I was thinking more along the lines of if there is an enlarged squad for the Euros. I.e if we are allowed 3 extra players as cover. Guys that are holding onto the 23 man squad with their fingertips. The likes of Paterson and Burke are probably pretty close to being cut, but their versatility might see them included in a 26 man squad, for example. (Again, this is pure speculation. I have no basis for this) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Gilmour not even on the bench tonight. They are even starting Kepa. Christ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 2/14/2021 at 3:25 PM, Tartan blood said: Not so much for the next round of games, but we are going to have to start looking at who is expendable and/or replaceable. With our squad depth now, we are going to have to be ruthless. I'd say Taylor, McLean, Considine, Shankland are at the front of the queue for the chopping block, among others. Whereas Armstrong seems to be playing every game like his place depends on it. The competition is fierce. Anyone who doesnt have armstrong in their team would be mad. Taylor will maybe sneak in as both Tierney and Robbo will start so he is cover. Mclean will probably get in too. Considine although having played great when needed will probably miss out. Shankland could go either way 1 hour ago, ProudScot said: Gilmour not even on the bench tonight. They are even starting Kepa. Christ. He doesn't even give Kante a game, its madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, Kirk said: Anyone who doesnt have armstrong in their team would be mad. Were would you have him in the team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: Were would you have him in the team? Ahead of Fraser for starters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 51 minutes ago, Kirk said: Ahead of Fraser for starters i could see this being a possibility. We may well play a 3-4-2-1 in the euros with Armstrong and Mcginn playing as inside forwards ahead of a half back line of jack and mcgregor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan blood Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Kirk said: Anyone who doesnt have armstrong in their team would be mad. Taylor will maybe sneak in as both Tierney and Robbo will start so he is cover. Mclean will probably get in too. Considine although having played great when needed will probably miss out. Shankland could go either way He doesn't even give Kante a game, its madness I assume you mean squad, rather than team. And, yes, Armstrong should be in everyone's final 23 (as it stands). Maybe I should have said it seems like he is playing for a first 11 spot. Which is not that crazy a notion. Especially considering Fraser has been mostly benched, Christie has been on turbulent form, and Turnbull is far less experienced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 22 hours ago, Malcolm said: i could see this being a possibility. We may well play a 3-4-2-1 in the euros with Armstrong and Mcginn playing as inside forwards ahead of a half back line of jack and mcgregor. I would be pretty happy with that tbh 21 hours ago, Tartan blood said: I assume you mean squad, rather than team. And, yes, Armstrong should be in everyone's final 23 (as it stands). Maybe I should have said it seems like he is playing for a first 11 spot. Which is not that crazy a notion. Especially considering Fraser has been mostly benched, Christie has been on turbulent form, and Turnbull is far less experienced. I did mean squad yes as I don't think anyone would leave him out of that, but I probably would start him if I could, he is a great player with the ability to pull out a goal too. Fraser really isn't as good as people seem to think, he canny get a game in a shite newcastle team. Christie and Mcgregor have been pish for the last 18 months. Turnball is a good player but I can only see him being in the squad, wouldn''t have him starting yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Scot Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 23 hours ago, Malcolm said: i could see this being a possibility. We may well play a 3-4-2-1 in the euros with Armstrong and Mcginn playing as inside forwards ahead of a half back line of jack and mcgregor. Where would Robertson play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, Diamond Scot said: Where would Robertson play? Going by the way most teams play that formation Robertson and O'Donnell would both still be pretty much were they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Mcintyre keeping a clean sheet so far for reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Scotlandfan Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, mccaughey85 said: Mcintyre keeping a clean sheet so far for reading. He seems really promising. Might have a chance to get in the March squad if there’s 1 or 2 injuries. Probably a guy Clarke will want to look at. Noticed that McKenna is injured, not sure when he’s back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan blood Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, Kirk said: I would be pretty happy with that tbh I did mean squad yes as I don't think anyone would leave him out of that, but I probably would start him if I could, he is a great player with the ability to pull out a goal too. Fraser really isn't as good as people seem to think, he canny get a game in a shite newcastle team. Christie and Mcgregor have been pish for the last 18 months. Turnball is a good player but I can only see him being in the squad, wouldn''t have him starting yet McGregor, I'll give you, though he probably had his best games for Scotland in the last couple. McTominay, McGinn & Jack > McGregor. Fraser and Christie I disagree with. Both have their flaws, but both offer pieces of magic in every game they play. When they are flying, I'd be hard pushed to pick who is better. The problem at the moment is they are in and out of their respective teams. But I think at least 1 of them should be in the first 11. I wonder if Armstrong has ever played RWB. With the way we play, I think he'd have the attributes to thrive in that role, without having to sacrifice some of our other better players. Edited February 17, 2021 by Tartan blood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) 14 hours ago, mccaughey85 said: Mcintyre keeping a clean sheet so far for reading. Reading let in five goals in the two games previous but let's not mention that. Greats stats again tonight, might even squeak the whoscored MoM. His pass success rate for central defender is pretty poor though but he does everything else very well. Actually looking at it, pass success rates seem to drop as the quality of the leagues do so perhaps if he had better players to pass to.............. Edited February 17, 2021 by ceudmilefailte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 17 hours ago, Super_Scotlandfan said: He seems really promising. Might have a chance to get in the March squad if there’s 1 or 2 injuries. Probably a guy Clarke will want to look at. Noticed that McKenna is injured, not sure when he’s back. He can't be far off the squad. 22 year old and getting loads of great experience. Could also be playing epl next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 55 minutes ago, mccaughey85 said: He can't be far off the squad. 22 year old and getting loads of great experience. Could also be playing epl next season. I would hope he is ahead of Hendry and it's a shame he cant be ahead of Gallagher. If you drop McTominay from the central defenders spots there is a space there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Goal and MoM for Turnbull according to who scored. George Johnston played left back for a Wigan team that let in 5 but was their best player by a mile according to who scored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 39 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: Goal and MoM for Turnbull according to who scored. I think he's a certainty to be in the next squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 This is going along rather nicely re Turnbull and at this rate will be impossible to ignore come March. Never completes 90mins though bizarrely. Best talent I’ve seen in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ElChris04 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Turnbull was fantastic tonight, under the circumstances of playing under a horrendous manger like Lennon, he’s really outshining everyone. high hopes for the lad, surely a cert for the March games and at that the euros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 (edited) Ryan Gauld with another goal (7 goals and 4 assists in 19 matches). Yet again, he's been Farense's best player. Captain, takes every set piece. Half time. Edited February 17, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Taylor1996 said: I think he's a certainty to be in the next squad. He will be in the squad... not sure who ahead of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisEDI Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 9 hours ago, Malcolm said: He will be in the squad... not sure who ahead of taking sentiment out of it you would expect mclean to drop out for him. he really has to be in the squad though, I would hope he would come in for burke or paterson but then there is forrest to come back and also fraser who could come in for them. i wouldnt be surprised if clarke drops players from the euro squad for the wc qualifiers and replaces them with the likes of turnbull but takes them back for the euros out of gratitude for the part they have played in getting scotland to the euros. maclean, burke, paterson, shankland for instance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 14 hours ago, Malcolm said: He will be in the squad... not sure who ahead of I'm not convinced he will be in the squad, he is playing well and one of the few positives in a poor celtic side but I am not convinced Clarke would drop mclean for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 8 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: I'm not convinced he will be in the squad, he is playing well and one of the few positives in a poor celtic side but I am not convinced Clarke would drop mclean for him He should drop guys like McLean, Paterson etc for the likes of Gauld, Turnbull etc - but I don’t think you’re wrong when you say that it’s likely he won’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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