DAVIDB46 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 2 hours ago, ceudmilefailte said: Dykes back in the QPR starting 11 tonight He is better than mcburnie but he will never be long term international standard . However our bar isn’t the highest with our forwards . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctonjock Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 19 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: Mckenna with another 90 minutes And Hanley in same game and another clean sheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab The Crab Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 2 hours ago, ceudmilefailte said: Dykes back in the QPR starting 11 tonight I watched most of it, he put in a brilliant shift. Hold up play was excellent and was unlucky not to score, looking much more like his old self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Scotlandfan Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Rab The Crab said: I watched most of it, he put in a brilliant shift. Hold up play was excellent and was unlucky not to score, looking much more like his old self. There's a lot of love for Dykes from QPR fans on twitter tonight too. Seems promising. Also interesting that he played up front as part of a pairing. I think Clarke might try Dykes and Adams together at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab The Crab Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Super_Scotlandfan said: There's a lot of love for Dykes from QPR fans on twitter tonight too. Seems promising. Also interesting that he played up front as part of a pairing. I think Clarke might try Dykes and Adams together at some point. It crossed my mind, he linked well with Austin tonight, still think we play more to his strengths than QPR do but it’s good to see him on form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Scott McTominay starts against AC Milan. Nathan Patterson starts against Slavia Prague. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blantyre_Braveheart Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Patterson had an okish first half but improved second half. He had an absolutely brilliant last second tackle to stop a 1vs1 against McGregor. That's a couple these last few games he's read well to cover for Goldson/Balogun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Another great display by Scott McTominay. Not always great on the ball, but brilliant off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Elliot Anderson named in England’s u19 squad. Sod off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 18 hours ago, er yir macaroon said: Elliot Anderson named in England’s u19 squad. Sod off. Replying to myself, I’m now thinking we should cap such players early and be up front about it. He could have come on against the Faroes and that’s the end of it. Have a dedicated spot in a squad for promising uncapped players and put the onus on the player to knock it back. The game has changed and the old ways don’t work for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, er yir macaroon said: Replying to myself, I’m now thinking we should cap such players early and be up front about it. He could have come on against the Faroes and that’s the end of it. Have a dedicated spot in a squad for promising uncapped players and put the onus on the player to knock it back. The game has changed and the old ways don’t work for us. What is it with the Scottish mentality? It's like a player has to have a certain amount of matches or a certain age to be picked. Look at Billy Gilmour. If he had even the most tenuous of links to Ireland or Wales, they would try their hand by naming him in their senior squad. And yes, we have a few midfielders, but in terms of raw technical ability, Gilmour beats them all. It's a shame about Anderson. He looks like a hybrid of Barkley and McTominay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Taylor1996 said: What is it with the Scottish mentality? It's like a player has to have a certain amount of matches or a certain age to be picked. Look at Billy Gilmour. If he had even the most tenuous of links to Ireland or Wales, they would try their hand by naming him in their senior squad. And yes, we have a few midfielders, but in terms of raw technical ability, Gilmour beats them all. It's a shame about Anderson. He looks like a hybrid of Barkley and McTominay. It is time for a change of tactic. A fair few players at a young age are clearly not that fussed who they play for. Get them in and capped and when they grow up they’ll appreciate the country they’ve picked. Now that Scotland are back, agents will be less inclined to put them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 31 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: It is time for a change of tactic. A fair few players at a young age are clearly not that fussed who they play for. Get them in and capped and when they grow up they’ll appreciate the country they’ve picked. Now that Scotland are back, agents will be less inclined to put them off. Agreed. I was thinking that our managers should be forced to include one or two promising kids in every squad, but a manager shouldn't have to be forced. They should look at the big picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctonjock Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 21 hours ago, er yir macaroon said: Elliot Anderson named in England’s u19 squad. Sod off. If the lad wants to play for Scotland he should reject the approach from England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Armstrong starts for Southampton today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) Scott McKenna starts for Nottingham Forest. Edited March 20, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeks_mctavish Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 22 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: Armstrong starts for Southampton today. And Adams (awaits backlash) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Chris Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 49 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: Armstrong starts for Southampton today. Might just be me but I love watching him play, having excellent game today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Adams & Armstrong playing well today in the FA cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, ProudScot said: Adams & Armstrong playing well today in the FA cup According to skybet two assists for Armstrong and no attempts at goal for Adams. Scottish now and you know you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 Armstrong looks like he could play right wing back for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich NATA Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 17 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: According to skybet two assists for Armstrong and no attempts at goal for Adams. Scottish now and you know you are. Adams scored, but it was ruled out because Armstrong was offside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scot1 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 21 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: Armstrong looks like he could play right wing back for us. I’d try him there against Austria, purely because they are playing their fringe players and others outside their first team squad. So you would imagine the Austrians will be unfamiliar with each other, I’d try to attack them early, stick a couple of goals in before they can settle into the game. Against the Faroes, he could play there too. But against Israel I’d be looking at a wing back who was better defensively, SOD would be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 4 hours ago, er yir macaroon said: Replying to myself, I’m now thinking we should cap such players early and be up front about it. He could have come on against the Faroes and that’s the end of it. Have a dedicated spot in a squad for promising uncapped players and put the onus on the player to knock it back. The game has changed and the old ways don’t work for us. We could have put him in our U21s then see how he reacted, as he would be much nearer the senior squad than England's. Still think there is a case for players to declare their choice as soon as they go professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scot1 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Third Lanark said: We could have put him in our U21s then see how he reacted, as he would be much nearer the senior squad than England's. Still think there is a case for players to declare their choice as soon as they go professional. It is getting a bit mercenary at times, these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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