Burj_Alba Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 After last night's heroics and emotion, hard to believe we have another important matches just a couple of days away. Think there will be changes due to level of knackeredness ,suspensions ( Dykes) and injuries ( Robertson says he had a tight hamstring after the match, McGinn ) Good thing is the squad members will be doubly focused to ensure they will "be on the plane" next June. Team? ( formation will be the same) Marshall O' Donnell McKenna Gallagher Cooper Tierney ( useful exercise just in case Robbo gets injured next summer ) Jack McLean Christie McGinn ( if fit) McBurnie or Burke( don't think Griffiths has got 90 minutes in him yet, impact sub ) Others back for the Israel match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in5omniac Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Both teams going into this after extra time last night and qualifying for the Euros so similar mentalities there. Knowing we can top the group hopefully gives us that edge though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Is dykes suspended for the Sunday game? If so I would like to see burke or Griffiths start up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I'll take 10 Gallagher's from 2-11. The boy is a lucky charm. Marshall keeps his place. Maybe Christie on as a late sub if we want to win it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, mccaughey85 said: Is dykes suspended for the Sunday game? If so I would like to see burke or Griffiths start up front. I am wondering if FIFA/UEFA have given a directive recently. The U21 earlier was littered with yellows and reds. They are getting flung about like confetti. Gilmour did nothing but complain but perhaps with red language. Never a sending off. It does seem like they are flinging the cards out a bit more. Griffiths has to start above Burke if that's the case. In my opinion. My mates were asking why is he being brought on for the last minute of extra time. Err.. As for GIlmour, did he even touch the ball before getting sent off? He might have had a 1-2 but that's a horrible red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, mccaughey85 said: Is dykes suspended for the Sunday game? If so I would like to see burke or Griffiths start up front. Aye he is unfortunately. If it were me I'd be tempted to rest Robertson for the Slovakia game (but bring him back against Israel) and play Tierney at left wing back with either Cooper or Considine given another chance in central defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLAS Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 1 minute ago, ErsatzThistle said: Considine We concede without him in the team. Good call. Watch us win to nil with Andy on the pitch. .. how we we would laugh at this last year. I am kinda serious, Considine has not put a foot wrong for Scotland. Keep the call-ups coming. He's part of the group as seen by the videos. Players must like him, get him in the starting 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 47 minutes ago, Burj_Alba said: After last night's heroics and emotion, hard to believe we have another important matches just a couple of days away. Think there will be changes due to level of knackeredness ,suspensions ( Dykes) and injuries ( Robertson says he had a tight hamstring after the match, McGinn ) Good thing is the squad members will be doubly focused to ensure they will "be on the plane" next June. Team? ( formation will be the same) Marshall O' Donnell McKenna Gallagher Cooper Tierney ( useful exercise just in case Robbo gets injured next summer ) Jack McLean Christie McGinn ( if fit) McBurnie or Burke( don't think Griffiths has got 90 minutes in him yet, impact sub ) Others back for the Israel match Think you've called it right but a space should be found for Armstrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 14 minutes ago, ErsatzThistle said: Aye he is unfortunately. If it were me I'd be tempted to rest Robertson for the Slovakia game (but bring him back against Israel) and play Tierney at left wing back with either Cooper or Considine given another chance in central defence. I would agree with this. Not sure who to play up front. Mcburnie was rotten last night... hardly won a header. I would be tempted to give Armstrong a run in the Mcginn role to see how he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clootie Dumpling Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 47 minutes ago, OLAS said: I am wondering if FIFA/UEFA have given a directive recently. The U21 earlier was littered with yellows and reds. They are getting flung about like confetti. Gilmour did nothing but complain but perhaps with red language. Never a sending off. It does seem like they are flinging the cards out a bit more. Griffiths has to start above Burke if that's the case. In my opinion. My mates were asking why is he being brought on for the last minute of extra time. Err.. As for GIlmour, did he even touch the ball before getting sent off? He might have had a 1-2 but that's a horrible red. Foul and abusive language is still a red card offence. Whether aimed at the officials, opponents, own team and supporters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I’d have Burke up front with Armstrong in support. McKenna back and Tierney at LWB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, Clootie Dumpling said: Foul and abusive language is still a red card offence. Whether aimed at the officials, opponents, own team and supporters. On the BBC website it says he was sent off for deliberate handball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borojock Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Those players will be physically and emotionally drained from last night and we have a game against Israel a few days after i really can see a fair few changes - i also think Clarke may want to give a few players a run out I could easily see Gordon, McKenna, Cooper, Palmer, Armstrong coming in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clootie Dumpling Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: On the BBC website it says he was sent off for deliberate handball. If there was a handball there then i missed that, and there is no way a ref would red card a player for deliberate handball in that scenario, you have to deny an obvious goalscoring opportunity (DOGSO) taking into account direction, distance defence control. It would have been his reaction to the foul given and i reckon some fruity words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 19 minutes ago, borojock said: Those players will be physically and emotionally drained from last night and we have a game against Israel a few days after i really can see a fair few changes - i also think Clarke may want to give a few players a run out I could easily see Gordon, McKenna, Cooper, Palmer, Armstrong coming in No need to change the keeper, it is still a very important game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: No need to change the keeper, it is still a very important game. I agree. That's one extremely important position I wouldn't tinker around with for the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 No motivation for this at the moment😂😂🏴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkbluegas Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I can’t imagine how we could have faced the game with Slovakia if we’d lost that game on penalties. It would have taken some team talk to get any side up for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) The good thing is we have options now. Obviously, we know Dykes is suspended and if Robertson has a hamstring niggle he may miss out. Also I did see in the last minute or two Declan Gallagher took a knock but limped away from it. I think McGinn will start as he never played the full match (about 70 minutes I think) so he should have something left in the tank. I also feel Armstrong could very well start too if Clarke wants to rest McGregor. I'd still feel good about us lining up with this side on Sunday:- ...............................................................................Marshall................................................................................ .................................................Considine.......................Cooper..........................McKenna.............................. Palmer.....................................................................................................................................................Tierney ...............................................................Jack....................................Armstrong..................................... ...................................................................................McGinn...................................................................... ...........................................................Burke..................................Griffiths......................................................... Edited November 13, 2020 by Caledonian Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Most, if not all of us, want Griffiths to start this game. I certainly do. Clarke however does seem to rate McBurnie and is desperate for him to get a finally score a goal. He'll start alright. The thing is, if McBurnie could only just play like he did in his sub appearances against Slovakia and the Czechs (and was unlucky not to score) then he'd be on the right track. If however he does his best Kevin Kyle impression like he did last night, then his days in the Scotland squad have to be numbered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 31 minutes ago, ErsatzThistle said: Most, if not all of us, want Griffiths to start this game. I certainly do. Clarke however does seem to rate McBurnie and is desperate for him to get a finally score a goal. He'll start alright. The thing is, if McBurnie could only just play like he did in his sub appearances against Slovakia and the Czechs (and was unlucky not to score) then he'd be on the right track. If however he does his best Kevin Kyle impression like he did last night, then his days in the Scotland squad have to be numbered. Yes I agree with you on McBurnie definitely. However, Clarke is a man who picks players who can slot in to roles that can make his system work. That calls for a big striker who can hold the ball up and I think he sees McBurnie far more up to that type of role than Griffiths. Griffiths I'd say is more of a Fraser-type. Who feeds off knock-downs or feeds on loose balls in the penalty area and can finish. Clarke builds attacks around the mantra of a player up top who can hold the ball up and win it in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I’d rather see Burke tried for the main striker role. McBurnie was absolutely honking bar his penalty. Griffiths a sub till he gets fitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Is McTominay out? Can't see him not starting at his age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: I’d rather see Burke tried for the main striker role. McBurnie was absolutely honking bar his penalty. Griffiths a sub till he gets fitter. Yes its much of a muchness but Clarke loves a striker who can hold the ball up. That is not really Burke's strength either. McBurnie can do it when on his game but admittedly last night he looked lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 1 minute ago, ceudmilefailte said: Is McTominay out? Can't see him not starting at his age. No he isn't out but may be one who is rested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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