Texas Pete Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, BraveheartGordon said: I think we’ll go for an almost complete rotation to use the squad and go back to a similar team to Thursday for Israel. Gordon O’Donnell Palmer McKenna Cooper Taylor Fleck McLean Armstrong McBurnie Griffiths could also see Considine come in as well as Burke or Shankland. There’s a wee flaw in your line up. One of the guys you’ve picked isn’t the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman4 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 There is no way SC will make wholesale changes, 2/3 that will be it Id say, its a game we need to win and he knows that. McBurnie for Dykes for defo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, bossman4 said: There is no way SC will make wholesale changes, 2/3 that will be it Id say, its a game we need to win and he knows that. McBurnie for Dykes for defo. Not sure about that. Clarke has already stated he’ll make changes. I expect at least 5. Not saying you’re wrong but I would be surprised if there aren’t at least 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Let's keep this unbeaten run going as long as we can ! Get it into double digits. We still need to significantly improve upon our standing in the FIFA rankings, something which Steve Clarke has mentioned several times. These games against Slovakia and Israel aren't daft friendly kickabouts. We should be going all to win both these games and do ourselves a favour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmondo Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 6 hours ago, Texas Pete said: Just to add to what Craig has already said we need 2 points from our last 2 games to guarantee winning the group and promotion to league A but we will likely need at least 4 points to stand a chance of a World Cup playoff. 6 points would be better. Why does it matter how many points we get in this group in relation to getting a world cup play off? I thought it was for the highest ranked nations league group winners, so why would our group points matter? Obviously winning these 2 matches will boost our ranking but there's plenty of football to be played between now and the end of the actual world cup group qualifiers. I get the impression I must be missing something 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmondo Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 6 hours ago, Texas Pete said: Ok, i now see it's to do with overall nations league ranking. What exactly determines this then? If its points etc, does this include group C winners. I'm confused 🤔😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 2 hours ago, dezmondo said: Why does it matter how many points we get in this group in relation to getting a world cup play off? I thought it was for the highest ranked nations league group winners, so why would our group points matter? Obviously winning these 2 matches will boost our ranking but there's plenty of football to be played between now and the end of the actual world cup group qualifiers. I get the impression I must be missing something 🤔 2 hours ago, dezmondo said: Why does it matter how many points we get in this group in relation to getting a world cup play off? I thought it was for the highest ranked nations league group winners, so why would our group points matter? Obviously winning these 2 matches will boost our ranking but there's plenty of football to be played between now and the end of the actual world cup group qualifiers. I get the impression I must be missing something 🤔 You are indeed missing something. Don’t want to sound like a knob but give this a read and come back if you still have questions: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_–_UEFA_Second_Round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loanhead-tartan Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Didny realise dykes was suspended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Come on McBurnie ! Be a hero today and prove us all wrong ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 14 minutes ago, ErsatzThistle said: Come on McBurnie ! Be a hero today and prove us all wrong ! Common Burke, fulfill your potential! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 If there's one player in the squad whom we don't have cover for it's Jack. Can't see a right footer who does what he does unless we bring McTom forward maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 55 minutes ago, loanhead-tartan said: Didny realise dykes was suspended Yeah, yellow in Czechs game. Quite a few were worried that he'd miss out on the Serbia game, but forgot it was last season nl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyBlueScot Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 We know there will changes but not wholesale. Over the 3 games I think most of the squad will get a chance. Maybe something like this today? But it could be anything and that's something that we should celebrate. Strongest squad inavery long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Texas Pete said: You are indeed missing something. Don’t want to sound like a knob but give this a read and come back if you still have questions: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_World_Cup_qualification_–_UEFA_Second_Round Based on the current Nations League standings in the A League, the only one you’d probably want to change would be Italy to overhaul Poland. Belgium, France and Germany you’d all expect to qualify automatically, so they can stay the same please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Robertson is a doubt and probably won't play. Step up, Greg Taylor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Just now, Taylor1996 said: Robertson is a doubt and probably won't play. Step up, Greg Taylor. Or put Tierney in Robertson's place and one of either Cooper or Considine in central defence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 1 minute ago, ErsatzThistle said: Or put Tierney in Robertson's place and one of either Cooper or Considine in central defence. That's actually what I was thinking. Having options makes a refreshing change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I really don’t rate Taylor at all. Hope the wee fella proves me wrong if he plays today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Anyone else not even slightly bothered about this today? I know its important but I'm really not fussed about it at all now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, ErsatzThistle said: Or put Tierney in Robertson's place and one of either Cooper or Considine in central defence. Or McKenna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Even though Robertson and Tierney play different positions when both fit, I think they’ll be counted as one position in a 23 man squad. If Robertson injured Tierney replaces him and another centre half takes Tierney’s spot. Taylor unlikely to be in final 23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 8 minutes ago, Kirk said: Anyone else not even slightly bothered about this today? I know its important but I'm really not fussed about it at all now. I’m certainly bothered about it, but I’ve got a horrible feeling we’ll get cuffed today. So often happens to teams after they’ve had a massive result like Thursday. Jersey Jim pointed out to me that Slovakia had the same massive result as we had, to which i responded, aye, but ah bet their lads didnae bevvy like oors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 24 minutes ago, Marky said: I really don’t rate Taylor at all. Hope the wee fella proves me wrong if he plays today. He’s barely played in 2020 he’s lucky to be in the squad at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 40 minutes ago, Marky said: Based on the current Nations League standings in the A League, the only one you’d probably want to change would be Italy to overhaul Poland. Belgium, France and Germany you’d all expect to qualify automatically, so they can stay the same please. If the Nations League A group winners come 2nd in their WC group, they get a playoff spot through that route. So that makes it more likely that the NL playoff spots will come down to the best NL League B group winners. That helps our chances as well. The League A group winners will only need to use their NL playoff route if they come 3rd or below in their WC qualifying group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 Surely it will be more than a 23 man squad for this tournament. Also theres bound to be injuries so hopefully that makes Clarkes life a bit easier regarding selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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