AndyDD Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 hour ago, er yir macaroon said: I’m not sure I agree - Patterson, Hendry, Hanley, McKenna Tierney, Robertson, Armstrong, McTominay, Fraser, Forrest and Dykes can all shift, if required. It won't matter much because Clarke isn't too bothered about having out and out wingers in his team, but take Fraser and Forrest out (neither of whom will be fully fit) and we have some quick defenders, but not much pace going forward. Fraser and Forrest give us that outlet, but presumably only one will start, if either do at all. Christie is pacey, too, I suppose. I'm not convinced that Dykes, Armstrong and McTominay are particularly speedy, relatively speaking. Quick enough, sure, but not pace merchants. Certainly wouldn't mark that down as being amongst their strengths, of which they have many. Certainly, he'll be looking to the fullbacks for width (the speed of our centre halves will be good for defensive reasons, obviously, but fairly moot going forward), but no, we don't have much pace in the attack. Dykes, Adams and Nisbet are not blessed with blistering speed. Not a huge issue and not many obvious, lightning fast players who aren't included that should have been, but it's undoubtedly a feature lacking in the attack outwith two players who aren't, y'know, fit. Maybe three, if we count Christie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Delighted to see that Clarke has made positive selections with the future in mind. Apologies for doubting him. I wrote down (and posted it here) what I thought and hoped the squad would be and there are only two differences with Taylor and Nisbet in replacing McLean and Griffiths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: Delighted to see that Clarke has made positive selections with the future in mind. Apologies for doubting him. I wrote down (and posted it here) what I thought and hoped the squad would be and there are only two differences with Taylor and Nisbet in replacing McLean and Griffiths. Glad to see Clarke has included Gilmour,Patterson and Turnbull.All young guys with real talent and a hunger to prove themselves.On the other hand,can't help but be dissapointed that Griffiths didn't make it.I fully understand the reasons regarding fitness and lack of games,but can't help thinking he has something in the locker that not many of our players have.Thought he might have sneaked in as a kinda wild card.Apart from that and maybe Gauld,a pretty good squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Taylor1996 said: Gilmour literally cannot do any more. He should be in ahead of Forrest and Nisbet. Ones a sitting midfielder, ones a winger and one is a striker. Not sure what your point is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: Ones a sitting midfielder, ones a winger and one is a striker. Not sure what your point is. I meant Gauld. Shouldn't you be putting me in hospital? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Caledonian Craig said: Delighted to see that Clarke has made positive selections with the future in mind. Apologies for doubting him. I wrote down (and posted it here) what I thought and hoped the squad would be and there are only two differences with Taylor and Nisbet in replacing McLean and Griffiths. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Squad details:- Average Age = 26.84 years per player Average Caps per player = 17.23 Average Goals per outfield player = 1.43 EPL Clubs = 10 players Championship Clubs = 4 players SPL Clubs = 10 player Scottish Championship = 1 player Overseas Players = 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Caledonian Craig said: Squad details:- Average Age = 26.84 years per player Average Caps per player = 17.23 Average Goals per outfield player = 1.43 EPL Clubs = 10 players Championship Clubs = 4 players SPL Clubs = 10 player Scottish Championship = 1 player Overseas Players = 1 i wonder how our squad will compare with other countries regarding average age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, mccaughey85 said: i wonder how our squad will compare with other countries regarding average age. Be around midway I think. Not the oldest and not the youngest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: Be around midway I think. Not the oldest and not the youngest. clarkes calling up of patterson, gilmour and turnbull will bring it down a fair bit. just goes to show clarke is giving youth a chance instead of older experienced players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 8 minutes ago, mccaughey85 said: i wonder how our squad will compare with other countries regarding average age. Take out the goalkeepers and it would drop a fair bit! We’d struggle without one right enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: Take out the goalkeepers and it would drop a fair bit! We’d struggle without one right enough. goalkeepers or not we will probably get humped anyways lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Burke is the obvious one with pace to burn but quite understand why he was omitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu101 Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Cant remember being this happy with a squad in a long long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manno Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Pleased with the squad. Only gripe would be Taylor - Clarke has gone for Tierney as CB so can understand a backup LB required, but if Robertson gets injured you’re not telling me Taylor is going to start? I would have gambled on taking 9 defenders (plus McTominay) and adding Griffiths. Getting excited now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan blood Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, Stu101 said: Cant remember being this happy with a squad in a long long time. Easily the best squad in the last 23 years. This squad has put to bed any doubts I had over Clarke. Turnbull, Gilmour and Patterson being included show that, not only is he willing to give youth a chance, he is also focusing on the best players available over loyalty. Brilliant!! I really couldn't be happier about this selection. Other than maybe Gordon, almost every player will be playing together for the next 3 or 4 years. So, no matter what happens in this tournament, I think we'll be well placed for future internationals. I'm absolutely gutted for Griffiths and Gauld. But I completely understand why neither were chosen. I feel sorry for Palmer and Considine, but their ommission shows Clarke went for quality over loyalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeks_mctavish Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 5 hours ago, AndyDD said: It won't matter much because Clarke isn't too bothered about having out and out wingers in his team, but take Fraser and Forrest out (neither of whom will be fully fit) and we have some quick defenders, but not much pace going forward. Fraser and Forrest give us that outlet, but presumably only one will start, if either do at all. Christie is pacey, too, I suppose. I'm not convinced that Dykes, Armstrong and McTominay are particularly speedy, relatively speaking. Quick enough, sure, but not pace merchants. Certainly wouldn't mark that down as being amongst their strengths, of which they have many. Certainly, he'll be looking to the fullbacks for width (the speed of our centre halves will be good for defensive reasons, obviously, but fairly moot going forward), but no, we don't have much pace in the attack. Dykes, Adams and Nisbet are not blessed with blistering speed. Not a huge issue and not many obvious, lightning fast players who aren't included that should have been, but it's undoubtedly a feature lacking in the attack outwith two players who aren't, y'know, fit. Maybe three, if we count Christie. Scott McTominay can run 5k in under 16 minutes! He’s fast as fuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 19 minutes ago, Hertsscot said: Burke is the obvious one with pace to burn but quite understand why he was omitted. He’s out injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 37 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: He’s out injured. Aah. That will be another reason then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Really pleased with the squad and that Patterson, Gilmour and Turnbull are in which is great, both for now and for the future. The only real debating point is Gauld and it is an area where we are relatively strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 hours ago, er yir macaroon said: Take out the goalkeepers and it would drop a fair bit! We’d struggle without one right enough. Oldest outfield player is Declan Gallagher at 30. Must be one of the youngest squads going to the Euros not including keepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLT NY Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Texas Pete said: Oldest outfield player is Declan Gallagher at 30. Must be one of the youngest squads going to the Euros not including keepers. Second oldest James Forrest? They both look about 5 years younger as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 8 hours ago, Caledonian Craig said: Be around midway I think. Not the oldest and not the youngest. So we'll have a 'mean' squad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty CTA Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 5 hours ago, breeks_mctavish said: Scott McTominay can run 5k in under 16 minutes! He’s fast as fuck! It's his time over 50 meters that would be more telling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeks_mctavish Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Scotty CTA said: It's his time over 50 meters that would be more telling. I don’t know the time but I have watched pundits on match of the day showing him “turning on the burners” on a box to box run and leaving everyone for dead. He is fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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