gkm_vancouver Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, ceudmilefailte said: I wish people wouldn't give him so much credit for getting us there via the back door, a couple of draws and winning the lottery of a penalty shoot out twice. Are you kidding? After 22 years of failed campaigns whether it's back door or not it's still a tournament to look forward to. I was a critic of early defeats but we've got through. Clarke is under no illusion there's plenty of room for improvement for upcoming games though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Third Lanark said: Tell me when he last made a mistake like the clangers dropped this season by Pickford and De Gea for example. I can’t think of McGregor ever making those sorts of errors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan blood Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) Norway called up a 31 person squad and they aren't even going to the Euros. One very unlikely explanation to why we only took 26 is that if there is an outbreak of Covid in the camp, then he will want quality backups on standby that won't be infected. (I doubt this is the reason) More likely is that he is trying to whittle down his squad to a preferred 23. I see the logic, but I don't agree this is the right way to do it. He can't know if Gauld or Turnbull should be in the 23 without seeing them up close. Especially since Jack is seemingly not fit for all 3 games. Edited March 18, 2021 by Tartan blood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDB46 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, Tartan blood said: Norway called up a 31 person squad and they aren't even going to the Euros. One very unlikely explanation to why we only took 26 is that if there is an outbreak of Covid in the camp, then he will want quality backups on standby that won't be infected. (I doubt this is the reason) More likely is that he is trying to whittle down his squad to a preferred 23. I see the logic, but I don't agree this is the right way to do it. He can't know if Gauld or Turnbull should be in the 23 without seeing them up close. Especially since Jack is seemingly not fit for all 3 games. My premier concern with Scotland is always the amount of players we use in a short space of time sometimes we easily go through about 40 players over 3 games . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan blood Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, DAVIDB46 said: My premier concern with Scotland is always the amount of players we use in a short space of time sometimes we easily go through about 40 players over 3 games . Yes, but that sometimes works in our favour. Considine has become an ever-present under those circumstances. But you are right, we don't want to fill up the squad with the likes of Hanlon or Devlin just to boost the numbers. (No disrespect to either players. I like both in general) However, we do genuinely have some potential prodigies banging on the door. They should at least be called up to train with the senior players. Edited March 18, 2021 by Tartan blood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 I may be being a bit naive here but is it possible that Patterson missed out perhaps because of his recent disciplinary? Is there a chance the SFA may have poured scorn on the idea of Patterson being included so soon after his indiscretion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jailender Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Patterson still has to face the disciplinary committee, so might yet be not available, depending on when it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Taylor1996 said: How about 2 years ago when he was auditioning for a Bruce Lee biopic? I understand the situation.... wheres the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, ProudScot said: 🤣🤣🤣 Hold on a minute. In this thread someone said that Allan McGregor is the number one goalkeeper in the UK, and my thread is the one that makes you chuckle?!?! So, you agree then? That Allan McGregor, a player who playing in the English Championship three seasons ago, I'd better than the number one of Holland, Portugal, France, Poland, England and Brazil? If that were truly the case, why isn't he with Manchester United, Barcelona, Real Madrid, etc, instead of a wee Scottish club? Edited March 18, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, Malcolm said: I understand the situation.... wheres the problem? Kicking a player in the back? Leading to a red card? No. Normal behaviour for the number one keeper in Britain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 23 minutes ago, Taylor1996 said: Kicking a player in the back? Leading to a red card? No. Normal behaviour for the number one keeper in Britain. Aye... we can all get a bit upset. Who did he kick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Malcolm said: Aye... we can all get a bit upset. Who did he kick? lol Mark McNulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Taylor1996 said: lol Mark McNulty. Probably deserved it 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Malcolm said: Probably deserved it 😊 Touche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 9 hours ago, Third Lanark said: My God, that is a truly ignorant comment. McGregor has made fantastic saves in EVERY Euro tie for the last 3 seasons. Right now there is NO better goalie in the UK. But I think he is too decisive a person to change his mind now. His retirement helped to prolong his career. 7 hours ago, ProudScot said: Anyone who’s watched any amount of Rangers games this season knows Allan McGregor is at his best this season - says it all really your statement there 🤣 Really? Apparently, he wasn't clever for Slavia Prague's first goal. Was too busy watching a match between two giants. Just waiting on BT sports 2 to show the highlights. Care to retract any of that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 7 hours ago, Third Lanark said: Tell me when he last made a mistake like the clangers dropped this season by Pickford and De Gea for example. 18th March 2021. 20:14. Vs Slavia Prague. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 This is getting to mods needing to do the right thing sort of level again.. 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) Wanting someone banned for disagreeing with you. Good grief. This is Primary School stuff. Fine. Allan McGregor is the best goalkeeper in the UK. He also wasn't at fault for spilling a harmless shot, that was straight at him, into his own net against Slavia Prague last night. </Lie> Edited March 19, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 6 hours ago, ProudScot said: This is getting to mods needing to do the right thing sort of level again.. 😬 It won't matter, he will end up banned again then come back under a new username. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 33 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: It won't matter, he will end up banned again then come back under a new username. It atleast gives us some respite and also means every post isn’t ruined & transcends into waffly pish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 6 hours ago, ProudScot said: This is getting to mods needing to do the right thing sort of level again.. 😬 This emoji pish too, you’re such a donut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 (edited) I'm totally within my rights to post here and give my view. If I adhere to the rules, then I don't see what the problem is. Waffle? Yeah. It's called literacy. And hey, didn't you say that Allan McGregor was the best keeper in the UK and currently at his peak? Nah. That ain't "waffly pish"... And "doughnuts" are delicious, so thank you... I think... Anyway. This thread is about the Scotland squad. If you want to discuss waffles, doughnuts or any other pastry, PM me. Edited March 19, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 12 hours ago, Taylor1996 said: 18th March 2021. 20:14. Vs Slavia Prague. Clanger? Beaten by world class free kick which would beat most keepers. And the first goal? He had no chance. The only thing he spilled was his tea at half-time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Scot Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 McGregor has no chance for the 1st goal. I think his starting position was too far left and too far off his line for the 2nd but the free kick was so good that it can hardly be described as a gk error. McGregor is and always has been a better GK than Marshall. However he retired and we have no reason to ask him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 28 minutes ago, Diamond Scot said: I think his starting position was too far left And that was McGregor's fault. He still got what, two hands to it? It didn't go straight in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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