Taylor1996 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 https://www.bt.com/sport/news/2021/march/david-turnbull-to-use-scotland-disappointment-as-motivation-for-future-call-up I said it recently about Billy Gilmour. If Turnbull (or Gilmour) had the least bit of tenuous links to Ireland or Wales, they would chance their arm by calling them up. These two are the future, guaranteed (barring injury or illness) so why not fast track them like Vogts did with Fletcher and McFadden. Maybe you have to be foreign to be able to do that kind thing. Yes, we are relatively strong in midfield, but we could've taken out the likes of Armstrong, Palmer, McLean or McBurnie to make way for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Taylor1996 said: https://www.bt.com/sport/news/2021/march/david-turnbull-to-use-scotland-disappointment-as-motivation-for-future-call-up I said it recently about Billy Gilmour. If Turnbull (or Gilmour) had the least bit of tenuous links to Ireland or Wales, they would chance their arm by calling them up. These two are the future, guaranteed (barring injury or illness) so why not fast track them like Vogts did with Fletcher and McFadden. Maybe you have to be foreign to be able to do that kind thing. Yes, we are relatively strong in midfield, but we could've taken out the likes of Armstrong, Palmer, McLean or McBurnie to make way for them. Maybe one of the first times I’ve ever agreed with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 David turnbull isn’t good enough at the moment, or certainly not proven that he is good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfingers Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I see it as a positive that we aren't forcing emerging players into the squad after they have played half a season. Also a positive that there is players coming through who look like they will be Scotland players for years to come. We are good at finding negatives in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, Malcolm said: David turnbull isn’t good enough at the moment, or certainly not proven that he is good enough. He's good enough to be called up and be immersed in the squad and get himself acclimatised in the camp. And watch how players like McTominay, McGinn, etc, go about their business. There's no under 21 match for a few months, so there's no real reason to leave him or Gilmour out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, bigfingers said: I see it as a positive that we aren't forcing emerging players into the squad after they have played half a season. Also a positive that there is players coming through who look like they will be Scotland players for years to come. We are good at finding negatives in that. Turnbull has played about 70 senior matches. He's hardly wet behind the ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyBlueScot Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Taylor1996 said: These two are the future, guaranteed (barring injury or illness) so why not fast track them like Vogts did with Fletcher and McFadden. With Turnbull I don't even think it's a case of fast tracking, just a matter of picking your best players. Don't understand it at all. Gilmour is just very unlucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, SkyBlueScot said: With Turnbull I don't even think it's a case of fast tracking, just a matter of picking your best players. Don't understand it at all. Gilmour is just very unlucky. I know. Technical ability wise, he should be there, alone. Same with Gilmour. No doubt. It's this stubbornness and loyalty that has always held us back. Chances are, neither of them will make the Euro squad now. (To my own personal Emoji Bomber: In a few months I'll be the most popular TAMB contributor. So, thank you for that. ) Edited March 20, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 56 minutes ago, Malcolm said: David turnbull isn’t good enough at the moment, or certainly not proven that he is good enough. I think he’s good enough. I think Gauld is even more unlucky than he is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 Gauld, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scot1 Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 (edited) I’d have had both Gilmour and Turnbull as part of the squad. Just to get them involved in the set up and training with future (not too distant, hopefully) teammates. Strange decision by Clarke to leave both out completely. Edited March 20, 2021 by Scot1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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