mccaughey85 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 get 2nd place then get a favourable draw in the play offs and we might have a chance of going to the world cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Frustration is the main feeling from these three games. Austria, I thought, were disappointing against us. Those dropped points may come back to haunt us. And if we hadn't decided to go AWOL in the first half against Israel the result could have been the one we wanted and needed. Okay we are in second spot now but it could have been far healthier but suppose it could have been worse too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, Orraloon said: That's am 8 goal swing against Austria. could be worth the equivalent half a point as long as we don't do anything daft like lose 6-0 to Denmark Genuinely can't see a Steve Clarke side losing 6-0 against anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Beem Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, Hertsscot said: Hope I haven't put the mockers on him but it's great to see Craig Gordon doing so well given that he spent so long out of the game with injury. Probably still buzzing from Brora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 We had a stonewall penalty against Austria, but the Israel game should have been 3 points but we can't change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Very competent performance. Need to try to get points of Denmark. That will be tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Just now, Caledonian Craig said: Frustration is the main feeling from these three games. Austria, I thought, were disappointing against us. Those dropped points may come back to haunt us. And if we hadn't decided to go AWOL in the first half against Israel the result could have been the one we wanted and needed. Okay we are in second spot now but it could have been far healthier but suppose it could have been worse too. 2nd place is anyone's is what I'm taking from the first three games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Aye still think the dropped points in the 2 previous games will come back to haunt us. It’s the Scottish way. But we’ve something to gain heading to Denmark knowing a point is a good result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 59 minutes ago, Diamond Scot said: I think the formation is working. When we have the ball we effectively have 1 defender. What we are really lacking id a centre mid who can slot a pass through the lines. Much like Gilmour can do. McGreggor and McLean will always play the safe pass out wide, and not quickly at that. That would be McTominay or McGinn surely ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 10 minutes ago, Scot1 said: This is definitely a good Scotland squad, but we were slow starting against Austria and poor for the most part against Israel. If we want to qualify or at least improve in ranking and move up pots we need to be more consistent and play to our potential Agree. We need to be able to link up passes against stronger teams , whilst it is great to see a few goals tonight we struggle to play slick football against tougher opposition, and end up nowhere. Hopefully though the goals tonight will have boosted the confidence, and mentally its good to finish the 3 games on a high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Blackheart Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Orraloon said: That's an 8 goal swing against Austria. could be worth the equivalent of half a point as long as we don't do anything daft like lose 6-0 to Denmark Could be. God result for Macedonia in Duisburg - bet we get Germany in the play-offs! Edited March 31, 2021 by Duncan Blackheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scot1 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) Not his biggest fan but I though Maclean was decent tonight. Robertson too played well. McTominay makes a big difference to us at the back. But I still want him in midfield. Hanley didn’t do anything wrong but I still prefer Gallagher in there if fit and available. We did look quite small at set pieces against the Faroes tonight. Obviously Tierney and McGinn being the standouts, hard to choose my MotM between them. I’d probably go with Tierney, involved in just about everything good from Scotland tonight Edited March 31, 2021 by Scot1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burj_Alba Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: Austria and Israel are shite. We’re a bunch of fannies. Not sure about that, surprised by Denmark bit other two will be challenging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loanhead-tartan Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Much better tonight , next 3 qualifiers are massive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Yes the goal difference took a boost tonight. Should we end level on points with Austria for second it is goal difference not head-to-heads that count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Scot1 said: Not his biggest fan but I though Maclean was decent tonight. Robertson too played well. McTominay makes a big difference to us at the back. But I still want him in midfield. Hanley didn’t do anything wrong but I still prefer Gallagher in there if fit and available. We did look quite small at set pieces against the Faroes tonight. it was the faroes tbf. i think we should all bear that in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan II Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, fringo said: That would be McTominay or McGinn surely ? Or the set-up for goal one tonight by... McGregor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Blackheart Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Caledonian Craig said: Yes the goal difference took a boost tonight. Should we end level on points with Austria for second it is goal difference not head-to-heads that count. Nice. I’ll edit my above post if I can before the misinformation starts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Caledonian Craig said: Yes the goal difference took a boost tonight. Should we end level on points with Austria for second it is goal difference not head-to-heads that count. thats good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Just now, mccaughey85 said: it was the faroes tbf. i think we should all bear that in mind Indeed. However, 'it was only the Faroes' pushed Austria more losing 3-1 so its another little clue that Austria are there for the taking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scot1 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, mccaughey85 said: it was the faroes tbf. i think we should all bear that in mind Indeed, but it’s fair to praise the players when they’ve been decent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Pray that Tierney keeps injury free.What an absolute belter of a player that boy is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 McLean had a really solid game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, thesaint said: Pray that Tierney keeps injury free.What an absolute belter of a player that boy is. perhaps switching him and robertson might be a good idea Edited March 31, 2021 by mccaughey85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm_vancouver Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 11 minutes ago, Scot1 said: Not his biggest fan but I though Maclean was decent tonight. Robertson too played well. McTominay makes a big difference to us at the back. But I still want him in midfield. Hanley didn’t do anything wrong but I still prefer Gallagher in there if fit and available. We did look quite small at set pieces against the Faroes tonight. Obviously Tierney and McGinn being the standouts, hard to choose my MotM between them. I’d probably go with Tierney, involved in just about everything good from Scotland tonight Think Clarke sees him as a steady player in midfield. Could maybe have done with him in Israel game on reflection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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