Taylor1996 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ryan-gaulds-magic-skills-indicate-23999638 Wow. Apparently, Steve Clarke hasn't even contacted Ryan Gauld. Having watched him several times this season, he'd not only be in my squad, but also my first XI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 No need for a 'wow.' He was asked a few months ago at a press conference and he said he had a mate who had a place in Portugal who was always bending his ear about him. So he is not unaware. If he were to contact him what would you expect him to say and what would be the point? I'd like to see him involved but maybe his time will come if we have an indifferent Euro campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Third Lanark said: No need for a 'wow.' He was asked a few months ago at a press conference and he said he had a mate who had a place in Portugal who was always bending his ear about him. So he is not unaware. If he were to contact him what would you expect him to say and what would be the point? I'd like to see him involved but maybe his time will come if we have an indifferent Euro campaign. Steve Clarke could call Gauld and give him words of encouragement. I'm sure it would give him a boost and at least he'd know that he was being monitored. Edited April 29, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) Games 24 (As captain) Goals 8 Assists 6 Motm 9 (2 of them were v Benfica & Braga) (For a team that will probably get relegated) Edited April 29, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmidd Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 27 minutes ago, Taylor1996 said: Games 24 (As captain) Goals 8 Assists 6 Motm 9 (2 of them were v Benfica & Braga) (For a team that will probably get relegated) That is impressive stats, and important stats. On who scored he is also ranked 9th best player in the league, playing for the team second bottom! Every other player in the top ten plays for either Benfica, Porto, Sporting or Braga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, bazmidd said: That is impressive stats, and important stats. On who scored he is also ranked 9th best player in the league, playing for the team second bottom! Every other player in the top ten plays for either Benfica, Porto, Sporting or Braga 9th? Impressive. It would be funny if Sporting Lisbon snapped him up... and actually played him this time. There's no doubt that he could easily play for any of the four teams you mentioned. And with the possession those teams get, his goals and assists would probably double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Taylor1996 said: 9th? Impressive. It would be funny if Sporting Lisbon snapped him up... and actually played him this time. There's no doubt that he could easily play for any of the four teams you mentioned. And with the possession those teams get, his goals and assists would probably double. It is a critical summer for him. If he joins the right club he could have a very successful career and set himself up for life. It should also finally open the door to his Scotland career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 7 hours ago, Taylor1996 said: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/ryan-gaulds-magic-skills-indicate-23999638 Wow. Apparently, Steve Clarke hasn't even contacted Ryan Gauld. Having watched him several times this season, he'd not only be in my squad, but also my first XI. I've been following him quite closely and, as big a fan of Clarke as I am, if he doesn't include this genuinely talented boy in our euros squad I will really start to doubt his competence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 13 minutes ago, todd said: I've been following him quite closely and, as big a fan of Clarke as I am, if he doesn't include this genuinely talented boy in our euros squad I will really start to doubt his competence! That's a bit melodramatic is it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 3 hours ago, vanderark14 said: That's a bit melodramatic is it not? Nah, just regular dramatic mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 3 hours ago, todd said: I've been following him quite closely and, as big a fan of Clarke as I am, if he doesn't include this genuinely talented boy in our euros squad I will really start to doubt his competence! Same. And I couldn't agree more. Not only should Gauld be in the squad, he should also be in the first XI. This is 2021. We can watch matches from all over the globe. For Clarke to come out and say that his "Friend in Portugal is always bending his ear about Gauld" sounds to me like Steve Clarke hasn't physically watched Gauld. That, to me, is strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 7 hours ago, er yir macaroon said: It is a critical summer for him. If he joins the right club he could have a very successful career and set himself up for life. It should also finally open the door to his Scotland career. It is and I really hope the right club (a big club) comes in for him and he continues to improve. This season he's been immense. It'll be interesting to see what his ceiling is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I saw him play when he was at hibs. Looked a very average player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 21 minutes ago, Malcolm said: I saw him play when he was at hibs. Looked a very average player. I think it’s fair to say what he’s done this season is what really counts. He should definitely make a 26 man Euros squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 9 hours ago, todd said: Nah, just regular dramatic mate Not sure how you can doubt Clarkes competence because he didn't pick one player. I'm sure Clarke has been watching Gauld, maybe he doesn't think he is good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 We've got friendlies coming up in Portugal which would be an ideal opportunity to give him a run out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 13 hours ago, Toepoke said: We've got friendlies coming up in Portugal which would be an ideal opportunity to give him a run out. Isn’t it only one game in Portugal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaundy Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I’m with the dramatic on this about Gauld being in the 26 now . Gilmour since a year ago too and if Turnbull has been best in SPL , then him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weekevie04 Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 I think Clarke not seeing him does deserve a wow. He's been raved about all season in a team that are fighting to stay in the league and Clarke hasn't even spoke to him. He surely has to be played in these friendlies before the Euros and hopefully in the squad, especially now we've got the 3 extra spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) 48 minutes ago, weekevie04 said: I think Clarke not seeing him does deserve a wow. He's been raved about all season in a team that are fighting to stay in the league and Clarke hasn't even spoke to him. He surely has to be played in these friendlies before the Euros and hopefully in the squad, especially now we've got the 3 extra spaces. I agree 101%* *(If it were possible. ) It's actually dereliction of duty if he hadn't seen Gauld in the flesh, or on TV or contacted him. Edited May 3, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctonjock Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 We haven't got enough quality in Gaulds position in our squad for him to be ignored . Hope Clarke isn't going down the stubborn stick with what I know Strachan route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) https://www.stream2watch.la/video/sc-farense-vs-guimaraes-06-May-2021 (Working channel: CH03) Edited May 6, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 11 minutes in. One assist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) He's had one assist. Two assists ruled out because of VAR. If he's not in the squad it'll be strange. His numbers are better than anyone we have, especially since he's in a better league than most of our players. Edited May 6, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) Farense are awful. They had less possession when Vitoria went down to 10 men than when Vitoria had 11 men. The perpetual lack of possession, it makes Ryan Gaiud's goals and assists even more amazing. Edited May 6, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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