gkm_vancouver Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Everybody is asking this. We got goals in the squad but we're copying tradition and struggling to do it on the big stage. We all know that McGinn, Christie, Forrest have got a few in qualifiers, Dykes and Adams a couple, and others like Hanley, Robbo, Nisbet, Hendry and Armstrong have mucked in. Fraser got the last 20 minutes against the Czechs but the game was slipping away. He's fast and has got 3 goals in his last 8 games - is he the answer? Most are talking about the same line-up but Dykes and Adams are not clinical as they need to be yet. More game time for Fraser and Nisbet? Do we keep it tight at the back and try and sneak one on a counter attack? A few options to consider but only 90 minute to make it count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor1996 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 (edited) The biggest thing is that we're creating chances. It would be a far worse situation if we weren't. Dykes and Adams are still relatively young. The more they play with one another, the more their understanding will grow. From here on in, time to play with two out and out strikers as opposed to a striker and a false nine. Edited June 19, 2021 by Taylor1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo cop Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Keep creating the chances and surely a couple of goals will come. Equally important keep it tight at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm_vancouver Posted June 19, 2021 Author Share Posted June 19, 2021 When you see how clinical other teams we look like we are sclaffing in comparison. McGinn, Fraser and Christie are our most recent decent finishers but only McGinn is likely to start. Lets hope they get some practice in and add in some variety for corners and free kicks. Against England, Tierney made a couple of cracking runs but was not picked up so final ball decision making is also something we need to get more right to ensure a win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I think we have to start with the same team as England and introduce Fraser etc depending on how the game progresses. As we’ve said at least we’re creating chances and apart from set pieces we looked relatively comfortable against England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolling hIlls Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Create the chances and the goals will come. Confident of that. We are a good side now at last but need to take our chances. I believe we will. Having said that, I don't think we will go through. Probably goal difference or something as per usual. But we are getting there at least. Just hope we get a win on Tuesday. That would do me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I agree with the view that the more chances you make the likelihood is you will be rewarded. When you dont have a prolific goal scorer you really have to rely on putting the defence under such constant pressure that they are forced into mistakes and you can sneak a goal. I cannot see any reason why , if we play like we did on Friday, we cannot do this. Their defence isn’t insurmountable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 What about Kevin Nisbet? He hasn't had much game time. But scored against the Dutch. Croatia will be expecting Dykes and Adams but can't help thinkgin Nisbet could bring something different. I hope they don't leave it too late before he gets a proper chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 If I were a betting man my money would be on OG. I think he is top scorer in the tournament so far. It would be fantastic if O'Donnell scored the winner. And Marshall to save a penalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Tierney to bomb forward and blast one home to set us off. A bit like the goal he scored at Pittodrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis_trap Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I think there is goals in this team. Made plenty chances in both games. Next match will be more open as both sides need to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm_vancouver Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: Tierney to bomb forward and blast one home to set us off. A bit like the goal he scored at Pittodrie. Aye but someone will have to pass to him first. Dykes and Robbo could have done it v England when he was in the clear but he never received it. It's not only being more clinical but making the right decision in the final third that's probably even more critical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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