Caledonian Craig Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 18 minutes ago, Third Lanark said: One worry I have is McGinn. I expect him to be employed harassing Modric and Kovacic but he does tend to play on the edge. He got booked v England and don't want him to get an early booking v Croatia. Plus - do bookings get carried forward to the next round, anybody know? Yes yellow cards are carried forward but unless we win it will all be immaterial anyway. I am sure even McGinn would take a second yellow if it meant we got through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Cards get wiped after the Round of 16, I think. So McGinn will be fine in the Quarter Final anyway👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLT NY Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 McGinn’s booking was a bit of a joke. Unless I missed something, it seemed he got a yellow for asking for a foul when Mings stopped Dykes from running in on goall by tackling his face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm_vancouver Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 1 hour ago, COLT NY said: McGinn’s booking was a bit of a joke. Unless I missed something, it seemed he got a yellow for asking for a foul when Mings stopped Dykes from running in on goall by tackling his face. Couldn't believe why Mings didn't get booked for a blatant block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 1 hour ago, COLT NY said: McGinn’s booking was a bit of a joke. Unless I missed something, it seemed he got a yellow for asking for a foul when Mings stopped Dykes from running in on goall by tackling his face. He was losing his shit early with the ref about almost every decision He needs to calm down with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm_vancouver Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Looking again at Croatia's form since the World Cup, it's not that great, especially since the Euro qualifiers finished. They've only won 2 out of last 11 and that was home games against Cyprus and Malta. Includes losses against Sweden and Slovenia and earlier defeats by Tunisia and a 6-0 drubbing from Spain. They are definitely beatable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 1 minute ago, gkm_vancouver said: Looking again at Croatia's form since the World Cup, it's not that great, especially since the Euro qualifiers finished. They've only won 2 out of last 11 and that was home games against Cyprus and Malta. Includes losses against Sweden and Slovenia and earlier defeats by Tunisia and a 6-0 drubbing from Spain. They are definitely beatable! Of course they are. England proved that a week ago. And they have been very disappointing performance-wise and are being panned back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzohiggy Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, gkm_vancouver said: Looking again at Croatia's form since the World Cup, it's not that great, especially since the Euro qualifiers finished. They've only won 2 out of last 11 and that was home games against Cyprus and Malta. Includes losses against Sweden and Slovenia and earlier defeats by Tunisia and a 6-0 drubbing from Spain. They are definitely beatable! I was at the Czech v Croatia game and Croatia were very unimpressive and the weakest of the two teams. Was really looking forward to seeing Modric but other than a wee flurry at start of second half he was poor. Need to watch out for Perisic down our right but they are very beatable. We need to get after them with pace, energy and aggression and I honestly think we’ll win. Sit back and it is probably the toss of a coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 12 minutes ago, gonzohiggy said: I was at the Czech v Croatia game and Croatia were very unimpressive and the weakest of the two teams. Was really looking forward to seeing Modric but other than a wee flurry at start of second half he was poor. Need to watch out for Perisic down our right but they are very beatable. We need to get after them with pace, energy and aggression and I honestly think we’ll win. Sit back and it is probably the toss of a coin. I agree. Pace is the key. Their defence lacks pace and their play is plodding in style. If we can do a high press on their defence we can force errors. Their players love time on the ball and playing at a slower pace. Shackle Modric and knock them out of their rhythm and we are in business but we MUST take our chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 The dream scenario is we come out blazing, get an early goal or two and the Croatian heads drop. I appreciate this is highly unlikely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 20 minutes ago, Toepoke said: The dream scenario is we come out blazing, get an early goal or two and the Croatian heads drop. I appreciate this is highly unlikely It is unlikely but could certainly see them losing their cool and having a player sent off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzohiggy Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 37 minutes ago, Toepoke said: The dream scenario is we come out blazing, get an early goal or two and the Croatian heads drop. I appreciate this is highly unlikely That is the dream, for some reason I can see it happening😬 classic Scottish over excitement perhaps. They took Rebic off at half time which I hope means he doesn’t play next game as the guy they brought on was a big lump who did very little. Perisic can cause us problems and Vlasic looked quite dangerous on the right but I’d expect tierney and Robbo to deal with him. Kovacic was their main man, stop him and win the midfield battle and we win this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 I see Tuesday's ref is from Argentina, maybe he'll do us some favours after all the support we gave El Diego?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion Rampant Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 First goal in this game is absolutely crucial. If we get it then they will need to start taking risks. Can't find ourselves behind like we did against the Czechs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Seems like our best performances against top sides have been when mcgregor starts. Maybe just a coincidence or maybe hes a key component that makes us tick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraz65 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 10 hours ago, COLT NY said: McGinn’s booking was a bit of a joke. Unless I missed something, it seemed he got a yellow for asking for a foul when Mings stopped Dykes from running in on goall by tackling his face. I had said to my wife that he was about to be booked around five minutes before it happened. He was constantly mouthing off at the ref and he had already had a couple of late tackles go unpunished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 14 hours ago, gkm_vancouver said: Looking again at Croatia's form since the World Cup, it's not that great, especially since the Euro qualifiers finished. They've only won 2 out of last 11 and that was home games against Cyprus and Malta. Includes losses against Sweden and Slovenia and earlier defeats by Tunisia and a 6-0 drubbing from Spain. They are definitely beatable! Are our last 11 much better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolling hIlls Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: Are our last 11 much better? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Blackheart Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Gilmour out with Covid. FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu101 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Duncan Blackheart said: Gilmour out with Covid. FFS. FFS I think we must be cursed. Tierney out in the first game and Gilmour out here. Terrible luck. Our chances go down now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Where has this come from? Don't believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 The worry is he has been playing alongside everyone so what does that mean for the rest of the team? Replacement for Gilmour I'd say Armstrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Third Lanark said: Where has this come from? Don't believe it. It is on Sky Sports New as breaking news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Third Lanark said: Where has this come from? Don't believe it. SFA just tweeted it. Terrible news. Couldn’t have come at a worse time. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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