Tartan blood Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 23 minutes ago, ML1Scott said: I'm really surprised you'd have been happy to see McGregor to be dropped. I thought he was incredible next to Gilmour on Friday night. I didn't say "happy". McGregor and all the 11 players that started against England deserve to keep their spot. But, if Clarke was going to play a more attacking player, I'd rather it was for McGregor than Gilmour. I'd have happily seen the same starting 11. But it's not to be. If I had to guess, I'd imagine it'll be Hendry reinstated and McTominay moved forward. But we are all almost always wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm_vancouver Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 8 hours ago, ceudmilefailte said: Are our last 11 much better? 4 wins out of 11 (not much after a long unbeaten run) so yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm_vancouver Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 If it's not Fleck who could do a job next to McGregor and allow McGinn to run forward then I would move McTominay into midfield and bring back Cooper. Still think we need Fraser also as he has a decent hit rate maybe as a half time sub if it is still 0-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm_vancouver Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Breaking - Mount and Chilwell self isolating after contact with Gilmour. Good news for Czechs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Same team, but with Armstrong coming in for Gilmour. No point changing any other players positions, you’re just creating trouble doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm_vancouver Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, kumnio said: Same team, but with Armstrong coming in for Gilmour. No point changing any other players positions, you’re just creating trouble doing that. Nonsense. Armstrong hasn't looked that good in first two games and we didn't score against England.No point in keeping the same type of team with one replacement if it can't score. Armstrong has had a couple of great chanced where the better option was laying off, one was deflected and the other was blocked - wasteful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 1 minute ago, gkm_vancouver said: Nonsense. Armstrong hasn't looked that good in first two games and we didn't score against England.No point in keeping the same type of team with one replacement if it can't score. Armstrong has had a couple of great chanced where the better option was laying off, one was deflected and the other was blocked - wasteful. Nonsense. Armstrong has looked fine in both his games. And a far better player than anyone else that we can replace him with, Fleck isn’t good enough for us, Armstrong is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm_vancouver Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, kumnio said: Nonsense. Armstrong has looked fine in both his games. And a far better player than anyone else that we can replace him with, Fleck isn’t good enough for us, Armstrong is. Ok difference of opinion then. Frankly I don't care if Considine comes back as long as we win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstrummer Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Won't happen but I'd rather replace Gilmour with Turnbull , has an eye for a goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, redstrummer said: Won't happen but I'd rather replace Gilmour with Turnbull , has an eye for a goal Always thought he was more of an out and out attacking player, but looking at his stats he can pass the ball and is prepared to see plenty of it so no reason why he couldn't play there. Only problem is those are SPL stats and bringing him in for our most important game in decades is pretty high risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Scotlandfan Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 I’m pretty sure it’ll be Armstrong in for Gilmour. Probably would have been Fleck but I don’t think you can bring him in cold. McGinn will probably sit deeper to allow for this. McTominay is massive for us at centre back. And wasn’t great in midfield last week. Armstrong gives us a better first 11 but slightly less balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDB46 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Still not overly confident in us scoring . Would be a bit of a minter the only team of the 24 not to find the net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, DAVIDB46 said: Still not overly confident in us scoring . Would be a bit of a minter the only team of the 24 not to find the net 10/1 before it started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeks_mctavish Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 I always get the feeling Armstrong and McGinn don’t work well in the same team. Maybe wanting to play in the same parts of the pitch? I must admit, I like the sound of Turnbull coming in for his goal threat but think Fleck is much more likely. I actually feel like this is the scenario where Clarke would have selected McLean had he been fit. And for that matter, Jack who would likely have been in ahead of McGregor - but he’s been out for so long I’d nearly forgot about him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkm_vancouver Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Season before lockdown Fleck was one of Sheffield United's best players, always wanted the ball and scored a few also Last season he picked up form last half of the season. Think him and McGregor would work quite well. However he is coming in a bit cold to the tournament but would be a better balance than other options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLT NY Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Turnbull wasn't up to pace in the game against Holland. He gave the ball away 2 out of every 3 times he got it. He's one for the future, but there's no way Clarke's starting him against Croatia. Like others have mentioned, I think Hendy will come in at the back and McT will shift to the middle, with Fraser to come on fairly early if we're still chasing a goal. Croatia need a win as well, so it could be quite an open game. I think that plays into our hands as we can break well with this formation that Clarke has implemented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDB46 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Denmark showed tonight the difference a proper crowd makes. Another small crowd rattling around they need to make themselves heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 15 minutes ago, DAVIDB46 said: Denmark showed tonight the difference a proper crowd makes. Another small crowd rattling around they need to make themselves heard. I think Denmark are the template for us. Let's face it we've lost our best player but they lost theirs in far more serious circumstances and have worked together to get a fantastic result tonight. I hope Scotland can follow their example tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Clarke is cautious, and usually changes very little. I’d be amazed if he changes anything other than Gilmour, he will see it as too many changes from a successful performance against England. I hope he doesn’t put McGinn further back, as he is frankly a terrible player for us in that position, he needs to be the furthest forward of the three players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 14 minutes ago, Hertsscot said: I think Denmark are the template for us. Let's face it we've lost our best player but they lost theirs in far more serious circumstances and have worked together to get a fantastic result tonight. I hope Scotland can follow their example tomorrow. That’s a really good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 4 hours ago, kumnio said: Same team, but with Armstrong coming in for Gilmour. No point changing any other players positions, you’re just creating trouble doing that. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 6 hours ago, kumnio said: Clarke is cautious, and usually changes very little. I’d be amazed if he changes anything other than Gilmour, he will see it as too many changes from a successful performance against England. I hope he doesn’t put McGinn further back, as he is frankly a terrible player for us in that position, he needs to be the furthest forward of the three players. Giving Gilmour a start against England blows the accusations of being cautious or too cautious out the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 This is the biggest game since when? It's bigger than Morocco in '98 and Switzerland in '96, both of which needed more thrown just a simple win from us. I'm So unbelievably excited. And nervous. Nervous more than anything. See youse at Hampden!! 🏴🏴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 According to BBC, more tests for the squad this morning. I'd be amazed if no one else has got it. Who did Billy get it from considering he's been with the squad for a couple of weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeks_mctavish Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 7 hours ago, kumnio said: Clarke is cautious, and usually changes very little. I’d be amazed if he changes anything other than Gilmour, he will see it as too many changes from a successful performance against England. I hope he doesn’t put McGinn further back, as he is frankly a terrible player for us in that position, he needs to be the furthest forward of the three players. The old Clarke is cautious point being rolled out again. It’s a lazy criticism. He’s been quite adventurous with several selections now (eg 3 youngsters selected in Euros squad, McTominay playing at the back, England team selection), I think we can get of his back with that now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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