ThistleWhistle Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Just now, ParisInAKilt said: We’ve been well beaten by a better team. Basically it but the only thing I'd say is we've let them be the better team - we just stood there and let them pass it and move into space. I could see they were running our midfield ragged again with the three expected to cover an ever widening expanse of ground so why we didn't do anything to combat it especially as it followed the same format of the Czech game is beyond me. Instead of lumping it to Dykes running on fumes we'd have been better taking another midfielder on in hope of getting hold of the ball a bit. We've come a long way though in the last two years where we've given two world cup semi-finalists a fair game so green shoots that can be nurtured for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, ParisInAKilt said: We’ve been well beaten by a better team. We've been well beaten by a much better coached team, Croatia are going nowhere in this tournament, they'll be out by the next round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 minute ago, mccaughey85 said: They are wc finalists, they were always going to dominate possession and create chances. Why were you expecting anything else. Its as if you have just realised Croatia are one of the best sides in the WORLD. Do you follow football. Were you expecting us to dominate possesion and be 2-0 up at half time. They dominated the first half, we did quite well to create some chances and managed to score 1 but we were on the backfoot. That doesn't mean we are out of our depth at international level. It just means we are playing a top side. It's typical of this place. What half time result were you expecting? I was hoping for a positive result, but knew we were out of our depth. Tou keep saying it yourself, WC finalists against a team that has scored 2 goals in the last 5 games of this tournament, we’re out of our depth, which part of that is difficult to understand? Theyre faster than us, fitter than us, technically better than us, smarter than us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mox said: We've been well beaten by a much better coached team, Croatia are going nowhere in this tournament, they'll be out by the next round. It’s more than that. Armstrong v Modric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 6 minutes ago, Tartan Chris said: All I'd say to that is there's still been plenty of decent chances created, some nice switches of play that have lead to Dykes, Robbo, McGinn and a few others all having key chances at crucial points in the 3 games. Simply not enough composure. I knew Modric would be hitting top corner when he was running onto that pass and that's the difference I'm afraid. This team is capable of playing decent football in final third but too often the shot is scuffed or gives keeper too much of a chance to get a hand, McGregor strike is how you do it. Other thing is considering the height in the back the defending from crosses has been very disapppointing, 1st goal v Czechs and two of the goals tonight. Also don't forget the Stones free header from the corner on Friday he should've scored so need to look at the zonal marking again as will cost goals in the qualifiers (given the trouble the big Austrian striker caused at Hampden). Don't speak sense to the guy, he was expecting us to be up 2-0, because we were only 1-1, and hadn't had the majority of possession suddenly we are out of our depth at this level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 we blew it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 8 minutes ago, Tartan Chris said: All I'd say to that is there's still been plenty of decent chances created, some nice switches of play that have lead to Dykes, Robbo, McGinn and a few others all having key chances at crucial points in the 3 games. Simply not enough composure. I knew Modric would be hitting top corner when he was running onto that pass and that's the difference I'm afraid. This team is capable of playing decent football in final third but too often the shot is scuffed or gives keeper too much of a chance to get a hand, McGregor strike is how you do it. Other thing is considering the height in the back the defending from crosses has been very disapppointing, 1st goal v Czechs and two of the goals tonight. Also don't forget the Stones free header from the corner on Friday he should've scored so need to look at the zonal marking again as will cost goals in the qualifiers (given the trouble the big Austrian striker caused at Hampden). Correct and we haven’t had the ability (or luck) at times to capitalise on them, we don’t belong at this lever (yet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 minute ago, mccaughey85 said: Don't speak sense to the guy, he was expecting us to be up 2-0, because we were only 1-1, and hadn't had the majority of possession suddenly we are out of our depth at this level. 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThistleWhistle Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 7 minutes ago, chaff said: Our second half performance and tactics have been horrendous. Armstrong and dykes should have been off at half time. They ruthlessly exposed Armstrong tonight - there was folk running off him all over the shop, Fairly obvious we needed to put another body in midfield as it was a long shot we'd keep them out the way it was going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mox Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Just now, ParisInAKilt said: It’s more than that. Armstrong v Modric Och, that just let's the manager away with murder. We've effectively played with 9 men for three games with O'Donnell and Dykes continued inclusion and we've not played to our strengths and tonight was a perfect example of that You stand off a 35 year Modric he's still going to run the show, it's not hard but it seems to be for Clarke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, dandydunn said: I was hoping for a positive result, but knew we were out of our depth. Tou keep saying it yourself, WC finalists against a team that has scored 2 goals in the last 5 games of this tournament, we’re out of our depth, which part of that is difficult to understand? Theyre faster than us, fitter than us, technically better than us, smarter than us. I ask again what half time result were you expecting? Or what would be satisfactory to you? Suffering fuk this place has some right delusional ppl. You do realise Croatia are a brilliant team? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Just now, Mox said: Och, that just let's the manager away with murder. We've effectively played with 9 men for three games with O'Donnell and Dykes continued inclusion and we've not played to our strengths and tonight was a perfect example of that You stand off a 35 year Modric he's still going to run the show, it's not hard but it seems to be for Clarke. You’re not entirely wrong but we can’t keep blaming managers when half our team is clearly not good enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaff Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 See you if we make another tournament lads and if the tamb is still going its been nice popping in for the euros. Stay safe all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, dandydunn said: Correct and we haven’t had the ability (or luck) at times to capitalise on them, we don’t belong at this lever (yet). What level is that, we're good enough to go to tournament. I didn't expect much else. Where you expecting us to get quarter final? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Clarke did not manage us well through that tournament. Why did McKenna come on today!? He looked like he hadn’t played in ages. O’Donnell should have been hooked for Patterson about 30 mins before he was & How the fek is Dykes a guaranteed pick. Clarke also fucked it by not going for it in the 1 game we could really go for it vs Czech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckielugger Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Just now, mccaughey85 said: I ask again what half time result were you expecting? Or what would be satisfactory to you? Suffering fuk this place has some right delusional ppl. You do realise Croatia are a brilliant team? No they're NOT a brilliant team. They had a good tournament several years back but they're now has beens. Unfortunately we've got a bunch of never was's and never will be's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 minute ago, mccaughey85 said: I ask again what half time result were you expecting? Or what would be satisfactory to you? Suffering fuk this place has some right delusional ppl. You do realise Croatia are a brilliant team? I’ve already said what I was hoping for, but expecting to be down. If you’re just too fucking thick to see what else I’m saying, maybe you should reread it instead of posting the same utter nonsense time and time again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazda Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Armstrong didn't add much tonight. Team wasn't in the groove , tactics not correct , even though - if we'd taken our chances could've had a few goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Chris Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Souness callling it spot on, Clarke didn't read the warning in first half. Says Dykes should've been subbed to try to get more control in midfield, agree with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 30 minutes ago, Blantyre_Braveheart said: Are we playing Fraser in CM? I do like Fraser. Yes had a disappointing season at Newcastle but hes quick, has good control, can go past people and make things happen. I wouldn't have any problem him playing in a more central position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDB46 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Until we find forwards of acceptable quality we will never progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 minute ago, mccaughey85 said: What level is that, we're good enough to go to tournament. I didn't expect much else. Where you expecting us to get quarter final? We weren’t good enough to get to the tournament, we snuck in through the back door by winning on penalties twice, scoring 1 goal in those 240 minutes. I was expecting us to finish bottom, but hoped for more, not quite sure what you’re trying to get at exactly? Sontou think performances like that are the stuff that will get us to a higher level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 minute ago, buckielugger said: No they're NOT a brilliant team. They had a good tournament several years back but they're now has beens. Unfortunately we've got a bunch of never was's and never will be's. Has beens? 🤣🤣🤣 Honestly min, go have a look at what their players have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 We are the only long ball team in the tournament For a reason We must stop playing this way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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