theabsentee Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, JECK said: Shankland supported by McTomminay and McGinn - there’s going to be chaos in Germany Warming to that idea myself & I'd previously not fancied Shankland due to the level he plays at. Depends on the game I reckon, against Germany I don't think so, better the work rate of Adams or Dykes, they can create space for Mctominay or McGinn on breaks forward though in games when we are on the front foot starting with Shankland could be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I've been a Shankland-sceptic for a long time but this season he has really impressed me. His strike-rate alone is impressive enough but he doesn't just score tap-ins, he's capable of scoring a variety of goals. His second against Airdrie yesterday - a lovely chipped finish over the 'keeper - was top class. Aye, Airdrie are a Championship team, but he's also shown he can score goals in Europe and against the OF, which tells me he's a bit more than a Kris Boyd-style flat-track-bully. He's shown he can also create chances for others, his hold-up play has improved and he can play in the air. The only thing he lacks, really, is natural pace, which I suspect is why Clarke has been a bit ambivalent towards him. If he can maintain his form and stay fit though, Clarke would be mad not to at least include him in his final squad, if not start him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, theabsentee said: Fred was & he spent plenty time on the United bench also sometimes due to Scott starting. Our Scott's a bit of a enigma especially at club level, he isn't good enough to dictate a game, doesn't always track back but he is very good at driving forward, great athletic, gets stuck in and is lethal in and around the box. One thing for sure is he will never be a defensive midfielder while there's a whole in his arse! Looks like the central defender experiment didn't work either. He is 27 now so let's hope all those alleged expert coaches have finally realised him limitations & will let him flourish in a role that suits him as a box to box midfielder or support striker though I'm still sure there's still time for him to be tried as a number 9! Wonder if it will be us or a club to inevitable try that out. True, but Fred wasn't the clubs top scorer at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 2 hours ago, scotlad said: I've been a Shankland-sceptic for a long time but this season he has really impressed me. His strike-rate alone is impressive enough but he doesn't just score tap-ins, he's capable of scoring a variety of goals. His second against Airdrie yesterday - a lovely chipped finish over the 'keeper - was top class. Aye, Airdrie are a Championship team, but he's also shown he can score goals in Europe and against the OF, which tells me he's a bit more than a Kris Boyd-style flat-track-bully. He's shown he can also create chances for others, his hold-up play has improved and he can play in the air. The only thing he lacks, really, is natural pace, which I suspect is why Clarke has been a bit ambivalent towards him. If he can maintain his form and stay fit though, Clarke would be mad not to at least include him in his final squad, if not start him. Clarke shouldn't be averse to playing him because of a lack of pace. Very few in our squad have any sort of pace. He is a natural finisher and that should be the reason for his inclusion alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I'm really hoping Scott McKenna gets some game time against Man City tomorrow......and plays well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 9 hours ago, scotlad said: I've been a Shankland-sceptic for a long time but this season he has really impressed me. His strike-rate alone is impressive enough but he doesn't just score tap-ins, he's capable of scoring a variety of goals. His second against Airdrie yesterday - a lovely chipped finish over the 'keeper - was top class. Aye, Airdrie are a Championship team, but he's also shown he can score goals in Europe and against the OF, which tells me he's a bit more than a Kris Boyd-style flat-track-bully. He's shown he can also create chances for others, his hold-up play has improved and he can play in the air. The only thing he lacks, really, is natural pace, which I suspect is why Clarke has been a bit ambivalent towards him. If he can maintain his form and stay fit though, Clarke would be mad not to at least include him in his final squad, if not start him. Just a shame hes turning 29 in the summer. If he was 23/24 then he would be looking at a much greater career at both club and international level. Either way Clarke has to give him a decent chance soon as we are short of goalscoring players and relying on mcginn and mctominay to score most of our goals is a risky business imo. Can't believe rangers didn't sign him. Not many strikers out there who would score over 30 goals a season who cost 5m or less. Not to mention he's a big rangers fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Scott mckenna up against man city in the CL tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Bra Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 4 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: Scott mckenna up against man city in the CL tonight The BBC website seems to have him at right back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 11 minutes ago, The Black Bra said: The BBC website seems to have him at right back. As does Google lineups. They are obviously desperate, let's see how this pans out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Bra Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1-0 down already. Some game to be making his debut, especially out of his usual position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 He is centre back not right back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 53 minutes ago, The Black Bra said: 1-0 down already. Some game to be making his debut, especially out of his usual position. It's also not his debut. He played the previous 2 games for them (and conceded 5 goals!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Black Bra Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 BBC have got it wrong then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 9 minutes ago, The Black Bra said: BBC have got it wrong then. The BBC sports reporter hasn't googled hard enough. He played in FC Copenhagens last 2 matches in the Atlantic Cup. https://www.aiscore.com/match-elfsborg-fc-copenhagen/o07dniwe3y0imkn/lineups https://www.sofascore.com/fc-kobenhavn-molde-fk/lnsJA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Ahh, note the "competitive" caveat. So technically the BBC are right i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 The Scotsman also saying he played twice before, against Elfsborg and Molde. The more matches the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Shanklands second is a beautiful finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csinclair Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Atlantic Cup is a friendly competition so last night was McKenna’s competitive debut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan blood Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 This move for McKenna has probably just played him into being in our first 11 at the Euros. We are pretty close to being able to field a starting 11 with players from teams all playing at a decent level. 1 CB might have to be from the Championship. The goalie as well, unless Gordon gets back in. The striker as well, though I think Shankland is going to play himself into the first 11, too. 9 players out of 11 is good going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broraboy Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Lewis Ferguson captaining Bologna to a 2-0 win earlier and with an assist Haven’t seen any highlights but the lad is doing well 🏴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 9 hours ago, broraboy said: Lewis Ferguson captaining Bologna to a 2-0 win earlier and with an assist Haven’t seen any highlights but the lad is doing well 🏴 Credited with an assist ,wonder what the Italians will think about him not starting for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Bra Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Ferguson should get a start in at least one of the friendlies, but that would probably mean dropping McTominay. On current form, there’s a strong argument that Ferguson deserves a start more. McTominay has lost his place at Man U, he’s now more of a super sub who comes off the bench and still chips in with goals regularly. He could be the same for us but would be a big decision to drop him following his contribution in the qualifiers. Similar with McGregor, not sure if he warrants starting at the moment. Would like to see Gilmour and Christie in the friendlies. And Shankland. Fraser back in the squad, Tierney & Hickey back fit and I’ll be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theabsentee Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, The Black Bra said: Ferguson should get a start in at least one of the friendlies, but that would probably mean dropping McTominay. On current form, there’s a strong argument that Ferguson deserves a start more. McTominay has lost his place at Man U, he’s now more of a super sub who comes off the bench and still chips in with goals regularly. He could be the same for us but would be a big decision to drop him following his contribution in the qualifiers. Similar with McGregor, not sure if he warrants starting at the moment. Would like to see Gilmour and Christie in the friendlies. And Shankland. Fraser back in the squad, Tierney & Hickey back fit and I’ll be happy. Tierney & Hickey both fit is crucial come the summer. Yeh the fringe guys you mention all deserve starts or a good amount of minutes in the friendlies, i would especially like to see Christie played in a deeper role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanBlessed Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, The Black Bra said: Ferguson should get a start in at least one of the friendlies, but that would probably mean dropping McTominay. On current form, there’s a strong argument that Ferguson deserves a start more. McTominay has lost his place at Man U, he’s now more of a super sub who comes off the bench and still chips in with goals regularly. He could be the same for us but would be a big decision to drop him following his contribution in the qualifiers. Similar with McGregor, not sure if he warrants starting at the moment. Would like to see Gilmour and Christie in the friendlies. And Shankland. Fraser back in the squad, Tierney & Hickey back fit and I’ll be happy. When there was speculation about Ferguson moving to the EPL, it was generally bottom-half teams that were interested. McTominay has lost his place in a Man Utd team hitting form and probably aiming for the top four. I can understand Man Utd dropping him as, finishing aside, he's probably not quite good enough for them and doesn't have enough to the rest of his game. However, I doubt Lewis Ferguson would get anywhere near the Man Utd starting XI either. McTominay has that credit in the bank from the last campaign which other players, who should probably be dropped, don't. I agree on Gilmour and Christie but I'd also like to see Souttar getting minutes in the friendlies as I think he could potentially take the place of Hendry or Porteous. Of course, Shankland should be starting these upcoming games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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