scottincarlisle Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 29 minutes ago, thesaint said: Correct. Absolute waste of everybody's time. Thought they were a thing of the past. Certainly hoped we had seen the last of them. We played 2 before euro 2020 so they'll always be friendlies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDange Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Strange to see so many anti-friendly posts considering how rare they are these days. I'm not sure the drop-off will be as they have been before, we're now seeing more competition for places across most of the pitch - which feels rare for a lot us - so there will be plenty of players looking to cement their places. And I'd much rather try new players / tactics etc in a friendly than a competitive game too. Miniscule in the grand scheme of things so will all just need to wait and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, thesaint said: Correct. Absolute waste of everybody's time. Thought they were a thing of the past. Certainly hoped we had seen the last of them. Why do you care so much? You are actually showing a complete lack of awareness as well. UEFA can effectively make teams play friendlies on free international dates due to TV rights. We definitely won’t be playing competitive games this month so getting the squad together is a good idea anyway. If we don’t do that then Clarke will have spent no time with his squad for over 6 months prior to our games in June. A friendly or 2 this month will be a lot more valuable to Clarke (even if they are boring to watch) than a couple of training matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 37 minutes ago, McDange said: Strange to see so many anti-friendly posts considering how rare they are these days. I'm not sure the drop-off will be as they have been before, we're now seeing more competition for places across most of the pitch - which feels rare for a lot us - so there will be plenty of players looking to cement their places. And I'd much rather try new players / tactics etc in a friendly than a competitive game too. Miniscule in the grand scheme of things so will all just need to wait and see what happens. Yeah it’s bizarre. Surely it makes sense to have friendlies than no matches at all? If you don’t like friendlies don’t go to them or watch them on telly. Seems pretty simple to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 2 hours ago, kumnio said: People moaning about potentially losing money, I’d rather lose a wee bit of money rather than my life, family, house, job, country etc Theres some right shocking comments on here, unbelievable takes. Spot on. Anyone booking flights or hotels for football matches at the moment is already doing so with the knowledge that the game might get cancelled or at least it might be played with no fans due to Covid. If they are that concerned about losing their money they should be booking things that can be cancelled (not always possible with flights in fairness). Booking things when you are going to an event is always a risk but even more so these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 3 hours ago, kumnio said: And how close did that cunt get us to qualifying? Every other nation in the world plays friendly games. The good thing about football is, people are free to go to them, or free to do something else, it’s a great system. Unfortunately that statement also applies to a lot of the players as well. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Just now, Orraloon said: Unfortunately that statement also applies to a lot of the players as well. 😂 😂😂😂 Under normal circumstances aye but surely anyone that wants to be involved in playoffs and potentially the World Cup will turn up later this month? Apart from Ryan Fraser obviously. He’ll be writing up a shortlist of excuses as I type this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeks_mctavish Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 25 minutes ago, Texas Pete said: Why do you care so much? You are actually showing a complete lack of awareness as well. UEFA can effectively make teams play friendlies on free international dates due to TV rights. We definitely won’t be playing competitive games this month so getting the squad together is a good idea anyway. If we don’t do that then Clarke will have spent no time with his squad for over 6 months prior to our games in June. A friendly or 2 this month will be a lot more valuable to Clarke (even if they are boring to watch) than a couple of training matches. Not sure I’d argue with the saint. I’d probably go as far as saying he likely isn’t a saint and may even be a very dangerous man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan blood Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 59 minutes ago, Texas Pete said: 😂😂😂 Under normal circumstances aye but surely anyone that wants to be involved in playoffs and potentially the World Cup will turn up later this month? Apart from Ryan Fraser obviously. He’ll be writing up a shortlist of excuses as I type this. Agreed. There are plenty of incentives to turn up to these friendlies: John McGinn is only 2 or 3 goals away from being in the top 10 of all time. The likes of Hanley, McGregor, Forrest and some others, probably have an eye on the hall of fame number of caps - 50. Dykes and Adams know they are probably competing against each other for the one striker slot, so a couple of goals in friendlies could influence Clarke. Christie, Fraser and Armstrong are potentially competing for 1 spot as well. Centre mid is a constant debate on here. If Jack and McTominay impressed in these friendlies, it could throw a spanner in the works. Every player that doesn't turn up will know it could cost them a spot in the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ramy 1314 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 16 hours ago, RDFH64 said: Arrogant pricks, hope Austria hump them 👍 Could not agree more pal. Intae the cunts !!! 🏴🏴🏴🏴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Poland at hampden. Not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 28 minutes ago, thesaint said: Poland at hampden. Not good. Don’t worry mate, the world won’t end because we are playing a friendly against Poland at Hampden. If it is actually confirmed (I haven’t seen this being officially announced yet) then you’ll just need to get over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 4 hours ago, breeks_mctavish said: Not sure I’d argue with the saint. I’d probably go as far as saying he likely isn’t a saint and may even be a very dangerous man. I’m no feart of someone that can’t use paragraphs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 4 hours ago, breeks_mctavish said: Not sure I’d argue with the saint. I’d probably go as far as saying he likely isn’t a saint and may even be a very dangerous man. Nah, he's just a greetin faced fanny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 53 minutes ago, Texas Pete said: I’m no feart of someone that can’t use paragraphs. 😄 You.beat.me to.it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, vanderark14 said: Nah, he's just a greetin faced fanny Foolish words .As they say a fools lament is a wisemans milkshake.Catch my drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Texas Pete said: I’m no feart of someone that can’t use paragraphs. Where's the connection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 1 hour ago, todd said: 😄 You.beat.me to.it Surely not.Two guys on the one forum coming up with that brilliant comedy line.Truly amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 2 hours ago, thesaint said: Poland at hampden. Not good. I know you don't like friendlies but if we must have one Poland is a great test. They are the minimum level we should be aiming for. We got 3 points more than them in qualifying against tougher opposition let's prove we are better than them. I hate friendlies too but if needs must Poland is perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Poland at hampden is a good test. Looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Poland at home should be a good test. Will be interesting how they approach it, as I think their play-off final is 5 days later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gala Tartan Army (Borders) Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Doesnt sound like Poland game has been confirmed yet - Polish FA saying could yet go ahead with training camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDB46 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Suppose a friendly v Poland won’t there be more “away” fans if our fans don’t turn out. Didn’t they take 20000 to wembley a few years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 8 hours ago, DAVIDB46 said: Suppose a friendly v Poland won’t there be more “away” fans if our fans don’t turn out. Didn’t they take 20000 to wembley a few years ago There were plenty of Poland fans all round Hampden the last time we played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 11 hours ago, thesaint said: Surely not.Two guys on the one forum coming up with that brilliant comedy line.Truly amazing. Finger space after a full stop. Please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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