scotlad Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Caledonian Craig said: Spot on. I am all for trying out new players to see if they offer an upgrade on what we have but everyone knows Kelly and McCrorie are not in the same league as Gordon. They're not, that's very true, but we need to face facts, Gordon is nearly 40 and can't go on forever. All it takes is an injury or a suspension and we'll need someone to step in; and what's worse: a lesser goalie with some international experience or a lesser goalie with none? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy C Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 36 minutes ago, scotlad said: They're not, that's very true, but we need to face facts, Gordon is nearly 40 and can't go on forever. All it takes is an injury or a suspension and we'll need someone to step in; and what's worse: a lesser goalie with some international experience or a lesser goalie with none? ^^^ this. No brainer in a friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Tartan blood said: I'm dreading it. I remember feeling the same dread when Kenny Miller and Scott Brown were getting close to retiring. And I was right, because we haven't really replaced either effectively. However, the team has evolved significantly where we don't necessarily need players of the same style as those 2. Goalkeepers are a bit more straightforward. The guy that is best at keeping the ball out of the goal is in. Gordon is one of our greatest ever goalkeepers. There is no replacing him. Kenny Miller was fucking dung man, yes he played a pretty thankless role in some terrible teams but he missed some huge sitters too. He was lucky to get so many caps as our forward options were so bad. Although Boyd and Rhodes should have got more games and big Iwelumo too. 1 hour ago, scotlad said: They're not, that's very true, but we need to face facts, Gordon is nearly 40 and can't go on forever. All it takes is an injury or a suspension and we'll need someone to step in; and what's worse: a lesser goalie with some international experience or a lesser goalie with none? Exactly give the 2 other guys a half each, we know what Gordon can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I am guessing its a 352 with tierney as a centre back and fraser as a rwb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Fraser is wasted at RWB. 😕 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyshaker Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, mccaughey85 said: I am guessing its a 352 with tierney as a centre back and fraser as a rwb. I really don't see what we learn from that starting line up at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Hanley still gives me the fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Johnnyshaker said: I really don't see what we learn from that starting line up at all. A game for our key players to gel with each other and prove they are good enough to beat a decent team like turkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan blood Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, Johnnyshaker said: I really don't see what we learn from that starting line up at all. We don't learn much, but it is another opportunity to have our core squad members to gel on the pitch. 7 or 8 of them are in most people's first 11. It'll stand us in good stead for the qualifiers in March. I definitely would have started Ramsay though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde1998 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 12 minutes ago, mccaughey85 said: I am guessing its a 352 with tierney as a centre back and fraser as a rwb. Disappointing line up, especially with what appears to be a return to the 5-2-2-1 (unless there’s a surprise in store once the game kicks off). I was hoping the performances in our final Nations League games would mean we’d stick with the 4-2-3-1. I guess it could still be that if Tierney plays right back… I’m surprised to see Gordon start, as we need to bed in a new goalkeeper. Perhaps Kelly will come off the bench at some point tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyshaker Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) Hopefully it stands us in good stead. I get the continuity aspect but I always think you should take the opportunity of a friendly to learn something and so far it looks like a missed opportunity. It would have been good to get a better look at Ferguson and Porteous deserved another start as well. Also, if you aren't going to use a friendly to get a full look at Jacob Brown and another keeper then when is the opportunity going to arise. Edited November 16, 2022 by Johnnyshaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 (edited) Regarding the panic that 3-5-2 is returning permanently, I doubt it is. He has probably gone back to it for this one match because he's been deprived of three right backs/wing backs - Hickey, Patterson and Ralston. Edited November 16, 2022 by ErsatzThistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 minute ago, ErsatzThistle said: Regarding the panic that 3-5-2 is returning permanently, I doubt it is. He has probably gone back to it for this one match because he's been deprived of three right backs/wing backs - Hickey, Patterson and Ralston. I would liked to have seen what tierney can do at left wing as we will need use him there or its a case of drop robertson. Or go back to 352 with tierney at centre back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 47 minutes ago, scotlad said: Fraser is wasted at RWB. 😕 Hes wasted on the pitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, ErsatzThistle said: Regarding the panic that 3-5-2 is returning permanently, I doubt it is. He has probably gone back to it for this one match because he's been deprived of three right backs/wing backs - Hickey, Patterson and Ralston. Surely playing Ramsey as a right back is preferable to playing Fraser as a wing back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Would 100% have started one of the other goalies, Ferguson and Ramsay. 352 again is it? Yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceudmilefailte Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 how do you watch this on social media? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 11 minutes ago, ProudScot said: Would 100% have started one of the other goalies, Ferguson and Ramsay. 352 again is it? Yuck. correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: how do you watch this on social media? No idea. This game has been subject of very little publicity from the SFA and the media. The BBC aren't even bothering to do live text updates. Only 1700 people are listening to the radio feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 I an watching on Now tv . Had to get a 1 day pass as dont have Sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, ErsatzThistle said: No idea. This game has been subject of very little publicity from the SFA and the media. The BBC aren't even bothering to do live text updates. Only 1700 people are listening to the radio feed. I'm following the live text now on BBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Third Lanark said: I'm following the live text now on BBC Got a link to it ? It's not showing up on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Blackheart Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Pish so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Stupid booking for McTominay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, ErsatzThistle said: Got a link to it ? It's not showing up on mine. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63564471 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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