Aar0n Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 A draw definitely qualifies us and gives us a chance to win the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirlingEgg Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 52 minutes ago, exile said: If I'm following correctly a draw would be the best result but a Spain win definitely would qualify us. So I'll say right now I would happily take Spain 3 nil up in the first half, and going into the last ten minutes, and not a tense 0-0 with Haaland hovering. Finding it a bit tense so might watch the second half of the rugger instead 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 30 minutes ago, StirlingEgg said: Finding it a bit tense so might watch the second half of the rugger instead 😬 I’m doing both. Got the rugby on on the iPad.  I’m bricking it. (Not sure why?) J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirlingEgg Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 13 minutes ago, Bristolhibby said: I’m doing both. Got the rugby on on the iPad.  I’m bricking it. (Not sure why?) J Sometimes it feels like I jinx every result I watch so the rugby felt less significant! The words 'we only need a point blah blah' are never reassuring so would rather it was dealt with tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiScotsman Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 We’ve done it boys and girls. Germany here we come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Too many years of following the national team, means you don't count your chickens but they have now well and truly hatched. Well done to Steve Clarke, the rest of the coaching staff and the players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersub Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Boom, what an achievement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 15 minutes ago, StirlingEgg said: Sometimes it feels like I jinx every result I watch so the rugby felt less significant! The words 'we only need a point blah blah' are never reassuring so would rather it was dealt with tonight... Agree 100%, all this talk of wanting a Norway win or a draw so we could win the group was mental.  Done and dusted with two to spare! J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirlingEgg Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Bristolhibby said: Agree 100%, all this talk of wanting a Norway win or a draw so we could win the group was mental.  Done and dusted with two to spare! J Has that happened before?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 1 minute ago, StirlingEgg said: Has that happened before?? I can’t remember it. That said I was 17 when we qualified for WC 1998, pretty sure we were the best runner up too. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Orraloon Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 23 minutes ago, StirlingEgg said: Has that happened before?? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, exile said: Only 7 goals to make up on Spain for us to win the group. If only they had disallowed that Spanish goal. They've got it in for us, I tell ye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Orraloon said: Only 7 goals to make up on Spain for us to win the group. If only they had disallowed that Spanish goal. They've got it in for us, I tell ye. We can be relaxed in the last 2 games anyway. Going to be a party atmosphere at Hampden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Chris Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Main aim is to get a pot 2 seeding now. Can't see Spain messing up the final two so pot 1 isn't happening but I assume something like 4 points would be o.k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 The first time we have qualified for a tournament automatically and without having to rely on being best runner up or  anything like that since 1996. 5th (joint 5th with Spain) team to qualify for Euro 2024. What a difference from being the first European team eliminated from the World Cup 10 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 23 minutes ago, Tartan Chris said: Main aim is to get a pot 2 seeding now. Can't see Spain messing up the final two so pot 1 isn't happening but I assume something like 4 points would be o.k? Our only chance of winning the group is for something outrageous to happen like Spain getting 2 men sent off early against Georgia or Cyprus. Or for us to beat Georgia and Norway 8-0 or something. 😂 4 points might be enough for pot 2 but I think 2 wins would guarantee it and that’s what we should be aiming for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Scotlandfan Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 44 minutes ago, Texas Pete said: Our only chance of winning the group is for something outrageous to happen like Spain getting 2 men sent off early against Georgia or Cyprus. Or for us to beat Georgia and Norway 8-0 or something. 😂 4 points might be enough for pot 2 but I think 2 wins would guarantee it and that’s what we should be aiming for. 6 points and we’re definitely pot 2. 4 points and we’re pot 2 unless Austria win both their remaining games.  Although there doesn’t seem to be much difference in quality between these pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 49 minutes ago, Super_Scotlandfan said: 6 points and we’re definitely pot 2. 4 points and we’re pot 2 unless Austria win both their remaining games.  Although there doesn’t seem to be much difference in quality between these pots. Nice one. We will be at Georgia then it's back to Hampden for a party where I trust we will also take care of Norway, especially at home. I think spring friendlies are when I would look to bring in some fresh players but Ferguson deserves some minutes, start him against Georgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 45 minutes ago, Super_Scotlandfan said: 6 points and we’re definitely pot 2. 4 points and we’re pot 2 unless Austria win both their remaining games.  Although there doesn’t seem to be much difference in quality between these pots. I only had a quick look earlier but I’m pretty sure Italy could catch us on GD if they win their last 3 games and we get 4 points from our last 2 games (assuming England win their group). I think Denmark or Slovenia could also finish second in their group on 19 points. We have a superior goal difference to all of them at the moment though so that’s in our favour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 I looked it over, Austria are in the strongest position to end on 19 points playing the bottom two seeds. Italy have England away and Ukraine away - both hard games, and then North Macedonia. We want England to beat Italy at home and then the most that group can get is 16 points. So, Austria will/should help their goal differential big time playing Estonia away, and then it's a somewhat of a tricky fixture in Azerbaijan. Now onto us - 4 points, it's going to be close, but 6 points and we have that all important 12th place to get us into pot 2 guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 FYI - If England lose to Italy, then the most they could get is 19 but with a very healthy GD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Texas Pete said: I only had a quick look earlier but I’m pretty sure Italy could catch us on GD if they win their last 3 games and we get 4 points from our last 2 games (assuming England win their group). If Italy win their last 3 games they could top the group and England will be second (depending on the score between them on Tuesday).    Edited October 16, 2023 by Toepoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Toepoke said: If Italy win their last 3 games they'll top the group and England will be second.  Wouldn’t that depend on the score when Italy go to Wembley? If Italy beat England by a single goal and England and Italy win their remaining games it would come down to goal difference and England’s GD is much better that Italy’s at the moment. Or am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Texas Pete said: Wouldn’t that depend on the score when Italy go to Wembley? If Italy beat England by a single goal and England and Italy win their remaining games it would come down to goal difference and England’s GD is much better that Italy’s at the moment. Or am I missing something? I edited it as soon as I posted it. You were in there fast for 3am! 😄 Probably immaterial anyway as I doubt Italy will win at Wembley. But hopefully they can get a result. Ideally if we can get Pot 2, I'd like England and Italy to be in there also, not sure if that's possible 🤔   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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