Haggis_trap Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 I am hearing rumor Haaland is likely out of Sundays match. Seems to have rolled his ankle last night vs the Faroes. His presence would have added some interest to the match - especially given we dont need 3pts. Always want to beat the opposition with their best players on park. Haaland clearly one of world footballs biggest names right now. Would have been good chance for Scottish public to see him in flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Nah, good riddance to him. I'm going to the game and have no desire to see him cheating a penalty out of us, in the flesh or otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 He is apparently carrying a knock for weeks, but I think Norway were hoping he would make the Scotland game, but now looks like Norway are as good as out completely, as it will take a load of freak results for then to sneak a Nations League play off spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of Paisley Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Sure I read somewhere Odegaard is out as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Odegaard is not in their squad for these games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Russell's Lovechild Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 37 minutes ago, King Of Paisley said: Sure I read somewhere Odegaard is out as well He is, head knock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiScotsman Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 That’s annoying. I was hoping that big diving cnut would be playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 3 hours ago, wanderer said: He is apparently carrying a knock for weeks, but I think Norway were hoping he would make the Scotland game, but now looks like Norway are as good as out completely, as it will take a load of freak results for then to sneak a Nations League play off spot. I was just looking at the Nations League standings and referencing it to the current Euro tables. I think it's actually quite likely Norway will get one of the playoff spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 The Record were reporting that he's doubtful, which means he'll probably be fine to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gala Tartan Army (Borders) Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Reckon he will play for an hour. Man City must be raging though why play the guy for 45 minutes v Faroes? Odegaard, Sorloth, Meling, Nyland and Nusa are definitely out, probably four of them would start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gala Tartan Army (Borders) Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, todd said: I was just looking at the Nations League standings and referencing it to the current Euro tables. I think it's actually quite likely Norway will get one of the playoff spots They need Israel to qualify. Massive game tomorrow, Israel v Romania, winner all but qualifies. Edited November 17, 2023 by Gala Tartan Army (Borders) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 26 minutes ago, Gala Tartan Army (Borders) said: Reckon he will play for an hour. Man City must be raging though why play the guy for 45 minutes v Faroes? Odegaard, Sorloth, Meling, Nyland and Nusa are definitely out, probably four of them would start. 4 definate starters out.Welcome to our world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 13 hours ago, Gala Tartan Army (Borders) said: They need Israel to qualify. Massive game tomorrow, Israel v Romania, winner all but qualifies. Do they not need Ukraine to beat Italy as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gala Tartan Army (Borders) Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Havent read that but maybe true. 1 minute ago, Orraloon said: Do they not need Ukraine to beat Italy as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, Gala Tartan Army (Borders) said: Havent read that but maybe true. I might be taking shyte? I had another wee look and, it looks to me, that if Ukraine don't beat Italy, then Italy won't need their playoff place as they will qualify directly. Norway would then get Italy's playoff place in the League A playoff path. I'm thinking that Norway probably do have a decent chance of a playoff, but it's more likely to be filling up a vacant space in the League A playoff path. It looks like the only teams needing their playoff spot from League A will be Poland, one of Wales and Croatia, possibly Czech Rep (if they lose to Moldova), and possibly Italy (if they lose to Ukraine)? So, I think that means that a team from League B moves up to fill any vacant space, if Italy don't need their playoff place. As things stand that place would go to Iceland. But, as you say, if Israel qualify directly then Iceland would take the final League B playoff spot and Norway would take the final League A spot. I've probably missed out some other scenario somewhere though? 😂 I've just noticed that Armenia are still in the mix if they could win their last two games. 😂 I'll just assume that's not going to happen to save myself some thinking time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ak91 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Confirmed as out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Orraloon said: I might be taking shyte? I had another wee look and, it looks to me, that if Ukraine don't beat Italy, then Italy won't need their playoff place as they will qualify directly. Norway would then get Italy's playoff place in the League A playoff path. I'm thinking that Norway probably do have a decent chance of a playoff, but it's more likely to be filling up a vacant space in the League A playoff path. It looks like the only teams needing their playoff spot from League A will be Poland, one of Wales and Croatia, possibly Czech Rep (if they lose to Moldova), and possibly Italy (if they lose to Ukraine)? So, I think that means that a team from League B moves up to fill any vacant space, if Italy don't need their playoff place. As things stand that place would go to Iceland. But, as you say, if Israel qualify directly then Iceland would take the final League B playoff spot and Norway would take the final League A spot. I've probably missed out some other scenario somewhere though? 😂 I've just noticed that Armenia are still in the mix if they could win their last two games. 😂 I'll just assume that's not going to happen to save myself some thinking time. I'm confused about this whole playoffs now. Looking at the Nations League tables, Norway have 10 points and Finland 8, doesn't that mean Norway get the league B playoff ahead of them? Or am I over simplifying it? Wait, just realised the results against the bottom team are discounted cos Russia Edited November 18, 2023 by todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Shame he's out, simply because I'd like to see our players testing themselves against the best in the business and Haaland is one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 28 minutes ago, Hertsscot said: Shame he's out, simply because I'd like to see our players testing themselves against the best in the business and Haaland is one of those. We already have and won 2-1.🤩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Now I'm really worried; the old Scottish complacency will start to creep in. I remember the idiotic send-off before Argentina 78 and there is a similar exhortation in the media today. We need to win as many games possible to enhance our ranking and avoid being placed in low pots in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) . Edited November 18, 2023 by Orraloon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariokempes Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 12 minutes ago, Orraloon said: . Nae sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Hertsscot said: Shame he's out, simply because I'd like to see our players testing themselves against the best in the business and Haaland is one of those. Haven’t we been tested enough recently by the best in the business? Could be doing with an easy game 😂 If we needed something from tomorrow’s game him being out would be great news but it makes very little difference now. I suppose it makes a dead rubber slightly less interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Hertsscot said: Shame he's out, simply because I'd like to see our players testing themselves against the best in the business and Haaland is one of those. I can bet all the money you want Norwegian fans will be nothing but gleeful that Robertson, Tierney, Hickey and Gunn are out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Texas Pete said: Haven’t we been tested enough recently by the best in the business? Could be doing with an easy game 😂 If we needed something from tomorrow’s game him being out would be great news but it makes very little difference now. I suppose it makes a dead rubber slightly less interesting. I was just about to say the same thing! 😂 We've just played three of the best teams in Europe, one after the other, and our record is: P3 L3 GF 2 GA 9. 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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