TartanDave Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Now the last set of fixtures before the game has been played and fingers crossed there won't be any more injuries, what would you all go for in terms of a starting 11? I'd go; Marshall but if Gordon started I wouldn't be too bothered. Think Marshall deserves it as he's started last few games. Whitakker - I was hoping looking forward to having Bardsley back particularly with Hutton out, for me Whitakker is the weakest of the 3, should do the job for 90, however, if McGeady is in the mood it could be a long night for him. Martin Hanley - Think they are our strongest pairing Robertson - Surely a guaranteed starter now Bardsley is out and Whitakker will be at right back? Brown - 2nd name on team sheet for me, only behind Naisy. Morrison, however, wouldn't object to Fletcher or Mulgrew starting, just think with the game time Morrison has been getting he pips it. Bannan, a lot of focus will be on keeping the ball, and even though he hasn't played much, for me he just pips Maloney into a starting berth, again though, I will not complain if Maloney starts, just a personal preference really. Naismith - First name on team sheet, hopefully he performs a little better than Georgia and Poland. Anya - His pace getting in behind the defence is perhaps our most dangerous outlet. Fletcher - Really enjoy watching him play, very gifted footballer and links the play brilliantly, I know some don't rate him as his goalscoring isn't quite up to scratch, but I am a big admirer. Marshall Whitakker Martin Hanley Robertson Brown Morrison Bannan Naismith Anya Fletcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320lichtie Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Team I want - Marshall Whittaker Hanley Martin Robertson Brown Morrison/Mulgrew Morrison/Russell Naismith Anya Fletcher Team I think he will play; Marshall Whittaker Hanley Martin Robertson Brown Morrison Maloney Naismith Anya Fletcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manno Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Team I'd play: Gordon Whittaker Martin Hanley Robertson Morrison Brown D.Fletcher Mulgrew Naismith S.Fletcher Initially when the squad was announced I'd have had Bardsley at right back, Mulgrew centre mid, and Whittaker left mid. My thinking behind these selections is purely Sheamus Coleman. I don't think Robertson and Anya down the left would work against him, I think Robertson will need protection. Whittaker will play anywhere and has big game experience, similar to Mulgrew. I wouldn't normally select Darren Fletcher since he's not been playing much for United, but I would expect him to start ahead of other players in that area, ie McArthur or Maloney. I've always preferred Craig Gordon to McGregor and Marshall, although I expect Marshall will play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanDave Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Whilst Coleman needs to be respected, I think putting 2 full backs on his side is perhaps too respectful? If he has any weakness, it would be whilst defending and I fancy he'd rather Mulgrew dribbling at him than Anya, also as Anya can play full back he is pretty good at the defensive side of the game and getting back to help Robertson. Edited, as I realised you said Mulgrew rather than Whitakker at left mid. Edited November 10, 2014 by TartanDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Think it will be: Marshall Whitakker Martin Hanley Robertson Brown D.Fletcher Naismith Morrison Anya S.Fletcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Rumours Gordon is getting the nod. Other than that, I think runningtings team is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) Rumours Gordon is getting the nod. Other than that, I think runningtings team is spot on. I heard this too, IMO that was why he was "injured" yesterday. I might shed a wee tear seeing Craigie back in a Scotland jersey! Edited November 10, 2014 by Bzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanDave Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Rumours Gordon is getting the nod. Other than that, I think runningtings team is spot on. Would love to see Gordon back, I'm only 18 so have only been going to games since the draw at home to Belgium in 2001, but Gordon is definitely the keeper I have always felt most comfortable with, think he'd in the top 10 keepers in the world right now had injuries not thwarted him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Bloody hell, when was the last time we got through three goalies in one qualifying campaign ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Gordon Whitakker Martin Hanley Robertson Brown Mulgrew Morrison Anya Naismith S.Fletcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanDave Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Seen on twitter there, Gordon never trained today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Did anyone train today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanDave Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 Yeah anyone who didn't play yesterday, there's a photo on Sheelagh McLaren's twitter, she is an STV reporter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattywin Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Anyone else think Mulgrew might start at left back and not Robertson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davied14 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) For comparison, here is an Ireland fans guess at how they will line up (he is assuming McCarthy will be ruled out): FordeColemanO'SheaKeoghWardMcGeadyGibsonHendrickMcClean WaltersKeane Edited November 10, 2014 by Davied14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McVinceSCT Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I would prefer Marshall instead of Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHfaeGTA Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Would Prefer Robertson although would not be surprised to see Mulgrew at left back for experience especially with Hutton and Bardsley missing from RB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macy37 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Can't see anyone but Marshall in goal and neither should he be dropped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianp Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Would go with Gordon, Marshall looked very shaky against Poland and Georgia in parts of both games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help ma Boab Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Craig Gordon back in the sticks for Scotland is something a few months ago I never thought I would see again, really pleased to see the big man back was a legend every time he played and from what I have seen for Celtic is back to being a great keeper again so I would have no problem with him starting. Special mention to his soccer AM appearance when asked if he would support England at the WC (as if Scotlands No1 would say yes ​ ) and then refusing to wear the EnglandUnited shirt at Sunderland but I think Marshall will start as I don't think he deserves to be dropped had some great games Norway away was a masterclass we should of been about 4-1 down there. MarshallWhittaker Martin Hanley Mulgrew Brown FletcherMaloney Morrison Anya Naismith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLT NY Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Think it will be: Marshall Whitakker Martin Hanley Robertson Brown D.Fletcher Naismith Morrison Anya S.Fletcher That's the team I'd like to see, although I'd be tempted to go for Gordon in goal. I think it would give us a great boost to see him back in goal. I imagine WGS will go for Marshall, which is fine, but I expect them to get a game each in the upcoming double header. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLT NY Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 For comparison, here is an Ireland fans guess at how they will line up (he is assuming McCarthy will be ruled out): Forde Coleman O'Shea Keogh Ward McGeady Gibson Hendrick McClean Walters Keane To me, that's a team that we should be taking 3 points from, all things being right in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BremnerLorimerGray Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 For comparison, here is an Ireland fans guess at how they will line up (he is assuming McCarthy will be ruled out): Forde Coleman O'Shea Keogh Ward McGeady Gibson Hendrick McClean Walters Keane Hendrick is a very dangerous player and is scoring for fun at Derby. He's definitely for the watching should he play. McGeady and McClean are well known and should be relatively easy to snuff out of the game, Gibson looks as if he's running through wet cement at the best of times. Coleman is a terrific player, the other 4 are half decent, but all there to be got at. Walters is a battering ram and Keane's record speaks for itself. All in all, I would be fairly happy from a Scotland point of view if that's how Ireland lined up and would fully expect a victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davied14 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Actually, he now reckons that Walters will play wide right (more cover for Coleman) and McGeady will have a free role behind Keane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Suspect it will be, ...................................Marshall Whittaker.......Hanley..................Martin..........Robertson ...........Mulgrew...........Brown...........Morrison ................Naismith....................Anya ................................S. Fletcher But would not be surprised in Strachan found a way to start Maloney and/or Bannan at the expense of someone. Think Gordon will be in goals for the England game, with maybe just minor changes to the team that starts that game, with maybe a few changes as the game goes on that might not happen in the Ireland game (ie May, Greer, Dorrans etc coming on and maybe even MacLeod). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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