Tartan_Wolf Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I might be grasping at straws... but what is the chances of Germany switching off a little in September? Here is my thinking: They play a tough game against Poland at home on the 4th at 20:45, then have to fly over for a 20:45 KO in Scotland.How many players will be thinking about getting back to their club? If they beat Poland they'll view the group as there's. Might be the edge we need to take a point - based on this weekend's performance -or more if we improve? Either way, seems like a small advantage to Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Or could work the other way. We put so much stock and effort into getting the win in Georgia and we are left jaded for the Germany match. It happened in England friendly days after we beat Ireland at Parkhead so that is equally possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macy37 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 19.45 ko surely at Hampden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_B81 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 No chance of the Germans switching off, they've dropped five points already and can't afford any more right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggycoo Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 19.45 ko surely at Hampden? I was just about the ask the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 No chance of the Germans switching off, they've dropped five points already and can't afford any more right now. Exactly and when do the Germans ever switch off in key games? It doesn't happen. And I am not just talking about this campaign - it is burnt into their psyche and has been that way in their national football side for as long as I can remember. If we want anything from that match we'll have to earn it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyAlba Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Can't see them switching off untill they have qualified. Will also be competition for places if some players are rested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 I might be grasping at straws... Could have just stopped this thread there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnie x Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 The good thing for us is that the Georgia game is before the Germany one. Much better than if the reverse was the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantyboy1983 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 The good thing for us is that the Georgia game is before the Germany one. Much better than if the reverse was the case. Only if we win in Georgia that is!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_Wolf Posted June 15, 2015 Author Share Posted June 15, 2015 I was just about the ask the same thing Yeah 7:45. Was just looking on the Uefa fixture list which is on European time. Exactly and when do the Germans ever switch off in key games? It doesn't happen. And I am not just talking about this campaign - it is burnt into their psyche and has been that way in their national football side for as long as I can remember. If we want anything from that match we'll have to earn it. Across the last 18 months, I can see 6 results which look like Germany not being switch on. Also aren't Germany known for starting a little slow in qualifiers? (by their standards) They might be the best in the world - but no team plays 100% their best, 100% of the time. Could have just stopped this thread there. Well it would be a short post if I just said "grasping at straws". Almost as pointless as your contribution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Across the last 18 months, I can see 6 results which look like Germany not being switch on. Also aren't Germany known for starting a little slow in qualifiers? (by their standards) They might be the best in the world - but no team plays 100% their best, 100% of the time. Okay let me put this another way. Germany ALWAYS qualify automatically and if we pick anything up off them after they have maybe slipped up in Poland or even if they win against them then points dropped against us would jeopardise automatic qualification. That just doesn't happen with the German national team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_B81 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Across the last 18 months, I can see 6 results which look like Germany not being switch on. Also aren't Germany known for starting a little slow in qualifiers? (by their standards) They might be the best in the world - but no team plays 100% their best, 100% of the time. The fact they've started slow and dropped the five points to Poland and Ireland is exactly the reason why Germany won't switch off when they come to Hampden. Not to say we can't take anything from them but it'll be bloody difficult to state the obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman4 Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Game should and hopefully will be a bonus game. Providing they beat Poland and we beat Georgia anything we get will be a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Okay let me put this another way. Germany ALWAYS qualify automatically and if we pick anything up off them after they have maybe slipped up in Poland or even if they win against them then points dropped against us would jeopardise automatic qualification. That just doesn't happen with the German national team. Sure I remember Germany being in the play offs a few years back no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 No chance the Germans will play half hearted. Would be nice but better off focusing on anticipating the usual threat. See wee Anya right in aboot thum again ! He scared the bejesus oot them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyD Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Not that fussed about the Germany game. It's a likely loss for everyone, if we nick something, great. But the real match of that pair is the Georgia one. It's a must win in what can be a tough place to go. As long as we go there to win, I think we'll be fine.. we're much better when we're on the front foot and going at people. if we're careful and cautious and try for 1-0 then we might find ourselves in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Ireland are still well in this for me. They will have 15 points after the September fixtures whilst we could conceivably drop points v Georgia away and Germany at home. Then it's in Roi's hands. On a given day they might sneak a win v Germany at home and that would be curtains for us.The more you look at it was definitely 2 points dropped on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDange Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 The focus for September has to be beating Georgia - that's where 2008 campaign went wrong and it won't be a walkover. Anything from Germany is a bonus and the Poland game could be absolutely massive if other results go as expected. And it's Poland v Republic of Ireland the night we play Gibraltar too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsome22Devil Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Ireland are still well in this for me. They will have 15 points after the September fixtures whilst we could conceivably drop points v Georgia away and Germany at home. Then it's in Roi's hands. On a given day they might sneak a win v Germany at home and that would be curtains for us.The more you look at it was definitely 2 points dropped on Saturday You can clearly say if, if, if and come up with various scenarios but fact is we're in a great position to finish at least third. We'll beat Gibraltar so four points from Georgia, Poland and Germany puts us nine clear of Ireland. Given we have the head-to-head, they'd need 10 to catch us - effectively four points from their own matches with Germany and Poland and there's little to suggest they're good enough to do that. I actually think we'll have a real wobble in September - draw in Georgia, lose to Germany but win the last two in October. And whether we're second or third will come down to Poland v Ireland on the last day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 You can clearly say if, if, if and come up with various scenarios but fact is we're in a great position to finish at least third. We'll beat Gibraltar so four points from Georgia, Poland and Germany puts us nine clear of Ireland. Given we have the head-to-head, they'd need 10 to catch us - effectively four points from their own matches with Germany and Poland and there's little to suggest they're good enough to do that. I actually think we'll have a real wobble in September - draw in Georgia, lose to Germany but win the last two in October. And whether we're second or third will come down to Poland v Ireland on the last day. Plus if people suggest Ireland will take points off Germany and Poland then that pulls those sides back into our clutches as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girvanTA Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Beat Georgia, Poland and Gibraltar and we have secured 2nd place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctonjock Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Folk are worried about georgia away and rightly so but our players will be fresh as its the start of the season I know the same applies to georgia but I believe we are the better team .just thought Saturday was a typical end of season game and we will look a while lot different when September comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Yeah 7:45. Was just looking on the Uefa fixture list which is on European time. Across the last 18 months, I can see 6 results which look like Germany not being switch on. Also aren't Germany known for starting a little slow in qualifiers? (by their standards) They might be the best in the world - but no team plays 100% their best, 100% of the time. Well it would be a short post if I just said "grasping at straws". Almost as pointless as your contribution. A pointless contribution to a pointless thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girvanTA Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 We owe Georgia a pasting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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