Doakes Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Did anyone watch the Fulham v Blackburn game? Craig Conway and Ross McCormack were brilliant. Strachan was watching from the stands (as was Martin O'Neill) Wouldn't be surprised to see those 2 get a call up.McCormack could do some serious damage with Naismith playing off him, based on recent form. Gordon Whittaker Hanley Martin Robertson McArthur Fletcher Ritchie Naismith Anya** McCormack **Conway could also do a job on the left wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I do not think he has lost it, just that he focuses far to much into how to beat a team, that he does not take plan B into account if Plan A fails to work. Think it is a case that since Ireland at Celtic Park that the other teams have spotted our strengths and weaknesses and able to get around it (in Tbilisi it was clear Georgia were beating us using our own game plan) Georgia have played that game plan since they arrived on the international scene so that was no surprise. It was more a surprise and disappointment to me that we hadn't formulated any real plan to break them down. It was like we were still trying Plan A but for that you need a team to attack first. It was evident we were playing the same game plan as Naismith could be seen on the pitch urging the team to push up in the first half. Finally, in the last five minutes or so when desperation set in and we were pumping balls into the box they began to look rattled - if only we had had that tempo and tactic from kick-off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Did anyone watch the Fulham v Blackburn game? Craig Conway and Ross McCormack were brilliant. Strachan was watching from the stands (as was Martin O'Neill) Wouldn't be surprised to see those 2 get a call up.McCormack could do some serious damage with Naismith playing off him, based on recent form. Gordon Whittaker Hanley Martin Robertson McArthur Fletcher Ritchie Naismith Anya** McCormack **Conway could also do a job on the left wing McCormack and Conway? Jesus wept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I don't blame Strachan for any of his selections thus far, I do however think he really needs to get the Poland one right or face a bit of a backlash. If Steven Fletcher played every game from now until 8th October and tucked a couple of goals is happily see him start up from for us but it was so evident in both games he's lost his sharpness. I blame him for playing Naismith for 45 mins but fletcher 180 mins. Madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I blame him for playing Naismith for 45 mins but fletcher 180 mins. Madness I would agree with that. I still can't comprehend why Naismith never featured at all against Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I blame him for playing Naismith for 45 mins but fletcher 180 mins. Madness Agreed although Naisy actually got an hour in Tbilisi... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisEDI Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 conway has had his chances. down the list for me, Mcormack could be a good should playing wide, no way could he play up front on his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davied14 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 McCormack started the friendly win in Warsaw last year, he played in behind Naismith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doakes Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 McCormack and Conway? Jesus wept. Have you watched either of them recently? Both bang on form. We need players not passengers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Have you watched either of them recently? Both bang on form. We need players not passengers I watched the game last week and you were being very generous with your praise of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DING Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Ryan Fraser seems to be playing well.....and is highly thought of ...if theres a space in the squad for him i wouldnt mind Strachan getting a closer look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Ryan Fraser seems to be playing well.....and is highly thought of ...if theres a space in the squad for him i wouldnt mind Strachan getting a closer look If Strachan did call him up he wouldn't get on the park. Forrest cant be in the next squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Who is Ryan Fraser? Edited September 18, 2015 by deecie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DING Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 If Strachan did call him up he wouldn't get on the park. Forrest cant be in the next squad Your most probably right ... however hes playing first team football, scoring goals, making assists and has just won the young player of the month in the championship ....so if he can get himself in and around the squad maybe could push for a spot form the bench .... We could be without Maloney and morrison and maybe steven fletcher so there could be room for some changes in the forward area ..... I dont think wholesale changes is the way to go for the game ...but would be nice to see a few different/form options being used in the squad or from the bench if needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argentina78 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Anyone know when Gordon Strachan is due to announce the squad for Polsnd and Gibrsltar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 DING, on 18 Sept 2015 - 09:58 AM, said: Ryan Fraser seems to be playing well.....and is highly thought of ...if theres a space in the squad for him i wouldnt mind Strachan getting a closer look I'm glad he seems to be doing well. From his all too brief stay at Aberdeen, it was clear he had real talent. The quickness of his feet was the best i've seen at Aberdeen in a long time. I thought the move to Bournemouth would be a disaster and he'd disappear in to obscurity. Hopefully he can get a full season playing in the Championship this year and make the step up to the EPL next season (if Bournemouth stay up)!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I'm glad he seems to be doing well. From his all too brief stay at Aberdeen, it was clear he had real talent. The quickness of his feet was the best i've seen at Aberdeen in a long time. I thought the move to Bournemouth would be a disaster and he'd disappear in to obscurity. Hopefully he can get a full season playing in the Championship this year and make the step up to the EPL next season (if Bournemouth stay up)!. More likely he'll get a permanent transfer to Ipswich in January and get promoted with them as Bournemouth go down ! Still too early to say mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 ErsatzThistle, on 21 Sept 2015 - 12:25 PM, said: More likely he'll get a permanent transfer to Ipswich in January and get promoted with them as Bournemouth go down ! Still too early to say mind. I think he recently signed a new contract at Bournemouth, so i'm assuming they have plans for him in the medium to long-term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liviloyal Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Anyone know when Gordon Strachan is due to announce the squad for Polsnd and Gibrsltar? Usually about 2 weeks before eh, so would be expecting it this Thursday/ Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Usually about 2 weeks before eh, so would be expecting it this Thursday/ Friday. No I'd say it is likely to be announced next Monday or Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky1606 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 No I'd say it is likely to be announced next Monday or Tuesday. Agreed.. usually its around 10 days before our first game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannannan Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 We need someone to stop Lewandowski 5 in 9 min.Only against Dante though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 We need someone to stop Lewandowski 5 in 9 min.Only against Dante though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky1606 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 smoking hot... but can she play? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandydon Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Daily Record reporting today that Graeme Shinnie is set for his first call up - he limped off against Hibs on Wednesday night but his injury is reportedly not as bad as first feared and he could play for the Dons tomorrow in Inverness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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