Caledonian Craig Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 With a couple of days to go until our biggest game for a few years I can't see Strachan changing things too much. I see us lining up something like this:- Marshall Hutton Hanley Martin Whittaker Brown (Capt.) McArthur Maloney Anya Naismith Fletcher If Strachan is adventurous he could push Naismith up front alongside Fletcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) I reckon you've nailed it. Any more word on Anya's fitness as I know there was a question mark a few days ago. McArthur really grew on me during the German game. Edited October 6, 2015 by romanticscot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 I reckon you've nailed it. Any more word on Anya's fitness as I know there was a question mark a few days ago. McArthur really grew on me during the German game. I wouldn't worry too much about players missing training. If I remember correctly Scott Brown missed training prior to the Germany game but still started. It happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Marshall Hutton Martin Hanley Whittaker Brown Fletcher McArthur Naismith Fletcher Griffiths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisEDI Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Marshall Hutton Martin Hanley Whittaker Brown Fletcher McArthur Naismith Fletcher Griffiths wouldnt be pretty happy with that. but i reckon CC is correct although maybe D fletcher to come back in for McCarthur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slide tackle Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Forrest will start im sure, not that thats a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougiemacfarlanearran Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 What's stevie fletcher done in last 6 or so games exactly??? Other than a few v Gibraltar, he's utter Pish and does my head in, would rather go with griffiths or big Jordan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPro Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I`m sure Marshall has been serving a ban at Cardiff since the last round of qualifiers.I would be tempted to start with Gordon in goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 What's stevie fletcher done in last 6 or so games exactly??? Other than a few v Gibraltar, he's utter Pish and does my head in, would rather go with griffiths or big Jordan!! I can see why you say that but Fletcher suits the up front role Strachan wants and Griffiths and Rhodes don't. Fletcher scored three V Gibraltar whilst Rhodes scored none against them in the final half hour when they were tiring. Also lets not forget Fletcher's assist for Anya V Germany and do believe he had a hand in Maloney's goal V Georgia at Ibrox. I don't dent Griffiths and Rhodes are due a chance but seeing them as some sort of savior is mighty wishful thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Strachan likes s fletcher for his link up play. Think he will stick with him for that reason. He will gamble on getting some goals from the usual suspects Maloney, Naismith or anya if fit. In GOrD we trust, its his call. Let's hope he gets it right. Edited October 6, 2015 by Robroysboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctonjock Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Last chance saloon this is shit or bust, we just have to get it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyshaker Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 CC you've nailed the thread in the first post! That'll be the lineup unless Strachan wants to sneak Forrest in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Last chance saloon this is shit or bust, we just have to get it right If Strachan wins on Thursday, Tbilisi will become a distant memory. Massive game and its refreshing to see us in contention with 2 games to play. PS will be supporting two teams Germany and Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binobear Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Marshall Hutton, Hanley, Martin, Whittaker Ritchie, Brown, McArthur, Anya Maloney Fletcher Down the flanks could be our biggest threat, particularly on the right, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Marshall Hutton, Hanley, Martin, Whittaker Ritchie, Brown, McArthur, Anya Maloney Fletcher Down the flanks could be our biggest threat, particularly on the right, No Naismith ? Would be surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Naisy will play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Naisy will playAgree, hope he is still buzzing from his demolition of chelski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@neaver82 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I think the team in the first post is the team he will go with. If I was the gaffer I'd swap Ritchie for Maloney and D Fletcher for McArthur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee-toon-red Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 If Strachan wins on Thursday, Tbilisi will become a distant memory. Respectfully disagree. If we win on Thursday it'll emphasise how much of a disaster losing in Georgia was as we'd be home and hosed in second place otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 If Strachan perseveres with Fletcher then I suggest that due to his earlier goals Maloney will be in there also. I am not sure what Maloney's form is but all we can hope for is that Strachan has learned from Georgia and will look to play in-form players who are playing regularly for their clubs - and that work his team and formation around that. If we do that I think we will win. If Strachan insists on playing our normal formation with players who are not in form then our decline will continue. In saying that, Maloney only manage to score two penalties and nothing from open play against a tiring Gibraltar and therefore according to some that should mean he shouldn't start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman4 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 If Strachan perseveres with Fletcher then I suggest that due to his earlier goals Maloney will be in there also. I am not sure what Maloney's form is but all we can hope for is that Strachan has learned from Georgia and will look to play in-form players who are playing regularly for their clubs - and that work his team and formation around that. If we do that I think we will win. If Strachan insists on playing our normal formation with players who are not in form then our decline will continue. In saying that, Maloney only manage to score two penalties and nothing from open play against a tiring Gibraltar and therefore according to some that should mean he shouldn't start. Maloney been playing weel for Hull since arriving by all accounts. Hopefully now he's back playing in England he can re discover his form the ealry in the campagin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themikedoug Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I think CC's team will be the lineup. Wouldn't be surprised to see Ritchie start though, Strachan definitely likes him and although I haven't seen many of Bournemouth's games the reports are favourable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman4 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Seen on Twitter that S Fletcher training with heavy strapping on his knee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Few reports on Twitter that Strachan and McCall are spending a long time with Charlie Mulgrew in training today to keep a eye on his progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Gingerino Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Few reports on Twitter that Strachan and McCall are spending a long time with Charlie Mulgrew in training today to keep a eye on his progress. Christ, Mulgrew is alright, but not to the extent that he needs to force through an injury to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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