andyD Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 If you're looking for someone for whom nothing came off then you need look no further than Ritchie. Gave the ball away time and again under no pressure. I'd like to see Anya, Snodgrass & Russell behind a front man. Russell's interplay is good, and he's definitely in the matchday squad for me. Bit harsh on Ritchie tho. Ritchie tucked inside a lot which made the space for Hutton to overlap, which he did to great effect. Sometimes doing something useful for the team means you don't get your name in lights. Still, he put in a few great balls in the first half, including the one of the Maloney header which he should have burried. I'd also find it hard to drop him for an average game against Gibraltar after a very good game and a great goal against Poland. Comparison to Dorrans isn't really fair as this was Dorrans chance to shine and show what he could do (against poor opposition) yet he didn't take it. Ritchie's cemented his place in the squad imo, has Dorrans? Hmm.. I'd rather see what Armstrong can do I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtag Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 If you're looking for someone for whom nothing came off then you need look no further than Ritchie. Gave the ball away time and again under no pressure. I'd like to see Anya, Snodgrass & Russell behind a front man. You missed the bigger picture then. Movement off the ball, trying to force passes that were probably not quite on rather than the easy option of going sideways is what gave us the pace and urgency to have 29 shots at goal. I think it's fair to try these things against Gibraltar in the circumstances. I don't think anyone can be judged on that performance whether outstanding or poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 good article and sums it up quite nicely http://martini.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/13842921.If_Scott_Brown_retires_from_international_football_then_he_should_go_with_our_best_wishes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisEDI Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) good article and sums it up quite nicely http://martini.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/13842921.If_Scott_Brown_retires_from_international_football_then_he_should_go_with_our_best_wishes/ i dont think anyone would grudge brown retiring from international football. craig brown talking pish again though, leighton was 40 years old when he retired and should have been put out to pasture well before then. wonder why he didnt mention anything about the super fit body of a temple john collins retiring at 31 straight after the england games. Edited October 14, 2015 by LewisEDI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Has announced this afternoon that he is staying on for the WC campaign Edited November 19, 2015 by wanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Always admired Brown and his style of play but in theory time for guys like him, Hutton, D fletcher to step down. Great servants though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Has announced this afternoon that he is staying on for the WC campaignHe should be announcing that he's finally going to buck up his ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Has announced this afternoon that he is staying on for the WC campaign Edited November 19, 2015 by Robroysboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 He'd get slaughtered by some fans if he chucked it. It should be up to Strachan to retire him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 He should be announcing that he's finally going to buck up his ideas. He would need to raise his game or he shouldn't be a nailed on starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I think he's still an asset, but he's very much a form player. Economy of movement is not really in his locker so he may struggle with age. I'm hopeful McGinn and Macleod will be our '2' in the 4-2-3-1 formation, but maybe not in the next campaign. Souttar may also be in with a shout but he's still very much potential at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I think he's still an asset, but he's very much a form player. Economy of movement is not really in his locker so he may struggle with age. I'm hopeful McGinn and Macleod will be our '2' in the 4-2-3-1 formation, but maybe not in the next campaign. Souttar may also be in with a shout but he's still very much potential at this stage. That 4-2-3-1 formation is painful. Surely now is the time for a change and a fresh approach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblet Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Carried Celtic for last 6 years. Wish he'd moved out of Scotland after Hibees. His box to box play and skill was fantastic. Successive Celtic managers turned him into a holding negative midfielder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 That 4-2-3-1 formation is painful. Surely now is the time for a change and a fresh approach! It suits our abundant wee, quite skilful, players. If we get racehorses and battering rams then we could change, but it's all about personnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 It suits our abundant wee, quite skilful, players. If we get racehorses and battering rams then we could change, but it's all about personnel. Suit!? I dont see that it suits much at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Has announced this afternoon that he is staying on for the WC campaign fantastic news whether he is as good as he thinks or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Suit!? I dont see that it suits much at all... It might not suit our defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radian_13 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Time for him to retire. He doesn't have the ability, speed, fitness for International football anymore, the days of getting by with the hardman image are over and he isn't even much of a hardman anymore. He should have grown a pair and tried England leagues instead of wasting away in the comfort zone at Celtic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonny78 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 do want him to quit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Time for him to retire. He doesn't have the ability, speed, fitness for International football anymore, the days of getting by with the hardman image are over and he isn't even much of a hardman anymore. He should have grown a pair and tried England leagues instead of wasting away in the comfort zone at Celtic And who would you suggest replaces him in the Scotland team right now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) I agree he and some others need to step a side. They've been over the course of numerous failed campaigns...what's going to change that we are going to finish top two in the next campaign by prevailing with the same players who've failed continuously? It is largely irrelevant though as there's no chance strachan will drop him Edited November 20, 2015 by JECK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 And who would you suggest replaces him in the Scotland team right now? If there is someone better than Broonie, get them in the team. McArthur at Crystal Palace- could he replace Broonie- maybe? But competition for places is good. I welcome Broonie staying on for Russia, he has took a dip in form this season- but he'll be back and he has got a good couple of years still in him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest allyc Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 He has been a serious disappointment this time around.has a lot to prove and a lot of faith that repay as captain of his country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonny78 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 whoever is the most passionate about beating the Englis should be brought into the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radian_13 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 And who would you suggest replaces him in the Scotland team right now? In the current system Adam, Morrison and MacArthur are all of a beeter standard than Brown. As a captain nowhere near of good enough playing ability to start every game, that's my opinion. Having finished 4th in our group I do think a few including Brown should call it quits, clearly not good enough. We need to start planning for the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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