wubbs Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Given that the SFA expec/hope/wish to be in the play-offs, they usually not organising anything too far in advance, then when we finish 3rd or 4th we're left with a late friendly organised against whoever doesn't have a game. Very frustrating to see the majority of other European nations get these sorted out before us. Surely the November friendly is the perfect time for a debrief and sort out any mistakes of the last campaign, particularly the last 4 (or 3) qualifiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wubbs Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Don't we need to start looking at the rankings and work out who we need to play based on working our way up the seedlings? Pretty sure that's what Wales did, they didn't get to be a pot 1 team based just on their competitive games: in the last World Cup qualifiers they beat us home and away but I'm pretty sure they lost every other game. We need all the help we can get in qualifying (I know it doesn't always work out that way - you can be in pot 2 and get a murderous group, or be pot 4 and get something manageable). Wasn't there someone who had a website and studied the rankings and worked out who was best for us to play? Think they offered to help the SFA and they weren't interested IIRC...? this one http://www.football-rankings.info/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanpar Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) From memory Spain, France, Germany, England, Belgium, Poland, Iceland, Czechs, Netherlands and Estonia all have 2 games. Italy possibly as well. Tartanpar will be all over it :-) Currently doing overtime (to pay for the November game) but will post something tonight. Unfortunately not many decent options left.The one team sticking out without a game is Northern Ireland. Edited October 16, 2015 by tartanpar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Currently doing overtime (to pay for the November game) but will post something tonight. Unfortunately not many decent options left. The one team sticking out without a game is Northern Ireland. Might just let a travel point lapse. There's a million and one places in the world I'd like to go to but Belfast certainly isn't one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanpar Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Might just let a travel point lapse. There's a million and one places in the world I'd like to go to but Belfast certainly isn't one of them There us nothing to suggest it is Northern Ireland but it is a team close by who haven't confirmed anything, want to play one home game in November (on the Friday I believe) and are also sponsored by Vauxhall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 There us nothing to suggest it is Northern Ireland but it is a team close by who haven't confirmed anything, want to play one home game in November (on the Friday I believe) and are also sponsored by Vauxhall. I'd be up for Belfast. Never been and good links. How about a Saturday game 15:00? Or is that too mental? J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McToot Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'd be up for Belfast. Never been and good links. How about a Saturday game 15:00? Or is that too mental? J Crazy talk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'd be up for Belfast. Never been and good links. How about a Saturday game 15:00? Or is that too mental? J Yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Pity we cant have a friendly v Portugal in Faro........everyone could look for the stuff they lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Pity we cant have a friendly v Portugal in Faro........everyone could look for the stuff they lost. Or get it back on ebay ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Or get it back on ebay ? There's a WC 1982 top for sale on here!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 There's a WC 1982 top for sale on here!! I know. Too big though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtag Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I'd be up for Belfast. Never been and good links. How about a Saturday game 15:00? Or is that too mental? J Can't think of anything worse. I'd rather Iraq or Afghanistan away than that lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 No more British teams please, unless it's s competitive game please. The thought of playing any of the other 4 teams is just dreadful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 No more British teams please, unless it's s competitive game please. The thought of playing any of the other 4 teams is just dreadful. I concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanpar Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Stewart Regan has said on twitter it is unlikely we will play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee- Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 For the last year we have been watching a pish Scotland team, and you want more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Pity we cant have a friendly v Portugal in Faro........everyone could look for the stuff they lost.am still there so far I've got 4bunnets 2 flags 4 phones and an xxl 82 world cup top still looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Stewart Regan has said on twitter it is unlikely we will play.anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartanpar Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 For the last year we have been watching a pish Scotland team, and you want more? Yes you don't get better without practicing. Always hate watching the whole world playing football on international dates while our players are watching the football on the TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McToot Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Yes you don't get better without practicing. Always hate watching the whole world playing football on international dates while our players are watching the football on the TV. Couldn't agree more on both counts. Very disappointing if we don't play at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gala Tartan Army (Borders) Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Absolutely no way do we want to play Northern Ireland or Wales and get our non qualification rubbed in our faces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I wonder if Iran are still choking to give us a game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Might just let a travel point lapse. There's a million and one places in the world I'd like to go to but Belfast certainly isn't one of them why? Went there to watch the hibernians v glentoran and had great time,the police opened up the gates at halftime so young fans could swap scarfs etc . 30 minutes on a plane, nae need to change money and half the prices of Edinburgh. Proper Irish pubs with musicians and nae America tourists or stag nights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Belfast is a cracking city. Been few times with killie both in Europe and pre season. Edited October 16, 2015 by Squirrelhumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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