er yir macaroon Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 1 hour ago, clarky1606 said: Fingers crossed its a positive season for Rhodes and he bangs a few goals in to give Strachan a headache - although you get the feeling Barcelona could sign him and Strachan would still play Steven Fletcher first. but Barcelona would be far more likely to sign Fletcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky1606 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 8 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: but Barcelona would be far more likely to sign Fletcher I thought it was Real Madrid who were after him??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g@un Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I can understand why Rhodes isn't in the squad, he never looks capable of scoring against the 'big' teams. How many Premiership teams did he score against in the cup competitions? I can't think of many if at all. For me Fletcher is the better all round player for us, and to be honest I feel most of the squads for the next campaign will feature him, Naismith, Griffiths and either McCormack or Watt as the striking options. I can't understand why we persist with Greer? Surely his time has come and we have to start looking at our options for the future. Cooper, Wilson, Souttar? Perhaps convince Caulker (runs for cover) to play for us next campaign? Next season, hopefully some proper game time for Gauld and Harper. I still think one of them may offer us something a bit different to previous. Fingers crossed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 36 minutes ago, g@un said: I can understand why Rhodes isn't in the squad, he never looks capable of scoring against the 'big' teams. How many Premiership teams did he score against in the cup competitions? I can't think of many if at all. For me Fletcher is the better all round player for us, and to be honest I feel most of the squads for the next campaign will feature him, Naismith, Griffiths and either McCormack or Watt as the striking options. I can't understand why we persist with Greer? Surely his time has come and we have to start looking at our options for the future. Cooper, Wilson, Souttar? Perhaps convince Caulker (runs for cover) to play for us next campaign? Next season, hopefully some proper game time for Gauld and Harper. I still think one of them may offer us something a bit different to previous. Fingers crossed... Caulker just no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 3 hours ago, clarky1606 said: I thought it was Real Madrid who were after him??? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 6 hours ago, aaid said: I watched the game and the co-commentator - can't remember who it was - said that playing Nugent up on his own was a tactical move as he would basically do all the hard work and that Rhodes could come on later if required when the game had opened up a bit. Remember, Boro only needed a draw in this game so it's understandable that they wanted to keep it tight Possibly explains why Strachan is reluctant to select him. Its good that Boro gave gone up as it will give Rhodes an opportunity to prove whether he's the real deal or not. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 quite happy for caulker to play we have to do something, our team and squad are absolutely diabolical 3 hours ago, Kirk said: Caulker just no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 51 minutes ago, Bino's said: quite happy for caulker to play we have to do something, our team and squad are absolutely diabolical Hes english no thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 It's ridiculous that you can play a senior international for one country and still be able to switch to another. Once you've made your choice that should be that. Caulker for Scotland. No fecking way ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 22 hours ago, ErsatzThistle said: It's ridiculous that you can play a senior international for one country and still be able to switch to another. Once you've made your choice that should be that. Caulker for Scotland. No fecking way ! Spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 We are a special case we are desperate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Mckay and wallacr to be pulled out by magic hat man if the rangers win the cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman4 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 That'll be Bannan out the Italy game then and more than likely, McGregor, Robertson, Snoddy and Maloney tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 30 minutes ago, bossman4 said: That'll be Bannan out the Italy game then and more than likely, McGregor, Robertson, Snoddy and Maloney tomorrow night. Im fine with Maloney not being there but sucks for the rest really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Bra Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Speaking to a contractor at work today, mentioned he was a Hull supporter, sounded pretty positive about Scottish players there. Said to him I wanted Hull to get promoted so we've got a few more players in the premiership next season. When i mentioned Scotland he told me his mate has just been called up, turns out it's Liam Cooper. Asked him if he was actually Scottish or 'eligible', said it's through grandparents. Apparently Archie Gemmill turned up at his house to help persuade him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 31 minutes ago, The Black Bra said: Speaking to a contractor at work today, mentioned he was a Hull supporter, sounded pretty positive about Scottish players there. Said to him I wanted Hull to get promoted so we've got a few more players in the premiership next season. When i mentioned Scotland he told me his mate has just been called up, turns out it's Liam Cooper. Asked him if he was actually Scottish or 'eligible', said it's through grandparents. Apparently Archie Gemmill turned up at his house to help persuade him. Liam Cooper played for us at Under 19 level and was in the senior squad just a couple of months ago. Hardly unexpected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDange Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Hull into playoff finals so Roberston & Snodgrass to be replaced. Thoughts to bring in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo2576 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 14 minutes ago, McDange said: Hull into playoff finals so Roberston & Snodgrass to be replaced. Thoughts to bring in? Johnny Russell. Mystified by the way strachan has treated him so far. Would have him miles ahead of forrest or ritchie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) On 12/05/2016 at 11:43 AM, ProudScot said: Scotland squad: Goalkeepers Scott Bain, David Marshall Defenders Christophe Berra, Gordon Greer, Grant Hanley, Alan Hutton, Russell Martin, Charlie Mulgrew, Callum Paterson, Lee Wallace Midfielders Ikechi Anya, Oliver Burke, Darren Fletcher, James McArthur, John McGinn, Barry McKay, Matt Phillips, Matt Ritchie Forwards Steven Fletcher, Chris Martin, Ross McCormack, Steven Naismith Updated squad. The decision to play France and Italy is looking more and more mental considering the plan to leave out Celtic, Aberdeen and play-off final players. Two spankings await. Edited May 17, 2016 by PASTA Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Warburton has said he was unhappy about Aberdeen and Celtic getting "special treatment" from Strachan and made a veiled hint that he might withdraw both Wallace and Mackay. Arrogant pwick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munro7 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 2 hours ago, Paulo2576 said: Johnny Russell. Mystified by the way strachan has treated him so far. Would have him miles ahead of forrest or ritchie This all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 3 hours ago, Paulo2576 said: Johnny Russell. Mystified by the way strachan has treated him so far. Would have him miles ahead of forrest or ritchie Yep its mental, I really rate Russell 2 hours ago, ErsatzThistle said: Warburton has said he was unhappy about Aberdeen and Celtic getting "special treatment" from Strachan and made a veiled hint that he might withdraw both Wallace and Mackay. Arrogant pwick. Posted this the other day, maybe his players should manage as they have been playing at a lower level with a "better" squad and should be fit enough. Its cool though coz I dont mind either not playing, especially wallace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 8 hours ago, ErsatzThistle said: Warburton has said he was unhappy about Aberdeen and Celtic getting "special treatment" from Strachan and made a veiled hint that he might withdraw both Wallace and Mackay. Arrogant pwick. Is it not odd that Strachan would try and help Celtic and Aberdeen in Europe but not Rangers or Hibs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalgety Bay TA Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 5 hours ago, er yir macaroon said: Is it not odd that Strachan would try and help Celtic and Aberdeen in Europe but not Rangers or Hibs? I am sure that whoever wins the cup and is in Europe next season will get the same treatment as Celtic and Aberdeen. IMO its better to name the 3 players involved in the cup final in the original squad to make them aware they are in his thoughts and plans and then subsequently leave them out later on than completely ignore all 3 and then call up either McGinn or Wallace and Mackay post cup final. Calling them up after the event, after other drop outs, makes it look like they are second choice where as with the squad he has named this time, they clearly aren't. He obviously named Hull, Derby and Sheff Wed players in the original squad too knowing he was going to lose some of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 So has anyone pulled out and if so, have replacements been called up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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