ProudScot Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I had to re read the squad list twice thinking I'd missed Callum McGregors name out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Just catching up on this thread. According to SSN Ritchie is injured(or was it Phillips?).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Just now, fringo said: Just catching up on this thread. According to SSN Ritchie is injured(or was it Phillips?).. They both are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorayCupMan Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) 39 minutes ago, the_fadiator said: Surprising McGregor isn't involved, but equally questionable whether this as a good game to bring in players that haven't been in previous squads. I hope he plays the team that started against Slovenia. Snodgrass down the right instead of Forrest and Fraser down the left is the only change worth making. I am pretty sure he will have the same starting line up as he did against Slovenia.....best Ive seen us play for a while.. also pretty certain Fraser will get a run out in this game at some point...really looking forward to see him play Edited May 22, 2017 by MorayCupMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borojock Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 1 hour ago, kmcca5 said: He is only on loan at Sheff Weds deal was agreed in Jan to make it permanent at the end of season so will defo not be going back to Boro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 42 minutes ago, PASTA Mick said: Snodgrass is massively over-rated and shouldn't be near the starting XI. Snodgrass "shouldn't be near the starting XI" everyone. Yes ive checked and re-read this and that's what it says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo2576 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 4 hours ago, RenfrewBlue said: ? I think you've hit that nail bang on Parky. So there are apparently no good Scottish right backs according to Strachan. We're making do with a left back or a left winger. Tierneys performance at right back was so good that he has solved that problem for us hopefully. Strachan can't win here, if he plays anyone but Tierney at right back surely people, myself included would be greetin about that. He's got this one right I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 59 minutes ago, Paulo2576 said: Tierneys performance at right back was so good that he has solved that problem for us hopefully. Strachan can't win here, if he plays anyone but Tierney at right back surely people, myself included would be greetin about that. He's got this one right I reckon. One game proves he had one good game there. It's a step up in quality in the opposition. I'm not saying Tierney can't do it but it's a definite gamble and if Strachan was any good as a manager he'd have solved this lack of right back issue before now. His hand has been forced into playing Tierney and now he's hoping it keeps working. 5 hours ago, Parklife said:  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bino's Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 2 hours ago, JECK said: Snodgrass "shouldn't be near the starting XI" everyone. Yes ive checked and re-read this and that's what it says. he's been awful since he moved to west ham the only decent half of football he's played was the first half v slovenia so h might still have a shout  that and strachan rarely takes form into the equation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, RenfrewBlue said: One game proves he had one good game there. It's a step up in quality in the opposition. I'm not saying Tierney can't do it but it's a definite gamble and if Strachan was any good as a manager he'd have solved this lack of right back issue before now. His hand has been forced into playing Tierney and now he's hoping it keeps working. Ok then who do we play at right back seeing as you don't seem keen on Tierney playing there ? What exactly do you want Strachan to do when there are simply no Scottish right backs available ? It's out of his hands. This is actually one thing we can't blame him for. I want Tierney to continue at right back. The kid is a good footballer, perhaps arguably the most talented player we have and he should do well. And even if he does have a bad game I still want him to carry on there as I think he'd be better option than Paterson. Edited May 22, 2017 by ErsatzThistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macy37 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I haven't read the whole thread but anyone care to answer why we have 4 keepers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo2576 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Got to say I'm very surprised by the clamour for McGregor now. He's been lambasted and called uselessby so many people on here, the sudden outcry is amazing. Personally I feel sorry for shinnie, the guy has been fantastic for a few seasons now, looks like his face doesn't fit and that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalgety Bay TA Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 1 hour ago, macy37 said: I haven't read the whole thread but anyone care to answer why we have 4 keepers? Marshall has been carrying an injury the last few weeks. Hamilton will only be with the squad if Marshall doesn't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 7 hours ago, ErsatzThistle said: Ok then who do we play at right back seeing as you don't seem keen on Tierney playing there ? What exactly do you want Strachan to do when there are simply no Scottish right backs available ? It's out of his hands. This is actually one thing we can't blame him for. I want Tierney to continue at right back. The kid is a good footballer, perhaps arguably the most talented player we have and he should do well. And even if he does have a bad game I still want him to carry on there as I think he'd be better option than Paterson. I thought Paterson was still injured? It's too late to do anything but play Tierney now. This has been an issue since the start of the season and Strachan has done nothing about it. Why wasn't Bardsley called up? He's has been a regular in the EPL most of the season. Now he's been out of the Stoke side since March, so probably no use for this game however if he'd already been playing for us it would be different. It's not this game or Tierney that's the issue, it's Strachan's lack of action. 10 hours ago, Paulo2576 said:  15 hours ago, Parklife said:  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g@un Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Who else could we play at RB? The only one that I can think of is Ziggy Gordon or Whittaker? Baffled by McGregor's absence. He has won me over these last few months. Bannan looked good the other night against Huddersfield, Forrest has yet to do anything of note in a Scotland jersey (apart from miss a good chance against Lithuania!). Shinnie is really unlucky, I'm not sure what is going on there. Surprised by Jack Hamilton's inclusion, to be fair I haven't seen Hearts this season, so can't comment on his ability or personal form. Surely this was the perfect time to include Archer into the squad? On a high after promotion, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 ---------------- Gordon Tierney -- Martin -- Mulgrew -- Robertson -- --------- Brown --- Morrison Fraser ------ Armstrong ------ Snodgrass -------------- Griffiths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackhayes17 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 29 minutes ago, runningtings said: ---------------- Gordon Tierney -- Martin -- Mulgrew -- Robertson -- --------- Brown --- Morrison Fraser ------ Armstrong ------ Snodgrass -------------- Griffiths Would be my team too, with the exception of Forrest for Snoddy. Just think Snoddy lacks a bit of pace and when he's out wide he struggles to go by a man, same as Ritchie when he plays - both decent players with good left pegs but just not quick enough to play out wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrisandmoo Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 11 hours ago, RenfrewBlue said: It's too late to do anything but play Tierney now. This has been an issue since the start of the season and Strachan has done nothing about it. Why wasn't Bardsley called up? He's has been a regular in the EPL most of the season. Now he's been out of the Stoke side since March, so probably no use for this game however if he'd already been playing for us it would be different. It's not this game or Tierney that's the issue, it's Strachan's lack of action. None of this makes sense to be honest. Are you suggesting that had Bardsley played against Slovenia (in place of tierney) we'd be more than happy to throw him in against England despite him not playing since March? Or even worse give Tierney his first start at right back vs England? Or plan C? All sound like nightmare scenarios. As it happens, Strachan didn't play Bardsley. He played Tierney. And it worked out brilliantly, allowing us to play two of our strongest players effectively (one out of position). And now we can play Tierney vs Eng, with him having a bit of confidence in his ability to play RB. Every selection is a risk, but this sounds much more favourable than any of your Bardsley nightmares. If there is criticism of Strachan, it's not trying this out sooner, as there had been a clamour for it amongst some fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrisandmoo Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) .. Edited May 23, 2017 by Morrisandmoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrisandmoo Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 22 hours ago, JECK said: Snodgrass "shouldn't be near the starting XI" everyone. Yes ive checked and re-read this and that's what it says. He might be right you know. I'm a fan of snodgrass but he's just not performed for us recently. And with poor club form it's difficult to keep backing him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_fadiator Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Snodgrass has been excellent doon sooth until he joined West Ham and was played out of position and expected to be Payet's replacement. he's one of our better players and a leader. It'd be nuts not to start him. And is Tierney a safer right back back than Robertson a left back?! I'm sure both will play at the highest level, but Tierney's the better defender. Robertson's recent performance against Sterling doesn't bode well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal smith Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 22 hours ago, g@un said: Surprised by Jack Hamilton's inclusion, to be fair I haven't seen Hearts this season, so can't comment on his ability or personal form. Surely this was the perfect time to include Archer into the squad? On a high after promotion, etc. Having watched him all season i am amazed at his inclusion, there must be better options than FlapJack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Hamilton is utter p1sh, another Samson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 21 hours ago, runningtings said: ---------------- Gordon Tierney -- Martin -- Mulgrew -- Robertson -- --------- Brown --- Morrison Fraser ------ Armstrong ------ Snodgrass -------------- Griffiths Think you have most the team there, but suspect Forrest will start ahead of Fraser (over the last year, bar friendlies, Forrest has basically cemented his place in Starchans side when qualifiers come along).... also got a feeling he will do the opposite of what he did v Slovenia, and will start Chris Martin up front and bring Griffiths on fresh in the 2nd half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Bra Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 5 hours ago, wanderer said: Think you have most the team there, but suspect Forrest will start ahead of Fraser (over the last year, bar friendlies, Forrest has basically cemented his place in Starchans side when qualifiers come along).... also got a feeling he will do the opposite of what he did v Slovenia, and will start Chris Martin up front and bring Griffiths on fresh in the 2nd half. Is there anyone other than Strachan who would play Forrest ahead of Fraser? To be fair, Steven Fletcher has done well recently, should def be ahead of Chris Martin. Would prefer Griffiths to start though. In the old days of 2 up front, Fletcher and Griffiths would've made a good partnership. Worth a try if we're behind with nothing to lose.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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