scotlad Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 23 minutes ago, Brummie Hibs said: McGinn has been different class this season so far - a lot better than last season. I would even start him in these games. Green Tinted Glasses maybe, but he seems to bulked up and getting stuck in. McGinn really impressed me when I saw play for Hibs against Thistle last week. Looked a class act - a throwback to the days when Scottish midfielders could play a forward pass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
they've_been_suckered Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 That squad is good enough to win the next two games. I'm not convinced we will though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'm reasonably happy with the squad. I might have dropped Bannan for McGregor and it isn't ideal that Hanley's in there, but Strachan isn't exactly overburdened with options at centre-half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pca68 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 This looks fine, and the starting eleven will be the same as against England, except McArthur instead of Morrison. 6 points needed, got my fingers crossed for the next 2 weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Just FYI Barry Bannan is in excellent form, he has had two man of the match performances in a row and I am not sure if Liam Palmer has started any games this season but regardless defensibly Wednesday are off to a ropey start, better to have Hanley who has experience as a squad member who is in a similar position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotlad Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 10 minutes ago, Brummie Hibs said: Looks like Olver Burke's Scotland career is over while Strachan is in charge. Saying that, his career at Liepzig also looks over. That's a shame. Crystal Palace reportedly interested though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hanley hasn't played in months has he? Berra outstanding at Ibrox on Saturday, only eclipsed by John Souttar. The future might not be as grim as we think for centre halves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 We have to pray to whichever god we believe in that Griffiths doesn't get injured because the rest of that selection of forwards is utter mince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_fadiator Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 20 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: Bannan and Fletcher out. McGregor and Shinnie in. Really don't see how that'd make much of a difference, especially when we're still just about in it. For McGregor, there's a bigger argument to swap Armstrong who's been out of sorts. Not much point when Armstrong's integrated into the squad and systems, Bannan played 90mins at the weekend, maybe MoM(?), suits Strachan's passing game and is by all accounts loved by Sheffield Wednesday fans. Fletcher played 90mins at the weekend in Stoke's win against Arsenal. He's unlikely to start, but his experience and leadership is bound to be useful at the tail end of the campaign. Shinnie's surely viewed as just a decent battling SPL player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_fadiator Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 21 minutes ago, Brummie Hibs said: Looks like Olver Burke's Scotland career is over while Strachan is in charge. Saying that, his career at Liepzig also looks over. I don't see it that way. Sure if he hits some form, probably at a new club, he'd be selected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, the_fadiator said: Really don't see how that'd make much of a difference, especially when we're still just about in it. For McGregor, there's a bigger argument to swap Armstrong who's been out of sorts. Not much point when Armstrong's integrated into the squad and systems, Bannan played 90mins at the weekend, maybe MoM(?), suits Strachan's passing game and is by all accounts loved by Sheffield Wednesday fans. Fletcher played 90mins at the weekend in Stoke's win against Arsenal. He's unlikely to start, but his experience and leadership is bound to be useful at the tail end of the campaign. Shinnie's surely viewed as just a decent battling SPL player. Might have read it wrong but it might have been Steven Fletcher rather than Darren Fletcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Good to see Archer called up and Hamilton dropped. Although no idea how Hamilton has started this season for Hearts (couple of decent saves on Saturday) I'd have called Stevie May up for a laugh. Would be a good option for a run out against Malta. Better than giving a hatrick to Martin or Fletcher anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I would imagine Burke will be back in the U21's for their game against the Netherlands next month (so he will still get a good test). Think Burke was maybe pushed a little to far by Strachan before he was fully ready (though I put it more down to Strachan not using him right in his tactics) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_fadiator Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Just now, drew said: Might have read it wrong but it might have been Steven Fletcher rather than Darren Fletcher. If it was Steven, he scored at the weekend and don't see any better option. Griffiths will start anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Provided the right starting 11 is picked, there isn't much of a problem with that squad. We do have cover issues at centre half if Hanley is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borojock Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Brummie Hibs said: Looks like Olver Burke's Scotland career is over while Strachan is in charge. Saying that, his career at Liepzig also looks over. 20 years old and he is already being written off after not getting as much game time as he would have liked for the runners up in the German league arguably the third best league in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 McGregor should be in the squad. He's had a much better season than Armstrong but there is a good argument for all the Celtic players to be called up and start against Lithuania. Other than McGregor, I can't see too much wrong with the squad. Our options aren't great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) Good to see a few "Jordan Archer - who the feck is he ?" and "I've never heard of him, so he must be pish" sentiments expressed online. Why is it so hard for some people to spend just ten seconds looking a player up on Google or Wikipedia ? Edited August 21, 2017 by ErsatzThistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noctonjock Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Liam Cooper should be in that squad . Captain of leeds and playing great this season . In fact I would even start him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Nae Michael O'Halloran naw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Same old pish ,shite and onions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazziessc Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, ErsatzThistle said: Give it an hour or so and you'll see the usual suspects online wailing about how Danny Wilson, Lee Wallace, Ryan Jack and Graham Dorrans should have been called up Bannan, Darren Fletcher, Naismith and Snodgrass should be dropped. Got to move on from them. Pleased to see Tom Cairney is still in there. Good option from the bench. Agreed, Bannan/Fletcher should be getting zero game time, especially ahead of Cairney/McGregor. Naismith I'd rather not have but struggle to see many good bench alternatives and at the end of the day it With Snodgrass there's a player in there somewhere, he should be in the squad but not starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo cop Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Is James Morrison injured ? Not that I am that bothered, but strange he started England game and now is out all together. Hope Snodgrass gets his club form back or gets a move as he not the same since joining West Ham. Oliver Burke so needs to go out on loan and play on a regular basis as I reckon he is the best young player we have by a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanticscot Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 2 hours ago, the_fadiator said: Really don't see how that'd make much of a difference, especially when we're still just about in it. For McGregor, there's a bigger argument to swap Armstrong who's been out of sorts. Not much point when Armstrong's integrated into the squad and systems, Bannan played 90mins at the weekend, maybe MoM(?), suits Strachan's passing game and is by all accounts loved by Sheffield Wednesday fans. Fletcher played 90mins at the weekend in Stoke's win against Arsenal. He's unlikely to start, but his experience and leadership is bound to be useful at the tail end of the campaign. Shinnie's surely viewed as just a decent battling SPL player. Bannan has had two back to back MoM performances, on a great run of form right now. Not saying a starter, we have to look at the tool box and see which tool fits the tactics and opposition and who is in form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, robbo cop said: Is James Morrison injured ? Not that I am that bothered, but strange he started England game and now is out all together. Hope Snodgrass gets his club form back or gets a move as he not the same since joining West Ham. Oliver Burke so needs to go out on loan and play on a regular basis as I reckon he is the best young player we have by a long way. No, that happens to be Kieran Tierney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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