er yir macaroon Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Not good news if he's back to his best. McGinn and McLeod, in time, to come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 18 minutes ago, Dandydon said: He going to be a consistent starter? You've got a shit username Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 I suspect Strachan already knew that, since he very much focused on Griffiths the other night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Will Ryan Jack please report to international duty and take your armband with you......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitre Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Not been at the races for a few years now with the national team. The worry is who can step up and fill the role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debian Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Snodgrass, McCarthur and Ritchie as a central 3 for me Jack, McGinn and MacLeod as 3 to come in as backups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipped flake Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 44 minutes ago, TartanDave said: Retired from International football great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Who is McLeod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman4 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 1 minute ago, Mitre said: Not been at the races for a few years now with the national team. The worry is who can step up and fill the role. McArthur would be the obvious one, his really chance to really hold down a place now rather than being in and out that he seems to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, bossman4 said: McArthur would be the obvious one, his really chance to really hold down a place now rather than being in and out that he seems to be I don't think he has quick enough feet, always looks like being caught on the ball. We'll probably know within the next 3 weeks if D. Fletcher is still up to it or not. He might be OK after a good pre-season, but he looked weak on the ball last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CovGer Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Heard someone describe him once as a modern day Souness! Not fit to clean his boots imo. Flat track bully, outclassed against any decent midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman4 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 2 minutes ago, er yir macaroon said: I don't think he has quick enough feet, always looks like being caught on the ball. We'll probably know within the next 3 weeks if D. Fletcher is still up to it or not. He might be OK after a good pre-season, but he looked weak on the ball last year. That was my concern, looked poor in the June games, but was hopefully putting that down to end of season couldn't be bothered. The like of McGinn and McLeod should get a chance now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassrubber Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 McGinn needs to move to a big club and play at a decent level Fletcher is playing well for West Brom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slasher Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 On balance, the right decision for the player and Scotland. We've plenty of options for replacing him, although none are especially exciting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 7 minutes ago, bossman4 said: That was my concern, looked poor in the June games, but was hopefully putting that down to end of season couldn't be bothered. The like of McGinn and McLeod should get a chance now Suspect Strachan will promote McArthur to Browns spot (with probably Flecther or Morrison getting the captains armband, as they have been given it in the past..... though I think Grant Hanley is a good outside bet for that) with McGinn and Mcleod probably getting McArthurs spot of in and out the team. To be honest though, this is not the major disaster it would have been 8-9 years ago, as it actually is the one spot we do have some major depth with (granted, bit thin on real quality) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debian Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) 33 minutes ago, adamntg said: Who is McLeod? Lewis MacLeod 3 Apps this season. Brentford have 4 goals. He has 2 assists, and another Brentford goal was the result of a keepers save which rebounded to Scott Hogan a few yards out. Manager has said the team is being built around him. Edited August 19, 2016 by Debian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 11 minutes ago, slasher said: On balance, the right decision for the player and Scotland. We've plenty of options for replacing him, although none are especially exciting. I would agree. On the whole he has done well, but defenitely time for him to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 His replacement in midfield and as captain really relies on what Strachan sees Darren Fletcher as a starter or as an experienced backup. If he thinks Fletcher is going to start and go through qualification then it's a no-brainer, he should be captain as well. Strachan has been reluctant to start Fletcher even though he's proved his fitness - I think he played most if not all of WBA's games last season. How much of that was a reluctance to drop Brown rather than a reluctance to start Fletcher we're just about to find out. I'd definately start McArthur regardless as I think he's our best option as a defensive central midfielder. I agree with Wanderer, I think Grant Hanley is a good shout as long term captain. Guaranteed starter if fit and he seems to have captained every team he's played for so obviously has some leadership qualities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Hunt Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Good news and makes means WGS does not have to drop captain. Been poor for a while but has had some very good games for us in past. Had great game against poor side the other night but McArthur now needs to take over. Hopefully McGinn can step up too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamntg Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 21 minutes ago, Debian said: Lewis MacLeod 3 Apps this season. Brentford have 4 goals. He has 2 assists, and another Brentford goal was the result of a keepers save which rebounded to Scott Hogan a few yards out. Manager has said the team is being built around him. Forgot all about him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 All the best Broonie, think this is the best move for him to retire now to prolong his club career, hasn't done as great for Scotland in last couple years as he did early on. Plenty folk waiting to come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningtings Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'll need to watch a bit of Brentford to see what all the fuss is about then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 1 hour ago, er yir macaroon said: Not good news if he's back to his best. McGinn and McLeod, in time, to come in. McGinn needs to at the very least be playing in the SPL to get into the squad surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisEDI Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 57 minutes ago, wanderer said: To be honest though, this is not the major disaster it would have been 8-9 years ago, as it actually is the one spot we do have some major depth with (granted, bit thin on real quality) completely thin on quality. piss poor tbh. attacking midfielders we are not bad but the idea of seeing darren fletcher in center mid all this campaign fills me with dread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisEDI Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 10 minutes ago, ProudScot said: McGinn needs to at the very least be playing in the SPL to get into the squad surely. man of the match performance on his debut would suggest otherwise. he is the best up and coming midfield player we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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