Hendricks Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 The most gutting thing currently is that on all evidence so far we actually got a favorable draw this time.........apart from the fact as usual we can't get out of our own way!! Lithuania, Slovenia and Slovakia are all bang average at best which is why despite what many are saying a draw tonight would not be the end of the world in terms of the play off place. Don't get me wrong thats a completely different subject from team selection, performance etc but these 3 teams are no better than us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, thplinth said: Just an aside but why are we not playing in blue? Contractual requirement? Don't want to have to wear pink at Wembley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Hendricks said: The most gutting thing currently is that on all evidence so far we actually got a favorable draw this time.........apart from the fact as usual we can't get out of our own way!! Lithuania, Slovenia and Slovakia are all bang average at best which is why despite what many are saying a draw tonight would not be the end of the world in terms of the play off place. Don't get me wrong thats a completely different subject from team selection, performance etc but these 3 teams are no better than us. That is trues. Chances missed - much like tonight so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mee Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 The best 2 attacking options are the left and right back. What is the midfield doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larky Masher Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 9 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: This is like a friendly. Like a Junior friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilser Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, thplinth said: Just an aside but why are we not playing in blue? So they can flog more pink replica shirts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larky Masher Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Good save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 Correct.... my fear is we are that bad and actually punching our weight in fourth pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thplinth Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I dare say I am watching this on a lag but that is 2 big warnings right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Slovakia's end product in the final third is the real difference. They are seriously testing our keeper whilst we have bossed the game largely and lacked quality in the final third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Caledonian Craig said: Slovakia's end product in the final third is the real difference. They are seriously testing our keeper whilst we have bossed the game largely and lacked quality in the final third. In short, our final ball's been mince. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendricks Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 11 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: This is like a friendly. We'll probably get told after it was like a "League One" game. I can't believe after all the heartbreaking qualification campaigns in recents times we have actually been handed a group with really average 2nd, 4th and 5th pot teams and we are still making a complete arse of it already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, Mee said: The best 2 attacking options are the left and right back. What is the midfield doing Nothing. Like it's done for 2 years. Credit to Strachan for finally playing McArthur but doing it out of position. It takes a special kind of moron to think Bannan will be better in a deeper position than McArthur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, Hendricks said: We'll probably get told after it was like a "League One" game. I can't believe after all the heartbreaking qualification campaigns in recents times we have actually been handed a group with really average 2nd, 4th and 5th pot teams and we are still making a complete arse of it already. I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendricks Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 We have to change it up front AT HALF TIME and have a go. We have loads of possession but nothing in the final 3rd. Get Griffiths on and give him a full half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Toepoke said: In short, our final ball's been mince. Â Yes or at least not of the quality of Slovakia's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larky Masher Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, Parklife said: Nothing. Like it's done for 2 years. Credit to Strachan for finally playing McArthur but doing it out of position. It takes a special kind of moron to think Bannan will be better in a deeper position than McArthur. It takes a special kind of moron to think Bannan should be on the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendricks Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 No goals at half time in either the Slovenia v England or Lithuania v Malta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) Given the way we have set up to play (balls out wide to deliver into the box) I really can't fathom why a) Snodgrass is playing wide left and b )  our most instinctive and natural finisher is sitting on the fecking bench. We were the better side there no doubt. We should also be 3-0 down.   Edited October 11, 2016 by Angus_Young Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McVinceSCT Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Bannan should never be in our starting 11. Never on the bench too. Â If you can't understand that, you should watch another sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I feel like a broken record but to have all that possession and create no chances - maybe, just maybe, Strachan for once, could change formation. go on, for your last half of international football...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraz65 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 The biggest factor for me compared to the start of Strachan's tenure is that we haven't managed to replace Brown and Mulgrew in midfield. Add to that Naismith and both Fletchers being two years older, the loss of club form in Anya, Snodgrass being less effective post injury and a really poor under-21s squad and the reasons for why we are struggling are pretty clear. The only real improvements have been the two left backs. We could change managers but it won't make any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munro7 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Sadly Snodgrass is having a mare, and Ritchie's just mince so we've got nothing going forward. Marshall has to do better at their goal but where was Tierney when the boy was getting a free header at the back post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McVinceSCT Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 24 minutes ago, Hendricks said: As soon as there was the collision at the other end you just knew they would score from that attack. I had the same feeling. Would have put all my money on it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Why the hell do we never, ever take shots from just outside the box ? We always seem to be looking for tap ins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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