Stuart87 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I think McFadden's on 48 caps but I reckon he'd feel a bit embarrassed being capped just now knowing he hasn't played well enough recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Sadly faddy is done and if he was going to get two caps just to get him to the 50 it would have been dome a couple of years ago. He will go down in history anyway for his goal in France alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At U Peter Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Not a fan of capping people to get them over the 50. He'll not be the only Scotland great to end up with less than 50 so I don't see what the big deal is really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 From what I've seen of Craig Gordon this season, he's been outstanding. Glad to see him back in such good form and he'd currently be my pick for the Ireland game.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 As regards Faddy - there are others far more deserving of caps at the moment. Shame he didn't get to 50, but there's a reason for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) With missing the recent home games it's been years since I have seen Gordon in a Scotland jersey. I'd love it(Kevin Keegan style), love it, if I could watch him walk out at Lansdowne. Edited May 21, 2015 by Ormond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 With missing the recent home games it's been years since I have seen Gordon in a Scotland jersey. I'd love it(Kevin Keegan style), love it, if I could watch him walk out at Lansdowne. Between Gordon and Marshall. Marshall has done nothing to suggest he would be dropped from his Scotland performances this campaign, so I would be suprised to see Gordon. But you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Between Gordon and Marshall. Marshall has done nothing to suggest he would be dropped from his Scotland performances this campaign, so I would be suprised to see Gordon. But you never know. I totally agree. Marshall has been superb. I'm just sentimental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I totally agree. Marshall has been superb. I'm just sentimental. No room for sentiment unfortunately not in a meaningful match. Thats why faddy will never reach 50 caps. IN GOrD WE TRUST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 No room for sentiment unfortunately not in a meaningful match. Thats why faddy will never reach 50 caps. IN GOrD WE TRUST Agreed, no room for sentiment. The difference is Gordon is back to his best. You can't compare Faddy to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Strachan is loyal so expect Marshall to start against Ireland, until he makes a mistake Gotdon will have to wait. Still great to have him back. Loved Faddy, still do but wouldn't want him to get another cap unless earned which looks very unlikely, Faddy wouldn't want that either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) Agreed, no room for sentiment. The difference is Gordon is back to his best. You can't compare Faddy to that. Agree, faddy has lost his pace. He can get by players but the defenders can catch up with him relatively easy now, compared to 2007 when he scored that wonder goal in Paris. Keepers can play into their mid/ late 30s. Did John Burridge not play in the SPL with hibs at 40 ? Davie Weir more recently was the oldest player for Scotland, again showing our weakness for quality centre halfs. Again he was a defender where you can arguably get away with losing a little pace if your defensive partner can compensate. Danny Wilson provided cover for Weirs lack of pace at rangers. Edited May 21, 2015 by Robroysboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Lack of pace in a central defender can somewhat be compensated if that player reads the game well and positions himself well - I think Weir had those attributes. As for Faddy he was an oasis in an otherwise barren desert for long times for us in an attacking sense. He had that knack of producing that little bit of magic to create chances or score. Sadly, towards the end of his Scotland career he lost that edge but he'll always hold a fond part in fans hearts as he brightened up what often was dark times as a Scotland supporter. Shame he never reached the 50 cap barrier but c'est la vie as they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLT NY Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) Keepers can play into their mid/ late 30s. Did John Burridge not play in the SPL with hibs at 40 ? Off the top of my head, Jim Leighton, Dino Zoff and Pat Jennings all played in the World Cup at 40+.. Plenty of reason to think we'll have quality cover in goals for years to come. Who knows? Maybe Gordon's got 4 or 5 tournament finals yet to appear in. He'd be my pick for Dublin, but if there's one name in doubt that I'd really like to see in the starting 11 it's Darren Fletcher. Edited May 22, 2015 by COLT NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Who knows? Maybe Gordon's got 4 or 5 tournament finals yet to appear in. hope you're right starting with 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillinger Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 A great story. Glad it worked out for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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