Robroysboy Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 What a goal vs lille in the europa league. Praying he takes this form onto the ireland game. Scotlands dangerman me thinks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 My first name on team sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishandproud Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 im a big fan of Naismith myself, think he will cause us huge problems next Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Looking on form and at a high level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Getting good reviews on TV too. Fans also chanting his name during the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyAlba Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Good to see he's doing well with Everton, I've always rated Naismith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted November 6, 2014 Author Share Posted November 6, 2014 Last season i was on this message board saying he needed a move and wouldnt be a regular starter at goodison. He has proved wrong and he doe not look out of place in arguably the best league in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoltanBuchan Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 When my Evertonian boss asked me about Naismith when they signed him, my reply was along the lines of "10 games a season, mostly from the bench, certain starter in the League Cup". Well...delighted to be proved utterly wrong on that one That said, he has undoubtedly moved up a level since leaving Rangers, especially under Martinez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Don't like saying I told you so but I told you so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoltanBuchan Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 He was pash the one time I saw him at Pittodrie for your lot as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeLuvIrnBru Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 He was poor in the last 2 Scotland games (goal apart). However, he fully deserves to be in the team based on his club form. And 1 goal in 2 games when not playing particularly well is a good sign. I just wish that his first touch was better - he would almost be a world beater if it was. For such a wee guy, he is fabulous in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 He was pash the one time I saw him at Pittodrie for your lot as well Think I missed one game he played in his full Killie career. He carried that team at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Didn't think he was at his best in the recent games, kinda shows the level we expect from him considering he still contributed with a goal and general all round play. A definite starter now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 We need to continue with him playing just behind Fletcher though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Quite excited at the prospect of an on-form Naismith and an on-form Fletcher lining up against Ireland. By reckoning Naismith now has 6 goals from 12 starts this season, and Fletcher has 4 from 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Also it is worth pointing out this is a pretty new partnership is it not? I can't recall (before this campaign) Naismith and Fletcher lining up together. Hopefully, their understanding will grow and the partnership will become potent for Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Also it is worth pointing out this is a pretty new partnership is it not? I can't recall (before this campaign) Naismith and Fletcher lining up together. Hopefully, their understanding will grow and the partnership will become potent for Scotland. They played lots of games for u21s together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Probably one of the best forwards in Europe. After all, he plays for the might Everton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannannan Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Obviously a certain starter and rightly so,but nevertheless I was disappointed at his lack of adventure against Georgia,too many lay offs,mostly backwards,instead of a one on one now and again.Just my opinion that he could be even better,I completely agree he should be ,along with Broon,the first name on the team sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipped flake Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Last season i was on this message board saying he needed a move and wouldnt be a regular starter at goodison. He has proved wrong and he doe not look out of place in arguably the best league in the world. well I was nodding in agreement until your last 5 words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 well I was nodding in agreement until your last 5 words Agreed. That might of been the case about five years ago but not any longer. In Europe the Bundesliga, Serie 'A' and La Liga are stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coggs Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 well I was nodding in agreement until your last 5 words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 well I was nodding in agreement until your last 5 words Thats why I said arguably, probually deserves a thread of its own! The english premier league teams no longer dominate the champions league, so from that point of view it is debatable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davew Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Agreed. That might of been the case about five years ago but not any longer. In Europe the Bundesliga, Serie 'A' and La Liga are stronger. According to the UEFA country rankings it's: Spain (by some margin) England a fraction better than Germany Then Italy a distant fourth. Edited November 7, 2014 by davew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Robroysboy I don't think it is even open for debate. No EPL club has even made the final of the Champions League in the last two years and no winners or finalists in the Europa League in even more years than that. That is the acid proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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