tom1172 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Posted this on The Tartan Army Group Facebook page earlier and thought I'd share it on here too.... Anyone else feeling the same way? Just been sat looking at our group table & remaining games. My missus asked about our chances of qualifying. Half an hour later after going through various results, permutations and scenario's I'm done in, my brains fried and the thought of missing out again fills me with dread! Its simple really, we have to win in Georgia. She did say to me "whats that thing you say, In Gord We Trust?" Aye hen, that! [><]IN GORD WE TRUST[><] Edited August 26, 2015 by tom1172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radian_13 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I agree i want auto qualification so a win in Georgia is a must for me and hope Germany beat Poland . 3 wins out last 4 ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix_Santos Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 A win in Georgia is essential. No other result will we quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHTOWER 1314 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Georgia is pivotal to our chances lopse there and we are struggling but win there then its game on. IN GORD WE TRUST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I personally think Georgia is a must win. I realise there could be twists and turns after that but not taking 3 points against them, given how average they are would be criminal. As it happens I do think we will beat them and Gibraltar. If that is indeed the case and we still don't make it due to results against the World Champs and a very good Polabd side I could just about live with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j b lyons Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Nine points needed, assuming Germany beat Poland we can still afford to lose to Germany but if we beat Poland we would go through on the 'head to head' rule even though Poland will probably have a better goal difference than us (I think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnorWardrop Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 What is the chances of automatically qualifying as the team in 3rd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I fear the Poles may get a result in Germany. (Although if we beat Germany that would end up being great for us!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 What is the chances of automatically qualifying as the team in 3rd? We have virtually no chance of being the best 3rd place team. If we get the results required to be better than all the other 3rd place teams, we will get 2nd in our group. if we are 3rd we will only get a play off spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Bongo Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I think Poland have already played their best football in the group , the break in the qualifiers will work against them, and will get pumped against Germany If we dont win in Georgia we dont deserve to qualify - look at their last few results Its as simple as that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolhibby Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Georgia is a must win. As has been said, if we don't have 3 points by next Friday night, we can kiss goodbye to France. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 If we win in Georgia, I really think that the momentum, and feel good factor, will carry into the Germany game and we will get a result (even if it's a draw) against them. On the other hand, if we don't win in Georgia, Germany becomes a must win. The nerves will then set in and we'll struggle badly. So, it's easy - just win in Georgia !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Bairn Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Georgia will be tough I reckon but we should have the quality to get a win. Sick of hearing from people about reaching the playoffs the last few months. We should have the mentality of trying to top every qualifying group we are in, none of the whole 'there's a big team in our group looks like play offs again' attitude. A win in Georgia keeps us on course for 1st/2nd and automatic qualification simple as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Georgia will be tough I reckon but we should have the quality to get a win. Sick of hearing from people about reaching the playoffs the last few months. We should have the mentality of trying to top every qualifying group we are in, none of the whole 'there's a big team in our group looks like play offs again' attitude. A win in Georgia keeps us on course for 1st/2nd and automatic qualification simple as. I am liking that kind of attitude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazziessc Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Sticking by my previous thoughts - wins v georgia poland and gibraltar defeat to germany and second place on h2h v poland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASTA Mick Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Georgia are likely to be one of the biggest risers in the September FIFA rankings. They are a team on the up. They'll be above Hong Kong, Vietnam and Leichtenstein now. Not to be taken lightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Georgia are likely to be one of the biggest risers in the September FIFA rankings. They are a team on the up. They'll be above Hong Kong, Vietnam and Leichtenstein now. Not to be taken lightly. A quote straight from the Levein handbook of teambuilding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Georgia will be tough I reckon but we should have the quality to get a win. Sick of hearing from people about reaching the playoffs the last few months. We should have the mentality of trying to top every qualifying group we are in, none of the whole 'there's a big team in our group looks like play offs again' attitude. A win in Georgia keeps us on course for 1st/2nd and automatic qualification simple as. Classic rhetoric but at 4.59 next Friday, when the nerves trump the bravado, 90% of Scotland fans will be saying in their heads " I would take a play off spot right now" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotsgary1 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Posted this on The Tartan Army Group Facebook page earlier and thought I'd share it on here too.... Anyone else feeling the same way? Just been sat looking at our group table & remaining games. My missus asked about our chances of qualifying. Half an hour later after going through various results, permutations and scenario's I'm done in, my brains fried and the thought of missing out again fills me with dread! Its simple really, we have to win in Georgia. She did say to me "whats that thing you say, In Gord We Trust?" Aye hen, that! [><]IN GORD WE TRUST[><] Ive been saying that for months mate the old the next game is the biggest really applies here... This game will show if we qualify or not by the performance a good one as I expect or beat then we back to square one in my opinion. Fully see a win here regardless of qualification or not they are there for the beaten. ps Have you got your bets on yet ?? 11/10 gone now looking at evs less on day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Classic rhetoric but at 4.59 next Friday, when the nerves trump the bravado, 90% of Scotland fans will be saying in their heads " I would take a play off spot right now" Of course. This is how I see it. If we lose (perish the thought) then count us out of even the play-offs. A draw and I'd say a play-off spot is still there for the taking but forget automatic qualification. A win and I'd say a play-off is virtually in the bag (at bare minimum) and automatic qualification is a small step closer. As for what scotsgary says - even with a defeat I wouldn't say it puts us back at square one. Square one is where we were under Levein and even a loss in Georgia wouldn't knock us all the way back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotsgary1 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Of course. This is how I see it. If we lose (perish the thought) then count us out of even the play-offs. A draw and I'd say a play-off spot is still there for the taking but forget automatic qualification. A win and I'd say a play-off is virtually in the bag (at bare minimum) and automatic qualification is a small step closer. As for what scotsgary says - even with a defeat I wouldn't say it puts us back at square one. Square one is where we were under Levein and even a loss in Georgia wouldn't knock us all the way back there. I meant square one for qualifying a different meaning here I think ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radian_13 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I think we can get 2nd spot if needed we can beat Poland at home on our day. But just can't see us winning both of Germany and Poland at home......following Scotland we aren't that good or lucky haha . Anything other than a win and the playoff is our best hope!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotsgary1 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I think we can get 2nd spot if needed we can beat Poland at home on our day. But just can't see us winning both of Germany and Poland at home......following Scotland we aren't that good or lucky haha . Anything other than a win and the playoff is our best hope!!! Beat Georgia Beat Poland We finish second no need look any further my friend simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Of course. This is how I see it. If we lose (perish the thought) then count us out of even the play-offs. A draw and I'd say a play-off spot is still there for the taking but forget automatic qualification. A win and I'd say a play-off is virtually in the bag (at bare minimum) and automatic qualification is a small step closer. As for what scotsgary says - even with a defeat I wouldn't say it puts us back at square one. Square one is where we were under Levein and even a loss in Georgia wouldn't knock us all the way back there. That's almost how I see it, except that even if we lose to Georgia, I think we would still have a decent chance of a play off spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) That's almost how I see it, except that even if we lose to Georgia, I think we would still have a decent chance of a play off spot. Aye, if we lose in Georgia then the Irish lose to Germany and Poland we'd only need 4 points from the last 3 games to get 3rd. Edited August 28, 2015 by Toepoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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