Glenn Medeiros Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Was Anya not injured for the end of the campaign? I preferred the 2nd half of the Ireland game when Anya replaced Ritchie. Anya was a very late sub against Germany, christ we improve when he came on. Poland he was injured. I honestly dont remember a single occasion when Ritchie beat a man and put in a cross. I include his embarrassing display against Gibraltar in this. He's not very good at football, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Anya was defo dropped for one game.He was dropped for the Ireland away game then came on at half time and changed the game in our favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 He was dropped for the Ireland away game then came on at half time and changed the game in our favour. Remember it being a crazy decision at the time. It shouldn't be one or the other. Ritchie and Anya would link up well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Prince Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 On the 'we shud onli pik playaz born in scotchlind' patter. If it's good enough for Germany to win the World Cup with Klose & Podolski in amongst them (both Poles btw) it's good enough for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Where's Gary Harkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonTon Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 On the 'we shud onli pik playaz born in scotchlind' patter. If it's good enough for Germany to win the World Cup with Klose & Podolski in amongst them (both Poles btw) it's good enough for us. Podolski moved to Germany when he was two years old, Klose when he was eight. Do you think anyone on here would have a problem with the equivalent of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny131 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 It's no surprise that Martin has been selected, the big lump cart horse type striker is way past its sell by date and honking to watch, but that's unfortunately the Scottish mentality regarding game plan. He's a great penalty taker, and could be useful to plough hampden park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Podolski moved to Germany when he was two years old, Klose when he was eight. Do you think anyone on here would have a problem with the equivalent of that? I imagine a couple of people would yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMMjag Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 You might be happy to party in the knowledge that mediocre English players are doing the business for us but that wouldn't satisfy me one bit. Did you sit on your arse and sulk when Matt Ritchie scored against Poland? If not, your argument has literally no credibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonTon Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I imagine a couple of people would yeah It's besides the point of what has been talked about on this thread in any case. No-one is complain about Fletcher's selection on that basis (unless I missed it). The fuss is about players like Martin rather than players like Maloney. And of course you'll find fans somewhere who have a problem with those players as well, but I don't think any on this thread that I've seen would kick up a fuss about that. The Podolski comparison misses the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Im pretty sure Martins outscored both McCormack and Rhodes over the past five seasons or so, at the same level, its fairly obvious why hes selected ahead of those two. Hes never had a proper match for Scotland so is likely to get it this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Im pretty sure Martins outscored both McCormack and Rhodes over the past five seasons or so, at the same level, its fairly obvious why hes selected ahead of those two. Hes never had a proper match for Scotland so is likely to get it this time around. Back that 1st bit up..? Not saying you're wrong but I'd be very surprised if he's out scored Rhodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Back that 1st bit up..? Not saying you're wrong but I'd be very surprised if he's out scored Rhodes. I'm sure I looked it up last year or two years ago and he either had more goals, or a better goals per game ratio. I'll look it up now, and will likely make an arse of myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Over the past three seasons... Chris Martin - 37-12/ 35-18/ 44-20 - 116/50 - Goal every 2.3 matches Jordan Rhodes - 34-12/ 47-21/ 48-25 - 129/58 - Goal every 2.2 matches Ross McCormack - 39-20/ 51-19/ 50-29 - 140/68 - Goal every 2 matches So yeah, McCormacks been the best finisher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Over the past three seasons... Chris Martin - 37-12/ 35-18/ 44-20 - 116/50 - Goal every 2.3 matches Jordan Rhodes - 34-12/ 47-21/ 48-25 - 129/58 - Goal every 2.2 matches Ross McCormack - 39-20/ 51-19/ 50-29 - 140/68 - Goal every 2 matches So yeah, McCormacks been the best finisher And if you do stretch it back to 5 seasons Martin falls away sharply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 And if you do stretch it back to 5 seasons Martin falls away sharply Yeah, but you also have Rhodes playing at a lower level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunning1874 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Podolski moved to Germany when he was two years old, Klose when he was eight. Do you think anyone on here would have a problem with the equivalent of that? Well, not that he's ever going to be good enough to get a full cap, but some people were complaining about Islam Feruz who moved here when he was eight. Some people also complained about Chris Iwelumo and Ikechi Anya, who were both born in Scotland, because they have foreign sounding names so obviously they can't be Scottish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DAVIDB69 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Think the problem might be that we will have no players at all playing in the top league in England next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonTon Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Well, not that he's ever going to be good enough to get a full cap, but some people were complaining about Islam Feruz who moved here when he was eight. Some people also complained about Chris Iwelumo and Ikechi Anya, who were both born in Scotland, because they have foreign sounding names so obviously they can't be Scottish... To be clear, by "on here" I was meaning on this thread. I was pointing out that the comment wasn't very relevant to the discussion. I haven't actually seen anything about Feruz, Anya, or Iwelumo on P&B either, but I'll take your word for it. I'm sure there will be those on TAMB who have expressed views like that (again though a small minority in those cases). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Debbie Harry Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Think the problem might be that we will have no players at all playing in the top league in England next season Aye, bang on mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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