Richey Edwards Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 24 minutes ago, Gordopolis said: Skwaad named tomorrow I'm hearing? Is he not Swedish or something? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger29 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Think John Fleck only missed out on the last squad due to his wedding. I’d imagine he must be in line for being called up if fit. Definitely agree that Shinnie is likely to miss out.Fleck's got a hamstring injury. Wilder said he wasn't close to playing at the weekend.Presumably he'll miss out again.I can't say I've ever rated him particularly highly tbh. Its a shame there's basically no friendlies anymore. I'd liked to have seen him in a Scotland strip to see what he can do. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoon Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Agree on Jack being in the squad, ultimately doesn't really matter though. If Clarke wants to exclude him just to wind up Rangers fans again them I’m all for it tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoon Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 51 minutes ago, TheGoon said: Agree on Jack being in the squad, ultimately doesn't really matter though. If Clarke wants to exclude him just to wind up Rangers fans again them I’m all for it tbh. There we go, confirmed in the squad by STV. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, TheGoon said: There we go, confirmed in the squad by STV. Happy with that. Jack has done well this season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny131 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, TheGoon said: Agree on Jack being in the squad, ultimately doesn't really matter though. If Clarke wants to exclude him just to wind up Rangers fans again them I’m all for it tbh. Pathetic really, as Scotland fans we should wanting the best players picked no matter who they play for. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieD Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, kenny131 said: Pathetic really, as Scotland fans we should wanting the best players picked no matter who they play for. Exactly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewDon Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I've been pretty impressed by Jack when I've watched him under Gerrard, especially this season; looks a better, more complete midfielder than he did when he left us. Can't really begrudge him a call-up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TavTastic Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Wonder if Clarke will consider him at RB. With Tierney out it's basically SOD and f**k knows who else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 9 hours ago, DrewDon said: I've been pretty impressed by Jack when I've watched him under Gerrard, especially this season; looks a better, more complete midfielder than he did when he left us. Can't really begrudge him a call-up. Yep, he's been excellent. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo army Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 10 hours ago, TavTastic said: Wonder if Clarke will consider him at RB. With Tierney out it's basically SOD and f**k knows who else. He was solid enough against the Dutch at Pittodrie, but does he have the pace? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger29 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Listened to the official Scotland podcast. Clarke said a couple of interesting things. He said there won't be as much continuity in this squad. He's had varying degrees of success with bringing players back into the fold who've been gone a while. Says some getting older and the financial reward of playing in England is too much/players think it's better for them to rest over international breaks. Also mentioned how some of them had given a lot for their country. I can only think of Fletcher/Snodgrass/Mulgrew/Hanley for that. I'm thinking Fletcher is maybe done with international football.They're trying to get scouts to fly over to Italy and Spain to keep an eye on players. Said Angus Gunn thinks he can get in the England squad at some point so he is keeping his options open and wont be called for Scotland just now. Edit: squad announced in an hour 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Ryan Jack seemingly in the squad. I’d be quite happy to try him at right back. From Charger’s synopsis, I’d hazard a guess that Hanley is in the squad, but Snodgrass isn’t. I’m not quite sure what it means to have varying degrees of success with regards to the English based players who weren’t being included by McLeish. I’m guessing he’s talking about Ritchie and Phillips (although he was never able to get himself fully fit, it would seem, last season, so that might be unfair), both of whom I’d have in there if fit. Varying degrees of success implies that somebody who made himself unavailable is now available. Cairney maybe. Angus Gunn’s comments are likely to lose him any benefit of doubt from certain quarters, but I’d be on the blower to him every week if I were Clarke. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameus Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 16 minutes ago, Savage Henry said: Angus Gunn’s comments are likely to lose him any benefit of doubt from certain quarters, but I’d be on the blower to him every week if I were Clarke. It's an awkward one. Part of me is in the GTF camp with him. Basically saying "I think I could do better, but if not...aye, alright" should be an automatic black mark and we move on. But at the same time we're not good enough to just sack off players like that, particularly in a position we're weak in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TavTastic Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, velo army said: He was solid enough against the Dutch at Pittodrie, but does he have the pace? He's not that quick but better technically than SOD. Could be important to have as many players who can retain possession especially against the Belgians. Edited August 27, 2019 by TavTastic 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArabianKnight Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Cooper getting called up is definitely the interesting one. Seems to have finally accepted the call. Worries that it's a back pairing of Mulgrew/Hanley/Cooper though. How's the Portsmouth keeper I know nothing about him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 My initial reaction was that it’s a strong squad. But then I looked at the centre back options. Midfield to front that’s a pretty decent squad as far as I can make out. Snodgrass being back is good to see; I wonder how long it lasts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TavTastic Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 3 CBs only with 2 being Mulgrew and Hanley... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilostmyself Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) 3 centre halves in the squad seems a bit mental. I'm assuming McKenna and Souttar are injured? I'd have called up one of Lindsay/Halkett/Findlay/Kerr just to make up the numbers. Edited August 27, 2019 by ilostmyself Forgot about Liam Lindsay 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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