Big Fifer Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) I don't think Clarke will make any massive changes like starting Hickey in a game of this magnitude, regardless of whether folk think he's the best option (he probably isn't). Admittedly my knowledge of Ukraine's set up is non-existent so, unless he amends our starting line up dramatically to cope with what they bring I'd expect something like: Gordon McTominay* Hanley Tierney Patterson* Mcgregor Gilmour Robertson Armstrong* Mcginn Adams The three asterisks being potentially Hendry ahead of McSauce though I'm sure I've seen someone mention he's not been playing due to a couple of red cards? O'Donnell ahead of Patterson simply because he's not played (though that's not stopped him before) and Clarke likes O'Donnell, and as much as I adore Big Daddy Dykes it's impossible to ignore how well Adams has been playing of late, I suspect he will go with the two off the striker in this game with Armstrong over Christie. Scotland 2-0. McGinn with all 3. Edited February 22, 2022 by Big Fifer 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaspianChris Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Will this go ahead still even? If the situation escalates from going into those rebel areas onto open all out war on the rest of the Ukraine would the Ukrainians want to or be able to play that fixture. Been having doubts over the fixture since the start of the crisis. I would not blame them for requesting a withdrawal if things do get a lot worse as football for them would certainly not be a priority at all. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I don't see what would be gained by Ukraine from calling this off. Their players will want to play, and you'd imagine getting to a World Cup would be a massive boost to the country as well as more generally drawing interest from the football community. I'd actually say it's more likely that Russia end up being unable to play if there are sporting sanctions applied by UEFA and others. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattie36 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 56 minutes ago, CaspianChris said: Will this go ahead still even? If the situation escalates from going into those rebel areas onto open all out war on the rest of the Ukraine would the Ukrainians want to or be able to play that fixture. Been having doubts over the fixture since the start of the crisis. I would not blame them for requesting a withdrawal if things do get a lot worse as football for them would certainly not be a priority at all. Yeah was thinking this myself. If things escalate then I can’t see how Ukraine can/will want to or even be able to fulfil the fixture. I don’t think we would get a bye to the final though and reckon it would be next taxi off the rank - Finland who finished third in Ukraine’s group. Unlikely but could Russia also be expelled from the playoffs? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Will this go ahead still even? If the situation escalates from going into those rebel areas onto open all out war on the rest of the Ukraine would the Ukrainians want to or be able to play that fixture. Been having doubts over the fixture since the start of the crisis. I would not blame them for requesting a withdrawal if things do get a lot worse as football for them would certainly not be a priority at all.Situation like this would galvanise an Ukrainian team. Be aware Scotland 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Scotland 2-0. McGinn with all 3. McGinn is magic, but scoring 3 goals in a 2-0 win would be unbelievable! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karpaty Lviv Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 5 hours ago, John Lambies Doos said: 11 hours ago, CaspianChris said: Will this go ahead still even? If the situation escalates from going into those rebel areas onto open all out war on the rest of the Ukraine would the Ukrainians want to or be able to play that fixture. Been having doubts over the fixture since the start of the crisis. I would not blame them for requesting a withdrawal if things do get a lot worse as football for them would certainly not be a priority at all. Situation like this would galvanise an Ukrainian team. Be aware Scotland I agree, I don’t see any reason why Ukraine wouldn’t want to play the fixture if it was up to them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowrising Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 10 hours ago, Karpaty Lviv said: I agree, I don’t see any reason why Ukraine wouldn’t want to play the fixture if it was up to them. If things go beyond the disputed territories in to full blown invasion and war I'm not exactly sure how they leave the Ukraine with guaranteed safety there and back whilst people are being bombed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karpaty Lviv Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) State of emergency declared in Ukraine. All mass events, including sport, halted for time being. Edited February 23, 2022 by Karpaty Lviv 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 If things go beyond the disputed territories in to full blown invasion and war I'm not exactly sure how they leave the Ukraine with guaranteed safety there and back whilst people are being bombed. They would have enough overseas based players to fulfil the games, both of which will be away from home anyway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvine_buddie Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Looking at the number of seats left available today I have given up any hope of being able to get a ticket in the general sale on Monday. Any suggestions for best pubs to watch Scotland games in these days in Glasgow? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthefife Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 4 hours ago, irvine_buddie said: Looking at the number of seats left available today I have given up any hope of being able to get a ticket in the general sale on Monday. Any suggestions for best pubs to watch Scotland games in these days in Glasgow? Very dispiriting for us non SSC members. Monday, shortly after 10am, is going to be a right sickener for those who missed out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donathan Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 22/02/2022 at 11:35, Tattie36 said: Yeah was thinking this myself. If things escalate then I can’t see how Ukraine can/will want to or even be able to fulfil the fixture. I don’t think we would get a bye to the final though and reckon it would be next taxi off the rank - Finland who finished third in Ukraine’s group. Unlikely but could Russia also be expelled from the playoffs? For an entirely different reason, Russia are already out of the World Cup. As fans of the Olympics will know, the court of Arbitration for sport has banned them from international sporting events over doping violations. UEFA competitions do not fall under this jurisdiction so they were allowed to participate in euro 2020 and in the qualifiers for the World Cup, but should they qualify for Qatar they’ll be playing under a neutral flag. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red23 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) Could go either way, now reservists can't leave the country it depends how many players are enrolled or if they would get an exemption. But yes, i imagine these guys will be pretty passionate at the time we play them so this could work against us. Edited February 23, 2022 by red23 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldaft Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I am sure Ukraine will be able to play unless there is a massive ramp up and a full invasion. One does wonder however if players who play for Shaktar Donetsk would be available if they are part of the separate state / republic under Russian control. I may be miles out, but I hope the worst that happens is like Crimea Russia takes the small parts that are under Russian separatists and that is that. One thing is for sure at this rate the ROW would like to see Ukraine qualify for World Cup. To be fair I probably would if it was anyone except Scotland. Hope we keep the head and concentrate on our own game and getting to the play off final. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Wee Villa Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Shakhtar have been playing matches hundreds of miles from Donetsk for years so it won't make any difference. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arabdownunder Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 This still on then? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 We got a bye yet? -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldaft Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 10 hours ago, welldaft said: I am sure Ukraine will be able to play unless there is a massive ramp up and a full invasion. Oh dear…….. God knows what is happening or going to happen now. In truth football should be furthest from the mind at this moment in time 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaboz Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Oh dear…….. God knows what is happening or going to happen now. In truth football should be furthest from the mind at this moment in time [emoji2369][emoji120]Should be but it's natural to think about it, considering there's f**k all any of us can do about the situation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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