BFTD Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Despite Adams and Dykes putting in a fair shift when they play, we're still a bit fucked against a decent defence. If we ever call up an international quality goalscorer and use them effectively, it might just be enough to put me in the grave. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 You'd think this should be the easiest of the 3 NL games on paper so I'd be tempted to start with either Stewart or Brown and save Adams for the two away games if possible. Stewart with Christie or Brown off him would make sense to me and means we'd be bringing Adams on instead of taking him off at 60 minutes if we're chasing a goal. We really need to take 12 points from Ireland and Armenia. When you see teams like Turkey in the tier below ours it makes you appreciate how generous this group draw is for Scotland. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Sportsound discussing these upcoming games and mentioned a few times that Dykes might be available for the third one 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuttonDressedAsLahm Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, Marshmallo said: You'd think this should be the easiest of the 3 NL games on paper so I'd be tempted to start with either Stewart or Brown and save Adams for the two away games if possible. Stewart with Christie or Brown off him would make sense to me and means we'd be bringing Adams on instead of taking him off at 60 minutes if we're chasing a goal. We really need to take 12 points from Ireland and Armenia. When you see teams like Turkey in the tier below ours it makes you appreciate how generous this group draw is for Scotland. The problem is that if we’re struggling from the start it’s very hard to change things for the better. Much easier to start strongly, and coast. I have zero faith in our ability to start a debutant striker and a changed team, and win the game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 The problem is that if we’re struggling from the start it’s very hard to change things for the better. Much easier to start strongly, and coast. I have zero faith in our ability to start a debutant striker and a changed team, and win the game.I can see both sides, but one deciding factor could be that Adams look-see knackered by the end of Wednesday night and seemed to pick up a knock too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuttonDressedAsLahm Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, Gordopolis said: 27 minutes ago, HuttonDressedAsLahm said: The problem is that if we’re struggling from the start it’s very hard to change things for the better. Much easier to start strongly, and coast. I have zero faith in our ability to start a debutant striker and a changed team, and win the game. I can see both sides, but one deciding factor could be that Adams look-see knackered by the end of Wednesday night and seemed to pick up a knock too. And that’s a fair point. Maybe we can cope if it’s attacking and positive changes - Patterson, McKenna, Christie, Stewart. My fear is that we do what we did in Austria, and we simply aren’t good enough with a big change in midfield or playing peripheral players from the start. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the snudge Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 I hope he plays our strongest side and absolutely goes for it. The players owe the fans a performance after their shitebaggery last Wednesday. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie adie Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 If he has to go back 3 then McKenna, Souttar and Hendry for me. O Donnell and Robertson wing backs. Midfield Mctominay, McGregor ,MC Ginn. Christie , Adams That will do me 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuttonDressedAsLahm Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Willie adie said: If he has to go back 3 then McKenna, Souttar and Hendry for me. O Donnell and Robertson wing backs. Midfield Mctominay, McGregor ,MC Ginn. Christie , Adams That will do me I don’t think it’ll be far off that. He did seem to suggest that Patterson was close last week so he could make it. I appreciate there are three games, but we need to win more than we need to manage fitness. I’d much happier win easily, and give it everything against ROI, and play out a boring draw in Armenia than drop points in either of the first two games due to conserving energy, even if that results in a 1-0 next Wednesday. Edited June 5, 2022 by HuttonDressedAsLahm 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hursty Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 19 minutes ago, the snudge said: I hope he plays our strongest side and absolutely goes for it. The players owe the fans a performance after their shitebaggery last Wednesday. I'm sure they will go out there on Wednesday night and get whatever result they think will suit Ukraine most in their quest to win the group to get over the disappointment of losing to Wales. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elgin Macca Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Anyone looking for a couple of tickets for this? Wont make it down the road now! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Fifer Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Also got a ticket available, now travelling for work. Not fussed about the cash so if anyone's got a use for it it's free to a good P&B brother/sister. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubo_blaha Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Who the f**k does Lyndon Dykes think he is? Get him so far to f**k. Ripped tights keeping you out of the NL? Well you're not needed for the bigger games. f**k off.Are you telling me the guy who turned his back on his country of birth to play for us and who’s just got a massive f*ck-off tattoo to commemorate his Scotland debut isn’t 100% committed to playing for Scotland? [emoji28] 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFTD Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 33 minutes ago, lubo_blaha said: Are you telling me the guy who turned his back on his country of birth to play for us and who’s just got a massive f*ck-off tattoo to commemorate his Scotland debut isn’t 100% committed to playing for Scotland? Some folk have a real determination that we haven't been successful because the players just don't want it enough. That's the English "passion" rabbit hole we've all mocked for so long. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubo_blaha Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Some folk have a real determination that we haven't been successful because the players just don't want it enough. That's the English "passion" rabbit hole we've all mocked for so long.Exactly.Every single one of our players would’ve been desperate to play at the World Cup. They all looked absolutely gutted at the end of the game. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Are you telling me the guy who turned his back on his country of birth to play for us and who’s just got a massive f*ck-off tattoo to commemorate his Scotland debut isn’t 100% committed to playing for Scotland? [emoji28]And who spent 3 weeks prior to the playoff in a voluntary training camp.He'll be devastated that he's out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velo army Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Also gifting a ticket to any worthy (or unworthy, make your own mind up) P and B denizen as I don't fancy spending the £40 on the return bus. I'm still in a massive huff with this team tbh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2426255 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I watched the 1st half of Armenia v Ireland. Armenia (like every other team) blocked central midfield and doubled up in the wide areas when the ball was inevitably pushed out there. At this level of football, managers (including Steve Clarke) must have encountered the same tactical problems hundreds of times - they must roll their eyes when people start questioning their game plans. It's not going to come down to our starting shape, system or tactics. The Scotland team as a whole know in advance the problems that will face them on Wednesday - Armenia aren't going to present us with something we haven't seen before so for me it's about player performance. The Scotland players know the things they need to do to defeat Armenia, the result will depend on what team performs better on the night. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I would like us to turn up in the first half, be competent and get a goal or two. I don't mind who plays As first half no shows/debacles are becoming a feature under Clarke and it needs to stop. Ukraine game being worst example of it. I watched Armenia v ROI game. Bayramyan looks a threat, midfield playmaker, rest are just jobbers who were slightly better than ROI, who were dug shite and still wouldn't have scored if they were playing now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2426255 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Quote I’ve trained since we came in the door, working on my fitness, doing some extra stuff with the sports scientists and I think that’s me ready now Nathan Patterson https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/20189799.nathan-patterson-provides-scotland-injury-boost-everton-defender-fit-available-armenia/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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