Jambomo Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Start full strength and hope to get ahead in the game, but I’d be happy enough if he brought on some of the other players like Ferguson etc who haven’t played as much. You need to give them some time to contribute. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidan-bufc Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Full strength and test yourself against one of the best sides in the world. Beat them and potentially qualify for the Euros (mathematically) on the same night and it could be one of those great nights at Hampden. Weird being this optimistic. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superwell87 Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 36 minutes ago, aidan-bufc said: Full strength and test yourself against one of the best sides in the world. It sure will be a test for England against one of the best teams in the world. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartyMac Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 It's a mark of how far Scotland have come that I genuinely couldn't give a fish's tit about this game. Usually get quite pumped for a game against THEM. This time, it's quite 'meh' I reserve the right to change this standpoint should we be gubbing them on Tuesday. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkieRR Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, StewartyMac said: I reserve the right to change this standpoint should we be gubbing them on Tuesday. It's a win-win. If the nigels win, even if they tank us, it's 'Just a friendly, we have bigger fish to fry etc etc.' if we win, it's 'GET IT RIGHT UP YE, England!' with maybe news of Euro qualification to add. My main worry would be that we in recent years have tended to do better against them in competitive fixtures and less well in friendlies. Perhaps the opposite of what the nigel fans always claim is true - it's them who take this fixture more seriously than us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 We're going to batter these pampered fairies from pillar to post. Is it too late to call up Stephen O'Donnell? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoo61 Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Mental how a whole Bellingham will be squeezed into Wee Billy's pocket. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyDD Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 You get some weird results in these friendly games at times, so that should allow some hope of an upset. Even so, I just cannae see those nations league B diddies getting a result. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Patterson and Dykes are the obvious change that can be made from last night to rotate the squad without really weakening us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Not buying into the "who cares?" mindset for this. All we're in control of on Tuesday is how we play Vs England. Why wouldn't we want to go full strength and absolutely sword them? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestersKTID Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Wouldn’t change the starting 11 apart from maybe dykes for adams. however Be good to see likes of Ferguson get a shot second half. Been regularly performing well for Bologna, without getting a sniff for Scotland. Thought he could’ve come on for gilmour instead of McLean against Cyprus. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Deans Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Fancy us in this 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Venom Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 3 hours ago, StewartyMac said: It's a mark of how far Scotland have come that I genuinely couldn't give a fish's tit about this game. Usually get quite pumped for a game against THEM. This time, it's quite 'meh' I reserve the right to change this standpoint should we be gubbing them on Tuesday. This is precisely where I am and yes it's dirty. Is this what happens when you're big time? (I know fine well come Tuesday afternoon I'll be feeling differently). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewanandmoreagain Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 3 hours ago, craigkillie said: Patterson and Dykes are the obvious change that can be made from last night to rotate the squad without really weakening us. What about Lewis Ferguson ? I do not think playing him would weaken the team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 I don’t see the point in resting players for this game. Our next qualifying game isn’t for a month and they’ll be playing for their clubs until then. This is a good opportunity for the players to test themselves against a pretty good England side, who must be one of the favourites for Euro 2024. I wasn’t that fussed for it, but the nearer the game gets I’m finding myself getting right up for it. Should be a great night. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky88 Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Will be tough for the Three Lions to come to Hampden and get a result against Europe's form team. It will be great for them to test themselves against the Group A Nations League elite. Scotland should avoid being complacent - England will be treating it like their World Cup Final. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar_Army Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 10 minutes ago, sparky88 said: England will be treating it like their World Cup Final. While I get what you are saying is tongue in cheek there is a wee bit of truth in it. England will definitely be coming to Hampden looking to put us uppity Jocks back in our box and put doubt into our heads as to how good we might think we are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeTon Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 36 minutes ago, sparky88 said: Will be tough for the Three Lions to come to Hampden and get a result against Europe's form team. It will be great for them to test themselves against the Group A Nations League elite. Scotland should avoid being complacent - England will be treating it like their World Cup Final. Yellow card for reference to England as "the Three Lions" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 2 hours ago, Ewanandmoreagain said: What about Lewis Ferguson ? I do not think playing him would weaken the team You would be dropping McGinn or McTominay (or moving one of them deeper), so you definitely would be weakening the team. I wouldn't mind that, but I'm not convinced either of those two will be keen on missing Tuesday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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