accies1874 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 We could go into this game having already qualified, but I am kind of dreading it. I'm sure Clarke will look at it as another opportunity to test ourselves against an elite side, the best in Europe and maybe the world, however I can't say it's all that interesting to me as a fan having just played two games against Europe's best. Not sure what the team will be like other than Patterson coming in for Robertson (will we call up a replacement for him?). I'd like to see Ferguson start but the longer turnaround between games might mean that we won't see too many changes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donathan Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) That Robertson injury looked like a broken arm or dislocated shoulder that could probably end his involvement in this group. With Tierney also out of the November qualifiers, I’d be tempted to pick up Josh Doig into the squad and see what he can do as well as giving Taylor 45 mins. We saw a big drop off from Hickey to Patterson so ideally we keep Hickey at RWB/RB in November and go with either Taylor or Doig. I’d probably focus on giving minutes to the guys who aren’t in favour at their clubs and give those who are playing multiple games a week a bit of a rest. Some of the players looked leggy last night at times and we really don’t want to see anyone become injured or fatigued with two key qualifiers coming up in a month (key for seeding even if we already qualified) Even our best available XI is likely to lose this game anyway so I wouldn’t bother taking chances Gunn Porteous-Cooper-McKenna Patterson-McTominay-Gilmour-Taylor Ferguson-Adams-Christie McGinn and McGregor get a rest for me giving their playing league and Europe atm. Could apply the same argument to Gilmour but he’s not an automatic pick for Brighton and could use some minutes. I’d rest Hendry as well given all the long haul flying he’s doing. The RWB change is more about giving Patterson the chance to play himself into form than Hickey particularly needing rested. Edited October 13, 2023 by Donathan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2426255 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, accies1874 said: We could go into this game having already qualified, but I am kind of dreading it. I'm sure Clarke will look at it as another opportunity to test ourselves against an elite side, the best in Europe and maybe the world, however I can't say it's all that interesting to me as a fan having just played two games against Europe's best. Not sure what the team will be like other than Patterson coming in for Robertson (will we call up a replacement for him?). I'd like to see Ferguson start but the longer turnaround between games might mean that we won't see too many changes. I think in the long run it will help us, but short term it's hard to get up for, especially after last nights game. When we play in the Nations League the experience of playing back to back games against the best tier 1 nations will be excellent preparation. Best case we are qualified by the time the game comes around which would give team and fans a boost and by Tuesday everyone will be buzzing again. Then we can just not care too much about the outcome and focus on putting in a strong performance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Starting to regret being cheap here and booking the night bus back to London straight after the game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jives Miguel Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Hopefully we call up Gauld in for Robertson. No better game to get a look at him than a friendly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donathan Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Jives Miguel said: Hopefully we call up Gauld in for Robertson. No better game to get a look at him than a friendly Aye that’s what’s going to happen. An attacking midfielder will be asked to take a transatlantic flight to play in a friendly match because a left back is injured. If there’s any call ups at all it would be Doig or Kingsley or even Ralston. But most likely we just play with what we’ve got. Edited October 13, 2023 by Donathan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desp Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Donathan said: Gunn Porteous-Cooper-McKenna Patterson-McTominay-Gilmour-Taylor Ferguson-Adams-Christie Only change I'd make with this side is Hendry over Cooper. I think will want to keep his back three together and give them another tough test. Would be good to see Ferguson given a proper run. He's been tremendously unlucky not to break into the Scotland side given his form in Italy. You'd think there'd be times when one or two of the regulars would be injured, but the likes of McGinn, Christie, McTominay, Armstrong have always been there, and Clarke trusts them massively, it's been shite luck for Lewis. He deserves an opportunity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyIncognito Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Gunn Porteous Hendry Cooper Patterson Gilmour Mctominay Hickey Christie Ferguson Dykes If Robertson is injured then I’d play Hickey at LWB to get him used to playing there in the Scotland team. Also giving Ferguson some minutes makes sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Finnerty Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) Cautiously optimistic about this one. I don't think the boys deserved anything worse than a draw last night, which is really quite a significant thing to be able to say when we're talking about a competitive away game against Spain. I'm sure the players will all be absolutely fired up to try and make a bit of a statement after such a frustrating experience and who knows, maybe they'll manage to make something happen here. Edited October 13, 2023 by Kevin Finnerty 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2426255 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 53 minutes ago, Donathan said: Aye that’s what’s going to happen. An attacking midfielder will be asked to take a transatlantic flight to play in a friendly match because a left back is injured. I assumed @Jives Miguel was being tongue in cheek. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2426255 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) For this game I think the best way to approach it is by having to drink whenever France have the ball and putting the bottle down whenever Scotland have the ball. See where we end up after that. Edited October 13, 2023 by 2426255 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Insanity Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Would rather we stick with Hickey and Patterson, assuming Robertson is out for next month then I'd rather Hickey gets some exposure at left wing back and more game time with whoever (presumably McKenna) is likely to be playing LCB away to Georgia. Otherwise would go exactly with @Donathan except also would rather Hendry started. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 (edited) No idea how seriously the French are taking this but if there's a chance Mbappe starts I'd be starting Hickey on the right and bringing Taylor in. After playing Craig Gordon for 90mins in Turkey last year with 2 goalies with 0 caps on the bench I don't see much chance of Clarke making a huge number of changes. Edited October 13, 2023 by Pie Of The Month 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jives Miguel Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 I'd unironically rather play Gauld at left-back than Taylor. He's rotten. -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donathan Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, Jives Miguel said: I'd unironically rather play Gauld at left-back than Taylor. He's rotten. Taylor isn’t rotten at all. He’s not as good as Robertson or Tierney or even Hickey, but he’s a very solid Scottish Premiership level player. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 8 minutes ago, Donathan said: Taylor isn’t rotten at all. He’s not as good as Robertson or Tierney or even Hickey, but he’s a very solid Scottish Premiership level player. Taylor is one I just don't get, regarding the slagging he takes. I've never witnessed anything other than decent to good performances from him. And he's a competent and committed defender. The way folk talk about him baffles me. No world beater sure, but no way is he out of place in our squad* *Taking into account that the drop off to being third best left back in Scotlands squad is like being the third best boxer in the Klitschko family 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONTROOPER Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 24 minutes ago, Jives Miguel said: I'd unironically rather play Gauld at left-back than Taylor. He's rotten. Your username sounds far too Spanish mate . I suggest you change it to Jimmy Morton. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 5 hours ago, Donathan said: That Robertson injury looked like a broken arm or dislocated shoulder that could probably end his involvement in this group. With Tierney also out of the November qualifiers, I’d be tempted to pick up Josh Doig into the squad and see what he can do as well as giving Taylor 45 mins. Doig pulled out of the U21 squad with an injury, he hasn't played for Verona for a few weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted October 13, 2023 Author Share Posted October 13, 2023 11 minutes ago, craigkillie said: Doig pulled out of the U21 squad with an injury, he hasn't played for Verona for a few weeks. I didn't realise he'd withdrawn, but I was surprised he was called up given his nasty-looking injury. I wouldn't have minded him getting called up otherwise. 14 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: Taylor is one I just don't get, regarding the slagging he takes. I've never witnessed anything other than decent to good performances from him. And he's a competent and committed defender. The way folk talk about him baffles me. No world beater sure, but no way is he out of place in our squad* *Taking into account that the drop off to being third best left back in Scotlands squad is like being the third best boxer in the Klitschko family I actually think Taylor's looked pretty poor on his last few starts for Scotland, although I wanted him on ahead of Patterson last night due to how disciplined the wing-backs had to be against Spain's width. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donathan Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Coming round to the idea that Hickey should start at LWB. He’ll be gutted after last night and young players tend to benefit from the reassurance that the manager still has faith in him after a big mistake. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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