Bing.McCrosby Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 6 minutes ago, 2426255 said: That's all fine, we are in agreement. Lewis Ferguson is a very good player, good midfielder and has had a great season for Bologna. Our midfield is strong. That's why he hasn't got the game time he and you would like. The same reason why Ryan Gauld hasn't been called up. He plays in the same position as two of our key players. He isn't so good that we need to create a bespoke solution for him like with Tierney and Robbo. He will find a route in sooner rather than later, but for now he (and you) must be patient. His game time for Scotland improved markedly in 2023 compared to 2022. If you think it's bad for Scotland, imagine what it must be like at teams with more options than we have. Take a step back, be objective and realise there are understandable reasons why he isn't a starter and that things were moving in his direction before he unfortunately suffered that injury and hopefully will again when he returns. The conversation would be over if you would stop posting the same thing all the time. "I agree with Steve clarke" regurgitated doesn't add anything to a football discussion board. Steve Clarkes interviews are in newspapers, his team selections are available for all to see. Theres no need for 99% of your posts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2426255 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 2 minutes ago, Bing.McCrosby said: The conversation would be over if you would stop posting the same thing all the time. "I agree with Steve clarke" regurgitated doesn't add anything to a football discussion board. Steve Clarkes interviews are in newspapers, his team selections are available for all to see. Theres no need for 99% of your posts. What's the 1% that are wanted? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing.McCrosby Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Just now, 2426255 said: What's the 1% that are wanted? Cant think offhand, I was being generous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazu Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 (edited) What we thinking the lineup will be against Germany? Something like Gunn Ralston Porteous McKenna Tierney Roberston McGregor Christie McTominay McGinn Adams ? Edited May 22 by Zazu 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Hendry will be ahead of McKenna you'd think. Gilmour could be in for Christie, Dykes could be in for Adams, McCrorie could be in for Ralston. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Gunn Porteous Hendry Tierney Ralston Gilmour McGregor Robertson McGinn McTominay Dykes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazu Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 27 minutes ago, Smokerson said: Gunn Porteous Hendry Tierney Ralston Gilmour McGregor Robertson McGinn McTominay Dykes Christie should surely be starting? Has had a much better season than Gilmour, playing basically in the same position now as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Has he had a much better season? They've both been very good. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ.84 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Gunn Ralston Porteous Hendry Tierney Robertson McGregor McTominay Christie McGinn Dykes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jives Miguel Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 1 hour ago, Zazu said: What we thinking the lineup will be against Germany? Something like Gunn Ralston Porteous McKenna Tierney Roberston McGregor Christie McTominay McGinn Adams ? Gunn Ralston - Porteous - Henry - McKenna - Robertson McGregor - Gilmour McTominay- McGinn Adams Don't think Christie has played in his Bournemouth position of deeper in midfield for Scotland, I don't see Clarke chucking him in there willy nilly. I could see Christie in the team, but I see at the expense of Gilmour with McTominay most likely dropping back beside McGregor Adams/Dykes is a toss up. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 1 minute ago, Jives Miguel said: Gunn Ralston - Porteous - Henry - McKenna - Robertson McGregor - Gilmour McTominay- McGinn Adams Don't think Christie has played in his Bournemouth position of deeper in midfield for Scotland, I don't see Clarke chucking him in there willy nilly. I could see Christie in the team, but I see at the expense of Gilmour with McTominay most likely dropping back beside McGregor Adams/Dykes is a toss up. Benching Tierney? Bold 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, Zazu said: What we thinking the lineup will be against Germany? Something like Gunn Ralston Porteous McKenna Tierney Roberston McGregor Christie McTominay McGinn Adams ? -----------------Gunn---------------- -----Porteous---Hendry---Tierney------ Ralston-----------------------Robertson -----------Gilmour----McGregor------- -----McGinn-----------McTominay------ -----------------Dykes----------------- BUT Christie may potentially play instead of Gilmour with either he or McSauce sitting deep. AND if Hanley is fully fit he'll be in the middle of the back line and Hendry will replace Porteous. Edited May 22 by Skyline Drifter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jives Miguel Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 7 minutes ago, Quentin Taranbino said: Benching Tierney? Bold Aye meant KT not McKenna, sorry -2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Gunn - nailed Ralston/McCrorie - I suspect will be determined on who shows up better in friendlies Robertson - nailed Tierney - nailed Hendry - nailed Porteous /McKenna/Hanley -could be any of them but I suspect that is Porteous is in pole McGregor - nailed Gilmour/ Christie - I wouldn't say Gilmour is nailed but he is very close and would be surprised if he didn't start McGinn - nailed McTominay - nailed Adams / Dykes - Almost certainly going to be Adams but its not nailed. In competitive games - Che Adams has only been benched 4 times (2 of these right at the start of his international career) but one of these was Spain away in the recent campaign so I guess he isn't nailed on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 I wouldn't rule out Shankland starting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 24 minutes ago, Quentin Taranbino said: Adams / Dykes - Almost certainly going to be Adams but its not nailed. In competitive games - Che Adams has only been benched 4 times (2 of these right at the start of his international career) but one of these was Spain away in the recent campaign so I guess he isn't nailed on. 11 minutes ago, craigkillie said: I wouldn't rule out Shankland starting. Against Germany? I'm pretty sure Dykes will start against Germany unless there's any fitness concern before it. Other two games more up for grabs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 43 minutes ago, Skyline Drifter said: Against Germany? I'm pretty sure Dykes will start against Germany unless there's any fitness concern before it. Other two games more up for grabs. Unless you think he will start with both Adams and Dykes against Germany, what evidence or feelings do you have that Dykes will start that? As I say, I'm not 100% sure that Adams will start but for competitive games, Clarke starts Adams almost every time. In fact the only two times he hasn't in the last 3 years is once at home to Ireland and away to Spain. Almost all the evidence and history at international level (coupled with Dykes poor form this season) would point towards Adams starting over Dykes. Not trying to troll but genuinely interested as to the 'why' when you seem so certain Dykes will start. Of course like Craig says, it may well be Shankland, especially if he performs over the two friendlies 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkieRR Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Christie often impresses coming off the bench so him starting there is not really a negative for him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 51 minutes ago, Quentin Taranbino said: Unless you think he will start with both Adams and Dykes against Germany, what evidence or feelings do you have that Dykes will start that? As I say, I'm not 100% sure that Adams will start but for competitive games, Clarke starts Adams almost every time. In fact the only two times he hasn't in the last 3 years is once at home to Ireland and away to Spain. Almost all the evidence and history at international level (coupled with Dykes poor form this season) would point towards Adams starting over Dykes. Not trying to troll but genuinely interested as to the 'why' when you seem so certain Dykes will start. Of course like Craig says, it may well be Shankland, especially if he performs over the two friendlies A bit of 'inside' knowledge and a general trend I see that Dykes tends to start the games where we will be playing defensively, both because he's better at holding the ball up and getting us up the pitch and because he's a better defender at set pieces, etc. It's partly availability and opportunity of course but the last time Che Adams started a competitve game against a non minnow was the 0-0 'win' against Ukraine in September 2022. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokerson Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 3 hours ago, Zazu said: Christie should surely be starting? Has had a much better season than Gilmour, playing basically in the same position now as well. Gilmour starts the first game for me. very safe in possession which we will need, Christie possibly replaces him for Switzerland game when we might be a bit more expansive 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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