Scotland vs Russia/Belgium

[alscotoz]

Never mind. We only have to play Belgium next.

[Reed or deed]

Haha Ive always thought that. even when he was at Caley. 

 

How does a guy like Charlie Mulgrew still represent the National team? Utter dross. Even when he was good he was shite. He peaked as a player about ten years ago. 

Another thing,  I thought Marshall's save from that header into the ground was incredible .  Davie Provan  (in that fucking dull voice)  "decent height for marshall'

 

I hate Provan.

 

Provan is a wanker.

Notice his biased enthusiasm any time a Celtic player does something with the ball.

 

Hate the cunt.

[nazrat]

What about mcburnie what did folk think of his efforts? For me he seemed unfit, or just slow and out of his depth completely.

[Reed or deed]

Mcburnie has one o them Muslim beards.

 

Worth the watching IMO.

[Andy_123]

McBurnie and O’Donnell were laughably shite last night. The rest were just the normal amount of shite.

[aberdeen1970]

What about mcburnie what did folk think of his efforts? For me he seemed unfit, or just slow and out of his depth completely.

I thought he looked remarkably like Catweazel

[Sheepo]

McBurnie and O’Donnell were laughably shite last night. The rest were just the normal amount of shite.

They were the worst of a bad lot, just shows you how mental the EPL is when somebody pays 20m for Mcburnie, I wouldn't swap him for big Sam. Mulgrew still playing for Scotland is laughable, he was slow when he was 20. I thought the guy Cooper looked out of his depth also. Also Robertson just isn't the same player in a Scotland jersey a lot more defensive responsibility and he is found wanting. I just saw very little difference between Clarkes Scotland or Mcleishs or Strachans teams. Problem is these dull Scottish coaches are all singing from the same Hymn book. When we went 1-0 up we should have been going for a 2nd instead we retreated into our shell and dug in , the 2 wingers sat in front of the full backs and encouraged Russia into the game. Russia then began to dominate possession and the goals came and should really have been 4 or 5. We have seen it with Mcinnes at Aberdeen these coaches lack the imagination to do anything but go safety first

[strachanmcgheegoal]

Ah the classic 4-3-3 aggressive line up.

 

Was it fuck. 4-5-1 (and I too question the 1. £20m WTAF) and we just got lucky early doors.

 

All for sending Sam on a sabbatical to study their big centre forward. Unbelievable how these nations play a Scottish type player and we’re fucking clueless how to deal with him.

[Parklife]

Shocking performance (first 10 mins aside).

 

McBurnie in particular is utterly woeful.

 

Might not bother going on Monday now.

[V for Vendetta]

What about mcburnie what did folk think of his efforts? For me he seemed unfit, or just slow and out of his depth completely.

Not making an excuse as I think he's fairly shit tbh but the slowness may be down to picking up a knock in the first half.

[shooftahmooftah]

They were the worst of a bad lot, just shows you how mental the EPL is when somebody pays 20m for Mcburnie, I wouldn't swap him for big Sam. Mulgrew still playing for Scotland is laughable, he was slow when he was 20. I thought the guy Cooper looked out of his depth also. Also Robertson just isn't the same player in a Scotland jersey a lot more defensive responsibility and he is found wanting. I just saw very little difference between Clarkes Scotland or Mcleishs or Strachans teams. Problem is these dull Scottish coaches are all singing from the same Hymn book. When we went 1-0 up we should have been going for a 2nd instead we retreated into our shell and dug in , the 2 wingers sat in front of the full backs and encouraged Russia into the game. Russia then began to dominate possession and the goals came and should really have been 4 or 5. We have seen it with Mcinnes at Aberdeen these coaches lack the imagination to do anything but go safety first

Clarke must have called up Mcinnes and asked his advice. Derek can you help ------- Yes Clarke just play the same way as my Aberdeen team you will win.!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Scotland players Looked half asleep before the match going through their keep fit excercises on STV.

[scottymc]

If you want a laugh go on Twitter and actually read some of the utterly deluded shite the huns are coming out with today on the back of that defeat last night.

 

It’s fucking cringeworthy

[thomsod]

Tbf Clarke sounds like he isn’t happy with them sitting so deep. So don’t think it was his tactics that caused them to start dropping so deep.

Actually thought Mulgrew had decent game.

O’Donnell isn’t an international player.

Thought Mcburnie started well enough but he’s not worth that kind of money. He’s never really convinced me he should be Scotland’s main striker.

[Poodler]

If you want a laugh go on Twitter and actually read some of the utterly deluded shite the huns are coming out with today on the back of that defeat last night.

 

It’s fucking cringeworthy

 

 

Are they for or anti Scotland? I forget

[CalgaryDon]

Tbf Clarke sounds like he isn’t happy with them sitting so deep. So don’t think it was his tactics that caused them to start dropping so deep.

Actually thought Mulgrew had decent game.

O’Donnell isn’t an international player.

Thought Mcburnie started well enough but he’s not worth that kind of money. He’s never really convinced me he should be Scotland’s main striker.

 

 

Honestly, Mulgrew has vastly overachieved for a player of his ability. Should never be near the Scotland squad. O'Donnell is a horrific footballer. He wouldn't even make the Aberdeen side. McBurnie is one of the worst strikers I've seen play for Scotland. Depressing stuff. Though Cooper was arguably the worst of the bunch. He constantly gave the ball away through strays passes and poor touches. The Scotland national side has been an embarrassment for 20 odd years. Clarke isn't going to be a success because he simply doesn't have the players to work with. Thats very possibly the worst Scotland side I've ever seen us assemble. There's absolutely no defending that crap.

[thomsod]

Not sure I agree, I actually Mulgrew is quite a good technical player. Think he hasn’t achieved what he could cos he’s slow.

Actually think the team is one of the better ones we’ve had in last five years. Players playing in premiership or top championship teams rather than lower end champ teams.

Robertson, McGinn, Mctominay, Fraser all first choice at relatively decent (in some cases) Prem teams. Cooper playing good level.

Forrest and McGregor good performers as well.

Think the team is one of the better ones we’ve had recently.

Just absolutely zero self belief.

[V for Vendetta]

Not sure I agree, I actually Mulgrew is quite a good technical player. Think he hasn’t achieved what he could cos he’s slow.

Actually think the team is one of the better ones we’ve had in last five years. Players playing in premiership or top championship teams rather than lower end champ teams.

Robertson, McGinn, Mctominay, Fraser all first choice at relatively decent (in some cases) Prem teams. Cooper playing good level.

Forrest and McGregor good performers as well.

Think the team is one of the better ones we’ve had recently.

Just absolutely zero self belief.

Yep. I think that's a pretty fair assessment.

[HairyPie]

Same shit, different arsehole.

[Jocky Balboa]

Clarke needs time and patience if he's going to have any chance of turning this around, but I disagree with the idea that we simply don't have the players; Michael O'Neill has worked wonders at NI with a weaker squad and I'd argue the recent teams from Iceland, Hungry etc. are no better than ours.

 

If Clarke gets the best out of them, we will be in contention for the playoffs and WC 2022 qualification. That is, of course, a big if.

[V for Vendetta]

So the right back situation, what the fuck are the options?

 

Go back to Hutton or Bardsley? Both 34 and not getting games at the moment (Hutton not even got a club) but if would they be any worse than the Kilmarnock lad?

 

Jack? I think he's pish at RB tbh.

 

Whittaker? Does he even still play?

 

Anya? Shite mostly.

 

Do guys like Tavernier or Logan qualify through naturalisation? Tbh neither can defend that well either anyway.

 

Move a CB or LB over?

 

Patterson?

 

It's dismal really

[thomsod]

Tierney for me. Think it’s best solution long term when and if he eventually starts playing for Arsenal.

[aberdeen1970]

Aye. Whilst I'm not a fan of square pegs in round holes Tierney is probably the best bet, at least just now.

 

He's just going to have to do a Denis Irwin

[Henry]

Saw a thing in the Daily Ranger saying Tavernier is due to become eligible quite soon.

 

But I thought the ‘Home Nations’ had an agreement where they don’t use players under that rule.

[BWG]

We started brightly enough but will never win games with a defence containing shite like O'Donnell and Mulgrew.

[Ten Caat]

Saw a thing in the Daily Ranger saying Tavernier is due to become eligible quite soon.

 

But I thought the ‘Home Nations’ had an agreement where they don’t use players under that rule.

 

I think it's about a year down the line before he becomes available on the residency rule. Logan might already qualify under that as I'm sure it's 5 years residency in the country you are then qualified for. Logan certainly would be a better option than O'Donnell but when Tavernier qualifies there's no doubt he would be a better option than Logan going on form over the past 2 years

[scottymc]

Sooo supposedly everyone is saying McBurnie is shite because you guessed it, he’s a rangers man and we all hate the rangers.

 

Fucking hilarious!

[Sheepo]

Sooo supposedly everyone is saying McBurnie is shite because you guessed it, he’s a rangers man and we all hate the rangers.

 

Fucking hilarious!

I thought he was English, more likely a Man Utd or Liverpool man

[BWG]

McBurnie is honestly garbage. We may as well get Levein back and not bother with a number 9 because none of them are up to it. A stable of utter dross.

[Tord31]

be a good effort if we score a goal in both games

[Poodler]

Sooo supposedly everyone is saying McBurnie is shite because you guessed it, he’s a rangers man and we all hate the rangers.

 

Fucking hilarious!

Take a break you imbecile