Scotland vs Russia/Belgium

[BWG]

Right now that shit show is over we can get back to watching the shit show we actually care about

 

 

International fitba should be scrapped.

[1903Fitba]

Kris Boyd actually speaking some sense at the end there.

 

Shame he’s a fat hun cunt, wish him nothing but misfortune.

[Reed or deed]

Kris Boyd cannot speak sense.

 

Just doesn't have it in him due to his predujices and mongo mentality.

[thomsod]

I actually felt dirty agreeing with what he said. But he did make some good points. Still a prick though.

[RedRichard]

Some unfashionable optimism:

 

The result tonight was entirely predictable and in line with our respective FIFA rankings

Our squad is not that bad (obviously we need to address the back four and striker). 

The next four games ought to be used to gel the squad and team. 

Bulgaria are very beatable - then it's one more game to qualify. 

[DelMonte]

For what it's worth - they are the best international team on the planet.

[Tord31]

Some unfashionable optimism:

 

The result tonight was entirely predictable and in line with our respective FIFA rankings

Our squad is not that bad (obviously we need to address the back four and striker).

The next four games ought to be used to gel the squad and team.

Bulgaria are very beatable - then it's one more game to qualify.

we reckoning on finland qualifying automatic now?

[maryhilldon]

We dont have the players Northern Ireland have at their disposal. It's easy for them when they've got McGinn and can even afford to have Magennis on the bench.

 

[Tord31]

i know disappointing night all in now

[Poodler]

Some unfashionable optimism:

 

The result tonight was entirely predictable and in line with our respective FIFA rankings

Our squad is not that bad (obviously we need to address the back four and striker).

The next four games ought to be used to gel the squad and team.

Bulgaria are very beatable - then it's one more game to qualify.

The squad isn't that yet it needs half a new team?

[CalgaryDon]

We don't have any decent players and haven't for several years. Both Wales and Northern Ireland have better squads.

[CalgaryDon]

We don't have any decent players and haven't for several years. Both Wales and Northern Ireland have better squads.

[AllyDon]

Watched the game in New York and even the yanks were laughing at how pish we are.

 

They are also not impressed with GMS. Lacks any consistency.

[BrianFaePerth]

This is what happens when you don’t have a strong Rangers for 5 years

[DelMonte]

We don't have any decent players and haven't for several years. Both Wales and Northern Ireland have better squads.

How do Northern Ireland have a better squad? You must be taking the piss

[Dynamo]

How do Northern Ireland have a better squad? You must be taking the piss

Player for player they are nowhere near as good.

 

As a team they are lightyears ahead.

[Poodler]

Watched the game in New York and even the yanks were laughing at how pish we are.

 

They are also not impressed with GMS. Lacks any consistency.

Can't believe that little Thurso wimp bagged a gig in NYC

[Studebaker-90]

We really need to start bringing through some ugly players again. An ugly player is the only one I trust to put everything on the line and that will have a bit of grit and determination about them.

[HairyPie]

I see FIFA are looking to have mixed teams in place in time for the 2030 World Cup.  Each squad must have equal amounts of men and women, and at least 4 of each gender on the pitch at any given time.  Scotland might improve by that point - or we might have to wait until the transgender implementation in 2038. 

[Poodler]

Imagine a vinnie Jones type v Rachel Corsie

 

 

Deed

[Zeus]

If that happens I'll just give up with fitba. Fuck that

[Studebaker-90]

Would be funnier if they started doing that with rugby

[Henry]

Kris Boyd actually speaking some sense at the end there.

 

Shame he’s a fat hun cunt, wish him nothing but misfortune.

 

I see KB is getting some grief on social media for claiming football in Scotland is now a middle class sport, whilst also charging bairns £75 a week to attend his school holiday football academies. 

[Hewitt a the pies]

We really need to start bringing through some ugly players again. An ugly player is the only one I trust to put everything on the line and that will have a bit of grit and determination about them.

Apart from Chris Forrester!

[alscotoz]

For what it's worth - they are the best international team on the planet.

 

wasn't worth it

[alscotoz]

I see KB is getting some grief on social media for claiming football in Scotland is now a middle class sport, whilst also charging bairns £75 a week to attend his school holiday football academies. 

 

What does he teach the kids?

[Poodler]

The sash

[Gilwern]

Going forward, we actually have good players: Forrest, McGregor, Fraser, for example. You can imagine them causing problems for lots of teams.

Defensively, however, I think we're really weak.

 

In terms of nationality... I find it hard to believe that the likes of McBurnie, Phillips, Ritchie etc would be as motivated as Scottish players. If you listen to interviews with players, international camps can be turgid affairs. Without the passion to play for your country, international games could feel like a chore. Therefore, perhaps we'd be better off a decent Scottish player up front than a Phillips or McBurnie.

[HairyPie]

Surely ANY Scottish central defender who is getting a game for a professional club in the SPFL is better than Mulgrew?  Clarke is going down the same route as Strachan / McLeish.  Picking players that have been involved before and who belong to an English club, no matter what their form, match fitness or actual ability is.

 

I would be disappointed if Aberdeen signed McBurnie, just because a team spunked vast amounts of money on him does not mean he is international standard.  He must be amazing at club level, don't watch guff fitba so can't really comment.

[The Oxford Don]

I'm not even sure I buy the whole 'we have a really good midfield' argument. Yes, guys like McGinn, McTominay, McGregor are all good, competent footballers but none are potential matchwinners. John McGinn for example is developing into a cracking player, but he's highly unlikely to win you the match with a moment of individual brilliance. 

 

You can fairly state that we have options in the middle of the park, but it maybe only gets mentioned because we abundantly do NOT have options anywhere else. 

 

Worst cliche in the game, but still true: goals change games. You look throughout our team and think 'where are the goals coming from?' And if that's the case and you're also honkingly bad at the back, then you're in trouble. QED.