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Hibee87
27-06-2016, 09:23 PM
So Icelands population is roughly that of Edinburgh, can anyone think of a team of players from Edinburgh to play them? It's actually incredible how organised a team they are when you think about
CB_NO3
27-06-2016, 09:30 PM
They have players that play in the Bundesliga, Premiership, Serie A and Ligue 1 in France. They are a good team and they are fit as.
Finn2015
27-06-2016, 09:31 PM
They have players that play in the Bundesliga, Premiership, Serie A and Ligue 1 in France. They are a good team and they are fit as.
Can't question their fitness. To fully concentrate and defend for that time takes very good fitness levels and application
Billy Whizz
27-06-2016, 09:31 PM
Wonder how many of tonight's squad played against Scotland under 21's, in a euro play off at Easter Rd a few years ago
Hanny
27-06-2016, 09:34 PM
Wonder how many of tonight's squad played against Scotland under 21's, in a euro play off at Easter Rd a few years ago
I remember Gylfi Sigurdsson playing that day. He was sensational.
Saturday Boy
27-06-2016, 09:35 PM
It was mentioned earlier on this thread, and even after Iceland Women defeated Scotland at the beginning of the month, that the whole setup in Iceland was revamped a few years ago. Just look at the results.
Billy Whizz
27-06-2016, 09:37 PM
I remember Gylfi Sigurdsson playing that day. He was sensational.
Think he scored from about 40 yards
Billy Whizz
27-06-2016, 09:38 PM
It was mentioned earlier on this thread, and even after Iceland Women defeated Scotland at the beginning of the month, that the whole setup in Iceland was revamped a few years ago. Just look at the results.
Think one of their top coaches spoke at an SFA conference fairly recently. Their key was investing in indoor facilities, think it is government funded
Danderhall Hibs
27-06-2016, 09:48 PM
Think he scored from about 40 yards
Didn't one of the Scottish boys score from halfway in that game as well?
CapitalGreen
27-06-2016, 09:52 PM
Didn't one of the Scottish boys score from halfway in that game as well?
Chris Maguire I think
PiemanP
27-06-2016, 09:52 PM
Didn't one of the Scottish boys score from halfway in that game as well?
Chris McGuire then of Aberdeen scored from kick off. Iceland U21 were unbelievable that night.
Diclonius
27-06-2016, 09:53 PM
Think he scored from about 40 yards
He scored two from about 40 yards!
Michael
27-06-2016, 09:53 PM
Edinburgh XI:
GK: Craig Gordon
RB: David Gray
CB: Paul Hanlon
CB: Christophe Berra
LB: Lee Wallace
RM: Steven Whittaker
CM: Darren Fletcher
CM: ?
LM: ?
ST: Leigh Griffiths
ST: Jason Cummings
Would be good to fill in the gaps and find some alternative to Berra/Wallace.
Didn't one of the Scottish boys score from halfway in that game as well?
Think the lad was at Aberdeen at the time, can't remember his name but did he not end up down south?
Danderhall Hibs
27-06-2016, 09:54 PM
Chris Maguire I think
That's the one :aok:
emerald green
27-06-2016, 09:56 PM
So Icelands population is roughly that of Edinburgh, can anyone think of a team of players from Edinburgh to play them? It's actually incredible how organised a team they are when you think about
Iceland's population is 331,778 based on current UN figures. Edinburgh's is currently estimated at 489,000 (7th largest in UK).
Itsnoteasy
27-06-2016, 10:02 PM
Iceland's population is 331,778 based on current UN figures. Edinburgh's is currently estimated at 489,000 (7th largest in UK).
400000 are Yams
basehibby
27-06-2016, 11:45 PM
They have players that play in the Bundesliga, Premiership, Serie A and Ligue 1 in France. They are a good team and they are fit as.
That's a thing about very small nations - their international players obviously get experience playing against international players on a regular basis - so no matter where they start from that's going to make you a better player and work your socks off to get even better. So professional clubs from bigger countries recognise that and give them a chance.
That doesn't take a bit away from the amazing performance that this Iceland team have been putting in though - they played like a proper team and deservedly put England to the sword. Interesting question about what Edinburgh BORN team we could put out to face them but they would need a top management team in place as well to match up - Strachan would be a good start!
macd123
28-06-2016, 12:21 AM
Edinburgh XI:
GK: Craig Gordon
RB: David Gray
CB: Paul Hanlon
CB: Christophe Berra
LB: Lee Wallace
RM: Steven Whittaker
CM: Darren Fletcher
CM: ?
LM: ?
ST: Leigh Griffiths
ST: Jason Cummings
Would be good to fill in the gaps and find some alternative to Berra/Wallace.
Liam Henderson? Mark McNulty?
Since90+2
28-06-2016, 05:43 AM
Liam Henderson? Mark McNulty?
Think Liam Henderson is from Livingston.
RoxburghHibs
28-06-2016, 06:38 AM
So Icelands population is roughly that of Edinburgh, can anyone think of a team of players from Edinburgh to play them? It's actually incredible how organised a team they are when you think about
Nah it's nearly half the size of Edinburgh. Iceland has a population of only 320,000 and Edinburgh is 500,000.
RoxburghHibs
28-06-2016, 06:41 AM
Iceland's population is 331,778 based on current UN figures. Edinburgh's is currently estimated at 489,000 (7th largest in UK).
I have to admit the "Edinburgh is a small city" bollax really grates me now. Belfast and Newcastle are half the size of our fair city yet you never hear them called small cities. :soapbox: :greengrin
Bristolhibby
28-06-2016, 07:06 AM
Think one of their top coaches spoke at an SFA conference fairly recently. Their key was investing in indoor facilities, think it is government funded
Yip, have a read of this excellent article, the SFA/Scottish Government could learn from this model.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/08/iceland-stunning-rise-euro-2016-gylfi-sigurdsson-lars-lagerback
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Future17
28-06-2016, 07:44 AM
He scored two from about 40 yards!
He scored from about 25 yards into the top corner and a curler from the edge of the box.
Three of the best goals you'll ever see in one game.
I think there's only 5 players who were in the squad that night who are at the Euros. Victor Palsson didn't make it.
stuart-farquhar
28-06-2016, 07:54 AM
Iceland's population is 331,778 based on current UN figures. Edinburgh's is currently estimated at 489,000 (7th largest in UK).
498000 as of mid 2015. source gros.
RoxburghHibs
28-06-2016, 07:59 AM
498000 as of mid 2015. source gros.
Edinburgh is a growing city so will no doubt be over 500000 residents now. :thumbsup:
Ozyhibby
28-06-2016, 08:06 AM
Iceland have 650 UEFA trained coaches for 330,000 people.
England have 1,395 UEFA coaches for 53 million people.
There’s your answer.
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My_Wife_Camille
28-06-2016, 08:12 AM
He scored two from about 40 yards!
Brilliant! Just like Derek Riordans offside volley from 30 yards into the top corner that never happened either!
Two good goals but nothing like 40 yards, one of them was from inside the box :hilarious
TrinityHibs
28-06-2016, 09:51 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdFpMd67BTE
snooky
28-06-2016, 10:31 AM
Think Liam Henderson is from Livingston.
I thought he was from Broxburn (or thereaboots). :dunno:
Leith's finest
28-06-2016, 10:41 AM
Liam is from broxburn but has recently bought a house in livingston
HappyHanlon
28-06-2016, 11:17 AM
Wonder how many of tonight's squad played against Scotland under 21's, in a euro play off at Easter Rd a few years ago
Aron Gunnarsson
Johann Gudmundsson
Kolbeinn Sigthorsson
Gylfi Sigurdsson
They all started the match.
Birkir Bjarnason
Alfred Finbogassn
On the bench that night, in Iceland's 23 man squad Euro squad.
Victor Palsson came off the bench that night!
Ryan69
28-06-2016, 03:51 PM
[QUOTE=Ozyhibby;4744832]Iceland have 650 UEFA trained coaches for 330,000 people.
England have 1,395 UEFA coaches for 53 million people.
There’s your answer.
Is it not 1 in every 500 Icelanders are UEFA qualified coaches?
HappyAsHellas
28-06-2016, 05:19 PM
1 in 507.69, but who's counting?
Iggy Pope
28-06-2016, 05:54 PM
Edinburgh XI:
GK: Craig Gordon
RB: David Gray
CB: Paul Hanlon
CB: Christophe Berra
LB: Lee Wallace
RM: Steven Whittaker
CM: Darren Fletcher
CM: ?
LM: ?
ST: Leigh Griffiths
ST: Jason Cummings
Would be good to fill in the gaps and find some alternative to Berra/Wallace.
Darren McGregor is a bleeding obvious for one of them. And Darren McCormack to knock **** out the other.
emerald green
28-06-2016, 06:17 PM
I have to admit the "Edinburgh is a small city" bollax really grates me now. Belfast and Newcastle are half the size of our fair city yet you never hear them called small cities. :soapbox: :greengrin
:agree:
498000 as of mid 2015. source gros.
:agree: My typo.
Hibbyradge
28-06-2016, 08:01 PM
So Icelands population is roughly that of Edinburgh, can anyone think of a team of players from Edinburgh to play them? It's actually incredible how organised a team they are when you think about
Edinburgh's population is considerably bigger than Iceland's.
We'd pish on them. :greengrin
Ozyhibby
28-06-2016, 08:28 PM
Wouldn't Darren Fletcher get in the Edinburgh team?
Ignore that, just seen someone put him in.
Can't we put the young lad Finnbogson in our team seen as he grew up here?
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liscious_hibs
28-06-2016, 08:32 PM
It was mentioned earlier on this thread, and even after Iceland Women defeated Scotland at the beginning of the month, that the whole setup in Iceland was revamped a few years ago. Just look at the results.
I watched that game, Iceland were on fire! Still can't get over that lassie with the broken nose smashing the ball into the back of the net with her face....
Mental!
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