Scotland v Israel

[The 90+2]

Massive game tomorrow.

What’s your team?

https://team-picker.files.bbci.co.uk/scotland-israel-9185a67e2cbf3ba7f16dbcb1d252e31d.html

[bingo70]

That link won’t work for me but am I right in saying it looks like Porteous will start now as McKenna, Tierney and (I think) Cooper are unavailable?

[1875Sean]

That link won’t work for me but am I right in saying it looks like Porteous will start now as McKenna, Tierney and (I think) Cooper are unavailable?

Cooper is fit but Porteous has a good chance, the only other centre back is Gallagher, my team would be

Marshall
O’Donnell Porteous Cooper Robbie
McGinn McGregor McTomminey McLean
Fraser Dykes

But unbalanced but Fraser can pull out wide, there isn’t really any other winger in the squad so a narrow midfield

[Vault Boy]

Marshall

O'Donnell
Porteous
Cooper
Robertson

Patterson
Fleck
McGinn
McLean
Fraser

Dykes

It's a thin squad with so many missing from a pretty imbalanced roster to begin with. Won't be an easy game by any means.

[oneone73]

Marshall

O'Donnell
Porteous
Cooper
Robertson

Patterson
Fleck
McGinn
McLean
Fraser

Dykes

It's a thin squad with so many missing from a pretty imbalanced roaster to begin with. Won't be an easy game by any means.

Is Clarke the imbalanced roaster?

[Vault Boy]

Is Clarke the imbalanced roaster?

Quite the typo that one.

[The 90+2]

That link won’t work for me but am I right in saying it looks like Porteous will start now as McKenna, Tierney and (I think) Cooper are unavailable?

Cooper is fine, I hope?

I would go:

Marshall

Robertson Cooper Porteous O’Donnell

Jack McTomanay

Fraser McGregor McGinn

McBurnie

[The 90+2]

Marshall

O'Donnell
Porteous
Cooper
Robertson

Patterson
Fleck
McGinn
McLean
Fraser

Dykes

It's a thin squad with so many missing from a pretty imbalanced roster to begin with. Won't be an easy game by any means.

Patterson hasn’t played midfield for a couple of years.

[Vault Boy]

Patterson hasn’t played midfield for a couple of years.

True, but he's plenty of experience out wide as both a WB and winger/forward. Ideally he wouldn't be in my lineup, but needs must at the moment. I think Fraser is about our biggest attacking threat and the side needs to be balanced on the opposite flank. I think Patterson is genuinely the only answer to that right now from the players in the camp.

Get Morgan in the squad. He's doing well in the USA.

[The 90+2]

True, but he's plenty of experience out wide as both a WB and winger/forward. Ideally he wouldn't be in my lineup, but needs must at the moment. I think Fraser is about our biggest attacking threat and the side needs to be balanced on the opposite flank. I think Patterson is genuinely the only answer to that right now from the players in the camp.

Get Morgan in the squad. He's doing well in the USA.

Is there restrictions on players coming from the US at the moment? Only reason I can think Morgan and Russell aren’t getting a look in.

Good points about Patterson too but I would try and control the game through the middle. We don’t look we have enough to play a wide game.

[cameronw-hfc]

He will play Mctominay at CB again. He's a good player but not a CB. Boy was a #10 as a youth player before growing, no way he should be back there. All because he covered there a few times in a back 3 for UTD. I don't mind Clarke but I think he's too negative, id like us to go with a 4231 with Mcginn behind the striker and Fraser and Paterson on the Right and Left respectively.

Get Dykes up top and Patterson coming into the box from opposite side and Frasers deliveries could be an issue. Especially with Mcginn at the edge of the box. Imagine it'll be a 541 though with Mctominay at CB and the midfield packed.

[HoboHarry]

Is Clarke the imbalanced roaster?

He would still be an upgrade on Ian Black, the last unbalanced roaster seen in a Scotland shirt.....

[Vault Boy]

Is there restrictions on players coming from the US at the moment? Only reason I can think Morgan and Russell aren’t getting a look in.

Good points about Patterson too but I would try and control the game through the middle. We don’t look we have enough to play a wide game.

No idea to be honest. I'd be surprised if there is as the MLS should be testing as much as European leagues.

You're quite possibly right about our midfield in fairness.

I personally think we'd need the width as an out, as having seen us play with very centre-heavy teams in the past, it can be pretty brutal. Our best players who aren't left backs are all CMs though, so it's perfectly possible that we'll just lean into that fact.

My only prediction is that it won't be pretty. Hardly breaking new ground with that statement, but I picture a very stodgy match.

[Magpie]

I can’t see Scotland winning unfortunately.

[Haymaker]

No idea to be honest. I'd be surprised if there is as the MLS should be testing as much as European .

As far as I understand the situation, I can leave to return to the UK as I have a UK passport. I cannot return to the USA because I don't have a US Passport.

Some exemptions have been made but I think the MLS clubs would probably not want their players going and potentially not being allowed back/losing 14 days to quarantine.

[Vault Boy]

As far as I understand the situation, I can leave to return to the UK as I have a UK passport. I cannot return to the USA because I don't have a US Passport.

Some exemptions have been made but I think the MLS clubs would probably not want their players going and potentially not being allowed back/losing 14 days to quarantine.

Interesting one, I see what you're saying. Thanks for the info!

Unfortunate for any non-American internationals who's nations have playoff matches, but some things are certainly more important than football.

[SteveHFC]

Think we'll win tomorrow but lose in the final.

[Paisley Hibby]

That link won’t work for me but am I right in saying it looks like Porteous will start now as McKenna, Tierney and (I think) Cooper are unavailable?

Hope porteous doesn't get a game as I think this is going to be very embarrassing and I'd rather he wasn't involved.

[Not In The Know]

He will play Mctominay at CB again. He's a good player but not a CB. Boy was a #10 as a youth player before growing, no way he should be back there. All because he covered there a few times in a back 3 for UTD. I don't mind Clarke but I think he's too negative, id like us to go with a 4231 with Mcginn behind the striker and Fraser and Paterson on the Right and Left respectively.

Get Dykes up top and Patterson coming into the box from opposite side and Frasers deliveries could be an issue. Especially with Mcginn at the edge of the box. Imagine it'll be a 541 though with Mctominay at CB and the midfield packed.

mctominay is obviously a good player but if he plays centre half we will lose. He was horrendous there last time.

[Souter96Mac]

Marshall
O'Donnell Porto Cooper Robertson
Fleck McGregor
Paterson McGinn Fraser
Dykes

That would be my team. I'm not a fan of Paterson, but we need someone that can play wide right and he's the only option available other than Fraser. I thought Mctominay and McLean were both humming last time out. Mctominay probably the more unfortunate one being played out of position, but I still wouldn't start him. I've not seen too much of Fleck, but surely he has the ability to play a forward pass. At least more so than Mctominay, McLean and Jack.

Got a feeling we'll get beat tonight unfortunately. But I hope we show some fight and resilience after the Covid-19 cases, in the same vein as that Czech team did.

[The 90+2]

No idea to be honest. I'd be surprised if there is as the MLS should be testing as much as European leagues.

You're quite possibly right about our midfield in fairness.

I personally think we'd need the width as an out, as having seen us play with very centre-heavy teams in the past, it can be pretty brutal. Our best players who aren't left backs are all CMs though, so it's perfectly possible that we'll just lean into that fact.

My only prediction is that it won't be pretty. Hardly breaking new ground with that statement, but I picture a very stodgy match.

👍 mon the Scotland.

[The 90+2]

mctominay is obviously a good player but if he plays centre half we will lose. He was horrendous there last time.

He got ripped to **** off Spurs at the weekend, putting him further back would be footballing suicide.

[scoopyboy]

As much as I would love to see Ryan start it won't happen.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

we'll win tonight and lose the final i'd imagine - gutted there's no fans, been buzzing for this.

Marshall

O'Donnell
Gallagher
Cooper
Robbo

McTominay
SJM
Mcgregor

Fleck
Dykes

Fraser

[Not In The Know]

we'll win tonight and lose the final i'd imagine - gutted there's no fans, been buzzing for this.

Marshall

O'Donnell
Gallagher
Cooper
Robbo

McTominay
SJM
Mcgregor

Fleck
Dykes

Fraser


Porto could be in for a debut which is exciting.

[Diclonius]

We'll sneak a win tonight and then Haaland will dismantle us in the final.

[WHAM]

we'll win tonight and lose the final i'd imagine - gutted there's no fans, been buzzing for this.

Marshall

O'Donnell
Gallagher
Cooper
Robbo

McTominay
SJM
Mcgregor

Fleck
Dykes

Fraser

That’s probably our best team available on paper I reckon...except maybe Porteous for Gallagher.

Although I reckon he will go for Gallagher basically based on the fact he already has a few caps...

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

That’s probably our best team available on paper I reckon...except maybe Porteous for Gallagher.

Although I reckon he will go for Gallagher basically based on the fact he already has a few caps...

Aye, That's the only reason I went for Gallagher instead of our Porto. Massive game for a debut

[Jim44]

He would still be an upgrade on Ian Black, the last unbalanced roaster seen in a Scotland shirt.....

....... ah, Levein La Vida Loca.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

We'll sneak a win tonight and then Haaland will dismantle us in the final.

Dont think its a given that Norway beat Serbia tbh

Can only hope all this cross contamination results in a few of their players (inc Halland) are ruled out

[Viva_Palmeiras]

We'll sneak a win tonight and then Haaland will dismantle us in the final.

Not after a night out with Senga... :)

[SJNB Hibby]

Anybody know if there's any way to watch it overseas? On-line?

[SJNB Hibby]

Anybody know if there's any way to watch it overseas? On-line?

Can answer my own question...TSN3 in Canada, Serbia - Norway, and England -Wales also being shown

[Speedy]

Marshall
O'Donnell Porto Cooper Robertson
Fleck McGregor
Paterson McGinn Fraser
Dykes

That would be my team. I'm not a fan of Paterson, but we need someone that can play wide right and he's the only option available other than Fraser. I thought Mctominay and McLean were both humming last time out. Mctominay probably the more unfortunate one being played out of position, but I still wouldn't start him. I've not seen too much of Fleck, but surely he has the ability to play a forward pass. At least more so than Mctominay, McLean and Jack.

Got a feeling we'll get beat tonight unfortunately. But I hope we show some fight and resilience after the Covid-19 cases, in the same vein as that Czech team did.

I'd be happy with that (or any varation of that with McGinn +2 others in centre mid)

[plhibs]

Interesting one, I see what you're saying. Thanks for the info!

Unfortunate for any non-American internationals who's nations have playoff matches, but some things are certainly more important than football.
The MLS are going through a pretty heavy schedule at the moment. My team TFC are playing 6 games between Saturday and Nov.01, most teams are the same.

[SteveHFC]

Paul McGinn called up for the nations league games.

[superfurryhibby]

Paul McGinn called up for the nations league games.

Really?

[SteveHFC]

Really?

Will miss tonight but join up with the squad tomorrow.

[Billy Whizz]

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/england-under-19s-v-scotland-under-19s-match-abandoned/?rid=14258

[scoopyboy]

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/england-under-19s-v-scotland-under-19s-match-abandoned/?rid=14258

That doesn't sound good, they were due to play again in a few days as well.

[Billy Whizz]

That doesn't sound good, they were due to play again in a few days as well.

Josh Doig started too

[scoopyboy]

Josh Doig started too

Glad to see that Billy.

Judging by the SFA statement something has went dramatically wrong.

Strange that the game was underway when the covid issue came to light.

Time will tell

[Brightside]

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/england-under-19s-v-scotland-under-19s-match-abandoned/?rid=14258

Get Doig up the road asap.

[Billy Whizz]

VAR and goal-line technology in use tonight

[Monts]

https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/england-under-19s-v-scotland-under-19s-match-abandoned/?rid=14258

Seems a coach received a positive test result during the match

[SteveHFC]

Marshall
O'Donnell
Gallagher
Cooper
Robertson
McTominay
McGinn
Jack
McGregor
Dykes
McBurnie

[bod]

4 3 3

[The Modfather]

Marshall
O'Donnell
Gallagher
Cooper
Robertson
McTominay
McGinn
Jack
McGregor
Dykes
McBurnie

Is that the team or your prediction? Too narrow for my liking but not really been paying attention to who is still available.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

4 3 3

532 no?

[Billy Whizz]

4 3 3

442 for me

[Blaster]

Could be 3 at the back again with Mctominay

Surely not

[SteveHFC]

Is that the team or your prediction? Too narrow for my liking but not really been paying attention to who is still available.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ej0rLAoWkAIORUD?format=jpg&name=small

[SteveHFC]

Could be 3 at the back again with Mctominay

Surely not

Hopefully not mate but looks like it will be.

[B.H.F.C]

4 3 3

I thought it could potentially be a diamond in the middle of the park.

McTominay sitting, Jack right, McGinn left and McGregor behind the front two.

[JimBHibees]

I thought it could potentially be a diamond in the middle of the park.

McTominay sitting, Jack right, McGinn left and McGregor behind the front two.

Think Jack would be the one sitting

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

I thought it could potentially be a diamond in the middle of the park.

McTominay sitting, Jack right, McGinn left and McGregor behind the front two.

Ah that makes sense - no width though. Robbo excels when overlapping

[inglisavhibs]

Ah that makes sense - no width though. Robbo excels when overlapping

no width in midfield. ryan fraser should have started.

[B.H.F.C]

Ah that makes sense - no width though. Robbo excels when overlapping

It might not be of course. Some of Clarke’s formations and where he’s decided to play players, at times, means it could really be anything.

[JohnMcM]

Could be 3 at the back again with Mctominay

Surely not

I hope Clarke doesn't make that choice again. He can't play in a back 3 as CB, it's just not his game.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

no width in midfield. ryan fraser should have started.

Absolutely

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Massive game for McBurnie - pull yer socks up big man

[Phil MaGlass]

Its been a long time that I have been this excited by a Scotland game,
c´mon Scotland gerintaethum:saltireflag

[Sylar]

Not sure about the strike partnership. Both players are very similar in their style - target men that aren't especially quick or mobile. Would much rather have seen Dykes and Shankland partnered.

Hopefully not long before Leigh is back in the side. We could be doing with a willing and able LG leading the line.

[SteveHFC]

Marciano starts for Israel.

[Billy Whizz]

Marciano starts for Israel.

And so does Bitton, although Lenny said he’s not fit

[SteveHFC]

3-5-2 confirmed ffs

[Brightside]

Ffs.staggering to hang out mctominay like that.

[SteveHFC]

Ffs.staggering to hang out mctominay like that.

When there’s a centre-back on the bench.

[JohnMcM]

3-5-2 confirmed ffs

Can't be. He must have learned by now these players are not up to it. :confused:

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

3-5-2 confirmed ffs

Knew it. Ffs! McTominay must be gutted he chose us

[Diclonius]

What is about the Scotland job that turns respected, intelligent and competent managers into stubborn idiots?

Our best midfielder is not a ****ing centre back!

[Vault Boy]

What is about the Scotland job that turns respected, intelligent and competent managers into stubborn idiots?

Our best midfielder is not a ****ing centre back!

And his name is John :greengrin

[Just_Jimmy]

start the on form centre back at centre back

start our arguable best midfielder in midfield.

but naw, let's play a formation that's looked ***** and players out of position.

I'm not being ridiculous when I say if we lose this MASSIVE game then Clarke should go. he's clueless.

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[HoboHarry]

I thought our McGinn had been called up? He isn't named as a sub even?

[Just_Jimmy]

I thought our McGinn had been called up? He isn't named as a sub even?not in time for tonight

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[Smartie]

Its been a long time that I have been this excited by a Scotland game,
c´mon Scotland gerintaethum:saltireflag

I was looking forward to the March game for months.

I've literally just realised that this game is on now.

Strange times.

Huge game for us. Not really going to pass much comment on the team, as I've not really been paying attention. The games in September were dreadful though so it will be disappointing if he looks like doing similar again, although I do have a lot of respect for Clarke as a manager.

[Phil MaGlass]

:greengrin:greengrin

Do managers intentionally play their best players out of position so they can receive big pay offs when sacked. ah mean, wtf?

[Sylar]

McBurnie gets stick because he has an English accent?

**** off McFadden, he gets stick because he continuously flatters to deceive and then sacks off playing for his country to instead play a pre-season friendly with his club.

[JimBHibees]

Faddy Oli mcburnie gets criticised because he has an English accent, what a crock that is imo.

[JimBHibees]

McBurnie gets stick because he has an English accent?

**** off McFadden, he gets stick because he continuously flatters to deceive and then sacks off playing for his country to instead play a pre-season friendly with his club.

Agree up to the player to win round the fans. Jack to do with his accent

[CA Hibby]

As far as I understand the situation, I can leave to return to the UK as I have a UK passport. I cannot return to the USA because I don't have a US Passport.

Some exemptions have been made but I think the MLS clubs would probably not want their players going and potentially not being allowed back/losing 14 days to quarantine.

You can leave on your UK passport, and as long as you have a working VISA can return to US, however you must quarantine for 14 days.
These players would need to Quarantine and as the season is shortened with so many games in a small period of time, it would be pretty much put an end to the season for them

[Since452]

McBurnie gets stick because he has an English accent?

**** off McFadden, he gets stick because he continuously flatters to deceive and then sacks off playing for his country to instead play a pre-season friendly with his club.

This

[H18 SFR]

Did Sturgeon and Leitch not ban singing? Hope she’s not watching.

[SteveHFC]

Hope Marciano has a terrible game for once :greengrin

[Sylar]

Is that the Israeli subs that are audibly chanting and cheering them on? It's not piped in noise, that's for sure.

[BarneyBreslin]

Is that the Israeli subs that are audibly chanting and cheering them on? It's not piped in noise, that's for sure.

Was thinking that myself

[SteveHFC]

Is that the Israeli subs that are audibly chanting and cheering them on? It's not piped in noise, that's for sure.

The first minister will be furious.

[CmoantheHibs]

SJM should have done better there

[Haymaker]

You can leave on your UK passport, and as long as you have a working VISA can return to US, however you must quarantine for 14 days.
These players would need to Quarantine and as the season is shortened with so many games in a small period of time, it would be pretty much put an end to the season for them

I was told I wouldn't be allowed to return on my working visa? It is printed in my passport but I was informed I couldn't return right now.

I hope I can leave and return!

[calumhibee1]

2 of the back 5 re from the team 9th in the Scottish Premiership. And that’s before we even get to the horrendous McKenna.

Porteous should be in there.

[Sylar]

4/10 so far. Must do MUCH better...

[Since90+2]

Is that the Israeli subs that are audibly chanting and cheering them on? It's not piped in noise, that's for sure.

There's definitely a small group of Israel fans/officials singing songs. Dont think it's the subs though, that would be abit weird.

[Hibbyradge]

Israel seem to have more ideas and movement in the last third.

[Brightside]

Scotland are so dull

[J-C]

So who's the home team tonight?

[SJNB Hibby]

Their goal's gonna come down the left wing:confused:

[brog]

O'Donnell looks like he's wandered on from the nearest public park!

[Phil MaGlass]

Serbia all over Norway

[Andymac85]

Scotland just look pedestrian. We may well win tonight, but ain’t a chance we are getting passed Norway or Serbia.

[Andymac85]

O'Donnell looks like he's wandered on from the nearest public park!

How he’s in the squad, I have no idea.

[SteveHFC]

That dasa looks decent.

[H18 SFR]

This game has less intensity than last night vs Brora.

[SChibs]

Dusting off the tin hat here...

Andy Robertson is overrated. I think the system Liverpool play suits him down to a tee and he plays very well playing that way. But, I think if he in any other top team playing a different way he wouldn't look as good. I think Tierney when available is a better option for Scotland

[B.H.F.C]

Need to do more here. Can’t let this pass us by.

[Sylar]

Constantly sideways or backward. It's so ****ing negative.

The players look terrified to get the ball.

[Sylar]

McBurnie doesn't deserve to see half time. He's absolutely garbage.

[Phil MaGlass]

Norway oming back into it with a couple of shots and a bit of pressure

[SChibs]

Constantly sideways or backward. It's so ****ing negative.

The players look terrified to get the ball.

Hoofball isnt pretty but Dykes is winning and flicking on plenty so it's probably our best option here imo

[Andymac85]

Dusting off the tin hat here...

Andy Robertson is overrated. I think the system Liverpool play suits him down to a tee and he plays very well playing that way. But, I think if he in any other top team playing a different way he wouldn't look as good. I think Tierney when available is a better option for Scotland

I just think we expect too much for him. Difficult to win a game on your own from left back.

[Phil MaGlass]

Dusting off the tin hat here...

Andy Robertson is overrated. I think the system Liverpool play suits him down to a tee and he plays very well playing that way. But, I think if he in any other top team playing a different way he wouldn't look as good. I think Tierney when available is a better option for Scotland

yir joking right, over rated, on yir bike, champs league and league winners medal and over rated :confused::confused::confused:

[SteveHFC]

McBurnie doesn't deserve to see half time. He's absolutely garbage.

Dykes showing McBurnie up here.

[CmoantheHibs]

There is so little movement . Most of the time the ball needs to go back because there is so little movement in front of players.

[J-C]

McBurnie is brutal, touch of an elephant, McGregor still overrated and O'Donnell just cack. Clarke should he nowhere near managing this team, hes another footballing dinosaur.

[Robbo6-2]

Shankland for Mcburnie

[MWHIBBIES]

Dusting off the tin hat here...

Andy Robertson is overrated. I think the system Liverpool play suits him down to a tee and he plays very well playing that way. But, I think if he in any other top team playing a different way he wouldn't look as good. I think Tierney when available is a better option for Scotland

So the real manager Liverpool have, with the real tactics that suit him, makes him look good? Don't think that makes him overrated. It means Clarke is failing to get the best of him.

[pontius pilate]

We are far too negative anytime Robertson has bombed forward dasa is marking him out the game o Donnell on the other side is seeing none if the ball do no width, McGregor Jack are making no effort to support any kind of attack, Mcburnie is a waste of a Jersey I'm afraid, the only players making any kind of effort are SJM, Dykes, and Robertson, the back 3 haven't been put under any pressure but having Mctominay in there again is bad management, so negative as we have been under Clarke maybe time for him to go

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[Billy Whizz]

So the real manager Liverpool have, with the real tactics that suit him, makes him look good? Don't think that makes him overrated. It means Clarke is failing to get the best of him.

They always say Roberson is better as a left back, with the full pitch in front of him to attack

[Phil MaGlass]

were sitting too deep here

[SChibs]

yir joking right, over rated, on yir bike, champs league and league winners medal and over rated :confused::confused::confused:

I didnt say he was a bad player I just dont think hes as good as people make out.

[Phil MaGlass]

linesman looks like a fat Chandler Bing

[Greenfly]

Sitter and shocker

[Hibby70]

I've seen more movement in an episode of Still Game

[hibee_girl]

How's he missed that?

[Diclonius]

How

[Andymac85]

Wow.

[Phil MaGlass]

Robertsons a fantastic player

[Vault Boy]

Wow, how's he missed that?!

[Stuart93]

Man Utd? Jesus.

[Sylar]

FFS McSauce. That was a terrible miss.

[SChibs]

So the real manager Liverpool have, with the real tactics that suit him, makes him look good? Don't think that makes him overrated. It means Clarke is failing to get the best of him.

Well I think if he was as good as some people say he was he would be able to play different systems. Like the best strikers can play upfront in a 1,2 or 3 and still stand out?

[Phil MaGlass]

what a miss

[CmoantheHibs]

Damn i was mid air . Thought that was in.

[cannastar]

are mcginn and mcgregor playing in each others positions i think wee john is too far forward and mcgregor is sitting too deep. should swap roles.

[MWHIBBIES]

Well I think if he was as good as some people say he was he would be able to play different systems. Like the best strikers can play upfront in a 1,2 or 3 and still stand out?

You could be right but same could be said for literally anyone in this side.

Its actually the same for many at international level. Think about players who take some time to adapt to new teams at club level. Some can take 15/20 games. At international level, that is 2 years. Many quality players at club level underperform at international level.

[brog]

Ryan Jack very effective in the Hallberg role! Sorry! 😁

[Greenfly]

This has got a depressingly familiar shape to it.

[SteveHFC]

That was a horrendous first half.

[SJNB Hibby]

Coming more into it, but O'Donnell no better as a winger than a left back

[Phil MaGlass]

0-0 nor v ser

[SChibs]

You could be right but same could be said for literally anyone in this side.

Its actually the same for many at international level. Think about players who take some time to adapt to new teams at club level. Some can take 15/20 games. At international level, that is 2 years. Many quality players at club level underperform at international level.

Its frustrating to see Bale dominate games for Wales and stand out whatever way the team plays and he drags them to victory a lot of the time. I think for that reason Bale is that level above Robertson is just now. Like I said I think Robertson is good but for Scotland I think Tierney would be a better option. I think hes better defensively which is quite important for Scotland. Even when playing the likes of Gibraltar and San Marino

[NC1875]

Genuinely gobsmacked that McBurnie makes a living as a football player. And even more so that he plays in the EPL.

[murray26]

O’Donnell is not up to it at this level.. get him off.

[SChibs]

We're winning on throw ins, it's all gonna be okay

[MWHIBBIES]

Its frustrating to see Bale dominate games for Wales and stand out whatever way the team plays and he drags them to victory a lot of the time. I think for that reason Bale is that level above Robertson is just now. Like I said I think Robertson is good but for Scotland I think Tierney would be a better option. I think hes better defensively which is quite important for Scotland. Even when playing the likes of Gibraltar and San Marino

Bale is a forward. Robertson is a left back. There is no comparison really. Of course one has more impact in winning games.

Bale has hardly kicked a ball in 18 months while Robbo has a CL and PL winners medal in that time.

I think both of them should and will play.

[J-C]

My eyes are hurting after that 45 mins, internationalist haga dontbmake me laugh, embarrassing.

[Hibby Bairn]

Be better with Dobbie in beside Dykes. Seriously. Some of these boys playing in the EPL are bang average. On tens of thousands a week.

[Tha Cabbage Kid]

Can't say I've ever been impressed with mcburnie wish sparky was playing [emoji22]

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[cannastar]

McGinn plays a deeper role in aston villa 7 v liverpool 2 allowing grealish and barclay to be more of a forward threat but tonight steve clarke has john forward playing what is clarke not seeing but dean smith did.

[weecounty hibby]

McBurnie just doesn't look interested. Add that to the fact that he's just not very good and that's not a good combination

[Coco Bryce]

We are pish. End of.

[Stuart93]

This actually makes me miss Strachan

[Hiber-nation]

We're doing fine and should be ahead. Playing ok considering the players that are out.

[SChibs]

We're doing fine and should be ahead. Playing ok considering the players that are out.

I agree, had a couple of decent opportunities compared to Isreals zero

[Brightside]

Rocky would love to play Scotland every week.

[Phil MaGlass]

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[EdinMike]

So I’m guessing I haven’t missed much first half...

[CmoantheHibs]

Looks like Israel are looking to open up more this half. May leave more spaces for us to exploit.

[Vault Boy]

Finally making some chances here.

[B.H.F.C]

Ryan Jack has been a waste of a jersey.

[scottish_sleepy]

Pass along the back 3 then leather it as far as they can. Dykes hasn't done too badly to be fair. I'd take off McBirnie and give Shankland half an hour.

[Vault Boy]

Our lack of width is a big problem. Get Fraser on.

[cabbageandribs1875]

get jack off ffs

[calumhibee1]

Genuinely gobsmacked that McBurnie makes a living as a football player. And even more so that he plays in the EPL.

He’s absolutely ****ing dreadful.

[SteveHFC]

Get a sub on.

[Dunbar Hibee]

He’s absolutely ****ing dreadful.

He’s not that good.

[CloudSquall]

Other limited teams (thinking about the likes of Northern Ireland under O´Neil) seem to be able to organise themselves in a way to get results and compete as a team at a level that appears above their individual skill level.

I was hoping Clarke could do the same with Scotland but playing the likes of McTominay at CB isn´t going to do it, we need to be playing players where they are comfortable and at their best.

[brog]

Did McGregor go off at half time? Don't think he's touched the ball.

[B.H.F.C]

I’d have Fraser on. A bit more pace going forward would make a huge difference.

[scottish_sleepy]

I was hoping Clarke could do the same with Scotland but playing the likes of McTominay at CB isn´t going to do it, we need to be playing players where they are comfortable and at their best.

Lol far too sensible.

[SChibs]

I defended McGregor when a thread singled him out last time but he has been rubbish tonight.

[Phil MaGlass]

desperate need changes

[Hibby70]

I’d have Fraser on. A bit more pace going forward would make a huge difference.

The one from Dad's Army would add pace to this team.

[brog]

I’d have Fraser on. A bit more pace going forward would make a huge difference.

Agreed, we have zero width & SOD is an embarrassment.

[Phil MaGlass]

ffs 5 subs. get on with it

[J-C]

69 mins and still no subs, Clarke and the players are clueless, truly brutal to watch.

[Andy74]

Other limited teams (thinking about the likes of Northern Ireland under O´Neil) seem to be able to organise themselves in a way to get results and compete as a team at a level that appears above their individual skill level.

I was hoping Clarke could do the same with Scotland but playing the likes of McTominay at CB isn´t going to do it, we need to be playing players where they are comfortable and at their best.

Hampden doesn’t help. We should be playing like a club team in that sort of environment.

Teams like NI know their strengths and play to them. We make international football more difficult than it needs to be. Pick the best local players in their positions. Stick with them and get on with it.

[H18S NX]

Marciano to score the winning penalty:wink:

[Hibs4185]

Surely on current form and stats, Nisbet should be ahead of shankland?

[B.H.F.C]

McGinn has a few chances to put his foot through it but tried to be too clever.

[CentreLine]

Why does the commentator feel the need to use both names all the time for Abu Fani

Titter ye not 🤣

[Hibs4185]

McGinn has a few chances to put his foot through it but tried to be too clever.

McGinn has been our best player by a country mile

[Sylar]

Someone take one for the team and clatter Dasa out of the game. He's playing out of his skin!

[SteveHFC]

Fraser should have been on 80mins ago.

[Dunbar Hibee]

McGinn has been our best player by a country mile

Agreed, however that doesn’t say much.

[B.H.F.C]

McGinn has been our best player by a country mile

Aye but he’s should still take the opportunity to shoot when he gets it.

[SJNB Hibby]

McGinn has been our best player by a country mile

He's not been great, but at least he's showing some desire to be involved

[Vault Boy]

Serbia winning

[Sylar]

Norway 0-1 Serbia

[scottish_sleepy]

Jack and McGregor look absolutely knackered. What's the point in having 5 subs if you don't use them.

[brog]

I think Ryan Jack has now just shaded it over SOD as our worst player. That's some accolade tonight!!

[H113EE5]

Two evenings running... great entertainment!!!!! Bring back the lock-down. :confused::confused:

[The Spaceman]

Get Steve Clarke to ****. We’ve regressed massively under him. Negative, bland and massively underperforming.

[Aldo]

Don’t think we’ve had a shot on target!


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[CloudSquall]

This actually makes me miss Strachan

It makes me miss McLeish

[JXM73]

Don’t think we’ve had a shot on target!


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Only been one from both sides all game, 72nd minute!

[Aldo]

Only been one from both sides all game, 72nd minute!

Ta!


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[Magpie]

Scotland are pish

[Stonewall]

I just love it when everybody seems surprised and gets angry about how crap Scotland are EVERY time they play.

Makes international breaks worthwhile.

[SJNB Hibby]

Sucker punch time

[cabbageandribs1875]

viewers have suffered enough just go straight to penalties

[JXM73]

Norway 1 serbia 1

[Onceinawhile]

Absolute mince.

[SJNB Hibby]

Norway 1-1 Serbia

[J-C]

Dont think I can last another 30 mins of this pish

[CloudSquall]

Marciano won´t have many easier 90 minutes in Scotland than tonight.

[J-C]

Maybe Clarke is waiting to get all his penalty takers on the pitch.

[Magpie]

I’m in the pub, might catch penalties if I’m early enough.

[zitelli62]

30 more minutes what a thought, rocky must have smoked 5 cigars tonight.

[Magpie]

If Scotland lose, will Steve Clarke be gone in the coming days?

[SteveHFC]

He takes Dykes off for Paterson.

Oh dear.

[Vault Boy]

Patterson on for Dykes

[GRA]

Don't care the game has been gash... just get through to the final!!🤞

[Hiber-nation]

If Scotland lose, will Steve Clarke be gone in the coming days?

Why? What could any manager do with that bunch of players?

[J-C]

Our prayers are answered, Callum ****ing Paterson is on, kill me now.

[scoopyboy]

When is the last time Scotland played extra time, if ever?

[Sylar]

Why? What could any manager do with that bunch of players?

Play some of the players in natural positions for starters...

[H18 SFR]

When is the last time Scotland played extra time, if ever?

Vs the USA about 50 years ago I think.

[gbhibby]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Wake me up when something happens.

[SJNB Hibby]

When is the last time Scotland played extra time, if ever?

Good question? Cant think of any

[SJNB Hibby]

Vs the USA about 50 years ago I think.

What competition?

[scoopyboy]

Vs the USA about 50 years ago I think.

Wow, what would that have been in?

[CropleyWasGod]

When is the last time Scotland played extra time, if ever?

Czechoslovakia. 1962 WC qualifier

[brog]

Good question? Cant think of any

Commentator said was in 61 when we lost 4 2 to Czech. IIRC we had a patched up team but played very well against a team that ended up losing to Brazil in the WC final.

[J-C]

Why? What could any manager do with that bunch of players?

He's played players out of position, playing with no width, choosing players who aren't even the best in the leagues they play for. He got a lucky wee spell at Killie which gave him this job, he's a dour miserable ****er of a man who doesn't inspire confidence or motivation.

[CentreLine]

If Scotland lose, will Steve Clarke be gone in the coming days?

Hope not because Jack Ross might be next in line

[brog]

Alex Cropley 2 caps. Callum McGregor, 20+. Makes me weep.

[Chorley Hibee]

Is it just me that finds this whole Nations League a complete farce?

Giving teams of this standard (Scotland and Israel) the opportunity to qualify at the expense of nations who are considerably better.

Also, Georgia are playing North Macedonia in a few weeks with the winner qualifying for the finals.

Makes a complete mockery of the tournament in my eyes.

[SteveHFC]

Porteous to come on and score the winner

[SJNB Hibby]

Porto coming on?

[Vault Boy]

Gallagher is fine, unluckily for Porto.

[O'Rourke3]

Why? What could any manager do with that bunch of players?Try to win the game? We still have not a shot on target.

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[Hiber-nation]

He's played players out of position, playing with no width, choosing players who aren't even the best in the leagues they play for. He got a lucky wee spell at Killie which gave him this job, he's a dour miserable ****er of a man who doesn't inspire confidence or motivation.

I'm no great fan of Clarke either but I'd rather have his dourness than the slaverings that Strachan used to come out with!

[J-C]

I'm no great fan of Clarke either but I'd rather have his dourness than the slaverings that Strachan used to come out with!

At least wee Gogs tried to play decent football.

[cabbageandribs1875]

bosnia 1 norn ireland 1
slovakia 0 rep ireland 0

ET in both

norway 1 serbia 2

[HoboHarry]

Alex Cropley 2 caps. Callum McGregor, 20+. Makes me weep.
Gary Kenneth got two caps - that infinitely worse.....

[EdinMike]

Norway 1 - 2 Serbia

[supermcginn]

He's played players out of position, playing with no width, choosing players who aren't even the best in the leagues they play for. He got a lucky wee spell at Killie which gave him this job, he's a dour miserable ****er of a man who doesn't inspire confidence or motivation.

A lucky wee spell 😂 hilarious

[Hiber-nation]

At least wee Gogs tried to play decent football.

He had better players for most of his time. Anyway I don't actually care when you see what striking options we've got, we wouldn't have a hope if we qualified.

[SteveHFC]

Feel sorry for the cardboard cutouts watching this game.

[crash]

Wonder if the pubs will close at 10.00 tonight?

[Not In The Know]

And Martin Boyle is better than Fraser.

well done GJP

[007]

Hope we've done plenty of practicing of penalties.

[brog]

Gary Kenneth got two caps - that infinitely worse.....

Agreed! Worst ever.

[Magpie]

Marciano is a good penalty saver. I have no hope.

[Magpie]

How Martin Boyle never called up I’ll never know.

[Brightside]

Did Clark even talk to the team there. Just leaving it to Robertson. Pointless.

[gbhibby]

And Martin Boyle is better than Fraser.

well done GJP

Exactly we have no width in the team or pace. Can't keep possession.

[J-C]

A lucky wee spell 😂 hilarious

No as hilarious as your sorry comments on the Hallberg thread.

[supermcginn]

And Martin Boyle is better than Fraser.

well done GJP

Is that the same ryan fraser who only came second to eden hazard in the assists chart two seasons ago playing for mighty Bournemouth in the best league in the world and who topped the chances created chart ahead of the likes of de bruyne and salah? Some mental posts on here.

[Brightside]

Hanlon would have scored that.