Steve Clarke

[Smartie]

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Ha ha, think he’s much better than Bain though

McGregor is our best keeper, McLaughlin at Sunderland is the best of those who want to play.

I've not seen much of Bain tbh, he's one of those you hear about but never really see play.

[where'stheslope]

Feel slightly sorry for Clarke, he has a big job not only to find players, but also to try and lift a country that has plummeted down the FIFA rankings for years!!!

If he can emulate his success at Kilmarnock he will do well, International football is getting harder with smaller nations having players playing in the biggest leagues.

Scotland do not seem to have the players making the same impact abroad that they used to?

Still I'm hopeful that for once the SFA have made what looks a good managerial move, time will tell if right or wrong!!!!!

[HibbySpurs]

Happy with this appointment and what I like is the fact that Clarke has been managing an SPFL club immediately before his appointment which means he should be in touch with the potential squad members from across the league having seen them all play in domestic games against Kilmarnock these last couple of seasons, for me it’s a massive starter for 10.

Obviously some of the best players are playing in England but the coverage of those leagues is more than enough to keep him abreast of what they’re up to.

[The 90+2]

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Happy with this appointment and what I like is the fact that Clarke has been managing an SPFL club immediately before his appointment which means he should be in touch with the potential squad members from across the league having seen them all play in domestic games against Kilmarnock these last couple of seasons, for me it’s a massive starter for 10.

Obviously some of the best players are playing in England but the coverage of those leagues is more than enough to keep him abreast of what they’re up to.

My slight reservation would be does he fall into the trap of scouting and selecting English based players down to him being based back down there with his family and over rating the English Championship? Not that there’s evidence to suggest that and I’m full of confidence he’s the man to lead us to a finals or two.

[Hibbyradge]

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My slight reservation would be does he fall into the trap of scouting and selecting English based players down to him being based back down there with his family and over rating the English Championship? Not that there’s evidence to suggest that and I’m full of confidence he’s the man to lead us to a finals or two.

What trap is that?

Most, if not all Scottish players playing in the Championship are better than the Scottish players in the SPFL.

Sure, there are exceptions, but the best Scottish players in the SPFL generally get into the squad.

It's the balance of the team he's got to get right along with the style of play, the strategy(s) and the tactics.

I'm encouraged by this appointment because he's not just another SFA stooge, but it'll be a while before I declare him the saviour of our international football.

[MichaelBrown]

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I think you're a bit ahead of yourself if you're suggesting that Ryan Porteous at 20 years old with only 18 first team starts for Hibs is good enough for international football.

I'm hopeful he will become as good as that, and I admire your optimism, but he doesn't have anything like the experience necessary yet.

Hudson-Odoi played for England before he played for Chelsea. Hes easily good enough. If anything, his England performance meant that he was given chances at Chelsea as clubs like Bayern took a serious interest.

''International football'' is such a cliche. I'm sure playing Celtic is a harder game than playing San Marino, just like a international game against England is harder than one against Malta. It depends on the opposition and how Porteous would contribute to that game.

[jacomo]

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Hudson-Odoi played for England before he played for Chelsea. Hes easily good enough. If anything, his England performance meant that he was given chances at Chelsea as clubs like Bayern took a serious interest.

''International football'' is such a cliche. I'm sure playing Celtic is a harder game than playing San Marino, just like a international game against England is harder than one against Malta. It depends on the opposition and how Porteous would contribute to that game.

I think Porteous’ problem is that there are two similar centre backs ahead of him - Souttar and McKenna. I think he can be the best of them, but McKenna is a good player.

[My_Wife_Camille]

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I think you're a bit ahead of yourself if you're suggesting that Ryan Porteous at 20 years old with only 18 first team starts for Hibs is good enough for international football.

I'm hopeful he will become as good as that, and I admire your optimism, but he doesn't have anything like the experience necessary yet.

To be fair, Ryan has the exact same number of starts for Hibs as Scott McKenna had for Aberdeen when he made his international debut at 21 so I don't see it being all that unlikely

[JimBHibees]

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I think Porteous’ problem is that there are two similar centre backs ahead of him - Souttar and McKenna. I think he can be the best of them, but McKenna is a good player.

Would be surprised if he didnt move on this window.