Hoping for a big performance from Nisbet tomorrow given Steve Clarke will no doubt be watching. It gives him a great chance to directly compare Nisbet and Shankland with them both on the pitch at the same time and he'll see how they handle a big match.
As far as getting in the Euro 2020 squad goes I don't think there's much in it between them. Before the last Scotland matches I'd actually thought Shankland might have been slightly ahead of Nisbet so I was delighted to see Kevin getting in the squad. On goals and assists Nisbet is well ahead this season however Shankland is a little ahead of Kevin re experience of being in Scotland squads and has 3 caps to Kevin's 1 as a sub. On balance I'd hope, all things considered, Kevin has a slight edge.
Tomorrow is a huge game for both of them, if one of them stands out ahead of the other it could go a long way to getting them into the Euro 2020 squad, particularly for whoever is on the winning team as they'll get another chance to impress in the final.
I suppose McNulty might still have hopes of getting into the squad, though I don't think he's done much until he put in a good performance against Aberdeen in the quarter final. No doubt he'll be hoping to do the same again tomorrow and make Clarke sit up and take notice.
Good luck for tomorrow Kevin. 👍
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Thread: Nisbet v Shankland
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07-05-2021 09:34 PM #1
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Nisbet v Shankland
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07-05-2021 10:51 PM #3
i think mcnulty's international goose is cooked, until he can demonstrate an ability to sustain good form over a season.
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07-05-2021 10:51 PM #4
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A few matchwinners in both teams..hope Doidge comes out on top
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08-05-2021 05:54 AM #5
Hope it turns out the same way as Doidge v Shankland
Joking apart I still think that Lawrence Shankland has improved as a player and he together with a slimmed down and hungry Marc McNulty and the hard working Nicky Clark will have to be closely watched
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08-05-2021 06:10 AM #6
For me there’s no comparison as far as this season goes.
Nisbet has been far better and his stats show this.
Shankland however is probably better with his back to goal and has some nice touches to hold the play up which may suit Scotland more. In fairness to Shankland I’m not sure how many chances the Dundee Utd team create.
McNulty is miles off it.
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08-05-2021 03:50 PM #9
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Good first half by Nisbet, definitely better than Shankland. Hopefully same again in the 2nd half.
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08-05-2021 04:10 PM #12
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Both are quality.
Shankland would score a barrell load in our side
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08-05-2021 05:02 PM #13
Shankland is a very good Championship striker much like Keatings. Couldn’t lace Doidge, Nisbet or Boyles boots.
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08-05-2021 05:05 PM #14
Don’t get where this chat that Shankland is a better finisher, Nisbet had a better goal ratio in the lower league but just never got the hype that Shankland did
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08-05-2021 05:20 PM #16
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Two great finishes today. Even if Doidge was offside, that was a smart finish. He should've had two, Madden should've played the advantage when Boyle was chopped.
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08-05-2021 05:24 PM #17
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I agree with previous poster, think Shankland would score plenty for Hibs but having to cough a fee in the region if £1million would probably prohibit any such transfer regrettably.
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08-05-2021 05:25 PM #18
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I think the fact that Shanklands most prolific seasons have happened at a lower level says it all.
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I am sure he could score lots at a better team in the SPL such as Hibernian.
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08-05-2021 05:29 PM #21
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If Kevin heads south in the summer, I'd be delighted to sign Shankland..if under £1million it'd be good business.
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08-05-2021 06:20 PM #22
Both Nisbet and Shankland were prolific at lower levels.
Nisbet has continued to score having moved to a new team at a higher level, but Shankland has stalled despite being with the same team.
So Nisbet for me. Also does a lot of work dropping back to pressure the opposition midfield.Mature, sensible signature required for responsible position. Good prospects for the right candidate. Apply within.
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08-05-2021 06:31 PM #23
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Nisbet has definitely excelled and a part of that has been the development of his partnership with Doidge. You get the feeling with United that they have tried to fit in 3 strikers and lost the balance in midfield to supply them. If Nisbet was to leave then Shankland would be a good signing evem at £1m as I suspect Nisbet will go for far moe than £3m. Huge credit to Hibs for rejecting the offers in January when it must have been tempting to cash in.
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08-05-2021 06:36 PM #24
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Was Shankland playing today, never noticed him, saw Nisbet though 😆🇳🇬🇳🇬
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08-05-2021 06:38 PM #25
Many were seeing that battle as a head to head for the last strikers spot at the euros. Only one winner today.
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08-05-2021 06:39 PM #26
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Shankland is a good player and I would be more than happy to see him in a Hibs jersey. Nisbet has a far better all round game though and he definitely has the potential to reach a far higher level than Shankland IMO.
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Nisbet is the better player but I'd love to see the two of them in a Hibs side. Shankland is a very good SPFL level striker and like Nisbet clever and good on the ball
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08-05-2021 06:46 PM #29
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Just thinking that the last time I saw such a meteoric rise by a striker through the leagues as Nisbet was probably Mo Johnston.
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