Topic: Scotland squad for Croatia/Portugal games |
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21. Author: cammypar 1995 Date: Thu 10th Oct 2024. 20:42
parathletic, Thu 10 Oct 19:29
cammypar 1995, Thu 10 Oct 15:33
In fairness we have been punching above our weight in terms of getting the most out of the plyers we have.
The u21s squad is a shambles and has been for a while so it`s hard to judge the potential of the players we have coming through to take over the players who at the world cup (if we get there ) will be playing their swan song tournament.
To be fair the under 21s are second in their qualifying section behind Spain after 8 games.We are above Belgium and Hungary having beaten both in the last year.We lost 2-1 to Spain(Mebude`s brother scored),so it can`t all be doom and gloom?
Under 21s have been poor for years they haven`t qualified for a major tournament since 1996 and these are played every 2 years.
Since 2006, Scotland have not progressed past the elite qualification round of the European under-19 tournaments.
Hardly successful at youth level.
c'mon the pars
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22. Author: NMCmassive Date: Fri 11th Oct 2024. 20:32
cammypar 1995, Thu 10 Oct 20:42
parathletic, Thu 10 Oct 19:29
cammypar 1995, Thu 10 Oct 15:33
In fairness we have been punching above our weight in terms of getting the most out of the plyers we have.
The u21s squad is a shambles and has been for a while so it`s hard to judge the potential of the players we have coming through to take over the players who at the world cup (if we get there ) will be playing their swan song tournament.
To be fair the under 21s are second in their qualifying section behind Spain after 8 games.We are above Belgium and Hungary having beaten both in the last year.We lost 2-1 to Spain(Mebude`s brother scored),so it can`t all be doom and gloom?
Under 21s have been poor for years they haven`t qualified for a major tournament since 1996 and these are played every 2 years.
Since 2006, Scotland have not progressed past the elite qualification round of the European under-19 tournaments.
Hardly successful at youth level.
You prefer the doom and gloom?
COYP
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23. Author: wee eck Date: Fri 11th Oct 2024. 23:17
James Forrest hasn`t travelled to Croatia.
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24. Author: cammypar 1995 Date: Sat 12th Oct 2024. 08:22
NMCmassive, Fri 11 Oct 20:32
cammypar 1995, Thu 10 Oct 20:42
parathletic, Thu 10 Oct 19:29
cammypar 1995, Thu 10 Oct 15:33
In fairness we have been punching above our weight in terms of getting the most out of the plyers we have.
The u21s squad is a shambles and has been for a while so it`s hard to judge the potential of the players we have coming through to take over the players who at the world cup (if we get there ) will be playing their swan song tournament.
To be fair the under 21s are second in their qualifying section behind Spain after 8 games.We are above Belgium and Hungary having beaten both in the last year.We lost 2-1 to Spain(Mebude`s brother scored),so it can`t all be doom and gloom?
Under 21s have been poor for years they haven`t qualified for a major tournament since 1996 and these are played every 2 years.
Since 2006, Scotland have not progressed past the elite qualification round of the European under-19 tournaments.
Hardly successful at youth level.
You prefer the doom and gloom?
If they had qualified for tournaments I`d love to talk about it. But the facts are fact they don`t qualify for tournaments and the u21s play a terrible style of football.
c'mon the pars
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25. Author: Berry Date: Sat 12th Oct 2024. 08:43
Probably in our interest to lose these two games now anyway, secure relegation improving the odds a little bit of qualifying via this avenue in the next campaign.
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26. Author: Buster_Brown Date: Sat 12th Oct 2024. 20:25
Finishing bottom of the group makes us a pot 3 team for the World Cup draw, finish 3rd and we stay a pot 2 team…..so both games are worth winning.
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27. Author: Playup_Pompey Date: Mon 14th Oct 2024. 11:13
Conor Barron called up to 1st team squad from 21s as replacement for James Forrest
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28. Author: d3monstrate Date: Mon 14th Oct 2024. 12:57
Another one who won`t get a sniff of pitch time...
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29. Author: Raymie the Legend Date: Mon 14th Oct 2024. 21:41
He’s not good enough just now, but could benefit from the experience of being involved in the training etc ?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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30. Author: Buster_Brown Date: Tue 15th Oct 2024. 13:59
I’ve nothing against him being called up, another that will hopefully be groomed for the future.
Must admit, I’m going tonight but really can’t be arsed 😂😂
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31. Author: wee eck Date: Tue 15th Oct 2024. 14:19
Do fans really expect players who haven`t been called up previously to walk into the team? Joining the squad is obviously a stepping stone to allow players to experience training, preparation, match day, etc. Some players have waited ages before actually getting on the pitch!
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32. Author: NMCmassive Date: Tue 15th Oct 2024. 20:41
cammypar 1995, Sat 12 Oct 08:22
NMCmassive, Fri 11 Oct 20:32
cammypar 1995, Thu 10 Oct 20:42
parathletic, Thu 10 Oct 19:29
cammypar 1995, Thu 10 Oct 15:33
In fairness we have been punching above our weight in terms of getting the most out of the plyers we have.
The u21s squad is a shambles and has been for a while so it`s hard to judge the potential of the players we have coming through to take over the players who at the world cup (if we get there ) will be playing their swan song tournament.
To be fair the under 21s are second in their qualifying section behind Spain after 8 games.We are above Belgium and Hungary having beaten both in the last year.We lost 2-1 to Spain(Mebude`s brother scored),so it can`t all be doom and gloom?
Under 21s have been poor for years they haven`t qualified for a major tournament since 1996 and these are played every 2 years.
Since 2006, Scotland have not progressed past the elite qualification round of the European under-19 tournaments.
Hardly successful at youth level.
You prefer the doom and gloom?
If they had qualified for tournaments I`d love to talk about it. But the facts are fact they don`t qualify for tournaments and the u21s play a terrible style of football.
Kazakhstan 3 - 2 Scotland
Spain 1 - 0 Scotland
Scotland 3 - 1 Hungary
Scotland 2 - 1 Malta
Belgium 0 - 2 Scotland
Hungary 0 - 0 Scotland
Scotland 4 - 1 Kazakhstan
Turkey 2 - 1 Scotland
Looking through the results, I don’t know what you’re expecting?
The gulf in player depth against the top nations will always be exaggerated because we’ve got a much smaller number of players to choose from. Wasn’t Kyle MacDonald picked for the U21’s while playing for the pars? Boy was sitting on the bench against the likes of Alloa 🤷🏻♂️
COYP
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33. Author: NMCmassive Date: Tue 15th Oct 2024. 20:55
wee eck, Tue 15 Oct 14:19
Do fans really expect players who haven`t been called up previously to walk into the team? Joining the squad is obviously a stepping stone to allow players to experience training, preparation, match day, etc. Some players have waited ages before actually getting on the pitch!
I think that thing where the English over estimate their own players happens up here as well more and more often.
I also think it’s easy to underestimate how much of a step up international football compared to the Scottish Premier.
I mean it’s only a front 3 of Ronaldo plus some lad from Liverpool and a farmer from Juventus they’re playing against eh!
Funnily enough Ronaldo’s probably the weakest of the 3 at this point in time
COYP
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