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 Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Mon 28 Aug 14:59

Goalkeepers: Angus Gunn (Norwich), Liam Kelly (Motherwell), Zander Clark (Hearts)

Defenders: Andrew Robertson (Liverpool), Kieran Tierney (Real Sociedad), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Aaron Hickey (Brentford), Ryan Porteous (Watford), John Souttar (Rangers), Scott McKenna (Nottingham Forest), Nathan Patterson (Everton)

Midfielders: Elliot Anderson*(Newcastle United), Stuart Armstrong (Southampton), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Billy Gilmour (Brighton), Callum McGregor (Celtic), Ryan Jack (Rangers), Scott McTominay (Manchester United), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich)

Forwards: Che Adams (Southampton), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Lyndon Dykes (QPR), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Kevin Nisbet (Millwall)


*Newcastle United midfielder Elliot Anderson has received his first Scotland call-up for next month`s Euro 2024 qualifier in Cyprus and the friendly with England at Hampden. Anderson, 20, from Whitley Bay, represented Scotland at youth level, qualifying through his grandmother from Glasgow. He briefly switched allegiances to England Under-19s in 2021, but returned for one Scotland appearance at under-21 level last year. He has been used as a substitute in Newcastle`s first three Premier League outings this season.

Matches are on 8 and 12 September.



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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Hay Fever  
Date:   Mon 28 Aug 15:05

Getting Anderson could be a Coup, gonna be some player

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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Mon 28 Aug 15:22

Position does he play?

Ep.11 of East End Tales is out now- Jack de Gier!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/13376303
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: parathletic  
Date:   Mon 28 Aug 15:27

Centre mid.He was the top scorer in the Premier League summer series.
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: parathletic  
Date:   Mon 28 Aug 16:03

Starting to get some decent strength in depth.Lewis Ferguson scored in a 1 all draw with Juventus yesterday. Ben Doak could be in the squad sooner or later too.
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Mon 28 Aug 16:14

Just need a real top class striker and we`d be a very serious threat. I love Dykes and Adams is very clever but could do with someone really stepping up. Maybe harsh on Dykes as he`s won us a few games

Ep.11 of East End Tales is out now- Jack de Gier!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/13376303
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert  
Date:   Mon 28 Aug 17:35

Nisbet scored the only Milwall goal on Saturday, Shankland seems to have come on a bit as well!

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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Mon 28 Aug 18:39

What is the best way to watch those from Canada

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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Row_ZZ  
Date:   Mon 28 Aug 22:53

The last time we played England at Hampden it was like David and Goliath stuff. The gulf in quality was so stark. 6 years later, and we have a fantastic pool of players. I honestly think we are a centre half and striker away from having a team that would go toe to toe with England. Not bad for a toaty country. A proper clinical striker seems to be one of those positions we just can’t seem to sort out.

Top of the league looking down on the F*lkirk!
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: parathletic  
Date:   Tue 29 Aug 13:58

I see Scott McTominay is being linked with a loan move to Bayern Munich in today`s papers.
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Buspasspar  
Date:   Tue 29 Aug 16:13

Only 5 home based players in the squad .. Is that the lowest ever ?

We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Tue 29 Aug 16:25

I don`t know, Bpp, but a rough count indicates that 14 players now based outside Scotland started their senior careers in Scotland. Isn`t that a good sign, suggesting we are producing players that are considered good enough to play at a higher level?

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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: parathletic  
Date:   Tue 29 Aug 16:38

I see Ben Summers is in the under 21 squad
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Buspasspar  
Date:   Tue 29 Aug 16:41

For Sure wee eck

We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: kelty_par  
Date:   Tue 29 Aug 16:49

Jack Hendry becomes the first player to get a call up from a league in the Asian Confederation, and one of a select few to have got a call up from a non UEFA league. The rest have been playing in MLS. Think he`s also got a record for number of foreign clubs played for in terms of Scotland Internationals.

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Tue 29 Aug 16:56

To the 14 referred to in my earlier post you can add Billy Gilmour who started in Rangers` academy before moving south to Chelsea.

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert  
Date:   Tue 29 Aug 17:38

Arsenal fans not happy at Tierney going to Spain, maybe a fall out with Arteta?

Might have taunted the manager over the Spain result, GIRFUY!

Real Madrid fullback still looking for him!🤣🤣🤣
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: EdmontonPar  
Date:   Tue 29 Aug 19:40

Where are you located parrot 🦜

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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Jeffery  
Date:   Tue 29 Aug 19:50

Arsenals treatment of Tierney is frankly bizarre and a strange blot across some of the good things Arteta has done.

Newcastle are my English team (anyone in black and white....) and I was hoping he`d go there. Hope he does well at Sociedad and plays a lot of games.
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Fri 1 Sep 07:24

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EdmontonPar, Tue 29 Aug 19:40

Where are you located parrot 🦜


Im in Whitehorse Yukon until next July at least.

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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert  
Date:   Sat 2 Sep 17:58

What a player Billy Gilmour is!
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Sat 2 Sep 19:05

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LochgellyAlbert, Sat 2 Sep 17:58

What a player Billy Gilmour is!


So many great options for Scotland right now
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: parathletic  
Date:   Tue 5 Sep 21:05

Anderson out of the squad due to injury-hopefully doesn`t have another change of heart.
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: desparado  
Date:   Wed 6 Sep 20:41

Nobody can argue about the squads/Teams Clarke picks however I struggle to see why Ryan Jack continually gets picked..very average player..

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford  
Date:   Wed 6 Sep 20:48

Absolutely bonkers that we can qualify this week. Parallel universe stuff.
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: SusieQ  
Date:   Thu 7 Sep 12:26

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Rusty Shackleford, Wed 6 Sept 20:48

Absolutely bonkers that we can qualify this week. Parallel universe stuff.


Especially in a group with Spain & Norway. Excellent results so far & hopefully a party to come v England next week to celebrate!

Georgia away might not even stop us this time 🤔🤞🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿


COME ON YE PARS!
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Big T Par  
Date:   Thu 7 Sep 16:56

Can`t wait for Tuesday, IF things work out for us. Glad I took the Wednesday off, if it does indeed happen.

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Rigger Al  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 00:51

What time is the game in UK time
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 01:18

Both games kick off at 7.45 pm.
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Rigger Al  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 01:52

Thanks wee eck
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: parsfan  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 18:46

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Rusty Shackleford, Wed 6 Sep 20:48

Absolutely bonkers that we can qualify this week. Parallel universe stuff.


I must have misread this a couple of days ago and have been wondering since how we could possibly qualify tonight.

With Spain 6-1 up in Georgia and Cyprus to play at home it`s not going to happen but, nonetheless, still bonkers that it was a possibility.

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The universe is ruled by chance and indifference



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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: answer  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 18:58

If we win tonight and Georgia and Norway draw midweek I think we qualify (provided Spain see out the win).
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 18:59

1Gunn
2Hickey
15Porteous
13Hendry
6Tierney
3Robertson
4McTominay
14Gilmour
8McGregor
7McGinn
10Adams

Substitutes
5Souttar 9Dykes 11Christie 12McCrorie 16McKenna 17S Armstrong
18Ferguson 19Nisbet 20Jack 21Clark 22Patterson 23McLean

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: DA-go Par Adonis  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 18:59

If we win tonight and Norway draw with Georgia on Tuesday, it`s done.

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I love it when we go sell Kevin Nisbet,
He's gonna pay for everyone this season.
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: allparone  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 18:59

We can qualify this week if we win tonight and Norway draw with Georgia on Tuesday. (I think)
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 19:07

Do away goals count?

Ep.11 of East End Tales is out now- Jack de Gier!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/13376303
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: jojo  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 19:17

How are we doing on the corners count … asking for a friend in Falkirk !!
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: parsfan  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 19:29

Sorry, out of touch. So top two and no play-offs from normal qualification.

Cheers

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: buffy  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 19:52

Goallllllll

Cyprus 0-1 Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: par58  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 19:57

Not at all interested, some maybe can watch but the vast majority of supporters are barred unless you are able to pay to watch your country. Better things to do with my pension!!
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: buffy  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 20:03

Goallllllll

Cyprus 0-2 Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I’m listening to it on Sportsound

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: par58  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 20:14

Not the same, disgraceful when you are unable to watch your country playing, as far as I am led to believe we are the only European country where it’s PPV to watch the national team. I’ve spent lots following Scotland from 1970, to be disallowed because of money is a total slap in the face.
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: buffy  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 20:15

Goallllllll no3!

Cyprus 0-3 Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: buffy  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 20:16

I know it’s the not the same but I love it!

I listen to the Scotland games every chance I get.

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: par58  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 20:25

It’s another total disregard for ordinary fans. I’m a Scotland supporter always have been for 60 plus years but the way Scottish football is organised is a disgrace.
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Parsfangaz  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 20:29

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EastEndTales, Fri 8 Sep 19:07

Do away goals count?


yes they count scotland scored 3 more than cypruse so as it stands scotland get the 3 ponits
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: RossF  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 20:46

It`s awful par58 but it`s UEFA that have the rights for the Scotland games not the SFA. ITV and BBC should be doing more to get rights as well. Irish TV somehow have the rights for the Ireland games and I can`t see that costing anymore than our games?

As for the game. What a first half. Cyprus have gave us a few scares but we could have scored another 3. It`s so refreshing seeing us in this position for once. I`m old enough to remember 98 but this has to be the best we`ve been by far since then! Hopefully we can go from strength to strength. We still have a fairly young squad and have much more talent to come through!

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: buffy  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 20:48

The pundits saying it’s like a home game, RossF, with the amount of Scotland flags?
Sounds fab

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Paralex  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 20:48

Quote Parrot

"I`m in Whitehorse Yukon until next July at least".

That sounds a bit drastic Parrot but if you need something to while away the hours, check out "The cremation of Sam MaGee" and "The Ballad of Salvation Bill". Both by Glasgow born Canadian national poet Robert Service and readily available on Google. They will give some local knowledge and a good laugh too.

Correction, born in Lancashire of Scottish descent and educated in Glasgow University.

Three nil at half time. Come on ye Scots.



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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: RossF  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 21:01

Looks a great atmosphere Buffy. Stadium flooded with Scotland flags!

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 21:17

Very composed and professional performance. 15 points from 5 games is just outstanding

I’d be taking the likes of McGinn, McGregor, Tierney and Robertson off




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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Bletchley_Par  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 21:34

If Norway and Georgia draw on Tuesday we qualify, even if that result does not go our way we are in a very good place.

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: buffy  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 21:37

FT Wahey!

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: RossF  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 22:19

A law should be passed to make it illegal for Steve Clarke to leave this Scotland team. I dread to think where we would be without him and what will happen when he leaves. What a turnaround! No one could have predicted we would be in this position after 5 games in what was one of the most difficult groups we could ask for. We have toughest pot 3, 4 and 5 team in our group.

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Paralex  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 22:41

Agreed Rossf, he certainly knows how to get the best from the players at his disposal. Maybe a wee bit of good fortune has attended our last few games. Who could have foreseen the two goals in the last 5 minutes against Norway or the phenominal striking performances McTominay. But Clarke`s man managing skills are superb. He is also understated and modest. He doesn`t claim any glory for himself and keeps the players feet grounded. Worth his weight in gold.

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Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 22:44

Incredible stat that we have won 11 qualifying games in a row in European and WC groups! It`s the best ongoing run of any European international team.
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Topic Originator: Swainy  
Date:   Fri 8 Sep 22:59

We are winning the Euros.

About time Scotland won a major trophy 🏆

D.A are the number one!
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 00:13

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Paralex, Fri 8 Sep 20:48

Quote Parrot

"I`m in Whitehorse Yukon until next July at least".

That sounds a bit drastic Parrot but if you need something to while away the hours, check out "The cremation of Sam MaGee" and "The Ballad of Salvation Bill". Both by Glasgow born Canadian national poet Robert Service and readily available on Google. They will give some local knowledge and a good laugh too.

Correction, born in Lancashire of Scottish descent and educated in Glasgow University.

Three nil at half time. Come on ye Scots.



I visited Service's cabin in Dawson last time I was here 6 years ago. Happier circumstances. Might get a chance to go to Dawson again after winter depending on how jnr progresses.



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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: OzPar  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 00:58

The Group A league table as it currently stands should be framed and hung above the mantlepiece in every Scottish home...

:)

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Big T Par  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 01:21

The benefits of having a few pals in Dortmund. Free digs 😊

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 02:09

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Big T Par, Sat 9 Sept 01:21

The benefits of having a few pals in Dortmund. Free digs 😊


I can go one better...

Ep.11 of East End Tales is out now- Jack de Gier!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/13376303
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 10:15

The way the fixtures fall I wouldn`t be surprised if this drags on a bit. Wouldn`t it be wonderful if Norway draw on Tuesday but I don`t fancy it. Ultimately I think we`ll qualify the day of Norway at home to Spain in October.

Just wonderful watching the sheer competency of Scotland just now though. A team full of footballers. Billy Gilmour is a complete baller.
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Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 10:24

Georgia are utter dug meat, no way they`ll pick up a point in Norway.

Ep.11 of East End Tales is out now- Jack de Gier!

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: wetherby  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 10:52

Thinking I might go over to Germany for the tournament as I haven`t seen Scotland play abroad apart from in Paris. Looking at the host cities I wondered if being based in Dusseldorf looks a good bet. I have been to Koln before but never Dusseldorf. Anyone been/advice?

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Topic Originator: Big T Par  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 11:03

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wetherby, Sat 9 Sep 10:52

Thinking I might go over to Germany for the tournament as I haven`t seen Scotland play abroad apart from in Paris. Looking at the host cities I wondered if being based in Dusseldorf looks a good bet. I have been to Koln before but never Dusseldorf. Anyone been/advice?


Düsseldorf is a fantastic City but I would say that any city would be good. The train network is second to none and even if we`re playing in Berlin or Hamburg or Munich, you`d be able to get there nae bother. Gonna be in Dortmund, so hopefully we get some game time in The Ruhr 🤞



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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Big T Par  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 11:09

Pretty sure, according to my pals, that they will be putting on subsidised rail travel, during the tournament, similar to what they have been doing lately. ie €49 for a month`s worth of travel to anywhere in Germany on the RE trains. Staggeringly good value

Plus, free travel in the city, on the day off the game.



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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Stanza  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 11:19

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wetherby, Sat 9 Sept 10:52

Thinking I might go over to Germany for the tournament as I haven`t seen Scotland play abroad apart from in Paris. Looking at the host cities I wondered if being based in Dusseldorf looks a good bet. I have been to Koln before but never Dusseldorf. Anyone been/advice?


My son and I had a weekend there about 30 years ago. My most vivid memory is that he was so excited about seeing a McDonald`s that we had to get off the tram and eat there ... Hope that helps.

Actually, it`s a great place to spend a few days, with everything a tourist might want: old town, great shops, river trips, art and museums, modern architecture, integrated public transport and just a short journey from airport.

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 11:21

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wetherby, Sat 9 Sept 10:52

Thinking I might go over to Germany for the tournament as I haven`t seen Scotland play abroad apart from in Paris. Looking at the host cities I wondered if being based in Dusseldorf looks a good bet. I have been to Koln before but never Dusseldorf. Anyone been/advice?


Düsseldorf isn`t a bad shout for getting around. It`s mostly clean, but the nightlife is squeezed into one tiny area, and the city itself is boring. Nice at the river though.
Cologne has everything going on and had much bigger and better party areas.

Need any advice on either let me know.

Ep.11 of East End Tales is out now- Jack de Gier!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/13376303
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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Parboiled  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 11:29

Jeffery, the boss at Tierney’s new cub can’t understand why Arsenal let him go out on loan. He described his debut as “exquisite”!
At long as he’s playing first team football in a top league he’ll be fine when Scotland need him.

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Paralex  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 11:40

All these German contacts. My wee bro lives in Berlin. Maybe slightly too far east to be in the thick of it but could be good for the final, when we get there. (Apologies to the late Ally McLeod for the over optimism).

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Big T Par  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 11:44

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Paralex, Sat 9 Sep 11:40

All these German contacts. My wee bro lives in Berlin. Maybe slightly too far east to be in the thick of it but could be good for the final, when we get there. (Apologies to the late Ally McLeod for the over optimism).


Not at all mate. Great base

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 11:50

I know it’s out of our hands where our games will be in Germany if we qualify so if you’re looking for somewhere central to book early, I’d suggest going to Frankfurt which is within travelling distance of most venues and has a decent sized Airport which will take you to Berlin if we end up there.
Of course, my wish would be Nordheim Westfalen so we could play at Dortmund.
It’s a perfect venue for Scottish fans.
Many happy memories of the last game there vs Germany which we were unlucky to lose but everyone had a fantastic time.

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 Re: Sotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 13:24

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Parboiled, Sat 9 Sep 11:29

Jeffery, the boss at Tierney’s new cub can’t understand why Arsenal let him go out on loan. He described his debut as “exquisite”!
At long as he’s playing first team football in a top league he’ll be fine when Scotland need him.


A utterly bizarre situation. Tierney is miles better than what Arsenal have at left back. Their loss I suppose, hope he enjoys the sunny Basque region
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: wetherby  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 13:27

Thanks for responses , will start researching.

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: evo!  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 14:03

If we win the group as we a top seed, or at least not a bottom one as we were at euro 20?

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: doctordandruff  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 15:10

Dusseldorf is a good bet. Easy train options up to Dortmund all the way down to Frankfurt so you are covering a lot options. Also from Edinburgh you can fly into or out of Cologne, 2 Dusseldorf airports and Frankfurt.

Frankfurt and Dusseldorf are hub airports for a couple of German airlines so any internal flights should be easy to come by

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 15:12

Also Dortmund is a dump. Don`t stay there.

Ep.11 of East End Tales is out now- Jack de Gier!

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 15:17

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evo!, Sat 9 Sep 14:03

If we win the group as we a top seed, or at least not a bottom one as we were at euro 20?


Germany plus the best five group winners are top seeds.
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 15:31

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EastEndTales, Sat 9 Sep 15:12

Also Dortmund is a dump. Don`t stay there.


I stayed in that ‘dump’ for 16 years and I loved it. Are you a Scheisse 04 fan? :)

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 16:00

Haha no I`m an Effzeh lad, but Dortmund is certainly no pretty metropolis!

To be honest, I sort of feel that way on the map from Duisburg all the way across to there, sandwiched between two bits of lovely country to the north and south.

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Big T Par  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 16:47

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EastEndTales, Sat 9 Sept 15:12

Also Dortmund is a dump. Don`t stay there.


It may not be a tourist haunt, but if you`re a football fan, it`s a fkin brilliant city.

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: DJAS  
Date:   Sat 9 Sep 17:19

We booked ourselves in Potsdam start of July. Bit far east possibly but likely we are going to have to travel regardless.





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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: buffy  
Date:   Sun 10 Sep 02:12

Japan beat Germany 4-1!

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: Andrew283  
Date:   Sun 10 Sep 09:16

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buffy, Sun 10 Sep 02:12

Japan beat Germany 4-1!


Germany have fallen so hard over the last few years.
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: NikNakPar  
Date:   Sun 10 Sep 09:38

I don`t know Germany at all but having read a post on here and hearing a few folk I know booking for Frankfurt is this a safe bet to go ahead and book there?
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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: DJAS  
Date:   Sun 10 Sep 10:28

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NikNakPar, Sun 10 Sept 09:38

I don`t know Germany at all but having read a post on here and hearing a few folk I know booking for Frankfurt is this a safe bet to go ahead and book there?


Going to be travelling regardless but that`s a good base for it. When you look at the venue guide it looks fine. We can still end up in Berlin, Munich or Hamburg. As others have said though travel will be subsidised and is easy to get about.





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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: EastEndTales  
Date:   Sun 10 Sep 10:56

It`ll be interesting to see how Deutsche Bahn handle the extra tens of thousands. They can barely handle things as it is.

Ep.11 of East End Tales is out now- Jack de Gier!

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 Re: Scotland squad v Cyprus and England (friendly)
Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert  
Date:   Sun 10 Sep 11:30

Worked in Germany some 20yrs ago in Ruhr area, great transport links, marvellous beer, Cologne women are beautiful!

Berlin really busy, still had evidence of East/West split, some history to explore.

Base yourself in Frankfurt/Dusseldorf to access all areas, I stayed in Leverkusen which was lovely!

Admire the Porsches that the car hire companies use when arriving at the airport, all models available and with autobahns having no speed limits!

What`s not to enjoy?
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