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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 12 Mar 13:13
Scotland squad for friendlies against the Netherlands (a) on 22 March and N Ireland (h) on 26 March :-
Goalkeepers: Zander Clark, Craig Gordon (both Hearts), Angus Gunn (Norwich), Liam Kelly (Motherwell)
Defenders: Liam Cooper (Leeds), Grant Hanley (Norwich), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Scott McKenna (Copenhagen), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Ryan Porteous (Watford), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Greg Taylor (Celtic), Kieran Tierney (Real Sociedad)
Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong (Southampton), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Billy Gilmour (Brighton), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich), Scott McTominay (Manchester United)
Forwards: Che Adams (Southampton), Lyndon Dykes (QPR), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts)
One notable omission is Callum McGregor who is injured.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 12 Mar 15:18
Quote:
wee eck, Tue 12 Mar 13:13
Scotland squad for friendlies against the Netherlands (a) on 22 March and N Ireland (h) on 26 March :-
Goalkeepers: Zander Clark, Craig Gordon (both Hearts), Angus Gunn (Norwich), Liam Kelly (Motherwell)
Defenders: Liam Cooper (Leeds), Grant Hanley (Norwich), Jack Hendry (Al-Ettifaq), Scott McKenna (Copenhagen), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Ryan Porteous (Watford), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), John Souttar (Rangers), Greg Taylor (Celtic), Kieran Tierney (Real Sociedad)
Midfielders: Stuart Armstrong (Southampton), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Lewis Ferguson (Bologna), Billy Gilmour (Brighton), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich), Scott McTominay (Manchester United)
Forwards: Che Adams (Southampton), Lyndon Dykes (QPR), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts)
One notable omission is Callum McGregor who is injured.
Thought Josh Doig would have come in for the injured Aaron Hickey?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 12 Mar 15:23
Doig is with the under 21 squad I think.
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Tue 12 Mar 17:34
Massively underwhelming squad. With the games being friendlies, I would have liked to see players like Ryan Hardie get a chance over Dykes who has been in and out of the QPR squad recently. Liam Lindsay has been highly rated as well and Ibane Bowatt has been playing every week in the top league in Austria for a team chasing a European spot.
I expected to see Harvey Barnes in the squad too but I’m wondering if he’s interested after all?
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Topic Originator: Big G Ball
Date: Tue 12 Mar 17:49
So forward thinking bring back a 41 year old keeper into a squad when he is playing second fiddle at his club…….Steve Clarke has done a lot of great things but seriously question this move?
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Tue 12 Mar 18:01
I don`t think this is the time to bring in new faces. It`s the nucleus of the squad that will be going to the Euros and has to be pared to 23 whilst allowing for the inclusion of Callum McGregor if fit. Clarke`s comments suggest the central defenders are most at risk of exclusion. Only 3 keepers will be going so there`s no guarantee Gordon will go but I suspect most fans would think he should still be under consideration even at the age of 41.
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Topic Originator: Bandy
Date: Tue 12 Mar 18:06
I`d still love us to try and get some Scotland eligible players in the squad, who are as yet uncapped by England. I know these are friendlies so wouldn`t move the dial on that account, but there are loads of players eligible for Scotland who I think are better than what`s there..
Anthony Gordon
Harvey Barnes
Tino Livramento
Jarrell Quansah
Archie Gray
Probably a few more than that too...hopefully Clarke is working on some of these guys...
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Topic Originator: TAFKA_Super_Petrie
Date: Tue 12 Mar 18:21
Assuming he`ll have most of the squad for summer decided already with a few places up for grabs. Four goalies seems a bit excessive, a hell of a lot of centre backs as well but maybe going to try different pairings.
Bit concerning for Hickey, must be a good 6 months now he`s been injured and i`d have him starting ahead of Patterson if fit. Wouldn't take Ralston or Taylor if you have Hickey/Patterson and Tierney/Robertson on each side fit.
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Topic Originator: EastEndTales
Date: Tue 12 Mar 18:42
Was perfect time to experiment, can only think that either he`s not interested in blooding anyone right now or they`re not interested.
Ep.17 of East End Tales is out now with Andrius Skerla
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/15082607
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Tue 12 Mar 18:43
I wonder why Gauld doesn’t get a look in?
Out of curiosity, does anyone know why we include 4 Goalkeepers?
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Topic Originator: EastEndTales
Date: Tue 12 Mar 18:52
I would guess its to help Gordon along and bedding back into the squad? A fully fit Gordon is ahead of Clark and Kelly easily still.
Ep.17 of East End Tales is out now with Andrius Skerla
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/15082607
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Topic Originator: the saline hill puma
Date: Tue 12 Mar 18:55
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AlterPar, Tue 12 Mar 18:43
I wonder why Gauld doesn’t get a look in?
Out of curiosity, does anyone know why we include 4 Goalkeepers?
Who are you dropping to play Gauld? Which midfielder is he better than?
Steve Clarke gave a interview on why he`s taking the 4 keepers.
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Topic Originator: AlterPar
Date: Tue 12 Mar 19:05
Fair enough. I’d drop McLean to give him a chance but I have a feeling he won’t ever get in!
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 12 Mar 19:26
Anyone thinking this is a bad squad decision is off their rocker - 3 months before the Euros is not the time to experiment with random call ups for the odd game. Leave that for the Nations League in 2nd half of the year.
Gordon clearly better than Kelly and Clark and still recovering from injury - 100% should be in squad either way but Gunn will be no1.
Hopefully Hickey is fit for June and KT stays injury free 🤞🏻 correct choice of strikers too
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Topic Originator: Row_ZZ
Date: Tue 12 Mar 21:03
That`ll be Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Elliot Anderson not interested in Scotland then.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Tue 12 Mar 21:22
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Row_ZZ, Tue 12 Mar 21:03
That`ll be Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Elliot Anderson not interested in Scotland then.
There loss. Only Gordon would make the starting XI anyway when everyone is fit.
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Tue 12 Mar 21:48
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Kdy Par, Tue 12 Mar 21:22
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Row_ZZ, Tue 12 Mar 21:03
That`ll be Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Elliot Anderson not interested in Scotland then.
There loss. Only Gordon would make the starting XI anyway when everyone is fit.
Livramento is a quality right back, Gordon is better than our attacking minds outwith Mcginn and our forwards can easily be improved
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Tue 12 Mar 22:02
Quote:
Andrew283, Tue 12 Mar 21:48
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Kdy Par, Tue 12 Mar 21:22
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Row_ZZ, Tue 12 Mar 21:03
That`ll be Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Elliot Anderson not interested in Scotland then.
There loss. Only Gordon would make the starting XI anyway when everyone is fit.
Livramento is a quality right back, Gordon is better than our attacking minds outwith Mcginn and our forwards can easily be improved
Only Gordon is good enough to get into the best Scotland XI. Clarke won’t waste time chasing players who aren’t interested, the squad harmony is too important.
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Topic Originator: sintv
Date: Tue 12 Mar 22:29
How does Anthony Gordon qualify as Scottish?
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Tue 12 Mar 23:16
Google suggests he has Irish and Scottish grandparents
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Wed 13 Mar 01:28
Quote:
AlterPar, Tue 12 Mar 18:43
I wonder why Gauld doesn’t get a look in?
Now with Vancouver Whitecaps, so probably the level he is playing at isn’t the standard Clarke wants for the Euros.
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 13 Mar 05:24
Quote:
Kdy Par, Tue 12 Mar 21:22
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Row_ZZ, Tue 12 Mar 21:03
That`ll be Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Elliot Anderson not interested in Scotland then.
There loss. Only Gordon would make the starting XI anyway when everyone is fit.
Barnes is better than Gordon 😂 been injured most of season
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Wed 13 Mar 11:07
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Kdy Par, Tue 12 Mar 22:02
Quote:
Andrew283, Tue 12 Mar 21:48
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Kdy Par, Tue 12 Mar 21:22
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Row_ZZ, Tue 12 Mar 21:03
That`ll be Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Elliot Anderson not interested in Scotland then.
There loss. Only Gordon would make the starting XI anyway when everyone is fit.
Livramento is a quality right back, Gordon is better than our attacking minds outwith Mcginn and our forwards can easily be improved
Only Gordon is good enough to get into the best Scotland XI. Clarke won’t waste time chasing players who aren’t interested, the squad harmony is too important.
Wait, you think Paterson, Hickey and Che are better than Livramento and Barnes? 😅
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Wed 13 Mar 12:21
Quote:
Andrew283, Wed 13 Mar 11:07
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Kdy Par, Tue 12 Mar 22:02
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Andrew283, Tue 12 Mar 21:48
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Kdy Par, Tue 12 Mar 21:22
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Row_ZZ, Tue 12 Mar 21:03
That`ll be Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon, Tino Livramento and Elliot Anderson not interested in Scotland then.
There loss. Only Gordon would make the starting XI anyway when everyone is fit.
Livramento is a quality right back, Gordon is better than our attacking minds outwith Mcginn and our forwards can easily be improved
Only Gordon is good enough to get into the best Scotland XI. Clarke won’t waste time chasing players who aren’t interested, the squad harmony is too important.
Wait, you think Paterson, Hickey and Che are better than Livramento and Barnes? 😅
I’d have Hickey before Livramento every single day of the week. Barnes isn’t a striker, he’s more a winger which Scotland don’t play.
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Wed 13 Mar 13:14
interesting to see what happens with Mcgregor out the squad.
for me you drop McTominay into a deeper holding role in the middle with Ferguson coming in as the front footed midfielder.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 13 Mar 13:54
Scotland`s two home warm-up matches for Euro 2024 are to be broadcast live by the BBC following a deal with rights holder Viaplay.
Northern Ireland visit on 26 March, with Finland at Hampden on 7 June before the squad departs for Germany.
BBC Scotland and BBC Three will provide the coverage, along with Viaplay, while the first game is also available on BBC Two Northern Ireland.
Both friendlies in Glasgow will kick off at 19:45.
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Topic Originator: doctordandruff
Date: Wed 13 Mar 15:36
I`d put McTominay up front and put Ferguson in behind. He is one of the top attacking midfielders in Europe just now, we have to get him in there
Post Edited (Wed 13 Mar 15:37)
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Topic Originator: Ronaldo
Date: Wed 13 Mar 16:45
I was at Elland Road last Tuesday and, for one so young, Archie Gray was impressively composed when he came on as a sub in a high-pressure situation. Here`s hoping his dad/grandad/great uncle can convince him to play for Scotland.
Post Edited (Wed 13 Mar 17:01)
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Thu 14 Mar 14:33
Gordon is in the England squad
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Topic Originator: shellypar
Date: Fri 15 Mar 12:03
Quote:
Ronaldo, Wed 13 Mar 16:45
I was at Elland Road last Tuesday and, for one so young, Archie Gray was impressively composed when he came on as a sub in a high-pressure situation. Here`s hoping his dad/grandad/great uncle can convince him to play for Scotland.
The wee man was immense against chelsea in the fa cup, dominating a midfield worth £220million +
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