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Topic Originator: Alf
Date: Sat 1 Jun 16:52
As above
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sat 1 Jun 16:59
A shame as he has played such a big part for us in the qualifying campaign. Although not the greatest striker he performed a role that nobody else can do quite as well as he could.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Sat 1 Jun 17:08
It is extremely unfortunate as he has more than played his part. However, it may be a fantastic opportunity for the likes of Shankland to step up and make a name for himself on the international scene.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Sat 1 Jun 17:46
Good player, very important to the way Scotland play. Who is going to replace him? Are they allowed to bring in late replacements into the squad?
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sat 1 Jun 19:03
Quote:
red-star-par, Sat 1 Jun 17:46
Good player, very important to the way Scotland play. Who is going to replace him? Are they allowed to bring in late replacements into the squad?
Squad isn`t finalised until Friday, in fact 1 more player still needs to drop out.
Can`t see any replacements being called unless any more injuries.
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Sat 1 Jun 19:56
Play mctominay and Forrest up front in some way. Admit it, this makes sense.
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Sat 1 Jun 20:34
Quote:
General Zod, Sat 1 Jun 19:56
Play mctominay and Forrest up front in some way. Admit it, this makes sense.
Think McTominay works best for us behind the strikers. Scores loads running late into the box
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 1 Jun 20:46
Bring in Ross Stewart and drop Ryan Jack and a Goalie..
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Sat 1 Jun 21:01
Quote:
desparado, Sat 1 Jun 20:46
Bring in Ross Stewart and drop Ryan Jack and a Goalie..
Stewart has only played 3/4 games this season. Don’t think he’s started a game since his injury.
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Topic Originator: ParfectXI
Date: Sat 1 Jun 21:05
Bring in Mikael Mandron, He’s been looking pretty good at St Mirren this season. A big bulky striker who can hassle and harry the defenders.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Sat 1 Jun 22:09
Topic Originator: DBA like
Date: Sat 1 Jun 19:03
Quote:
red-star-par, Sat 1 Jun 17:46
Good player, very important to the way Scotland play. Who is going to replace him? Are they allowed to bring in late replacements into the squad?
Squad isn`t finalised until Friday, in fact 1 more player still needs to drop out.
Can`t see any replacements being called unless any more injuries.
It would be insane not to call up another striker. We only have Adam’s and Shankland as recognised strikers.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Sat 1 Jun 22:15
By the way, was it only me that seen the subject of this thread, and the one below it "Scotland v Israel Women", and thought that the two were connected
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Sat 1 Jun 22:18
Quote:
desparado, Sat 1 Jun 22:09
Topic Originator: DBA like
Date: Sat 1 Jun 19:03
Quote:
red-star-par, Sat 1 Jun 17:46
Good player, very important to the way Scotland play. Who is going to replace him? Are they allowed to bring in late replacements into the squad?
Squad isn`t finalised until Friday, in fact 1 more player still needs to drop out.
Can`t see any replacements being called unless any more injuries.
It would be insane not to call up another striker. We only have Adam’s and Shankland as recognised strikers.
Hope he does but can`t see it.
Shankland / Adams with Christie as backup. Worst case, he floods the team with attacking midfielders, with a slightly more attacking Levein 4-6-0. Having Forrest does give us a proper winger too, which can compensate for a lack of an out and out striker.
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Topic Originator: saltonsgonagetu
Date: Sun 2 Jun 01:07
Interesting the scotland camp complained about the surface at the Oriam in Edinburgh, but moved the Scotland training to Lesser Hampen and a major injury to one of our main players happens
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Topic Originator: nick_dafc1
Date: Sun 2 Jun 04:22
Brian Graham would be good replacement
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sun 2 Jun 07:32
Quote:
red-star-par, Sat 1 Jun 22:15
By the way, was it only me that seen the subject of this thread, and the one below it "Scotland v Israel Women", and thought that the two were connected
And you had a go at Buffy over a tongue and cheek comment about tight shorts?! 😬
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Sun 2 Jun 08:44
Took me a moment to realise but now I feel quite sick to be honest.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: DJAS
Date: Sun 2 Jun 09:20
Clarke mentioned the U21s would be the standby if anyone I would imagine it will be Tommy Conway.
Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Sun 2 Jun 09:22
Quote:
The One Who Knocks, Sun 2 Jun 08:44
Took me a moment to realise but now I feel quite sick to be honest.
Buffy’s light hearted comments; Sponsored by Pepto Bismol. 😅
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sun 2 Jun 10:14
Quote:
parsmad68, Sun 2 Jun 09:22
Quote:
The One Who Knocks, Sun 2 Jun 08:44
Took me a moment to realise but now I feel quite sick to be honest.
Buffy’s light hearted comments; Sponsored by Pepto Bismol. 😅
I think TOWK was referring to RSPs comment 🤦♂️
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Sun 2 Jun 10:23
Quote:
jake89, Sun 2 Jun 10:14
Quote:
parsmad68, Sun 2 Jun 09:22
Quote:
The One Who Knocks, Sun 2 Jun 08:44
Took me a moment to realise but now I feel quite sick to be honest.
Buffy’s light hearted comments; Sponsored by Pepto Bismol. 😅
I think TOWK was referring to RSPs comment 🤦♂️
Hi Jake, I would have added as a separate comment , but there was a new comment that separated the thread in two so added it to TWOK’s as it was on the same thread.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 2 Jun 14:19
Peter Grant on BBC Sportsound has put forward Simon Murray`s name as a possible replacement for Dykes. He was also asking about Kevin Nisbet`s situation.
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Sun 2 Jun 14:53
It`s a pity that Fraser Hornby appears to have been injured of late or he could have been a Dykes like replacement? I remember when there were high hopes for Oli Burke but you never hear much about him these days.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Sun 2 Jun 19:30
Quote:
parathletic, Sun 2 Jun 14:53
It`s a pity that Fraser Hornby appears to have been injured of late or he could have been a Dykes like replacement? I remember when there were high hopes for Oli Burke but you never hear much about him these days.
Should be easy enough for him to get a train out there.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Sun 2 Jun 20:12
Quote:
PARrot, Sun 2 Jun 19:30
Quote:
parathletic, Sun 2 Jun 14:53
It`s a pity that Fraser Hornby appears to have been injured of late or he could have been a Dykes like replacement? I remember when there were high hopes for Oli Burke but you never hear much about him these days.
Should be easy enough for him to get a train out there.
Hard to gauge if he would be a suitable replacement
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Sun 2 Jun 21:29
Gone off the rails apparently, and I thought he was a model professional.
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Sun 2 Jun 21:31
We know how good he is but I`d have Simon Murray in before Nisbet right now. Murray has had an incredible season. Who knows what his goal tally could be playing for a top 6 team.
Most importantly though....there is no more Scottish looking forward we could select 😃
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 2 Jun 22:07
It shows how poorly off we are for strikers when an ex-QOS player will be missed and Simon Murray gets a mention
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Mon 3 Jun 07:11
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sun 2 Jun 22:07
It shows how poorly off we are for strikers when an ex-QOS player will be missed and Simon Murray gets a mention
Just like we`re struggling for left backs when we`ll miss a former amateur Queens Park player if he gets injured?
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 3 Jun 07:44
I see what you are getting at but you can`t compare the levels Andy Robertson has reached with Lyndon Dykes?
Dykes has played in the Championship for 4 years. Why has no EPL club come in for him?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Mon 3 Jun 07:48
I believe he has ( or had until recently) a higher goals per game ratio for Scotland than Kenny Dalglish.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: adj27
Date: Mon 3 Jun 07:58
You believe wrong. I’d also like to see Simon Murray in there.
Andy
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Mon 3 Jun 08:16
Topic Originator: adj27 like
Date: Mon 3 Jun 07:58
You believe wrong. I’d also like to see Simon Murray in there.
A quick check…… and he did indeed have a higher goals per game ratio than Dalglish….in the first 29 games……
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: EastEndTales
Date: Mon 3 Jun 08:42
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sun 2 Jun 22:07
It shows how poorly off we are for strikers when an ex-QOS player will be missed and Simon Murray gets a mention
The fact he`s ex QOtS is totally irrelevant
Ep.17 of East End Tales is out now with Andrius Skerla
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/15082607
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Mon 3 Jun 08:51
I know they aren`t centre forwards but both Lewis Morgan and Ryan Gauld have both scored quite a few goals in the MLS season and age wise should be in their prime.Maybe Steve Clarke doesn`t rate the standard but I thought they might have been worth a run out in a friendly or 2 over the past year to increase our options?
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Mon 3 Jun 08:59
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Mon 3 Jun 07:44
I see what you are getting at but you can`t compare the levels Andy Robertson has reached with Lyndon Dykes?
Dykes has played in the Championship for 4 years. Why has no EPL club come in for him?
You`re the one who started with "ex-QOS" which is wholly irrelevant.
Dykes has never let the national team down and, while not a top class striker, plays our system perfectly and has had a hand in many goals for our EPL players behind him.
We don`t have anyone who plays that role as effectively and he`s a massive loss regardless of what level he`s playing at.
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Mon 3 Jun 09:11
Maybe clutching at straws now but trying to think of a like for like replacement for Dykes as a target man type and maybe Steven Fletcher fits the bill? Decent strike rate at international level.Maybe one of Wrexham`s new fans have seen him play recently?
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Mon 3 Jun 12:49
Quote:
parathletic, Mon 3 Jun 09:11
Maybe clutching at straws now but trying to think of a like for like replacement for Dykes as a target man type and maybe Steven Fletcher fits the bill? Decent strike rate at international level.Maybe one of Wrexham`s new fans have seen him play recently?
That`s plenty!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 3 Jun 13:01
You would have thought Steve Clarke would have a Plan B to cover the possibility of any player withdrawing from the squad.
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Topic Originator: EastEndTales
Date: Mon 3 Jun 13:22
Quote:
wee eck, Mon 3 Jun 13:01
You would have thought Steve Clarke would have a Plan B to cover the possibility of any player withdrawing from the squad.
He`s more qualified than all of us put together on the subject
Ep.17 of East End Tales is out now with Andrius Skerla
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1972630/15082607
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Mon 3 Jun 14:20
Quote:
DBA, Mon 3 Jun 12:49
Quote:
parathletic, Mon 3 Jun 09:11
Maybe clutching at straws now but trying to think of a like for like replacement for Dykes as a target man type and maybe Steven Fletcher fits the bill? Decent strike rate at international level.Maybe one of Wrexham`s new fans have seen him play recently?
That`s plenty!
I had a brief vision of him scoring a few and dancing about like our Roger Milla.I think it`s a bit like the Irn-Bru advert and I was suffering a severe bout of optimism.I`ll take a lie down and come to my senses 🤣
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Tue 4 Jun 13:53
Conway scored last night for the U21’s against Turkey. Think he might get the nod.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Pars Athletic
Date: Tue 4 Jun 20:29
Ben doak withdraws from the squad with Tommy Conway being called up as his replacement
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Topic Originator: Kdy Par
Date: Tue 4 Jun 20:51
Quote:
EastEndTales, Tue 4 Jun 20:41
When is the final squad deadline?
Friday
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Tue 4 Jun 22:01
So if I am right there are 27 left. One goalkeeper will drop out leaving 26, which means that Ryan Jack will be in the final 26…….shudder….
Thing is….Conway is a replacement for Dykes….not Doaks. We need another wide man, even Ryan Fraser is upgrade on Jack….Dylan Easton would be an upgrade on Jack Ffs. Ryan effing Jack?
Post Edited (Tue 04 Jun 22:03)
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 5 Jun 07:41
Quote:
desparado, Tue 4 Jun 22:01
So if I am right there are 27 left. One goalkeeper will drop out leaving 26, which means that Ryan Jack will be in the final 26…….shudder….
Thing is….Conway is a replacement for Dykes….not Doaks. We need another wide man, even Ryan Fraser is upgrade on Jack….Dylan Easton would be an upgrade on Jack Ffs. Ryan effing Jack?
Jack may yet not make the squad, don’t think he’s even close to match fitness either so was strange being called up in first place
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Wed 5 Jun 08:12
I think the thinking behind Jack, is that he can cover the right wing back position as well as midfield. He`s not the best, but he is a reliable player to have in the squad
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 6 Jun 10:07
Lewis Morgan has been added to the squad.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 6 Jun 10:34
Topic Originator: wee eck like
Date: Thu 6 Jun 10:07
Lewis Morgan has been added to the squad.
That’s a pleasant surprise….
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Hay Fever
Date: Thu 6 Jun 10:41
I think calling Morgan up is decent shout. Gives us pace up front if needed and the boy is in decent form which can only be a good thing.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 6 Jun 10:58
Isn`t he a winger? May be replacement for Doak rather than Dykes.
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Topic Originator: General Zod
Date: Thu 6 Jun 11:23
How long until Ryan Gould is eligible for Canada?
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 6 Jun 11:29
opic Originator: wee eck like
Date: Thu 6 Jun 10:58
Isn`t he a winger? May be replacement for Doak rather than Dykes.
Conway was Dykes replacement and Morgan for Doaks but Morgan can play as striker too.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Thu 6 Jun 11:35
Hopefully means we`re dropping a keeper and a centre half from the squad!
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 6 Jun 11:39
A keeper and …… Jack or maybe Souttar
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Thu 6 Jun 14:59
Bellingham out of England squad, 3 month recovery?
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Thu 6 Jun 15:15
Quote:
LochgellyAlbert, Thu 6 Jun 14:59
Bellingham out of England squad, 3 month recovery?
No chance he gets thats surgery before the Euros 😂 will be done post tournament
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 6 Jun 16:48
Steve Clarke says he has decided who will drop out of the squad but he hasn`t spoken to the players yet. I suppose any injuries on Friday could upset his plans so better to keep quiet. Meanwhile England seem to be drip-feeding news of those omitted - Maddison and Jones this morning and now Grealish and Maguire, who is injured. Southgate has a press conference at 6 but it doesn`t seem to be a very professional way to go about things.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 6 Jun 17:49
Trafford, Quansah and Branthwaite have also been omitted from the England squad.
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Topic Originator: weemike
Date: Thu 6 Jun 17:50
Imagine being able to not pick grealish and maddison. It`s unreal how good that squad is.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 6 Jun 20:47
Gordon and Souttar left out of final 26.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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Topic Originator: Hay Fever
Date: Thu 6 Jun 21:36
What’s Liam Cooper done to stay before Souttar. He’s only played about 45 mins in 6 mths for Leeds, strange decision especially as Souttar can also play right back if needed.
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Topic Originator: RossF
Date: Thu 6 Jun 21:39
I’m surprised he’s dropped Gordon with it being his last chance of a major tournament. Good to see he’s included Morgan and Conway. Morgan will bring something different to the team and Conway has a lot of potential to go far.
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Topic Originator: desparado
Date: Thu 6 Jun 21:57
Re Gordon. No room for sentiment I am afraid.
Souttar is injury prone and still carrying a knock.
We still have Five CH in the squad, Six if you count Tierney.
I think we could have gone without Cooper and added another midfielder.
I am quite hopeful that Conway and Morgan will add something and could surprise us…if they are given a chance of course.
What an opportunity we missed in 2014.
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