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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 9 Jun 16:20
Scotland: Doohan, Ralston, Hendry, McKenna, Robertson, Miller, Gilmour, Ferguson, McGinn, Adams, Hirst.
Substitutes: McKenna, Slicker, Hanley, Conway, Souttar, Irving, Wilson, Barron, Johnston, Doig, Patterson, Bowie.
BBC 2 5 pm kick off.
McTominay and Tierney didn`t travel.
Post Edited (Mon 09 Jun 17:01)
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Mon 9 Jun 16:39
I`m not sure why more of the subs are not starting? Surely, Clarke won`t get a better opportunity to assess them?
Well, I think we all know the answer? He won`t want to risk getting beat. Self preservation.
I think I`ll watch the Chase
Post Edited (Mon 09 Jun 16:40)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 9 Jun 16:52
Six of the starting XI didn`t start on Friday. I would imagine he`s hoping we can put the game to bed early on and then introduce the subs.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Mon 9 Jun 17:05
Perfect start
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 9 Jun 17:06
Sometimes the ball breaks kindly for you!
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Topic Originator: DBA
Date: Mon 9 Jun 17:13
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Mon 9 Jun 16:39
I`m not sure why more of the subs are not starting? Surely, Clarke won`t get a better opportunity to assess them?
Well, I think we all know the answer? He won`t want to risk getting beat. Self preservation.
I think I`ll watch the Chase
Who exactly?
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Topic Originator: wetherby
Date: Mon 9 Jun 17:23
Picturesque stadium
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Mon 9 Jun 17:26
Half time bring on Doig, Irving and Bowie, give them a chance to shine.
2-0 Adams nice footwork and finish
Post Edited (Mon 09 Jun 17:26)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 9 Jun 17:26
Gaun yersels Scotland. Get stuck in.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Mon 9 Jun 17:50
Feel a bit for slicker. I could be in the goals for Scotland tonight and not conceed a goal.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 9 Jun 17:52
Lennon Miller can certainly see a pass.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 9 Jun 18:24
Woo three now
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Mon 9 Jun 18:30
Quote:
wetherby, Mon 9 Jun 17:23
Picturesque stadium
Was at the last game - wanted to go partly cause thought the scenery would be amazing in amongst the Alps.
Come matchday, it poured with rain the whole time and the low-lying clouds meant absolutely no visible alpine scenery whatsoever! I was gutted lol.
Thankfully we won 1 0 but I remember it being a struggle.
Much easier, and more picturesque tonight, thankfully 😎🏴
COME ON YE PARS!
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Mon 9 Jun 18:50
Loving the wee stadium and crowd meaning you can hear all the shouts from the crowd 😂
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Mon 9 Jun 18:51
Che gets his hattrick!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Mon 9 Jun 19:16
Had a wee fiver on 3-0 — absolutely gutted! 😂😂
Pretty routine stuff overall, but I thought we played well. Lennon Miller looks like he’s going to be a superstar!
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Topic Originator: SusieQ
Date: Mon 9 Jun 19:19
Until one of the gruesome twosome get their mitts on him & ruins another promising youngster 🤔
COME ON YE PARS!
Post Edited (Mon 09 Jun 19:20)
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 9 Jun 19:37
Professional performance from us tonight.
On top throughout and good performances from the new recruits which bodes well for the future.
One of those games we simply had to not only win but win convincingly and we did that.
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Mon 9 Jun 20:19
Jings we managed to beat a country with a smaller population than Dunfermline.
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Mon 9 Jun 21:38
^^^ Exactly. Meaningless friendly result against a terrible team. Should be winning 30 nil etc 😃
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: da_no_1
Date: Mon 9 Jun 22:17
You can only try and beat what`s in front of you.
Shame your big team got beat 😆
"Some days will stay a 1000 years, some pass like the flash of a spark"
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Tue 10 Jun 07:34
Good result in the end , like DA said, you can only beat what’s in front of you. That said, we should have beaten Iceland and didn’t, so it’s a fair barometer of where we were coming into the game. The early goal really helped settle things down; if it stays 0-0 too long, nerves creep in and the crowd starts to get agitated. Scoring early meant we could dictate the tempo and keep the pressure off ourselves.
I thought Miller looked sharp again, a quality player. Don’t think either side of the Old Firm will be able to afford him, to be honest look at how little they were wanting to pay for McGinn. He’ll end up abroad where the wages and development pathway are better. Hurst had a decent enough camp as well, worked hard and was rewarded with his goal, which was nice to see.
On the flip side, Ferguson didn’t do it for me. Disappointing in both games. I just felt off the pace and didn’t stamp his authority like he does with his club.
Looking ahead to September now. Hopefully at least two of our top five keepers are back fit by then. I`ve never seen anything like it with the injuries in that position. Adams getting on the scoresheet could be a turning point for him, especially if he starts the season well. Just need more of the lads getting regular minutes at club level, that’s going to be key to building some proper depth and competition in the squad.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Tue 10 Jun 08:55
Miller would be wise to follow others abroad, if a move comes about. Think a lot of players are realising that Celtic/Rangers isn’t the best for them.
Ferguson being played in a different role for Scotland I think - does he not play more advanced for Bologna? Those places taken by McGinn and McTominay mainly for us.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 10 Jun 10:41
England struggled to beat the mighty Andorra, and that was in a WC qualifier!
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Topic Originator: par-ticular
Date: Tue 10 Jun 17:50
Exactly Lochgelly, the much vaunted England superstars only scored 1.
It was a bad day at the office on Friday. ( I was there). Sorted Monday!
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Tue 10 Jun 21:46
England just had our Iceland
1-3 at home to Senegal
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Tue 10 Jun 21:51
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Tue 10 Jun 21:46
England just had our Iceland
1-3 at home to Senegal
Oofft…….didn’t see that one coming
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Topic Originator: nick_dafc1
Date: Tue 10 Jun 22:24
Northern Ireland best Iceland despite playing most of the 2nd half with 10 men.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Tue 10 Jun 23:01
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Tue 10 Jun 21:46
England just had our Iceland
1-3 at home to Senegal
Senegal are superior to Iceland.
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 11 Jun 06:22
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Tue 10 Jun 23:01
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Tue 10 Jun 21:46
England just had our Iceland
1-3 at home to Senegal
Senegal are superior to Iceland.
England are superior to Scotland so it probably levels out.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Wed 11 Jun 07:06
Fair point
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Wed 11 Jun 08:37
What a few days away. TV pictures will never do justice to the setting of the ground. Hospitality provided by the locals and the welcome received by the almost 2000 travelling fans will live long in the memory.
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Wed 11 Jun 08:58
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Tue 10 Jun 21:46
England just had our Iceland
1-3 at home to Senegal
England have had their own Iceland a couple of times recently. They were beaten at Wembley last year as well as costing Hodgson his job at the Euros.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 11 Jun 09:39
Scotland 44th, Iceland 74th – a 30-place gap.
Meanwhile, England are sitting pretty at 4th, and Senegal are 19th. A gap of 15.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Wed 11 Jun 10:02
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Wed 11 Jun 09:39
Scotland 44th, Iceland 74th – a 30-place gap.
Meanwhile, England are sitting pretty at 4th, and Senegal are 19th. A gap of 15.
It wasn`t all that long ago Iceland were ranked above us in 18th.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Wed 11 Jun 10:14
Quote:
parathletic, Wed 11 Jun 10:02
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Wed 11 Jun 09:39
Scotland 44th, Iceland 74th – a 30-place gap.
Meanwhile, England are sitting pretty at 4th, and Senegal are 19th. A gap of 15.
It wasn`t all that long ago Iceland were ranked above us in 18th.
Is Senegal the highest ranked African country, parathletic?
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Wed 11 Jun 10:23
Quote:
GG Riva, Wed 11 Jun 10:14
Quote:
parathletic, Wed 11 Jun 10:02
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Wed 11 Jun 09:39
Scotland 44th, Iceland 74th – a 30-place gap.
Meanwhile, England are sitting pretty at 4th, and Senegal are 19th. A gap of 15.
It wasn`t all that long ago Iceland were ranked above us in 18th.
Is Senegal the highest ranked African country, parathletic?
Morocco are the highest currently in 12th.Senegal are 19th. I always take the rankings with a pinch of salt.
Post Edited (Wed 11 Jun 10:23)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 11 Jun 10:24
Morocco are 12th in the FIFA rankings and Senegal are the next highest African team at 19th.
Ah, parathletic beat me to it! Btw, how many knew that Iran are 18th!
Post Edited (Wed 11 Jun 10:27)
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Wed 11 Jun 10:32
Quote:
wee eck, Wed 11 Jun 10:24
Morocco are 12th in the FIFA rankings and Senegal are the next highest African team at 19th.
Ah, parathletic beat me to it! Btw, how many knew that Iran are 18th!
Didn’t know that but also not too surprising, given the level of opposition in the Asian qualifiers etc. The 5 “bigger” footballing nations there (them, Saudi, Japan, Australia, South Korea) should dominate really.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Wed 11 Jun 10:37
Think I heard Senegal are 1 defeat in 27 or something
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Wed 11 Jun 10:38
Iran was one of the ones that stuck out for me Eck. It`s probably because they are top of their World Cup qualifying group after 10 matches. They are in a group with Uzbekistan, UAE, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan and North Korea.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 11 Jun 10:44
Quote:
parathletic, Wed 11 Jun 10:02
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Wed 11 Jun 09:39
Scotland 44th, Iceland 74th – a 30-place gap.
Meanwhile, England are sitting pretty at 4th, and Senegal are 19th. A gap of 15.
It wasn`t all that long ago Iceland were ranked above us in 18th.
Indeed, I`d assume it would align when Iceland dumped England out of Euro 2016 in the Round of 16.
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Wed 11 Jun 10:49
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Wed 11 Jun 10:44
Quote:
parathletic, Wed 11 Jun 10:02
Quote:
cammypar 1995, Wed 11 Jun 09:39
Scotland 44th, Iceland 74th – a 30-place gap.
Meanwhile, England are sitting pretty at 4th, and Senegal are 19th. A gap of 15.
It wasn`t all that long ago Iceland were ranked above us in 18th.
Indeed, I`d assume it would align when Iceland dumped England out of Euro 2016 in the Round of 16.
Even at the end of 2020 they were 10 places above us, albeit in 41st.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 11 Jun 10:52
1. Argentina – #1; Messi is their all‑time top scorer (112) and most‑capped (191)
2. France – Back‑to‑back major titles (2018 WC & Euro 2024) — rare dominance.
3. Spain – Only team to win seven out of seven matches at a Euros (Euro 2024)
4. England – Semi‑finalists in both Euro 2024 and 2022 World Cup.
5. Brazil – Most successful at Confederations Cup, with four titles.
6. Belgium – Ranked #1 worldwide in 2015; current “golden generation” has 50+ caps each.
7. Portugal – Cristiano Ronaldo still their leading scorer — even past 100 caps.
8. Netherlands – Euro 2024 finalists, first final since 2000.
9. Italy – Won back‑to‑back UEL finals (2021, 2023); Nations League runners-up 2024/25
10. Germany – Only nation to reach WC semis 16 straight times (1954–2014)
11. Croatia – Shocked the world with rapid rise to #3 in 1998 ranking
12. Morocco – First African side to reach WC semis in 2022.
13. Uruguay – Won first-ever FIFA Trophy (1924 Olympic gold before official WC).
14. Colombia – Only South American side unbeaten in Copa América 2024.
15. Japan – Won 2023 AFC Asian Cup unbeaten.
16. USA – First non-conference team to face Europe in Nations Cup in 2024.
17. Mexico – All-time leaders in CONCACAF titles (11 gold medals).
18. Iran – Only Asian nation to qualify for 6 consecutive WCs since 2006.
19. Senegal – African Nations Champions 2022, first-ever AFCON title.
20. Switzerland – Reached Euro QFs in 2024 without conceding in group stage.
21. Denmark – Won Euro 1992 as underdogs.
22. Austria – First in UEFA World Cup qualifiers for 2026.
23. South Korea – Reached 2002 WC semis as co-host.
24. Ecuador – Highest WC finish – Round of 16 in 2022.
25. Ukraine – First WC qualification in 2006.
26. Australia – Only OFC nation to reach 2006 WC QF.
27. Türkiye – Semis of Euro 2008 & 2024 Nations League.
28. Sweden – 2022 WC semi-qualifiers; narrow miss on penalties.
29. Wales – Euro 2016 semi-finalists — their highest-ever.
30. Canada – Gold at 2021 Gold Cup; improving rapidly.
31. Serbia – Placed best among Balkans at Euro 2024 qualifiers.
32. Egypt – Africa Cup of Nations winners 2010, 2018.
33. Panama – Debut in 2018 WC.
34. Poland – Lewandowski has 80+ goals since debut.
35. Russia – 2008 Euro semis hosts.
36. Algeria – AFCON 2019 champions.
37. Hungary – UEFA Nations League group winners in 2022.
38. Norway – Haaland-led surge in global profile.
39. Czechia – 2020 finals of Nations League.
40. Greece – Euro 2004 surprise winners.
41. Côte d’Ivoire – 2015 AFCON winners; Didier Drogba scored 65 goals for them.
42. Peru – Copa América finalists in 2019; Paolo Guerrero top scorer (39).
43. Nigeria – 3-time AFCON champions; produced talents like Okocha & Osimhen.
44. Scotland – Qualified for Euro 2024 and finished second in their group.
45. Tunisia – Qualified for 6 World Cups, including five straight from 1998–2022.
46. Ghana – 2010 WC quarter-finalists; missed semis on dramatic penalty miss.
47. Slovakia – Reached Euro 2016 knockouts on debut.
48. Romania – Quarter-finalists at Euro 2000; Hagi remains a national icon.
49. Qatar – Won the 2019 AFC Asian Cup as hosts.
50. Venezuela – Only CONMEBOL nation never to qualify for a World Cup.
51. Cameroon – Only African nation to reach a World Cup quarterfinal (1990).
52. Chile – Won back-to-back Copa América titles (2015 & 2016).
53. Mali – Reached 11 AFCON tournaments; best finish = runners-up (1972).
54. Costa Rica – Reached WC quarterfinals in 2014; Keylor Navas standout.
55. Republic of Ireland – 3 WC appearances; iconic win over Italy in 1994.
56. Paraguay – Copa América winners in 1979; finalists in 2011.
57. Slovenia – Qualified for Euro 2000 and World Cup 2010.
58. Albania – Qualified for Euro 2016, first major tournament ever.
59. Burkina Faso – Runners-up in AFCON 2013.
60. Congo DR – AFCON champs in 1968 and 1974 (as Zaire).
61. South Africa – Won AFCON 1996 after rejoining FIFA post-apartheid.
62. Saudi Arabia – Famous for their 2–1 win over Argentina in WC 2022.
63. Uzbekistan – Best AFC Asian Cup finish: 4th in 2011.
64. Iceland – Eliminated England in Euro 2016 and reached WC 2018.
65. Georgia – Qualified for Euro 2024 – first-ever major tournament.
66. El Salvador – Qualified for 2 WCs (1970, 1982).
67. North Macedonia – Beat Germany in 2021 WCQ; debuted in Euro 2020.
68. Israel – Won 1964 AFC Asian Cup before joining UEFA.
69. Jordan – Twice finished runners-up in AFC Asian Cup (2004, 2011).
70. Cape Verde – Qualified for 3 of last 4 AFCON tournaments.
71. Bosnia & Herzegovina – First WC appearance in 2014.
72. Honduras – 3-time World Cup participants (1982, 2010, 2014).
73. Gabon – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is their top scorer.
74. Bolivia – Copa América champions in 1963; hosted the event.
75. Equatorial Guinea – Quarter-finalists at AFCON 2012 & 2022.
76. China PR – Qualified for WC 2002; aiming for 2026 return.
77. Luxembourg – Never reached major tournament but rising in UEFA NL.
78. Zambia – Won AFCON 2012 in dramatic penalty shootout.
79. Bahrain – Finished 4th in 2004 AFC Asian Cup.
80. Trinidad & Tobago – First Caribbean team to qualify for a World Cup (2006).
81. Guatemala – Strong CONCACAF presence, but yet to make World Cup debut.
82. Finland – Qualified for Euro 2020; their first-ever major tournament.
83. Haiti – CONCACAF champions in 1973.
84. Kyrgyzstan – AFC Asian Cup debut in 2019.
85. Uganda – AFCON runners-up in 1978.
86. Kenya – Qualified for AFCON 6 times.
87. New Zealand – Undefeated at WC 2010 (3 draws in group stage).
88. Mozambique – Qualified for 4 AFCONs; still chasing first WC berth.
89. Armenia – Henrikh Mkhitaryan is all-time top scorer and captain.
90. Lebanon – Hosts of 2000 AFC Asian Cup.
91. Syria – Nearly qualified for 2018 WC; lost playoff to Australia.
92. Zambia – Duplicate from 78; backup stat: Top scorer is Godfrey Chitalu (79 goals).
93. Belarus – Never qualified for WC or Euros; beat France in 2010 qualifiers.
94. Palestine – Qualified for 3 AFC Asian Cups since 2015.
95. Faroe Islands – Notable 1–0 win vs Austria in Euro 1992 qualifiers.
96. Estonia – Reached Euro 2012 playoff final.
97. Namibia – Qualified for 3 AFCONs (most recently 2024).
98. Kazakhstan – Former Soviet team now in UEFA; growing in NL.
99. India – AFC Asian Cup runners-up in 1964; Sunil Chhetri is 3rd all-time in int’l goals (active).
100. Madagascar – Surprised everyone by reaching AFCON 2019 quarterfinals on debut.
Unsure how up to date this is but some mental names in the top 100
c'mon the pars
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Wed 11 Jun 11:01
FIFA revised the way they calculated the rankings in 2018. The notes explaining the new method included this statement -
The Confederation weighting variables of the previous formula, which made rising in the standings more challenging for teams from Confederations other than Europe or South America, has been be removed. Teams will now have an equal chance to improve in the standings irrespective of their regional affiliation.`
I`m not sure how exactly they achieved that but it obviously benefited teams like Iran. There must be relatively few matches between countries from different Confederations to allow adjustments in their relative positions.
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Topic Originator: cammypar 1995
Date: Wed 11 Jun 13:59
Quote:
wee eck, Wed 11 Jun 11:01
FIFA revised the way they calculated the rankings in 2018. The notes explaining the new method included this statement -
The Confederation weighting variables of the previous formula, which made rising in the standings more challenging for teams from Confederations other than Europe or South America, has been be removed. Teams will now have an equal chance to improve in the standings irrespective of their regional affiliation.`
I`m not sure how exactly they achieved that but it obviously benefited teams like Iran. There must be relatively few matches between countries from different Confederations to allow adjustments in their relative positions.
Not even sure if friendlies are still a thing over there anymore tbh. The Nations League kind of killed off the old style meaningless friendlies. Especially those classic England vs San Marino goal fests just to boost rankings.
Now you`ve got proper competition between teams of a similar level, and it actually means something. Plus there`s the added bonus of a cheeky backdoor route into the Euros or World Cup.
UEFA basically said: "No more stat-padding against minnows to get the easier groups although England still seem to get favourable draws.
c'mon the pars
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