Mr Bunny Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 There doesn't seem to be much interest but I thought I'd start a thread any way. Team: Allan McGregor, Alan Hutton, David Weir, Stephen McManus, Lee Wallace, Scott Brown, Darren Fletcher, Lee McCulloch, James McFadden, Kenny Miller, Kris Boyd. Like it says on the tin, what do you think? My own tuppenceworth's is it doesn't look like it's got enough flair to unlock a team who will have 11 men in the penalty box. Including McCulloch suggests he plans to throw big guys up front and thump balls to them. Better options to me would be to include Dorrans and Adams (instead of Brown and McCulloch) - both are skillful and both are capable of accurate shooting from a distance which might be required. Alternatively of course Morrison on the right wing and McFadden on the left to try and get behind them (dropping McCulloch). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaggyThistle Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 I think that team sounds pretty spot-on. We should be able to put 2-3 past them easily - hopefully more. Dorrans should and will come on in the second half and hopefully show Levein he is worth a start ahead of Brown or even McFadden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) I agree with that team. I do agree that it would be good to have wingers such as Dorrans or Maloney who can provide a little more width in the line up, but I'd go with the above starting line up until half time, then decide whether changes are needed. Edited September 7, 2010 by twinny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 I'd like to have seen Dorrans get a start. However, it's a much better team than the rubbish we sent out on Friday night. Stevie Naismith FFS. Give me strength!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Allan McGregor, Alan Hutton, David Weir, Stephen McManus, Lee Wallace, Scott Brown, Darren Fletcher, Lee McCulloch, James McFadden, Kenny Miller, Kris Boyd. I'm pleased to see McFadden getting a start, but also keen on Dorrans getting a shot if we haven't broken down the Lichtenstein defence by half-time. Robson could also make an impact as second-half sub ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven H Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 I'm pleased to see McFadden getting a start, but also keen on Dorrans getting a shot if we haven't broken down the Lichtenstein defence by half-time. Robson could also make an impact as second-half sub ? Would have prefered Dorrans to Brown (after Browns performance on Friday). McCulloch had a good game on Friday but not sure if he is the best option to partner Fletcher in central midfield. Should still get the job done tho, and there are options on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearsdenLoyal Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 (edited) There doesn't seem to be much interest but I thought I'd start a thread any way. Team: Allan McGregor, Alan Hutton, David Weir, Stephen McManus, Lee Wallace, Scott Brown, Darren Fletcher, Lee McCulloch, James McFadden, Kenny Miller, Kris Boyd. Like it says on the tin, what do you think? My own tuppenceworth's is it doesn't look like it's got enough flair to unlock a team who will have 11 men in the penalty box. Including McCulloch suggests he plans to throw big guys up front and thump balls to them. Better options to me would be to include Dorrans and Adams (instead of Brown and McCulloch) - both are skillful and both are capable of accurate shooting from a distance which might be required. Alternatively of course Morrison on the right wing and McFadden on the left to try and get behind them (dropping McCulloch). Good morning, campers ... Edited September 7, 2010 by BearsdenLoyal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKennan Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Joe Jordan - always a shoo-in to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Gall Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Would have prefered Dorrans to Brown (after Browns performance on Friday). McCulloch had a good game on Friday but not sure if he is the best option to partner Fletcher in central midfield. Should still get the job done tho, and there are options on the bench. Although received wisdom says it's folly to go 3-4-3 (with them playing only 1 up), McCulloch would fit in front of 2 centre backs allowing the full backs to play the game in the opposition half. No? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 I have a very bad feeling about tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Although this 'country' has a poulation size equivalent to that of Murano Street, we'll probably find a way to make it look difficult to score. Formations are always important to some extent, but in this case it shouldn't matter that much what formation we go with provided it gives us some sort of basic shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Although this 'country' has a poulation size equivalent to that of Murano Street, we'll probably find a way to make it look difficult to score. It should be an easy win and shut-out for Scotland tonight but I wouldn't disrespect Liechtenstein too much. Their footballing infrastructure is certainly something for Scotland to be jealous of. They have a ridiculous amount of very well kept full- and half-sized pitches, both grass and astroturf. Their teams are all integrated into the Swiss football pyramid and whilst Vaduz are fairly evenly matched with Thistle, there are enough examples of one off shocks to not take the national team lightly. As I say, anything less than a win without conceding would be a dreadful result, but as any Faeroese knows, Scotland aren't exempt from the odd dreadful result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpool Jags Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 It should be an easy win and shut-out for Scotland tonight but I wouldn't disrespect Liechtenstein too much. Their footballing infrastructure is certainly something for Scotland to be jealous of. They have a ridiculous amount of very well kept full- and half-sized pitches, both grass and astroturf. Their teams are all integrated into the Swiss football pyramid and whilst Vaduz are fairly evenly matched with Thistle, there are enough examples of one off shocks to not take the national team lightly. As I say, anything less than a win without conceding would be a dreadful result, but as any Faeroese knows, Scotland aren't exempt from the odd dreadful result. Alas, all true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Hopefully the big team can take a bit of inspiration from the u21's who have just beaten Austria with a last minute winner to top their group. YAS!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 John Lambie Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Dorrans not even on the bench tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig-W Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 The hubris expressed by the Scottish media means it'll be hilarious if/when they score. Traynor's You Call will also be good if Scotland don't get a result tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel J. Botch Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Utter baws so far. One of the worst teams in the history of international football and in 45 mins of play not a shot on goal. The manager is clueless, never a national boss. Oh, and well done the best fans in the world for booing the national anthem, a credit to your country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantB Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Utter baws so far. One of the worst teams in the history of international football and in 45 mins of play not a shot on goal. The manager is clueless, never a national boss. Oh, and well done the best fans in the world for booing the national anthem, a credit to your country. This. Levein is hopelessly out of his depth. Utterly embarassing. Their keeper hasn't had a save to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggybunnet Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 I am saddened to say I have never been so apathetic about Scotland as i am at the moment, there are NO great players in this team and the one good player Dorrans isn't playing, sad very sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Earl of Hathaway Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 When I said (jokingly) as I left work that I would be putting a new inner tube in my rear wheel and listening to the Scotland match, I expected to have it half done by the break, nip out and get some beers and have to do it half pished at 11.30 tonight. I now have a perfectly fitted and inflated back tyre back on the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel J. Botch Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 oh dear 1-0 to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig-W Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 ... Reminds me of Cowdenbeath... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggybunnet Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 OMG they are shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 Scheißen!!! You could see that one coming miles away. The right back should have cut out the pass to the wing but was totally out of position, everyone then just left the guy in the middle alone. Ridiculous stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel J. Botch Posted September 7, 2010 Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 c'mon tartan army, all together now............ 'doe a deer, a female deer............' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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