gingermunkie Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) Did he do anything to improve Scottish Football ??? Restructured the acadamies system, tried to keep senior players out of the U20 league, was instrumental in making sure a pyramid structure was introduced to the league, promoted all weather pitches to local authorities and clubs. Added some important tenants to the coaching handbook re technique and tactics. All of which will have subtle long term benefits to the game in this country. Edited October 22, 2014 by gingermunkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Restructured the acadamies system, tried to keep senior players out of the U20 league, was instrumental in making sure a pyramid structure was introduced to the league, promoted all weather pitches to local authorities and clubs. Added some important tenants to the coaching handbook re technique and tactics. All of which will have subtle long term benefits to the game in this country. Â Â Thanks gingermunkie, whos in pipe line to takeover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 TheRe is a really good network of full time, capable coaches in place now to help develop youngsters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Still seems odd he walks out of a 10 yr job 3 yrs in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Still seems odd he walks out of a 10 yr job 3 yrs inYou'll not get anyone in the media or sportsound to admit it, but Scottish football reeks of cronyism. He tried to bring something different and met resistance everywhere. Not his greatest fan, but he recognised what needed changing and to his credit got a fair few things through. You can guarantee that his replacement will be an underwhelming member of the Largs mafia' or someone with some tenuous old firm connection. How folk like malpas, stark and McGhee have any influence in the next generation and current talent of Scottish football staggers me. The likes of Cathro show that there is fantastic non ex player coaches out there, yet we still persist with old duds and these guys end up being lost to Scottish football. Edited October 23, 2014 by TheYellowBox nips and Cagey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indicator Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 You'll not get anyone in the media or sportsound to admit it, but Scottish football reeks of cronyism. He tried to bring something different and met resistance everywhere. Not his greatest fan, but he recognised what needed changing and to his credit got a fair few things through. You can guarantee that his replacement will be an underwhelming member of the Largs mafia' or someone with some tenuous old firm connection. How folk like malpas, stark and McGhee have any influence in the next generation and current talent of Scottish football staggers me. The likes of Cathro show that there is fantastic non ex player coaches out there, yet we still persist with old duds and these guys end up being lost to Scottish football. Â They persist with ex-players and managers as media pundits because they believe that fans hang on their every word. I mean in the past two years I've lost count of how many times, no matter how many different managers or players, have been asked the simple question "What do you think is the best way forward for Scottish football" the stock answer and first out of the starting blocks is usually well... SF needs a strong RANGERS and... Â After all that has gone on, these people still fawn and salivate over having the OF back and returning us to the status quo which we all enjoyed pre 2011. Abernethy Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Lewis McLeod called into squad for RoI game. Â What happened to that Callum guy from Celtic who was called into squad after 2 half decent games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Lewis McLeod called into squad for RoI game.  What happened to that Callum guy from Celtic who was called into squad after 2 half decent games.  _______________________________________________  It looks like Strachan is bringing the occassional young guy into the squad to see what they can do in training and integrate them into the squad even though he has no intention of playing them, which is why I'm a wee bit surprised to see May in the squad again. He's done it with McGregor, Gauld, McLeod and arguably Pawlett which is fair enough, although I'm quite surprised at McLeod's inclusion at this stage. wee john 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastered Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'm convinced there's an unwritten rule that at least one Sevco player has to be in the squad to help ticket sales, and keep the knuckle draggers happy.  Strachan's reported comments about adusting the league structure temporarily to get Sevco, Hibs and Hearts all promoted this season is outrageous. Why not extend the rules so that certain clubs are guaranteed to stay in the top division irrespective of playing ability or financial incompetance? George Grieve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickDT Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 If I'd have know MacLeod was going to be in the squad I wouldn't have bought my ticket out of principle. Slap in the face to all the younger players playing well at higher levels. sixties saintee, Mike and George Grieve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) I'm convinced there's an unwritten rule that at least one Sevco player has to be in the squad to help ticket sales, and keep the knuckle draggers happy.  Strachan's reported comments about adusting the league structure temporarily to get Sevco, Hibs and Hearts all promoted this season is outrageous. Why not extend the rules so that certain clubs are guaranteed to stay in the top division irrespective of playing ability or financial incompetance?   ________________________________  So if there is an unwritten rule about inlcuding TRFC players, how did they get round it for the last couple of squads?  I agree about Strachan's comments - I like him but he's not doing himself any favours with that. From his point of view it is important the likes of Hibs, Hearts and Rangers are strong and their Scottish players are playing at the highest level possible but to suggest adjusting the league structure to accommodate them was just just stupid.  And don't kid about sorting the rules so certain clubs can't get relegated - if memory serves Aberdeen and Motherwell have benefited from daft rules that have prevented other teams getting promoted in the past! Edited November 4, 2014 by nips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhq Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Stark quits  http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/billy-stark-step-down-scotland-4566105 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejksjfc Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Stark quits  http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/billy-stark-step-down-scotland-4566105 Maybe he is going to Motherwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Grieve Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Lewis Macleod in the Scotland squad is a disgrace. If he played for Raith or QoS he'd be no where near the Scotland team.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Maybe he is going to Motherwell. God help motherwell. Clue clueless fvckwit standing at fir park arms folded looking clueless as his team are getting their arses handed to them on the plate. Motherwell is a fine footballing city though! On McLeod, as much as I think he is maybe there to appease the rangers fans, he is the one player for them who I think could go in to play at a much higher level, maybe Wallace. Think there are more deserving players than him not in the squad, but can see what strachan is doing with the young players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Stevie May who is on the bench at Sheffield gets the nod and no place for Jordan Rhodes. Mmmmmhhhhhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychunder Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Stevie will be on the bench for Scotland too, and so will Rhodes likely. WGS' preference is Naismith, Fletcher, Rhodes, then May/McLeod. Â I like Rhodes and would play him ahead of Fletcher and Martin. Naismith is our best option up front though. Â Lewis McLeod I know little about, haven't seen him play, presume he's there for the atmosphere. Â Stevie has a lot to prove at this level - and given time and the opportunity I'm sure he will. That's why he's probably behind these three guys in the pecking order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I'm not buying this theory that McLeod is only in the squad to keep the zombies happy - if that was high on Strachan's agenda then Lee Wallace would have been in a lot more squads than he has. Rhodes isn't in the squad because he's not the type of player that plays the striker role Strachan wants. May could play in a couple of different roles in Strachan's system even though I don't think he's ready for international football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Im with Baby on this one. Great to see Stevie in the squad again but he is way off a starting place at this stage in his development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilSJFC Posted November 6, 2014 Report Share Posted November 6, 2014 Anyone know of any buses with spaces left for the Ireland game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupy76 Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 Anyone know of any buses with spaces left for the Ireland game? i would have really like to go to this game with my wee boy,, gutted no tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 No place for Johnny Russell either. Don't understand Strachan's decision to select May in a crucial game next Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 I never even thought about Russell until today when I saw he scored two goals. How has he been doing this season? I think Martin has a better scoring record than him and is probably a better option as the lone striker but Russell can't be far off getting a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingermunkie Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Russell called up to replace Bryson: http://m.stv.tv/sport/football/international/299002-johnny-russell-called-up-to-scotland-squad-as-craig-bryson-pulls-out/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelosi Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Brilliant documentary on Gordon Strachan on Sky Sports 4 just now....his views on current players and coaching at the moment...spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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