babychunder Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 We need to win this one handsomely. I'd play 4-3-3 with this team. GK : Shagger Back Four : Hutton, Berra, Greer, Robertson Midfield : Anya, Brown, Morrison Strikers : Naismith, Rhodes, May I'd look to swap out Morrison for McArthur and Greer for Martin at some point, with one sub up my sleeve (maybe Steven Fletcher if a striker tires). No place for Maloney or Darren Fletcher as they looked past their sell by date against Norn Iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiangsu Sainty Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'd put D Fletcher in in place of Brown. He regularly looks the part for West Brom and is more use than a volatile cokeheed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstar101 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 D Fletcher has a very positive effect on those around him (apparantly), especially the more inexperienced players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Id put anyone in place off brown headless chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Broon has been the most important player so far this campaign, there's no way Strachan's dropping him. I reckon it'll be: Marshall Hutton, Greer, Martin, Robertson Fletcher, Broon Maloney, Naismith, Anya Fletcher Although I'd personally prefer to see Morrison in place of S Fletcher with Naismith moved up top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Broon has been the most important player so far this campaign, there's no way Strachan's dropping him. I reckon it'll be: Marshall Hutton, Greer, Martin, Robertson Fletcher, Broon Maloney, Naismith, Anya Fletcher Although I'd personally prefer to see Morrison in place of S Fletcher with Naismith moved up top. I think that will be closer to the team than babychunders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranmere Saintee Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I still don't understand this wish for Naismith to be used up front. I can understand and agree with him being used just behind the forwards providing the ammunition but as a striker he fires blanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychunder Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I still don't understand this wish for Naismith to be used up front. I can understand and agree with him being used just behind the forwards providing the ammunition but as a striker he fires blanks. Steven Fletcher - 19 apps 1 goal Steven Naismith - 35 apps 4 goals Neither is prolific, but Naismith scores twice as often as Fletcher. Jordan Rhodes - 11 apps 3 goals Outscores them both. stanley saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 2 adults and 2 children can get in for the bargain price of just £140. Wow. rik2304 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Steven Fletcher - 19 apps 1 goal Steven Naismith - 35 apps 4 goals Neither is prolific, but Naismith scores twice as often as Fletcher. Jordan Rhodes - 11 apps 3 goals Outscores them both. Who have Rhodes' caps and goals come against? Naismith and Fletcher offer far more to the team than Rhodes does. Maybe not such an important thing against Gibralter, although I think we should stick to the same system and players that have worked well for us so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I reckon May will get a half. Some tension in this household - Beloved was born in Gib! Braw wee place - been there a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babychunder Posted March 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Who have Rhodes' caps and goals come against? Naismith and Fletcher offer far more to the team than Rhodes does. Maybe not such an important thing against Gibralter, although I think we should stick to the same system and players that have worked well for us so far. Google is your friend. Disagree about Fletcher, he looked well rusty last game and hasn't been scoring for his club. Strikers need to score, especially whne played up top alone. Naismith I think is our best option followed by Rhodes. Rhodes needs someone to play alongside him, Naismith doesn't like to play main striker, so I'd start with them. Against Gib we can afford to be adventurous so I'd start 4-3-3 with May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Scotland will win 19-0. Stevie will score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) Google is your friend. Disagree about Fletcher, he looked well rusty last game and hasn't been scoring for his club. Strikers need to score, especially whne played up top alone. Naismith I think is our best option followed by Rhodes. Rhodes needs someone to play alongside him, Naismith doesn't like to play main striker, so I'd start with them. Against Gib we can afford to be adventurous so I'd start 4-3-3 with May. ____________________________ Without google, I'm pretty sure Rhodes' three goals have come against diddy teams (2 against Luxembourg, can't remember the other team he scored against but pretty sure it was in a 3-1 win so they couldn't have been that good!). Gibralter probably is the sort of game that would suit him (given his record against diddy teams ;-)) but I doubt Strachan will change what he knows works well. I'm undecided on Fletcher to be honest. I thought he was quiet against Norn Irn but heard a couple of pundits mention him in the man of match conversation so I don't know if I just expected more of him or if I'm still in the huff with him for turning his back on us for a couple of years. I wouldn't be upset to see him dropped (I'd rather Morrison in behind Naismith) but reckon Strachan will stick with him. Edited March 27, 2015 by nips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broon Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 (edited) I'm undecided on Fletcher to be honest. I thought he was quiet against Norn Irn but heard a couple of pundits mention him in the man of match conversation so I don't know if I just expected more of him or if I'm still in the huff with him for turning his back on us for a couple of years. I wouldn't be upset to see him dropped (I'd rather Morrison in behind Naismith) but reckon Strachan will stick with him. His first touch is top drawer but he's not a great goalscoring threat. Saying that, with decent balls into the box his heading ability is good. I expect he'd operate more successfully with a striker alongside him. May would be perfect foil for him with his running ability. We could go with Naismith on the right, Anya left, Brown and Fletch in the middle and May alongside Fletcher up top. Means Maloney is left out though and arguably he's one of our more creative threats. Your team is likely how we'll shape up though. Edited March 27, 2015 by Broon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiangsu Sainty Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Greer Defiantly Vows to shut out Gibraltar Don't expect a goalfest - Greer Brighton defender Gordon Greer says fans should not expect Scotland to run riot when they play Gibraltar in Euro 2016 qualifying on Sunday. Greer said: "These players are no mugs and for me it is all about winning the game and moving on. "It will be a difficult game and difficult to break them down and we are preparing as best we can." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Sensible stuff. Mind you, no hat-trick since 1969. Surely tae feck....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickDT Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 Really can't believe that people don't rate Darren Fletcher or Scott Brown. Fletcher look composed on the ball on Wednesday and I thought it was a mature performance. His passes were crisp and I felt he made the right decisions 99% As for Brown, I can only assume it's the team he plays for that puts people off. Seems that every player that plays with energy is now labelled as "headless chicken". He is a good technical player, good in the challenge and gives anyone he plays against a hard time. Best midfielder in Scotland. I'd personally go- Gordon Hutton-Martin-Hanley-Robertson Fletcher-Brown Maloney-Naismith-Anya May/Rhodes Blue tinted specs aside I really think it would be a great time to chuck May in. We know what Fletcher can do up top and his record is far from impressive scoring wise in Internationals. nips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiangsu Sainty Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 I agree with you RE May but realistically it would only be with a view to getting him experience and absolutely not on merit. I wonder if Strachan might feel its a good chance to let Fletcher break his drought nips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly78 Posted March 27, 2015 Report Share Posted March 27, 2015 ____________________________ Without google, I'm pretty sure Rhodes' three goals have come against diddy teams (2 against Luxembourg, can't remember the other team he scored against but pretty sure it was in a 3-1 win so they couldn't have been that good!). Australia reserves pretty much at Easter Road. He played well in that game, but they were woeful. Luxembourg, I was so cold (and drunk) that I can't remember much apart from Rhodes scoring a tap in, their goal being a screamer and Muzz coming on for the last few minutes. nips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 i think this game suits May but i think Strachan would have given him game time on wed if he was going to play tho the other strikers who did play didnt exactly grab a starting shirt. think it will be Marshall Hutton Martin Greer Robertson Brown Morrison Maloney Naismith Anya Fletcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AthensSaint Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Most likely option is for May to come on with 20 mins to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Most likely option is for May to come on with 20 mins to go. I would be surprised if he was even on the bench. There are a few guys ahead of him. I think Strachan is thinking about him for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 was looking at tickets to take my 2 wee ones. 35 for me an 15 each for kids total £65 just shows how good our £15 deal is at McD fazman1977 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingermunkie Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Am I the only one scared we'll scotland this up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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