Match Thread Scotland v Cyprus (14:00 KO)
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Jim Prideaux
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Think it’s a nonsense that Gunn is playing, but it is what it is. Hope Jack plays well.
I know it’s a formation that’s brought relative success, but I really dislike 3 at the back and never mind at home to Cyprus. Suppose, that allows us to get our best players on the pitch.
I know it’s a formation that’s brought relative success, but I really dislike 3 at the back and never mind at home to Cyprus. Suppose, that allows us to get our best players on the pitch.
Live on Viaplay Sports 1, what a ridiculous decision to show on PPV
Houlet
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I think it was inevitable, not a judgment of merit, but a ploy mainly to get him tied down.
Reverting to a back 3 to accommodate Tierney when we played better with a back 4.
Gunn was always going to start in order to confirm his allegiance switch.
Gunn was always going to start in order to confirm his allegiance switch.
YorkshireBlue
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Porteous getting a game just shows the media can decide who plays for Scotland regardless of ability.
Although we already knew that, has been the case since the 90s.
Although we already knew that, has been the case since the 90s.
Jim Prideaux
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Yes mate.
Was more meaning that I don’t agree with folk changing nationality at age 27. I understand football managers obviously have to try get the best players they can, but it’s not something I particularly like.
Can’t imagine it does much for team morale.
Did the SFA in their infinite wisdom not sign an exclusive deal with viaplay to show all Scotland matches? Even worse than having all the gsmes on Sky.
I don’t know anything about the contract but it seems all the Euro qualifiers are on Viaplay so guess it must be a UEFA deal. Bonkers signing up to a service few have signed up to.
Jim Prideaux
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As an aside, that has to be the slowest football team on the earth.
Totally agree
I think countries are allowed to negotiate their own contracts now as all the England qualifiers are on Channel 4.
All International football matches should be on terrestrial tv like the WC, Euros, Olympics, etc.
I won’t see the match today as I’m in London and not even going to attempt scrounging around for a pub that has viaplay in Shepherds Bush.
Was going to post that too, it's a typical stodgy uninspiring Clarke lineup.
Hickey is right footed and plays right wing back for Brentford.
Grant Hanley is so far below international quality it’s ridiculous.
derek145
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Thought he was a left back
Smkz23
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They aren’t, it’s UEFA who sell the rights centrally.
That's a random team. 3 left backs squeezed in
Started out as a left back, but Brentford have had him swap sides.
That’s Steve Clarke for you!
Madjid Moments
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By all accounts he’s done well since moving down south.
R P McMurphy
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Did Ally just say the only disappointing performance in recent years was the Ukraine game?
We just going to pretend getting humped 3-0 in Dublin didn’t happen then?
We just going to pretend getting humped 3-0 in Dublin didn’t happen then?
R P McMurphy
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Also how the %^*& does the likes of Kenny McLean make every Scotland squad yet players like Tom Cairney at Fulham never get a sniff.
ibrox1975
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Hickey is an odd one, although he plays left back for his club he’s actually right footed.
Think Cairney told the SFA to get stuffed after Strachan had him in and out of the team constantly
He plays right back for Brentford
ibrox1975
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Thanks I stand corrected mate
TerrySilverLoyal
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When did Andy Robertson develop this faux Glasgow Uni accent
Can’t fucking stand him
Can’t fucking stand him
The tim is ripping out of him
Clementime
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Explain to me how he is not a left back, without saying he is not a left back!
ibrox1975
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Must admit when you live down south for a few years, like it or lump it but your accent does change.
Don’t like admitting that but happened to me as well.
Maybe subconsciously just tired of people saying “what’s that” every time you speak
Jim Prideaux
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He’s always had it, it’s been irritating me for years, he’s from Giffnock or something
Clementime
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One yellow in nine matches, is good going considering his style at Hivs.
Thewandofpedro
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Clarke looks like he’s had a big night on the piss
Jim Prideaux
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Should be a routine win for Scotland
3-0.
3-0.
So his usual?
Thornliebank_Bear
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Hope Scotland win, have too, but that looks like a side you would send out to get a point against one of the better nations. Dykes to score last. 1-0.
BobbyShearer55-65
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Emma, Ally & Rylan .......
R P McMurphy
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Pathetic tbh, a team like Scotland can’t afford to be letting good players not play over silly squabbles.
I think Clarke has his favourites and nothing will change that regardless of who’s playing well or who’s not playing regularly for their clubs.
insanicdrunk
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Just thought the exact same thing!
On another note, Clarke looks like he raids bins for fag ends.
ibrox1975
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Leuchars boy
Ruben Sosa
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What the hell am I seeing here?
Porteous and Hanley in the starting 11?
Porteous and Hanley in the starting 11?
Jim Prideaux
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Strip is an absolute cracker.
