Harry Palmer Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 For Georgia (11th Oct) and Poland (14th Oct). Goalkeepers Craig Gordon (Celtic) David Marshall (Cardiff City) Allan McGregor (Hull City) Defenders Christophe Berra (Ipswich Town) Craig Forsyth (Derby County) Gordon Greer (Brighton and Hove Albion) Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers) Alan Hutton (Aston Villa) Russell Martin (Norwich City) Mark Reynolds (Aberdeen) Andrew Robertson (Hull City) Steven Whittaker (Norwich City) Midfielders Ikechi Anya (Watford) Barry Bannan (Crystal Palace) Scott Brown (Celtic) Craig Bryson (Derby County) Chris Burke (Nottingham Forest) Graham Dorrans (West Bromwich Albion) Darren Fletcher (Manchester United) Ryan Gauld (Sporting Clube de Portugal) Shaun Maloney (Wigan Athletic) James McArthur (Crystal Palace) James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion) Forwards Steven Fletcher (Sunderland) Steven May (Sheffield Wednesday) Chris Martin (Derby County) Steven Naismith (Everton) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Apprentice Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Can't believe Barry Bannan consistently makes the Scotland squad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantaitchie8 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Pleasantly surprised by Gauld's inclusion I have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 That defence makes me cringe..........he has to play Berra and Robertson this time surely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis2006 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Our defensive options are brutal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot since 86 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 That defence man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Ryan Gauld and Stevie May! I trust Stachan implicitly although I do sometimes question his defiant selection and first teaming of a wee ginger guy. OK Gordon, Barry Bannnan, he's wee ginger and Scottish, but he's not your boy......is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Parmesan Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Only really one worry in defence for me - who partners Russell Martin. Hutton and Robertson both playing well in the EPL. Martin has proven himself a strong player at this level. Hanley did himself no favours in Germany and I'm not sold on Greer. Berra playing very well at Ipswich but we really need a long term option in there. I'm really enjoying Scotland at the moment. We'll benefit from Scott Brown's 'pest factor' next to Darren Fletcher, Ikechi Anya has been a revelation, Naismith playing out of his skin down south too. I think Snodgrass would be an automatic pick when fit, so really just a third midfielder (over time definitely Gauld) and a partner for Martin that's up for grabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Ryan Gauld and Stevie May! I trust Stachan implicitly although I do sometimes question his defiant selection and first teaming of a wee ginger guy. OK Gordon, Barry Bannnan, he's wee ginger and Scottish, but he's not your boy......is he? Gauld's fine young talented player who'll benefit from being around the squad, May is a goal scorer and bang in form so no problems there. Barry Bannan your spot on he must be related he's utter gash! And this Jordan Rhodes thing is getting embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Chris Martin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VivaObua Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Martin has banged them in for Derby the last 18 month, English but shoudl do a job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Johnson Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 McGregor Hutton Martin Berra Robertson D. Fletcher Brown Morrison (?) Naismith Anya S. Fletcher For me the main question marks in there are who plays right wing in Snodgrass' absence and if the centre halves can deal with Lewandowski at all in the second game. Fletcher made a difference when he came on against Germany and is exactly what we need to link up with Anya and Naismith, who would be better played in a bit deeper like he often does for Everton. Guys like May, Gauld, Bryson are decent guys to be blooding with a view to the future as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Drago Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Only really one worry in defence for me - who partners Russell Martin. Hutton and Robertson both playing well in the EPL. Martin has proven himself a strong player at this level. Hanley did himself no favours in Germany and I'm not sold on Greer. Berra playing very well at Ipswich but we really need a long term option in there. I'm really enjoying Scotland at the moment. We'll benefit from Scott Brown's 'pest factor' next to Darren Fletcher, Ikechi Anya has been a revelation, Naismith playing out of his skin down south too. I think Snodgrass would be an automatic pick when fit, so really just a third midfielder (over time definitely Gauld) and a partner for Martin that's up for grabs. Danny Wilson perhaps in the future but no chance this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilson's Shank Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 How long to we have someone in the big squad and who will it be? For me it will be Jordan McGhee in 2 years, views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Arfield and Rhodes should be in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealMaroonCF Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Alan Hutton.....known to me and my fellow watchers of the comedy that is the scottish national team as either..... R2 or 3PO Absolute useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm assuming Jordan Rhodes is a complete *****? Not sure what other reason there is for different to managers repeatedly overlook him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'm assuming Jordan Rhodes is a complete *****? Not sure what other reason there is for different to managers repeatedly overlook him. It's statements like that with no basis in fact that get players a bad name. If you read previous interviews with Strachan and Rhodes the reasons are clear and they are footballing reasons not the attitude of the player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Vallance Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Gordon Greer is horrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilr61 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Anyone know why no bardsley either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 ?11 million pound man Ross McCormack not good enough for the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 How long to we have someone in the big squad and who will it be? For me it will be Jordan McGhee in 2 years, views. Paterson or Nicholson I think (Is Keatings Scottish?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smack Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Would like to have seen Ross McCormack in the squad at least. Strachan does things his way so I'm not going to greet prematurely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby8 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Amazed that Gomis isn't in it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 2 Tic players and none from the Orcs. Changed days indeed. Happy about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldcastlerock2012 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Alan Hutton.....known to me and my fellow watchers of the comedy that is the scottish national team as either..... R2 or 3PO Absolute useless. Hutton's playing really well in the EPL this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Only 3 SPFL players. Show's just how shite our league has become. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaps Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Strachan as as said in the past that Rhodes doesn't fit in the system he wants to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby8 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Paterson or Nicholson I think (Is Keatings Scottish?) Nicholson, Wilson, or McGhee are our most likely. Wilson is not far away from the finished article,.............. the other guys have time on their side and on all the evidence I have seen should be firm candidates in a few years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Strachan as as said in the past that Rhodes doesn't fit in the system he wants to play. If it's not working and you need a goal I would want him on my bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossthejambo Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Strachan as as said in the past that Rhodes doesn't fit in the system he wants to play. Rhodes is barely playing that well for Blackburn tbh so doesn't really deserve a call up. I don't have too many problems with that squad. Can't think of anyone who is more deserving of a call up ahead of people in the squad which is a nice change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Nicholson, Wilson, or McGhee are our most likely. Wilson is not far away from the finished article,.............. the other guys have time on their side and on all the evidence I have seen should be firm candidates in a few years time. You dont think Paterson once he gets back to full fitness and back playing in the SPL next season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antwan Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Nicholson, Wilson, or McGhee are our most likely. Wilson is not far away from the finished article,.............. the other guys have time on their side and on all the evidence I have seen should be firm candidates in a few years time. Agree completely with these also King and Paterson have a good chance too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musemic Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Agree completely with these also King and Paterson have a good chance too! Don't like to criticise any of our players but Billy King would have to improve one hell of a lot to become a full internationalist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Bit of a shame for Arfield. He's been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego10 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Do the folk who continually batter into Hutton and Bannan actually watch Scotland? They've both been excellent for us irrespective of their club form. Centre half is our problem position. Rhodes I'd have in the squad but Strachan cleary rates others higher which he's entitled to. His record as manager earns him the right. Gordon back in goals please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnbelievableJeff Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Agree completely with these also King and Paterson have a good chance too! King and Nicholson are the stand out Scotland prospects for me. Not for this campaign probably but I would imagine for the next one. I don't see anyone else in our squad who is knocking on the door or will be anytime soon. Wilson maybe if he takes a leap forward. Paterson no chance. Holt maybe ? Neil Alexander still in with a shout ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Draper Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Do the folk who continually batter into Hutton and Bannan actually watch Scotland? They've both been excellent for us irrespective of their club form. It's a fair point. Thought Bannan was pretty good against Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydug Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Hope I am wrong but I think Strachan's honeymoon period is about to come to a crashing halt. Its all very well having a wee run when its friendlies but the majority of these players are just not good enough for major competition. I hope that's just me being a typical Scottish pessimist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy T Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'll stick Carrick's name into the mix for a future cap. Carrick is improving with every game, his movement, touch, pace, passing, finishing and speed of thought are every bit as good as Fletchers and Naismiths were at his age. Stevie May is slightly ahead of Carrick but is a year or two older. I can honestly see May and Carrick going on to be Premiership players in the next 2-3 years. I think Carrick is the biggest prospect we have at the club, based entirely on the rate he has improved from last year when he looked completely out his depth both physically and mentally. His goal against Hibs in the "party" derby seems to have been the catalyst to his progression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrahim Tall Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 It's statements like that with no basis in fact that get players a bad name. If you read previous interviews with Strachan and Rhodes the reasons are clear and they are footballing reasons not the attitude of the player Get a grip it was a question not a statement. Rhodes has been repeatedly left out of Scotland sides despite being by far Scotland's most prolific striker at a decent level. Leaving him out for footballing reasons yet including the likes of Fletcher who's scored three goals domestically in the best bit of two years is nonsense. Even if the footballing reasons are 'work rate' related, Kris Boyd's been capped more recently FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Our centre halves are our biggest concern, our own Wilson is no where near ready which was highlighted how far he has to go to be a top player with his performance against the tims, would love to see him in a Scotland strip but if he keeps making the same mistakes against half decent opposition then he won't get that chance, IMO the only reason Hanley keeps getting picked is he is very physical and somehow manages to make up for most of his errors with last ditch tackles, he's certainly entertaining to watch at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Do the folk who continually batter into Hutton and Bannan actually watch Scotland? They've both been excellent for us irrespective of their club form. indeed i follow scotland a lot and Bannan has been very good for Scotland, especially at away games in Germany, Croatia and Macedonia. Hutton has been pretty consistent for Scotland and now he is back playing regularly for Villa and very well he fully deserves the right back role. Would like to have seen Bardsley in the squad and thought Rhodes would have been a decent option from the bench for the Georgia game as well. The problem with Rhodes is he cant play in Strachans preferred system with one up top, he tried it a few times and most notably in Serbia where he played like he had been out on the piss with the tartan army the night before. still a decent option to have in the squad though. Certainly an opening for Wilson if he can keep improving as it is a weak position. Scotlands best centre halves over the last 20 years have all seemed to come when they have had a bit of experience in their mid 20's Weir, Pressley, Hendry, Calderwood, Dailly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadrowJambo Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Chris Martin? Hope he is not as shite as his music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I wouldn't have picked Bannan or Fletcher as they have no form for their clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busby8 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 You dont think Paterson once he gets back to full fitness and back playing in the SPL next season? Not for me mate. I like Paterson, and he has done really well for us, but his first touch continually lets him down. Can't really afford that on the international scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Can't believe Barry Bannan consistently makes the Scotland squad! Beat me to it. Not even sure what he does at club level let alone international. I'm another who's surprised by Gauld. Especially being in the B team at Sporting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Fair enough Rhodes hasn't had the greatest starts to a season 4 goals in 9 league games. The past 2 seasons he's scored 52 in total inc cup etc. how can that be overlooked? I think their must be something else in it. We haven't got a more prolific striker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougal Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 ?11 million pound man Ross McCormack not good enough for the squad. Not sure if you're serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i wish jj was my dad Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Only real weakness is at centre half, Berra needs to play alongside Russell Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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