Fitzroy Pointon Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Anyone taking an interest in this tonight? It's only a friendly but still an important game in terms of Auld Eck's first game back. Would love to see McLaughlin get a half and Paterson start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I feel a bitter arsehole for half hoping we get humped tonight... I've no faith in the SFA going forward or seemingly-past-it big Eck and can't be arsed with another 3 years of his drivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meister Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I think both will feature to be honest. While McLeish wasn't anyone's first choice he seems to be making the right noises. Youngsters getting a chance, playing with a 'swagger', I'm all for that. Costa Rica ain't dafties though, be interesting to see how they adapt to the conditions but they'll be good opposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldar Hadzimehmedovic Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Looking forward to it. In the minority I know but I'm reasonably happy having McLeish back. We do have a decent crop of youngish players now that could achieve more than we've seen in the last 20 years if they are allowed to play with confidence and a bit of attacking intent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol1874 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I think Scotland have as good a pool of players to pick from as there has been in a while. Heading along tonight as my son wanted to go, hopefully see a decent performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Only interested if CP and McLaughlin are playing. McLeish is clueless, no Berra yet fat Charlle Adam included. WTF is that all about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Come on Costa Rica! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Paulo Sergio Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Wouldn't open my curtains... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzroy Pointon Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 I see Costa Rica were training at Cappielow yesterday. Wonder who the guy with the ginger hair is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantjambo Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Despite my displeasure at the appointment of McLeish and the squad he’s picked, I’ll be supporting as always. Tricky game, but Costa Rica are in pretty poor form so hopefully pick up a win. Come on Scotland ??????? ??????? ??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTT Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 What do you reckon the team will be? Guessing; Mclaughlin Paterson Mulgrew Mckenna Robertson McTominay McDonald Armstrong McGregor Murphy Cummings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Is it at Hampden or somewhere sensible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperstarSteve Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Personally no longer interested, we have a great crop of youngsters coming through but as proven already, Souttar and the likes will miss out in favour of certain clubs players, when mcleish was appointment that was it for me, after we could and should have had Michael o’neill, we ended up with a guy who was part of the biggest scandal in Scottish football? For no reason other than helping him pay off his tax bill? As bitter as it sounds, I refuse to support the bowling club committee any longer and I personally believe that because everyone continues to support the nation no matter what, that nothing will ever change. A massive Fair play to those still supporting and showing their loyalty. I don’t know how you do it, last 6 years have kicked the stuffing out of my Love for he game, the way the SFA go about their business is just horrendous, if it wasn’t for the famous, I don’t think I’d even watch football anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Another new era. I imagine with the same outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Tamland Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, SuperstarSteve said: Personally no longer interested, we have a great crop of youngsters coming through but as proven already, Souttar and the likes will miss out in favour of certain clubs players, when mcleish was appointment that was it for me, after we could and should have had Michael o’neill, we ended up with a guy who was part of the biggest scandal in Scottish football? For no reason other than helping him pay off his tax bill? As bitter as it sounds, I refuse to support the bowling club committee any longer and I personally believe that because everyone continues to support the nation no matter what, that nothing will ever change. A massive Fair play to those still supporting and showing their loyalty. I don’t know how you do it, last 6 years have kicked the stuffing out of my Love for he game, the way the SFA go about their business is just horrendous, if it wasn’t for the famous, I don’t think I’d even watch football anymore. Well said and I completely agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Wilder Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, SuperstarSteve said: Personally no longer interested, we have a great crop of youngsters coming through but as proven already, Souttar and the likes will miss out in favour of certain clubs players, when mcleish was appointment that was it for me, after we could and should have had Michael o’neill, we ended up with a guy who was part of the biggest scandal in Scottish football? For no reason other than helping him pay off his tax bill? As bitter as it sounds, I refuse to support the bowling club committee any longer and I personally believe that because everyone continues to support the nation no matter what, that nothing will ever change. A massive Fair play to those still supporting and showing their loyalty. I don’t know how you do it, last 6 years have kicked the stuffing out of my Love for he game, the way the SFA go about their business is just horrendous, if it wasn’t for the famous, I don’t think I’d even watch football anymore. Completely with you, It's a shame really and as a nation we really deserve better from the upper management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH11 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, i8hibsh said: Another new era. I imagine with the same outcome. c'mom i8, where's your swagger?! hope JM isn't involved and we get pumped. Friend who's wife is a teacher offered me a free ticket, apparently the SFA have been distributing freebie's to try and boost the attendance. I won't be there, not endorsing the association or Mcleish, Grant and co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB52 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, SuperstarSteve said: Personally no longer interested, we have a great crop of youngsters coming through but as proven already, Souttar and the likes will miss out in favour of certain clubs players, when mcleish was appointment that was it for me, after we could and should have had Michael o’neill, we ended up with a guy who was part of the biggest scandal in Scottish football? For no reason other than helping him pay off his tax bill? As bitter as it sounds, I refuse to support the bowling club committee any longer and I personally believe that because everyone continues to support the nation no matter what, that nothing will ever change. A massive Fair play to those still supporting and showing their loyalty. I don’t know how you do it, last 6 years have kicked the stuffing out of my Love for he game, the way the SFA go about their business is just horrendous, if it wasn’t for the famous, I don’t think I’d even watch football anymore. Not quite as disillusioned as you but hard to argue with you. I gave up my travel club membership 2 years ago and, going by the sales for this current term, thousands more have joined me. Maybe, just maybe, the SFA losing their cash cow might force a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I think McLeish is a disgraceful appointment but I’ll be watching as always. However my expectations couldn’t be any lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkierobroy Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Take a book and a sleeping bag and food supplies if you are going. Aitkenhead Road shut near the stadium so the 75 bus will be diverted, one of the Hampden Car Parks is also shut and the SFA aren't running dedicated buses this time, so after-match buses services will be at Friday Night levels, ie, ye're better walking back tae the city centre. SFA contempt for fans continues. I'll be there, but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Berwick Jambo Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Not a chance I will be watching that ****, Germany V Spain on instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, EH11 said: c'mom i8, where's your swagger?! hope JM isn't involved and we get pumped. Friend who's wife is a teacher offered me a free ticket, apparently the SFA have been distributing freebie's to try and boost the attendance. I won't be there, not endorsing the association or Mcleish, Grant and co. This thread is depressing. Your attitude is sadly the norm it seems (I kinda share it except the wanting us to get humped part). Comments on here like “I wouldn’t open the curtains” are the product of our situation. There is not even a tiny part of me that thinks we will qualify for the next tournament. I’ve had many “that is me done now” moments in the past 20 years but continued to get sucked in, but I really think that now I actually am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1874f Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Not fussed either way lost all confidence in the SFA if it wasn’t for Hearts would not be interested in football anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thought Police Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Normally an injection of younger players would excite me, but the fact he didn’t include Souttar means he can **** off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 No Berra, yet 4 players on loan to other clubs, which equates to them being Colin Nish, If they were any good they would not be on loan. A new era alright we wil be looking envious at the Faroe islands soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Is Stuart McKimmie guest of honor tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i8hibsh Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Republic of Ireland, Austria, Costa Rica, USA, Northern Ireland, Wales and Iceland all above us in the rankings and deservedly so . We are just slightly better than Iran. Not quite at the lows of 2004 where we stooped to 88th in the world but I am sure we can sink to those depths again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Utterly pointless game. Hope McLaughlin doesn't get injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Jersey_HMFC Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 The non inclusion of Berra has left me furious. If the excuse is to blood youngsters then why no Souttar? Absolute joke. I’ve followed Scotland around the world but they can get tae i mind when Jamie Walker was on fire for us in our first season back in the Prem and Strachan snubbed him yet picked Forrest who had done nothing that season and McGinn who was a championship player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 41 minutes ago, EH11 said: c'mom i8, where's your swagger?! hope JM isn't involved and we get pumped. Friend who's wife is a teacher offered me a free ticket, apparently the SFA have been distributing freebie's to try and boost the attendance. I won't be there, not endorsing the association or Mcleish, Grant and co. It will be a tartan platoon there tonight if they are lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SE16 3LN Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I'm right behind the New Scotland and think the big mutton molester will move us on to the next level. However, I'll be at the Ferryman at the Gielgud so I'll miss this most important of rebirths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Dale Cooper Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, OTT said: What do you reckon the team will be? Guessing; Mclaughlin Paterson Mulgrew Mckenna Robertson McTominay McDonald Armstrong McGregor Murphy Cummings McLaughlin McKenna Mulgrew Tierney Paterson Robertson McTominay Cairney Forrest Christie McBurnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maroonnicky63 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Just now, kila said: I feel a bitter arsehole for half hoping we get humped tonight... I've no faith in the SFA going forward or seemingly-past-it big Eck and can't be arsed with another 3 years of his drivel. WOW I really could not have put it any better as I feel exactly the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 I’ll be watching but first home game I’ve missed since the euro campaign. Can’t be bothered travelling through to Hampden for a small friendly like this. Easter Road, Tynie, anywhere reasonable I’d be going but screw going to Hampden for this. Less than half full as well great sign for the SFA. I do still hope we win as I do still support Scotland hope that big Jon & Callum feature at some point tonight. 3-1 Scotland for me tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlimOzturk Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Will watch and as always want us to win but I am not expecting much from the appointment of relegation Eck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 pretty sure that hearts requested Berra and Souter not be included due to niggling injuries. doesn't change my general malaise toward the national team, however I am interested in what the introduction of the youngsters will do for us (also quite like the idea of McFadden being involved, if his his onfield nonchalance and arrogance can rub of on the youngsters are get them playing in the same fearless way then it can only be a good thing) however, not sure 'big eck' is the best one to lead them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Dale Cooper Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gav M said: pretty sure that hearts requested Berra and Souter not be included due to niggling injuries. doesn't change my general malaise toward the national team, however I am interested in what the introduction of the youngsters will do for us (also quite like the idea of McFadden being involved, if his his onfield nonchalance and arrogance can rub of on the youngsters are get them playing in the same fearless way then it can only be a good thing) however, not sure 'big eck' is the best one to lead them. I would be surprised if that was the case as isn't Souttar in the U21s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Special Agent Dale Cooper said: I would be surprised if that was the case as isn't Souttar in the U21s? that may well be the case, maybe it was only Berra, i may be getting my wires in a fankle ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sairyinthat Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Three years of watching him sticking the fingers in the mouth and whistling,a dud of a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Costa Rica & Poland Double tonight - pays a little over 6/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyphoonJambo Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Robbo-Jambo said: Only interested if CP and McLaughlin are playing. McLeish is clueless, no Berra yet fat Charlle Adam included. WTF is that all about You mean “potential Hearts target, fat Charlie Adam”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 All very non plussed with Scotland these days, McLeish lived off the back of a very good Walter Smith side who almost qualified for a major tournament, and then he pissed off when the first shitty little skanky English club came along, I have never rated Eck as a manager, and I can't see him doing anything for us now either, it's just another "jobs for the boys" appointment because Eck needed a job, and we couldn't organise a piss up in a brewery which was proved when we couldn't lure O'Neill to take the job, utter arseholes, the lot of them! A large part of me wants this latest appointment to be a complete failure to ram it right up our corrupt little organisation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Just now, TypoonJambo said: You mean “potential Hearts target, fat Charlie Adam”? He’s probably the closest by Scottish standards in having a bit class coupled with experience. Scotland always seem to have plenty potential quality but they never really seem to be of a high standard come their mid to late 20s. Maybe one or two but never half a team which would maybe give us a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalstonjambo Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 2 hours ago, XB52 said: Not quite as disillusioned as you but hard to argue with you. I gave up my travel club membership 2 years ago and, going by the sales for this current term, thousands more have joined me. Maybe, just maybe, the SFA losing their cash cow might force a change This is where I am. The 3 people i go to games with plus myself all gave ours up this time. For the first time in as long as I can remember I may not even watch the game on the TV tonight. Just not really bothered anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpruceBringsteen Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 McLeish's level - at best - is Morton and if the entire SFA burned down I wouldn't bat an eye. Won't be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwidoug Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Euro U21 qualifier of far more interest to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 3 hours ago, XB52 said: Not quite as disillusioned as you but hard to argue with you. I gave up my travel club membership 2 years ago and, going by the sales for this current term, thousands more have joined me. Maybe, just maybe, the SFA losing their cash cow might force a change I'm Spartacus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Germany v Spain on bt sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Is it on cooncil telly or posh telly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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