maroonlegions Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Kicks of in September. Looking forward to it. Germany and France will kick off the inaugural UEFA Nations League on Thursday 6 September after the League Phase fixture list was confirmed for the autumn matches. Draw in full Full fixture list: download Confirmed friendlies on spare dates Matchday one; Thursday 6 September; League A; Group A1: Germany v France (20:45) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Albania first up for Scotland Mon 10 Sept Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamishMcGonagall Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Still don't understand it!... What happens if we win our group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Just now, HamishMcGonagall said: Still don't understand it!... What happens if we win our group? We get promoted to the 2nd tier for the next time. We also go into a play off with the 3 other group winners of the 3rd tier. The winner of the play-off gets a place in Euro 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, jamboinglasgow said: We get promoted to the 2nd tier for the next time. We also go into a play off with the 3 other group winners of the 3rd tier. The winner of the play-off gets a place in Euro 2020. Does that then mean there is no qualifying tournament? Or is there still Euro qualifying for the non group winners ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will-i-am-a-jambo Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, whodanny said: Does that then mean there is no qualifying tournament? Or is there still Euro qualifying for the non group winners ? Think there is still the Euro qualifiers. The draw is made in December this year lm led to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamishMcGonagall Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, jamboinglasgow said: We get promoted to the 2nd tier for the next time. We also go into a play off with the 3 other group winners of the 3rd tier. The winner of the play-off gets a place in Euro 2020. Ah right, thanks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, will-i-am-a-jambo said: Think there is still the Euro qualifiers. The draw is made in December this year lm led to believe. So if Scotland win the play off do they then get a "bye" so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will-i-am-a-jambo Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Just now, whodanny said: So if Scotland win the play off do they then get a "bye" so to speak. Good point well made, l know not the answer to that! I guess that's why the draw is in December - lm assuming after the Nations League - just a theory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Just now, will-i-am-a-jambo said: Good point well made, l know not the answer to that! I guess that's why the draw is in December - lm assuming after the Nations League - just a theory! Yeah, sounds like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboross Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) I could be wrong but I think the Nations League Playoffs are held relatively close to Euro 2020, if a team has already qualified through the actual qualifying tournament then their Nations League playoff place goes to the next team in their league who haven't yet qualified. Edited August 25, 2018 by Jamboross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will-i-am-a-jambo Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42719404 Here's a link to explain it (l hope lm not good at technology). I still can't really work it out but l think all nations will still go through the Euro qualifiers process and the Nations League is just an extra way of qualifying. That's my interpretation of it anyway! ps l think they use the Nation League results to seed the teams for the Euros. Edited August 25, 2018 by will-i-am-a-jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, Jamboross said: I could be wrong but I think the Nations League Playoffs are held relatively close to Euro 2020, if a team has already qualified through the actual qualifying tournament then their Nations League playoff place goes to the next team in their NL group who haven't yet qualified. Correct. The play-offs happen in March 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Basically to (in part) to replace friendlies. And blazers like big events. More big games to attend. FIFA might be doing same sort of competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 If McLeish doesn't win both games, he should be handed his jotters before he does anymore damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_bolton Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I think this will be great. Really looking forward to it. Much better than friendlies, and of far more benefit to have teams playing other teams of a similar level. There's no point in big glamour friendlies in terms of improving our team, and there's no point in playing real minnows either. These games are just what we need. I think the whole competition is a good idea. It's also not as complicated as people make out. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Nations_League I'm really looking forward to the lowest leagues. I think it's a good thing for football to give the minnows competitive games against each other instead of just backs to the walls all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 The international equivalent of the Intertoto Cup. A load of pish in my opinion. It will also reduce the number of friendlies that European countries play with non-European countries. UEFA muscling in and taking over even more aspects of domestic and international football. That's the way it goes now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddley Walker Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 1 hour ago, michael_bolton said: I think this will be great. Really looking forward to it. Much better than friendlies, and of far more benefit to have teams playing other teams of a similar level. There's no point in big glamour friendlies in terms of improving our team, and there's no point in playing real minnows either. These games are just what we need. I think the whole competition is a good idea. It's also not as complicated as people make out. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Nations_League I'm really looking forward to the lowest leagues. I think it's a good thing for football to give the minnows competitive games against each other instead of just backs to the walls all the time. Agree with all of this. From a Scottish perspective it's an excellent extra chance to qualify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 57 minutes ago, redjambo said: The international equivalent of the Intertoto Cup. A load of pish in my opinion. It will also reduce the number of friendlies that European countries play with non-European countries. UEFA muscling in and taking over even more aspects of domestic and international football. That's the way it goes now. I've my tickets for Belgium, Albania, Portugal and Israel. Happy days!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 A wee thread for anyone wanting to discuss the upcoming nations league games. Tbh I am totally clueless about it despite trying to decipher the website about it....... Anyway England 1 - Spain 2. Half decent game so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Spain showing their class against England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobNox Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 I like the format of the Nations League itself and think it's better than playing meaningless friendlies. I'm not so convinced about the 4 Euro places for the winners of each pot, as it basically guarantees that one of the minnows will make it to the Finals. There is potential for countries to try and exploit this by deliberately dropping into a lower pot to improve their chance of qualifying via the backdoor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 On 25/08/2018 at 15:22, ri Alban said: I've my tickets for Belgium, Albania, Portugal and Israel. Happy days!!! Would you care to revisit that comment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 2 threads for the InterToto Cup of International football is a bit much likes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Spain a class above See whether England can respond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Merge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 That was some dive by the Belarus player to get a penalty v San Marino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 14 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: 2 threads for the InterToto Cup of International football is a bit much likes. Och I Did try to find the other one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks said no Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Any streams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 England love a Hibsing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Marsh Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 It's a travesty that England fluked their way to a WC semi. They are garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 53 minutes ago, chester copperpot said: A wee thread for anyone wanting to discuss the upcoming nations league games. Tbh I am totally clueless about it despite trying to decipher the website about it....... Anyway England 1 - Spain 2. Half decent game so far. WE need to win the group mate , cant see that being that hard, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, Randy Marsh said: It's a travesty that England fluked their way to a WC semi. They are garbage. lol, but they did, wish us scots could fluke a way to getting to a final stage ok i mind world cups 82, 86 90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartofmidlothian Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 When do we play our first game in this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtartan74 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 minute ago, tartofmidlothian said: When do we play our first game in this? Monday at hampden against Albania Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Poor decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: Poor decision Very poor. Although there's a shove on the defender before de Gea's howler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Soft decision by the ref, harsh on engerland. But was a very slight push Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Just now, ToadKiller Dog said: Soft decision by the ref, harsh on engerland. But was a very slight push Not sure. Welbeck does everything to avoid fouling De Gea. Seemed harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Somehow Kane manages to get a full game again despite being rotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANOJAMBO Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, benny said: Somehow Kane manages to get a full game again despite being rotten. Whole team was rotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 13 minutes ago, benny said: Somehow Kane manages to get a full game again despite being rotten. You couldn't not play him. He's one of the best strikers in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Just now, Dino Velvet said: You couldn't not play him. He's one of the best strikers in the world. Is he though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Just now, RudiHMFC said: Is he though? Granted I don't watch much football outside of Scottish football but from what I've seen, he looks class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 9 minutes ago, RudiHMFC said: Is he though? If you use the EPL as a gauge then yes he is. Not out of the top 2 scorers in the last 4 seasons scoring more in each successive season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudiHMFC Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 17 minutes ago, Tazio said: If you use the EPL as a gauge then yes he is. Not out of the top 2 scorers in the last 4 seasons scoring more in each successive season. Aye you could say that but more often than not when I watch him up against good opposition he barely features in the game and looks slow and clumsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 28 minutes ago, Dino Velvet said: You couldn't not play him. He's one of the best strikers in the world. I’ve been a huge HK fan for a few years now. He won me good money as top scorer in the World Cup on the back of this. Regardless of that though, he is indeed, one of the best strikers in the world just now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By the light Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 Shock horror. England come up against something resembling a football team and fall short again. Agree with others about Harry Kane. Brilliant striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Dino Velvet said: You couldn't not play him. He's one of the best strikers in the world. Agree but the last few games he has been poor and he never gets subbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomac Posted September 8, 2018 Share Posted September 8, 2018 1 hour ago, RudiHMFC said: Is he though? He is indeed, and when you add the best keeper, best centre half, and attacking midfielder, plus world's best left back it is just crazy they didn't win the world cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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