Scotland Squad

[Famous 1874]

That defence is an utter shambles. 

[heartsfc_fan]

Hanley...

Mulgrew...

 

 

[Jambof3tornado]

Nae halkett.....**** off Strachan.....oh wait!!

[Famous 1874]

Halkett and Souttar both not selected is quite incredible.

I am assuming Souttar is not quite fit enough to make it but Halkett would be the best centre back in that squad.

[HMFC 86]

Naismith in the squad though. Surely surprising 

[kingantti1874]

Halkett should be in there without doubt, would prefer it if naisy was not.. 

Edited August 27 by kingantti1874

[Jambof3tornado]

3 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said:

Halkett and Souttar both not selected is quite incredible.

I am assuming Souttar is not quite fit enough to make it but Halkett would be the best centre back in that squad.

No soapy but naisy gets in.

[whodanny]

Naisy in, nae Thumb !

[Smithee]

Halkett's got to be on the radar, but worth remembering this is only his 2nd season in the top division and centre backs normally need to show long term consistency before making the international breakthrough. 

[Jodami]

As well as Halkett has done he is playing for a team that concedes cheap goals at the bottom of the division. it's not the best starting point for selection.

Edited August 27 by Jodami

[Barack]

Just now, Jodami said:

As well as Halkett has done he is playing for a team that concedes cheap goals at the bottom of the division. it's not he best starting point for selection.

And O'Donnell & Taylor...?

 

Exactly.

[TheBigO]

Tbf Cooper, Palmer and even Hanley have all had good years. Mulgrew though! Id rather see new blood.

 

Hopefully he drops out when Souttar is back. Mckenna obv to be back too

 

Had wondered if Mikey Johnston might get a shout. Above Russel and Philips imo.

 

Glad Snoddy back

[Jodami]

1 minute ago, Barack said:

And O'Donnell & Taylor...?

 

Exactly.

You don't need to be Columbo to crack that case prez.

[jonnothejambo]

Grant Hanley 

 

Worth 5 million   

 

Charley  Mulgrew

 

Get yer cash on two shaftings folks, because it's 

 

Edited August 27 by jonnothejambo

[A_A wehatethehibs]

I assume people are joking expecting Halkett to be selected? I am no Hanley or Mulgrew fan but thinking Halkett would have a chance of selection for his first cap in an inexperienced squad over those 2 plus Cooper, with the form Hearts are in, is bizarre. If Halkett, Berra and Souttar fancy themselves as Scotland defenders then it’s about time they got their act together and start shutting teams out, and getting Hearts up that table. If they do that they’ll have a chance of getting caps come the new year. At present, our defence is anything but solid. 

 

 

 

[Barack]

2 minutes ago, Jodami said:

You don't need to be Columbo to crack that case prez.

If he's going to pick on last year's form. Might as well just pick Halkett.

 

Ahh...but Hanley was Player of The Year in England...so that explains that ****ing tragedy of a footballer. 

[Dannie Boy]

Callum Paterson? 

[Mauricio Pinilla]

I'd really rather naismith wasn't anywhere near this. Glad Souttar and Halkett have avoided it. 

[Mr Elwood P]

23 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said:

Halkett and Souttar both not selected is quite incredible.

I am assuming Souttar is not quite fit enough to make it but Halkett would be the best centre back in that squad.

 

Halkett has played 100 games for Livingston. Hanley has played 200 combined games for Blackburn, Newcastle and Norwich. He’s now playing in the EPL. Maroon tinted spectacles perhaps?

[jonnothejambo]

2 minutes ago, A_A wehatethehibs said:

I assume people are joking expecting Halkett to be selected? I am no Hanley or Mulgrew fan but thinking Halkett would have a chance of selection for his first cap in an inexperienced squad over those 2 plus Cooper, with the form Hearts are in, is bizarre. If Halkett, Berra and Souttar fancy themselves as Scotland defenders then it’s about time they got their act together and start shutting teams out, and getting Hearts up that table. If they do that they’ll have a chance of getting caps come the new year. At present, our defence is anything but solid. 

 

 

 

 

Nothing to argue with here. 

[A_A wehatethehibs]

5 minutes ago, Barack said:

And O'Donnell & Taylor...?

 

Exactly.

 

They are full backs? 

[jonnothejambo]

6 minutes ago, TheBigO said:

Tbf Cooper, Palmer and even Hanley have all had good years. Mulgrew though! Id rather see new blood.

 

Hopefully he drops out when Souttar is back. Mckenna obv to be back too

 

Had wondered if Mikey Johnston might get a shout. Above Russel and Philips imo.

 

Glad Snoddy back

 

When did Hanley have a good year ? 

 

I'd be surprised if the clown has ever had a good game. He is utter shite. With that arse playing for Norwich just watch the number of goals they ship and get them nailed on for relegation.

[BelgeJambo]

Hanley is a red card waiting to happen

 

[lsimp77]

Naismith playing more games is the last thing we need. 

[Mauricio Pinilla]

Think folk are harsh on Hanley cos he looks a bit gormless. He's a decent defender. 

[Smith's right boot]

7 minutes ago, A_A wehatethehibs said:

I assume people are joking expecting Halkett to be selected? I am no Hanley or Mulgrew fan but thinking Halkett would have a chance of selection for his first cap in an inexperienced squad over those 2 plus Cooper, with the form Hearts are in, is bizarre. If Halkett, Berra and Souttar fancy themselves as Scotland defenders then it’s about time they got their act together and start shutting teams out, and getting Hearts up that table. If they do that they’ll have a chance of getting caps come the new year. At present, our defence is anything but solid. 

 

 

 

 

 

Ffs

Halketts played 3 league games and souttars Injured. 

Give them a chance to get it together. 

 

6 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said:

 

Halkett has played 100 games for Livingston. Hanley has played 200 combined games for Blackburn, Newcastle and Norwich. He’s now playing in the EPL. Maroon tinted spectacles perhaps?

 

 

Maybe, but Hanley is shite. 

He really is. 

He's also been utter shite in a Scotland Jersey pretty much every time. 

 

 

 

Suprised no Paterson in. 

[Smith's right boot]

Just now, Mauricio Pinilla said:

Think folk are harsh on Hanley cos he looks a bit gormless. He's a decent defender. 

 

I've never seen him play well. 

He reminds me of Petric or Kevin James....... 

A hybrid of them both. 😭

[Boab]

10 minutes ago, Mauricio Pinilla said:

I'd really rather naismith wasn't anywhere near this. Glad Souttar and Halkett have avoided it. 

 Maybe, like at Hearts, he’s the type of experienced guy managers want about the squad. Maybe not see a great amount of game time.

[Mr Elwood P]

2 minutes ago, Smith's right boot said:

 

 

Ffs

Halketts played 3 league games and souttars Injured. 

Give them a chance to get it together. 

 

 

 

Maybe, but Hanley is shite. 

He really is. 

He's also been utter shite in a Scotland Jersey pretty much every time. 

 

 

 

Suprised no Paterson in. 

 

Paterson is only just back from injury and not fully fit yet. Halkett is only 6ft, I wonder if that counts against him?

[Barack]

6 minutes ago, A_A wehatethehibs said:

 

They are full backs? 

Jodami's point. That applies to Killie, just as much, or even more than us currently. 

 

I don't expect Halkett selected. Not yet. He should've been last year. But if Clarke's going to continue along the same lines of picking friends of the family, despite shite form...then more of the same Strachan/McLeish shite awaits. Hanley & Mulgrew. Is that the summit of Scottish talent? 

 

Naismith shouldn't even be picked for this either. 

 

 

[Barack]

4 minutes ago, Mauricio Pinilla said:

Think folk are harsh on Hanley cos he looks a bit gormless. He's a decent defender. 

Is he ****.

[Pasquale for King]

35 minutes ago, HMFC 86 said:

Naismith in the squad though. Surely surprising 

Yeah that’s what’s worrying me, not that two our defenders are missing especially when one of them is still injured.

[E6 Inc]

My team would be:

 

                                 Marshall

 

O'Donnell    Cooper    Hanley*      Robertson(c)

 

                   McTominay    McGinn

 

Fraser                    Naismith                Christie

 

                              McBurnie

 

*should be Halkett!

 

Either that or bring in Russell or Forrest for McBurnie and swap them with Naismith to lead the line. McBurnie hasn't been great for us but seems to be doing well at club level. 

 

We won't be good enough for Belgium but really need a result against the Russians. 

Edited August 27 by E6 Inc

[Smith's right boot]

Just now, Mr Elwood P said:

 

Paterson is only just back from injury and not fully fit yet. Halkett is only 6ft, I wonder if that counts against him?

 

 

Ahh, thought Patterson had been back for a few games. 

Maybe, I agree he does need to play more on a successful team, but ****ing Hanley. 

 

He reminds me of Willie falconer, but a defender. 

 

[Cruyff Turn]

No Halkett, no Matt Ritchie and no Thumb? 

[Smith's right boot]

6 minutes ago, Boab said:

 Maybe, like at Hearts, he’s the type of experienced guy managers want about the squad. Maybe not see a great amount of game time.

 

Aye, and a wee run out gets him ready for us! 

[Uncle Buck]

I’m glad Cooper is in but Liam Lindsay is the one that confuses me. Far better than that shite.

[Famous 1874]

3 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said:

No Halkett, no Matt Ritchie and no Thumb? 

Fairly sure Matt Ritchie has refused to play for Scotland for the time being 

[Barack]

Mulgrew playing for Wigan. Anyone having a dig at Hearts' defence atm, go have a wee peek at Wigans' rock solid league position & goals against record.

 

Mulgrew is in for the banter. Just as Strachan once proclaimed. 

 

Scotland squad continues with the embarrassment.

[Spellczech]

Hopefully Naismith gets his 50th cap with a 1 minute cameo and retires from the NT...

[Jamhammer]

As a Welshman Id rather he just played for us.

Worry about our season without him if he got injured

[Cruyff Turn]

2 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said:

Fairly sure Matt Ritchie has refused to play for Scotland for the time being 

That’s disappointing if true because he’d be a great asset for us. 

[A_A wehatethehibs]

1 minute ago, Smith's right boot said:

 

 

Ffs

Halketts played 3 league games and souttars Injured. 

Give them a chance to get it together. 

 

 

 

Maybe, but Hanley is shite. 

He really is. 

He's also been utter shite in a Scotland Jersey pretty much every time. 

 

 

 

Suprised no Paterson in. 

 

Yes that’s basically what I’ve said, they need to get it together before there’s any justification in calls for them to get Scotland call ups 😂 Hearts can’t even keep clean sheets against east fife or Cowdenbeath I wouldn’t be chucking any of our defenders in against 2 world class international sides. Least of all uncapped halkett. 

 

 

3 minutes ago, Barack said:

Jodami's point. That applies to Killie, just as much, or even more than us currently. 

 

I don't expect Halkett selected. Not yet. He should've been last year. But if Clarke's going to continue along the same lines of picking friends of the family, despite shite form...then more of the same Strachan/McLeish shite awaits. Hanley & Mulgrew. Is that the summit of Scottish talent? 

 

Naismith shouldn't even be picked for this either. 

 

 

 

They are pretty much among the best Right and left back available options we have, I’ve no issue with their selection. Their selection is of no relevance to Halkett or any other CHs. I’m expecting Liam Palmer and Robertson to be the starting full backs, although O’Donnell has more caps, Palmer is playing better at a higher level. 

 

Re Hanley Mulgrew yes that is the summit of our experienced defenders. If Berra had a good start to the season he’d have had every chance of getting in that squad. Same for Naismith that’s why he is in - the squad is terribly inexperienced. 

[kila]

Shite. ****ing Hanley. I was optimistic about Clarke too - must be something in the water at Hampden.

[Smith's right boot]

Fair doos. 

Makes sense and I agree, but Hanley. 

 

He reminds me of Willie jamieson, without the wonder goals.

 

Mulgrew is always decent for us. 

Edited August 27 by Smith's right boot

[Smith's right boot]

9 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said:

Fairly sure Matt Ritchie has refused to play for Scotland for the time being 

 

Handed in a transfer request? 😂😂😂

[Mauricio Pinilla]

9 minutes ago, Famous 1874 said:

Fairly sure Matt Ritchie has refused to play for Scotland for the time being 

 

A man with sense. 

[D4nny_]

Hope he doesn't pick up an injury playing for the national team! Can't really afford any more players out, SN particularly!

[Barack]

2 minutes ago, A_A wehatethehibs said:

 

Yes that’s basically what I’ve said, they need to get it together before there’s any justification in calls for them to get Scotland call ups 😂 Hearts can’t even keep clean sheets against east fife or Cowdenbeath I wouldn’t be chucking any of our defenders in against 2 world class international sides. Least of all uncapped halkett. 

 

 

 

They are pretty much among the best Right and left back available options we have, I’ve no issue with their selection. Their selection is of no relevance to Halkett or any other CHs. I’m expecting Liam Palmer and Robertson to be the starting full backs, although O’Donnell has more caps, Palmer is playing better at a higher level. 

 

Re Hanley Mulgrew yes that is the summit of our experienced defenders. If Berra had a good start to the season he’d have had every chance of getting in that squad. Same for Naismith that’s why he is in - the squad is terribly inexperienced. 

Let's all celebrate like **** & have a go at his glass knees again, should he injure himself on Scotland duty? Because that's exactly what'll happen on here. That little rhat Tierney had no problems slinking out Scotland matches, under the guise of tiredness or injury...only to miraculously recover for the next OF or Cup game, for example.

 

Naismith's fault(if can call it that) is that he's more professional than that to say "no thanks, I need to get my fitness & club form back up." Griffith's has played as much this season, is more of a goal threat, & has enough experience.

 

Clarke's stubbornness in selecting players irrespective of form will become more prevalent. Nothing to change. The side is a piss-take & will continue that way.

 

 

[Ron Burgundy]

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