Marvin Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 38 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said: That is not good news. Don't like it myself tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar the Horrible Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 This is bad news, we need him fit and we are not exactly playing with confidence just now, now sure how mixing it up with Scotland FC will do getting torn apart by likes of an Elbonia or outbackistan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thought Police Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 If people are afraid of him playing football in case he gets injured, then why play him at all? He’s one cap away from 50 and the Hall of Fame, let it be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Thought Police said: If people are afraid of him playing football in case he gets injured, then why play him at all? He’s one cap away from 50 and the Hall of Fame, let it be This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo83 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 The more good footballers you have, the more play international football. I for one take pride seeing Jambos playing for their country. You have more to worry about when none of your players reach this level of recognition IMO. (I know we're all a bit sensitive because it's Naismith though and his recent injury troubles) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 9 minutes ago, Thought Police said: If people are afraid of him playing football in case he gets injured, then why play him at all? He’s one cap away from 50 and the Hall of Fame, let it be Agreed. Also, perhaps I misunderstood but, he wasnt picked to play at Parkhead because of ‘the amount of running required there’?? If that’s the case, it’s madness imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC 86 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jambo83 said: The more good footballers you have, the more play international football. I for one take pride seeing Jambos playing for their country. You have more to worry about when none of your players reach this level of recognition IMO. (I know we're all a bit sensitive because it's Naismith though and his recent injury troubles) Thats true, but for me though there would be an expectation for Naismith to show some form before being picked for Scotland. He has played 45 mins of first team football this season after missing pre-season. Had a non descript half against County in an unusual left midfield slot before going off injured. Surely better to complete his rehabilitation with hearts and play some club games first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I'm sure the manager of the year will pull a rabbit out of the hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skivingatwork Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I’m more surprised that Halkett didn’t get picked. Grant Hanley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut The Crap Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Jamhammer said: As a Welshman Id rather he just played for us. Worry about our season without him if he got injured As a Scot, I agree with you. This year's Aaron Hughes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamboelite Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Skivingatwork said: I’m more surprised that Halkett didn’t get picked. Grant Hanley This. Hanley is an absolute donkey and Halkett has been rock solid this season. Edited August 27, 2019 by Jamboelite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Caine Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 People complaining that some of the same old faces are being selected. Remember, though, Clarke took over a bunch of under performing players at Killie and transformed them. I'm hoping he can do the same here. The players are bound to see the difference between him and Eck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonshrew Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 41 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Who’s the goalie, Craig Mcfunnyname ? Any good? Pompey goalkeeper. He's come on in the last season or so and I think he will be in the Championship next season one way another. Remains to be seen if he will kick on to the next level to be able to do it with Scotland but deserves a call up bearing in mind some of the people who have filled that slot and at 26, plenty room to improve. They certain rate him at Fratton and worry he will move on if they don't go up the leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, maroonshrew said: Pompey goalkeeper. He's come on in the last season or so and I think he will be in the Championship next season one way another. Remains to be seen if he will kick on to the next level to be able to do it with Scotland but deserves a call up bearing in mind some of the people who have filled that slot and at 26, plenty room to improve. They certain rate him at Fratton and worry he will move on if they don't go up the leagues. Seems like a bit of a John McLaughlin type, had to work his way up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmreido Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 18 minutes ago, Skivingatwork said: I’m more surprised that Halkett didn’t get picked. Grant Hanley Grant Hanley....WTF, against Russia and/or Belgium, doesn't look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Thought Police said: If people are afraid of him playing football in case he gets injured, then why play him at all? He’s one cap away from 50 and the Hall of Fame, let it be They ran him into the ground last season, 90 minutes in a meaningless friendly after another 90 in a qualifier. He hasn’t played that much in a short space of time for quite a few years. Celtic players were rested for the friendly.He then broke down days later and our season took a huge downturn. We pay his wages, 50 caps or not we need him in peak condition and to look after him. Add in he has only played 25&45 minutes so far this season and is nowhere near full fitness. Has Griffiths been rested, he’s fitter than Naismith currently. Edited August 27, 2019 by Pasquale for King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maroonshrew Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Seems like a bit of a John McLaughlin type, had to work his way up. yea McLaughlin maybe a touch better but there's not much in it and to be honest MacGillivrays career only really started last season, he's been feeding off backup keeper scraps before then so his development was always going to be a bit later. Smart to get him into the squad and training with better quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Naismith in for his experience. If fit should be a sub and come in later into the game. Not played regularly enough to start. 50 up job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo83 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 1 hour ago, HMFC 86 said: Thats true, but for me though there would be an expectation for Naismith to show some form before being picked for Scotland. He has played 45 mins of first team football this season after missing pre-season. Had a non descript half against County in an unusual left midfield slot before going off injured. Surely better to complete his rehabilitation with hearts and play some club games first? I'd reckon Clarke will have discussed this with Naismith who in turn discussed with Hearts. Only an assumption mind. Naismith may also have made it clear his desire to get to the 50 cap mark, or make as many appearance as possible, when he was negotiating his permanent deal, who knows mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salvo69 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 One thing that has always bothered me is how late it takes for us to call up talented youngsters...personally think the managers are under pressure so go for experience over form so as not to get critiques. Southgate should have been called up earlier and Halkett could at least be in the squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkierobroy Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Thing about Naismith is that playing for Scotland matters to him. Even when he played for that Union Jackist club in Govan. Have tickets for both games but work may prevent me from the Belgium game. Praise the Lord for that as it could be a fearful horsing. Russia will just be a routine downbeat home defeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Hanley is only getting a game cos the two first choice centre halves were injured in pre season. Norwich mates absolutely don’t rate him IMO he is not EPL class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 The Belgium players could all use their wrong foot the whole game and still beat us. Grant Hanley, ffs. Reminds me of that really shite Scottish player that used to play in the Epl, Grant Hanley was his name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 2 hours ago, salvo69 said: One thing that has always bothered me is how late it takes for us to call up talented youngsters...personally think the managers are under pressure so go for experience over form so as not to get critiques. Southgate should have been called up earlier and Halkett could at least be in the squad Bugs me as well. It's a Scotland thing. Other countries have young guys and son players have like 20/30 even 40 caps before they're 23/24. We don't get them in until we'll into thier 20's more often than note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I don’t even know half the players in the squad. Naismith shouldn’t be in the squad he has no form of note and should be allowed to get back to fitness before being involved. I remember Craig Brown did the same to Gary McAllister and he got booed by the Tartan Army and quit playing for Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALDOS' Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 7 hours ago, Smithee said: 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. Pretty much spot on, the others are still ahead of him given the quality they play against each week as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/latest-hearts-news/why-hearts-craig-halkett-still-has-chance-to-force-his-way-into-scotland-squad-1-4992405 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I see there is a video doing the rounds of a conversation between John Fleck and Oliver McBurnie in which McBurnie is apparently hoping he doesn’t get called up to play for Scotland because “it’s shite”. If that’s what he has said, he should never play for Scotland ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: I see there is a video doing the rounds of a conversation between John Fleck and Oliver McBurnie in which McBurnie is apparently hoping he doesn’t get called up to play for Scotland because “it’s shite”. If that’s what he has said, he should never play for Scotland ever again. Pressure maybe still exists at clubs not to go to internationals especially if it was a friendly. It's not that easy to hear but this is the clip. Edited August 28, 2019 by Mikey1874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 After a few listens I managed to work out a Scottish accent saying 'you going away?' Literally no idea what anyone else said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Mauricio Pinilla said: After a few listens I managed to work out a Scottish accent saying 'you going away?' Literally no idea what anyone else said. Yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: Yeah There’s meant to be a more HD one which is a bit clearer. Scotlands not actually mentioned but I’d assume they are talking about Scotland and what folk have managed to transcript is what he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Internet Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I'm not convinced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 18 hours ago, Diadora Van Basten said: I don’t even know half the players in the squad. Naismith shouldn’t be in the squad he has no form of note and should be allowed to get back to fitness before being involved. I remember Craig Brown did the same to Gary McAllister and he got booed by the Tartan Army and quit playing for Scotland. You need to tell Steven Naismith that. He wants to play for Scotland. And it's a big part of his reasons for signing for Hearts. If Hearts fans want him not to play for Scotland then they should have said. He could have gone to America instead if he'd known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diadora Van Basten Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 38 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: You need to tell Steven Naismith that. He wants to play for Scotland. And it's a big part of his reasons for signing for Hearts. If Hearts fans want him not to play for Scotland then they should have said. He could have gone to America instead if he'd known. I do want him to play for Scotland but it would be a mistake if he is not ready (which is the case). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 Grant Hanley set to miss out with a groin injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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