Ex member of the SaS Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Reports he hopes to have planted a seed in Clarke's head and will get picked for Scotland. Personally think he should concentrate on playing for Hearts. He has his 50th cap and should call it a day especially as he is injury prone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB GIN Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 What bigger honour than playing for your country He makes a difference and Scotland are a better team with him in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, NB GIN said: What bigger honour than playing for your country He makes a difference and Scotland are a better team with him in it And if he's injured what then for Hearts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Ex member of the SaS said: Reports he hopes to have planted a seed in Clarke's head and will get picked for Scotland. Personally think he should concentrate on playing for Hearts. He has his 50th cap and should call it a day especially as he is injury prone. Maybe you should relabel the thread 'wants to play for Scotland'? Every time we see a Naismith thread we imagine he might be injured. FWIW If the prospect of more caps motivates Naismith to perform for Hearts that's fine by me (not that I have ever doubted his appetite or commitment). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher75 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 He has a chance of helping Scotland to qualify for a major tournament and playing in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex member of the SaS Posted February 10, 2020 Author Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, 4marsbars said: Maybe you should relabel the thread 'wants to play for Scotland'? Every time we see a Naismith thread we imagine he might be injured. FWIW If the prospect of more caps motivates Naismith to perform for Hearts that's fine by me (not that I have ever doubted his appetite or commitment). Sorry if I know how to I would , maybe the mods can do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 His current form doesn't warrant a place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karipidis Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 A direct quote from Naismith - "To be honest (Hearts) need to win games. That's the main focus. The Scotland thing will take care of itself." Clearly concentrating on Hearts, and don’t really understand the Naismith criticism of late due to 2 poor games after playing a number of games in a short space of time after a lengthy injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Ex member of the SaS said: Sorry if I know how to I would , maybe the mods can do that. not to worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Clark has been keeping tabs on Naismith, wanted him fit and get game-time right throughout this seasons injury problems. I am delighted to see him playing so regularly and thought he maybe should've been dropped on a slippy plastic pitch at Falkirk but it seems he got though it in the end. He's still a big part of the Scotland set-up and his experience could be crucial in the next few games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Noah Claypole said: His current form doesn't warrant a place. Tend to agree, nowhere near his best right now but I expect him to bounce back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, karipidis said: A direct quote from Naismith - "To be honest (Hearts) need to win games. That's the main focus. The Scotland thing will take care of itself." Clearly concentrating on Hearts, and don’t really understand the Naismith criticism of late due to 2 poor games after playing a number of games in a short space of time after a lengthy injury. Because his form of late hasn't been good enough and he's not above criticism. Simple really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambonian Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) Just now, Ex member of the SaS said: And if he's injured what then for Hearts? You can say that about any player who's pickled from any club. He could quite easily get injured again playing for Hearts as much as playing for Scotland. It's a chance players' take as well as an honour to wear the national strip. Edited February 10, 2020 by jambonian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Not got a problem with him playing for Scotland. Cringeworthy thread. That said, with Griffiths fit and back to form, I can't see Naismith leading the line anyway but should be in the squad. No bigger honour than playing for your Country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 14 minutes ago, Ex member of the SaS said: And if he's injured what then for Hearts? When you sign an international class player, it comes with the territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, Noah Claypole said: His current form doesn't warrant a place. I concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 22 minutes ago, karipidis said: A direct quote from Naismith - "To be honest (Hearts) need to win games. That's the main focus. The Scotland thing will take care of itself." Clearly concentrating on Hearts, and don’t really understand the Naismith criticism of late due to 2 poor games after playing a number of games in a short space of time after a lengthy injury. Like everyone else, I'm delighted he's back playing for us and his influence on those around him is clear to see, but his own form since the winter break has fallen way below the standard he sets for himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC86 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Thing is even if he isn’t playing at his best, he is still a goal threat, more so than the majority of other Scottish strikers, so for that alone if fit he will be in the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 44 minutes ago, Noah Claypole said: His current form doesn't warrant a place. 3 goals in 6 isn’t bad for a Scottish striker to be fair, especially one just returning from injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy T Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Let’s get him pissed the night before the Scotland first training session and make sure he misses it. That sort of thing seems to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brux Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, Gashauskis9 said: 3 goals in 6 isn’t bad for a Scottish striker to be fair, especially one just returning from injury. In the craziness that is kickback this is not good enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I'm just relieved that the thread isn't about him being crocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4marsbars Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Ex member of the SaS said: Sorry if I know how to I would , maybe the mods can do that. I see it's been done 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 He has no chance now that Mcnumpty has scored 3 against a works team he must be a shoe in if you go by the Evening hobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Be surprised if he got his game for Scotland. Needs to up his performances for us first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romulus Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 No issues with this at all. Playoffs at the end of March so a few good performances and helping us get up the table between now and then would be very welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karipidis Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 He was excellent against Rangers and then very good against St Johnstone. Poor last couple games but think he’s probably played more games than expected, and sure he’ll be back to his best soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I've no issues as long as he is playing for us regularly, can't be injured for us then in for Scotland like last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoked-Glass Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 So long as its not friendlies. Meaningful games only please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry. Henry. Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Still a key player for Scotland. Will be picked next month if fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianajones Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 The Scotland national team can do one. Hearts first now and forever more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westbow Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Still the same as it’s been for months. He plays well, Hearts play well. He gets injured we are goosed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 If Naismith gets the call to start against Israel i will be delighted as it means he will have been doing the business for us over the next 8 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomaso Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 4 hours ago, gnasher75 said: He has a chance of helping Scotland to qualify for a major tournament and playing in it. Id rather he kept fit and focussed on helping Hearts avoid relegation!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uche Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 I would have hoped that the club would have a word with him and suggest that it is time to retire from the national team. I actually would have hoped this would have formed part of discussions when he was agreeing his new contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Couldn’t care less about Scotland at this precise time.. we are shit and will get humped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 He wants to play for his country and to do so he will have to play very well for us. That’ll do me. Personally I’m not bothered too much about Scotland but we benefit here. The conspiracy theories not so long ago were fantasy stuff. Naismith is a total professional for club and country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, Sooperstar said: I would have hoped that the club would have a word with him and suggest that it is time to retire from the national team. I actually would have hoped this would have formed part of discussions when he was agreeing his new contract. why ? It gives him extra incentive to play well for his club so he is picked for Scotland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 minute ago, 1971fozzy said: He wants to play for his country and to do so he will have to play very well for us. That’ll do me. Personally I’m not bothered too much about Scotland but we benefit here. The conspiracy theories not so long ago were fantasy stuff. Naismith is a total professional for club and country only thing is he got injured last time out and missed how many? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolio Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Just now, 1971fozzy said: why ? It gives him extra incentive to play well for his club so he is picked for Scotland This, with bells and whistles. Spot on. He needs to do this business for us or he won't get a look in. Potential Win/Win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1971fozzy Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: only thing is he got injured last time out and missed how many? could get injured in training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToadKiller Dog Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Last chance he will likely have to play in a major tournament if we make it ,so dont blame him. If he want to play for Scotland he needs to hit form with us ,which can only benefit us . Cant go around in fear of a player getting injured its part of the game . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N Lincs Jambo Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 It makes a welcome surprise for me to read about top players absolutely desperate to play for their country as opposed to making all manner of excuses to call off especially given how dugshite Scotland have been for too long to remember. SN knows that the key to him getting selected is to do the business for us so win-won in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Sir Gio said: Tend to agree, nowhere near his best right now but I expect him to bounce back 6 hours ago, Noah Claypole said: His current form doesn't warrant a place. Absolutely excellent against Rangers and Airdrie and suddenly he’s not playing at his best? I’ve been critical and negative recently, but I honestly can’t believe that anyone has judged any player, based on that Falkirk match! Edited February 10, 2020 by Mr Elwood P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 31 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Absolutely excellent against Rangers and Airdrie and suddenly he’s not playing at his best? I’ve been critical and negative recently, but I honestly can’t believe that anyone has judged any player, based on that Falkirk match! Hasn’t been in as good form since Rangers game. Don’t see what’s wrong with stating that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 1 hour ago, 1971fozzy said: why ? It gives him extra incentive to play well for his club so he is picked for Scotland Can't play at all if he is injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 26 minutes ago, Special Officer Doofy said: Hasn’t been in as good form since Rangers game. Don’t see what’s wrong with stating that. Scored against St Johnstone and the Falkirk game was a write off due to the weather ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Boy Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Mr Elwood P said: Scored against St Johnstone and the Falkirk game was a write off due to the weather ... His form was below that of the Rangers and Airdrie games v St Johnstone, and dropped further v Kilmarnock and Falkirk. It’s not a slight on the guy, and it’s not writing him off to point this out. I’m actually surprised that he’s kept such high standards of form up until now tbh. His form has dropped since Rangers though. Edited February 10, 2020 by Special Officer Doofy Spelling mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combo74 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 8 hours ago, Noah Claypole said: His current form doesn't warrant a place. Scored against Airdrie, scored against Rangers and scored against St Johnstone...3 goals in 5 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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