DETTY29 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Scotland will be promoted if they beat Israel or if the Czech Republic do not beat Slovakia. Czech Republic will be promoted if they beat Slovakia and Scotland do not beat Israel. Can't see Czech's not winning. Our 2nd string really should have tucked Slovakia away. So imo, we will need to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanHearts Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Important game as it gives us a potential back door entrance to the World Cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Tough game but if our boys play like they did against Serbia then we can win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 After the elation of qualifying to get beat by Slovakia royally pissed me off!!! We need to win tonight and let the other games take care of themselves (as usual). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosanostra Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Definitely winnable if we pick the right team. Also, please don't use this thread to wind up Scotland fans or to share your thoughts regarding the SFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VivaObua Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Slovakia really didn't need to do much to beat us but we prob played better on Sunday than we did against Czech home and away and Israel at home..funny old game. I expect the players to be a little more creative tonight with Dykes hold up play being key to that. 1-3 SCOTLAND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 The good news is as far as I am aware that Lyndon Dykes is available after his one match suspension which hopefully means McBurnie will be nowhere near the starting eleven. It really is incredible to think he secured a £20 million transfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Probably something like this given Robertson won't be risked. Personally would play Cooper over McKenna as he's better on the ball and plays that position for Leeds. Marshall Mctominay Gallagher Cooper O'Donnell Tierney Jack McGregor McGinn Christie Dykes Think we can win 2-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franksluckypants Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Definitely a feel good factor back with us after beating the wee teamers and going fine in the league. Similar feeling with Scotland only slightly dented by the last match. A win needed though to keep it going. We've improved since the last time we played Israel as well. A few more of the first picks back tonight helps - most importantly a Striker! 2.1 win for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavydavy Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Probably something like this given Robertson won't be risked. Personally would play Cooper over McKenna as he's better on the ball and plays that position for Leeds. Marshall Mctominay Gallagher Cooper O'Donnell Tierney Jack McGregor McGinn Christie Dykes Think we can win 2-0 We are favoutites (never a good thing for Scotland) and Israel have nothing to lose so unfortunately I can only see a win for them. I hate suggesting that we will lose but as is the Scotland way we always make it difficult for ourselves. I really hope I am wrong. Your team selection looks about right to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Starting to win key, pressure games regularly would be very good. Some good prizes on offer tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 23 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Probably something like this given Robertson won't be risked. Personally would play Cooper over McKenna as he's better on the ball and plays that position for Leeds. Marshall Mctominay Gallagher Cooper O'Donnell Tierney Jack McGregor McGinn Christie Dykes Think we can win 2-0 I'd play Considine ahead of McKenna. Players that understand their limits are far more effective than slightly better ones whose belief outweighs their talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texia Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Slovakia can avoid relegation if they win tonight and we at least draw or beat Israel so hopefully they manage to get a result as there's nothing in it for the Czechs. It is quite annoying that we didn't get a result on Sunday and had promotion sorted by now but hopefully with the first choice players back we'll be able to take our chances tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Standings & vote for the result https://www.uefa.com/uefanationsleague/match/2030126--israel-vs-scotland/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 We can win this comfortably if we take our chances however we could also quite easily Hibs it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 10 minutes ago, Texia said: Slovakia can avoid relegation if they win tonight and we at least draw or beat Israel so hopefully they manage to get a result as there's nothing in it for the Czechs. It is quite annoying that we didn't get a result on Sunday and had promotion sorted by now but hopefully with the first choice players back we'll be able to take our chances tonight. If we get beat and Czech Rep win then they top the group and get promoted so everything in it for the Czechs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texia Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, Gambo said: If we get beat and Czech Rep win then they top the group and get promoted so everything in it for the Czechs. yep that's right, no idea how I managed to miss that We really did mess up by not wrapping things up on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Wed 18th Nov, 7:30pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannymack Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Despite the fantastic performance against Serbia and a decent turnout against Slovakia im afraid I cant see Scotland winning this, we need to at least score 2 or more goals against an Israeli side who are more than capable of notching a goal against us therefore a 1-1 draw is on the cards for my prediction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May one-six Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 We'll lose (or maybe draw at best). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAndy Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Israel are no mugs but this game is winnable. I think 1-0 us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 hours ago, DETTY29 said: Scotland will be promoted if they beat Israel or if the Czech Republic do not beat Slovakia. Czech Republic will be promoted if they beat Slovakia and Scotland do not beat Israel. Can't see Czech's not winning. Our 2nd string really should have tucked Slovakia away. So imo, we will need to win. Slovakia didn’t have much to play for, they will surely be up for the game tonight to stop them from qualifying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2-0 Scotland. A goal in each half. A long, tense, fraught with opposing chances to make us hide behind our fingers/hands match. Should be fun. 😱 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) Really should have put Slovakia to bed the other night, bottom of the group team who have been fairly poor. Typically, we played well but made the other team look good. Israel is a tough fixture, and we seemingly play them every other game at the minute. Difficult to tell, we are more than capable of winning, but equally likely to throw it away. I'll be bold and say 1-0 Scotland, Edited November 18, 2020 by tian447 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Baccara will be hoping for an Andy Considine goal for the winner as well, their royalties would go through the ****ing roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debut 4 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 The problem for Scotland is still there as it has been for years, they aren’t prolific scorers. The old, “they need to score first” theory still exists imo. You just never feel they have enough to respond to going behind, or are able to build on taking the lead. Tight game again with a goal in it to the winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcbilly Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Slovakia unbeaten in 2 under a new manager plus they are playing the Czechs, which is a derby for them given they used to be one country. I think both games will be draws but it would be nice to think we could win then it really doesn't matter about elsewhere. We are still Scotland though so bound to be drama of some sort😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karipidis Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 3 hours ago, Cruyff said: Probably something like this given Robertson won't be risked. Personally would play Cooper over McKenna as he's better on the ball and plays that position for Leeds. Marshall Mctominay Gallagher Cooper O'Donnell Tierney Jack McGregor McGinn Christie Dykes Think we can win 2-0 Think Robertson is fit according to Clarke, so should be same team that started v Serbia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgeJambo Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Very Scotland if they lose this and undo all the recent good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allowayjambo1874 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 It’s a weird dichotomy. All 4 teams should be playing for something with Israel & Slovakia both in with a shout of avoiding relegation if they can conjure up a result and the other losing. However relegation to division C will probably result in an easier group in the next tournament and a better chance of topping it and getting into play offs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, karipidis said: Think Robertson is fit according to Clarke, so should be same team that started v Serbia. Good stuff. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregzy2k7 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1-2 Scotland. Hopefully getting to the euro's has lifted the nearly done it mentality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 14 minutes ago, Allowayjambo1874 said: It’s a weird dichotomy. All 4 teams should be playing for something with Israel & Slovakia both in with a shout of avoiding relegation if they can conjure up a result and the other losing. However relegation to division C will probably result in an easier group in the next tournament and a better chance of topping it and getting into play offs. not really regarding getting in the play offs, the spots for the play offs filter down , all the teams in league A & B all either qualified for the Euros or got a play off place, they filter down if teams have already qualified which is why so many in league C ended up in a play off. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Euro_2020_qualifying_play-offs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Weathers Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Israel's RB Dasa is very good. Been impressed with him in the previous games. Hope he is rested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Surely no McBurnie this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartsofgold Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Hearts007 said: Surely no McBurnie this time No, Dykes will be back after his suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Салатные палочки Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts007 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Just now, Heartsofgold said: No, Dykes will be back after his suspension 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRY Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 As long as bloomin' McBurnie doesn't get played, we should be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnybob72 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Rather typical that Scotland played well against Slovakia and managed to lose. To lose again tonight really would be to Hibs it! We have a good keeper, a decent defence, a fit and lively midfield bad sadly zero up top. While Dykes can hold the ball up and bring others into play I would prefer we had someone who could actually score a bucketload of goals - something Scotland never seem to be able to produce. After his performance at the weekend I would rather see Tierney play than Robertson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gashauskis9 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I think we’ll lose 1-0 and the Czechs will draw. Therefore, both of us finish on 10 points. Think we’d still go through on results against the Czechs. Or is it GD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Slovakia Czech is a local derby. Slovakia will take it seriously. Anything can happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 46 minutes ago, BRY said: As long as bloomin' McBurnie doesn't get played, we should be alright. Clarke is desperate for him to get a goal to silence the haters. McBurnie had the perfect opportunity to prove himself against Slovakia. He's just not in good form at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, dobmisterdobster said: Clarke is desperate for him to get a goal to silence the haters. McBurnie had the perfect opportunity to prove himself against Slovakia. He's just not in good form at the moment. McBurnie is a decent player. On form and confident, he'd have buried that chance. He's just lost confidence and needs a bit of luck. Still a young guy too. Edited November 18, 2020 by Cruyff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Cause for optimism is that we have steadily got better as this tournament has gone on. First time we played Israel we were dire and lucky, but since then we have improved steadily, including the Slovakia game where we were unlucky to lose. This is due to a settled selection, growing confidence, and a manager who is not up his own arse like the previous two. Narrow victory for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, upgotheheads said: Cause for optimism is that we have steadily got better as this tournament has gone on. First time we played Israel we were dire and lucky, but since then we have improved steadily, including the Slovakia game where we were unlucky to lose. This is due to a settled selection, growing confidence, and a manager who is not up his own arse like the previous two. Narrow victory for me. Just the two🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upgotheheads Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 minute ago, luckyBatistuta said: Just the two🤔 fair comment, just said two because I'm having my dinner and couldn't be arsed writing the full list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Salad Fingers said: If that is team, surprised that Jack isn't there and McKenna is bombs are. What's wrong with Andy Robertson? If he is injured, he'd better not be fit for Liverpool at weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMFC01 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Salad Fingers said: Prove me wrong but I think mckenna and McLean will be subbed later ☺ Edited November 18, 2020 by HMFC01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Just now, upgotheheads said: fair comment, just said two because I'm having my dinner and couldn't be arsed writing the full list. We could be here all night listing them, enjoy your dinner bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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