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Old 18-11-2014, 21:07
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Darren Fletcher is one of the top players in Britain according to Terry Butcher. Those severe head knocks have finally caught up with him.
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:11
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Scotland look battle-weary tbh - our last game was a REAL game
Think it's took a bit out of us.
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:12
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Comedy defending again. Can see this being 3 or 4.
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:13
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Dissapointing Scotland have improved but we still lack quality against better opposition.

England aren't great so it just shows you how far behind we are from quality sides we still are

We are a good third level side

England are a good second level side
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:16
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Dissapointing Scotland have improved but we still lack quality against better opposition.

England aren't great so it just shows you how far behind we are from quality sides we still are
Wouldn't read too much into it. England just seem more up for it than Scotland. We've got bigger fish to fry these days, like trying to qualify for a major tourney. We had decent quality against Germany & Poland.
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:18
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The best thing I can say is at least I didn't pay £60 to watch this Levein performance. England B team are coasting.
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:22
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I like strachan but one major criticism is that he seems reluctant to blood new caps.

It's never anyone new that cones on, robertson probably the only discovery of his era.

Why is bannon coming on for example

Maybe strachan has heard me
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:28
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I like strachan but one major criticism is that he seems reluctant to blood new caps.

It's never anyone new that cones on, robertson probably the only discovery of his era.

Why is bannon coming on for example
Cough, Stevie May, cough cough.
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:28
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Cough, Stevie May, cough cough.
Suitable embarrassed smile added
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:29
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I like strachan but one major criticism is that he seems reluctant to blood new caps.

It's never anyone new that cones on, robertson probably the only discovery of his era.

Why is bannon coming on for example

Maybe strachan has heard me
Chris Martin has emerged during Strachan's time too, according to Wikipedia.
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:31
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Chris Martin has emerged during Strachan's time too, according to Wikipedia.
Don't think he is international quality to be honest although I haven't seen enough of him to be fair
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:37
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Morrison has looked decent since he came on, Fletcher less so.
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:40
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Morrison has looked decent since he came on, Fletcher less so.
Morrison has I think it's probably time to thank darren fletcher for his services as he is unlikely to be playing much club football either

Strachan has been reading my earlier comments I think
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:44
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Morrison has I think it's probably time to thank darren fletcher for his services as he is unlikely to be playing much club football either
Agreed.
Moving to another club and getting more first team football could do him the world of good though.

That's another player getting bloodied btw (Russel). Could you try also saying there is no way Scotland are going to score?
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:45
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Lovely move and finish from Robertson puts Scotland back in it.

And an even better one from England restores the two goal lead.
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:45
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Good goal but Raheem Sterling has been an embarrassment since coming on.
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:46
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Rooney with a cartwheel? Has he been on the scotch?
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:47
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Hahaha
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:47
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Agreed.
Moving to another club and getting more first team football could do him the world of good though.

That's another player getting bloodied btw (Russel). Could you try also saying there is no way Scotland are going to score?
Could see fletcher going out on loan January to someone like stoke
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:48
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Good to see Russell finally getting a cap
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:52
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Good to see Russell finally getting a cap
If he'd started Scotland may have had more fire up front. He's been a very tricky customer since coming on.
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:54
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Robbie Brady must be some player to be starting ahead of Andy Robertson for Hull.

I noticed he has scored twice for Ireland tonight so that may well continue
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Old 18-11-2014, 21:57
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Russell indeed looked a handful. Pity he didn't get longer, worth another look.
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Old 18-11-2014, 22:02
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Robbie Brady must be some player to be starting ahead of Andy Robertson for Hull.

I noticed he has scored twice for Ireland tonight so that may well continue
From an Irish viewpoint, those results are annoying tonight. Scotland outclassed in Glasgow and Ireland put in a stylish attacking performance and hammer the USA 4-1. Just shows they failed to turn up on Friday and perhaps made Scotland look better than they actually are.

As for Brady, I'd have him in the Irish first XI. He seems an excellent dead ball specialist and his general play is good.
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Old 18-11-2014, 22:04
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From an Irish viewpoint, those results are annoying tonight. Scotland outclassed in Glasgow and Ireland put in a stylish attacking performance and hammer the USA 4-1. Just shows they failed to turn up on Friday and perhaps made Scotland look better than they actually are.
Possibly so as I thought you might struggle against the USA tonight and I though Scotland might have better tonight as well.

Many twists and turns to come but I feel Ireland or Scotland will probably get third but poland may well be second
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