Gordopolis Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I looked at the FIFA international match calendar pdf a few months ago and I'm sure there was a friendly slot in August. I can't for the life of me find the page now. Seems like the slot has been removed now. My question is: does anyone else see value in having another game between the Nigeria one in May and the first qualifier? I'm thinking a home tie vs decent but beatable opposition. Maybe Finland or Cyprus or something. 50% because I think we might benefit from using it as a warm up and 50% because having only 2 games from Jan-September is pretty p15h. I see England are squeezing in four games pre world cup as their warm up, but I suppose they've got a valid reason to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 There aren't any standalone friendlies from next season because they have introduced an extra doubleheader each season: there will now be November and March doubleheaders every season, instead of every other season in turn. This means players being asked to fulfil 1 fewer international match every 2yrs (5 becoming 4), but the club game giving-up 1 more date every 2yrs (5 becoming 6 - due to the rest midweeks). Since the FIFA calendar for 2010-2014 had already been agreed - including an August date - there was some suggestion they'd keep it for this year only, but they haven't. I'd like us to play another game but doubt we will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Easy Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 There aren't any standalone friendlies from next season because they have introduced an extra doubleheader each season: there will now be November and March doubleheaders every season, instead of each in turn. Since the FIFA calendar for 2010-2014 had already been agreed - including an August date - there was some suggestion they'd keep it for this year only, but they haven't. I'd like us to play another game but doubt we will. The SSC sent an email saying they hope to arrange a friendly on the Thursday before the Germany game in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameus Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I'd like us to play on every available date, but, like HJ says, I doubt we will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 I like the look of the fifa calendar from 2015 onwards, 5 double dates (10 games overall), more compact and less chance of clubs being arsey about releasing players etc: http://www.fifa.com/mm/Document/WorldFootball/Calendar&Live/02/03/95/26/IMC2013-2018FIFAversionv28May2013_Neutral.pdf I, too, think we should play on every available opportunity. I accept the odd time a 'squad gathering' might be more appropriate, but sometimes we don't even do that and let these slots pass us by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 The SSC sent an email saying they hope to arrange a friendly on the Thursday before the Germany game in September. That'd be good but risky as even slight knocks could rule players out from ze German game. I was hoping for early August ideally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 That'd be good but risky as even slight knocks could rule players out from ze German game. I was hoping for early August ideally. I think it's very unlikely we'll arrange a friendly outwith the windows. Obviously clubs wouldn't have to release their players, but even if they did, the only available midweek is that formerly used for the August friendly. It's now used for the Supercup and no doubt various domestic competitions will also take advantage of the Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I know this might be a stupid question but could we not just arrange a closed door game? Obviously the fans wouldn't be able to see it but what's stopping us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I know this might be a stupid question but could we not just arrange a closed door game? Obviously the fans wouldn't be able to see it but what's stopping us? Do you mean in May, or sometime outwith the international windows (e.g. August)? Being infront of fans makes no difference. We could arrange a game during an international period, e.g. late May, and play a full-strength XI but decide to admit no fans. It happens occasionally. We could arrange a game outwith the international dates, and fans or not, players wouldn't be obliged to come nor clubs to release them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Perhaps the Thursday b4 the Germany game might be a good idea. Play the fringe players against some lesser nation, bringing the bigger guns on later in the game for a bit of sharpness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince sinclair Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Few folk over in Poland talking about Denmark away Thurs 4th Sept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameus Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 There would be absolutely no point in organising anything outwith an international window. No players would be released I imagine, so we'd be stuck with either the dregs, or nothing at all. The Thursday prior to the Germany game seems to be the only option, but could see why maybe it's not the best idea to have a game. As long as they get together at the usual time and have some kind of training camp, that's enough I think. I wouldn't be against them going up against a small nation as a warm-up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Are we likely to have a friendly in 2015 before the Gibraltar game? If we do, hopefully it's away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadgerTheBadger Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Are we likely to have a friendly in 2015 before the Gibraltar game? If we do, hopefully it's away from home. Fcuk anymore away friendlies till after the Gibraltar away game. I'm on course to become a 10pointer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Fcuk anymore away friendlies till after the Gibraltar away game. I'm on course to become a 10pointer so a wee game against the 2016 hosts would nae interest ye ? Are they no looking for match practice ? Just saying likes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Given even our 2nd XI could give Gibraltar a solid hiding, I'd hope that we do play a friendly on the preceding midweek. Ranking points, and a harder test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dryhorce Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Costa Rica would be good if we get them must be rated highly after the world cup beating them we could go up the rankings Question is can we are we good enough thought they were a decent side its not out of the question but we would be in a real battle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince sinclair Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Surely Belfast in June will happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dryhorce Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Surely Belfast in June will happen? Why the Welsh have better quality think if we play any home nations it should be them again even if we are sick of the sight of each other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Leyenda Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Surely Belfast in June will happen? Would love this to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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