BAWS Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 One of most in form players in the English Premiership at the moment, now a constant starter for Stoke and scoring goals. Time to get him back in the squad? Based on form, yes from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyAffro Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Definitely, but he probably won't be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Yeah, well worth a call up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayTheEasyBaw Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 He's hit a purple patch that's for sure. Just a question of whether he fits into Strachan's system. For me, he's far better going forward so I'm not keen on him in a sitting role. Not sure I would put him in against the likes of Germany or Poland but he's creative and he's got a goal in him. Who do you leave out if you play him in the midfield??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonTon Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Adam has been a liability in the Scotland midfield in the past. There's just no way we could trust him in one of the deeper midfield positions. The only role I could see him taking would be as an option off the bench for the role behind the striker. So I think the question is: if we need a goal late on against Ireland, Poland, or Georgia, who do we want to come on - Adam or the likes of Griffiths, May, McCormack, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 He has always been one of our most talented players and he seems to really love playing for Scotland, but I'm not sure there's really a place for him in Strachan's organised and hard-working system. You either build the team around him or you don't pick him, and I'm not sure he's quite good enough to have the team built around his style (though we would have the players to do so). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsimButtHitsASix Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 A midfield of Fletcher covering with Morrison doing the running would have space for Adam but I wouldn't risk it against anyone half decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Adam has been a liability in the Scotland midfield in the past. There's just no way we could trust him in one of the deeper midfield positions. The only role I could see him taking would be as an option off the bench for the role behind the striker. So I think the question is: if we need a goal late on against Ireland, Poland, or Georgia, who do we want to come on - Adam or the likes of Griffiths, May, McCormack, etc.? Charlie Adam is ten times the player either of those three is, but he doesn't offer enough off the ball, and at times looks lethargic. That said, he's still our most dangerous set piece taker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blootoon87 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 No, don't disrupt the midfield by trying to crowbar him in. Good for set pieces, that's about it. He would be nowhere near a Scotland shirt if it were up to me. I fully retract this statement if he curls in a free kick winner against Ireland btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Got to be called up. There isn't many of our players playing regularly at EPL level, never mind playing regularly and in superb form. I don't think he should go straight in the team or anything but he surely must be in the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moo Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Would I start him? No. Does he deserve to be in the squad? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 He simply doesnt fit in the team. Might be of most use against Gibraltar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Democracy For Hibs Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Id start him. He's better than any other central midfielder we have (IMO) and is one of the most technically gifted players in the English Premiership (IMO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonTon Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Charlie Adam is ten times the player either of those three is, but he doesn't offer enough off the ball, and at times looks lethargic. That said, he's still our most dangerous set piece taker. I'm not sure, was that an answer to the question or not? I think you're right though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 While I reckon Adam deserves a shot in the squad based on form and ability, I'm in two minds as to whether it wouldn't be better long term to instead bed in somebody like Stuart Armstrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayTheEasyBaw Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Id start him. He's better than any other central midfielder we have (IMO) and is one of the most technically gifted players in the English Premiership (IMO). Steady on!!! Are you Charlie Adam lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 no thanks, adam is one of those players who no matter how well they are playing at club level, puts in a totally shit performance in an international shirt, can imagine him gifting the ball to Ireland to score the winner against us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAWS Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Agreed. Another player in the Paul McStay, Brian McClair, Barry Ferguson category. Ferguson?! Always thought he was a decent performer for the national team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 No, he isn't good enough for our midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyAffro Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Agreed. Another player in the Paul McStay, Brian McClair, Barry Ferguson category. Aye f**k having any of them eh. Jesus Christ, some of the pish you read is unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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