PlayTheEasyBaw Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 But like I said, who do you pick instead of him? Anybody that's fit...Rhodes, McCormack, Phillips. I'm not overly concerned to be honest. There's no way he will start against Ireland. Will probably get a good run out against Qatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-r-cfc Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Will probably get a good run out against Qatar.For that reason alone it's worth getting him back in the squad. He's clearly central to Strachan plans so he'll want to get him back in getting settled into the team again. Means that come the next round of games, he'll be match fit and he's had a run out with his teammates against Qatar. If he was a fringe player, there's an argument to be made about leaving him out here but when your first picks come back from injury, you generally get them back in as soon as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabianKnight Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Surely Bridcutt or McArthur* would have been better options than Mulgrew for in the midfield? *oh he's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Forrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffelz Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Forrest over Armstrong and Phillips is funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoBNob Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I know he's been injured, but who would you pick instead of him? He was unreal in the game at Parkhead last year. He wasn't that great, his performance gets exaggerated each time it gets brought up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieD Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Surprised Griffiths is in ahead of Rhodes.Out right shocked Matt Phillips isn't in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandmagyar Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Wee Gordon has his wee pets! Especially from The Sellick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Surprised Griffiths is in ahead of Rhodes. Out right shocked Matt Phillips isn't in it. Rhodes doesn't fit into the system that we play, whereas Griffiths might well do, and has been in good form. Matt Phillips was never going to start in what is a very settled Scotland attacking trio and clearly Stracan feels that Forrest or Ritchie etc are better options to bring off the bench and change the game. Other than that no real surprises, Bain looks like he could be number 1 for Scotland in a couple of years so I'm happy he's in to get a feel for being around the squad. Delighted Bannan is in again, hope he gets another cameo appearance against Ireland if we need a goal, as he's by far the most creative central midfielder we have IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Rhodes doesn't fit into the system that we play, whereas Griffiths might well do, and has been in good form. Matt Phillips was never going to start in what is a very settled Scotland attacking trio and clearly Stracan feels that Forrest or Ritchie etc are better options to bring off the bench and change the game. Other than that no real surprises, Bain looks like he could be number 1 for Scotland in a couple of years so I'm happy he's in to get a feel for being around the squad. Delighted Bannan is in again, hope he gets another cameo appearance against Ireland if we need a goal, as he's by far the most creative central midfielder we have IMO. Agree with all of this except the 'Rhodes doesn't fit' thing which is an out of date POV: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/jordan-rhodes-finally-worked-out-5388088 Griffiths deserves a shot though. Wish he, Rhodes or another could have a blinder of a game for us and bag a few goals to put proper pressure on Naismith and Fletcher, as our squad is very goals - light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Genuinely don't understand this obsession with Forrest, he's clearly never going to be good enough to start, and in a few years when he's floundering about at Huddersfield he'll never get picked anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig McCulloch Burley Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I love the Scottish FA facebook page when a squad is announced. A whole collection of folk genuinely furious that whichever of Arfield/Jack/Shinnie/Souttar isn't included, or screeching about Scott Brown's inclusion. Terrific value. Phillip and Boyd not in squad is announced too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Easy Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Phillip and Boyd not in squad is announced too? They are not in the squad, first post in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAWS Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Phillip and Boyd not in squad is announced too? Why would they be moaning about Scott Brown being in the squad?!?! Our team is noticeably worse without him. Mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berttravers Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Barry Bannan?, seriously?. The guy is awful, how the hell he gets in the squad I never know. Cant shoot, cant pass, weak in the tackle and thats his strong points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Struggling to understand why folk dislike Bannan so much. He has always done a job for Strachan in the bigger games. He's very tactically aware and can be relied on to diligently do what Strachan wants. It wouldn't be the biggest shock if he started wide right against Ireland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Totally agree with Mulgrew being added. Who would folk have instead? He can cover several positions and hopefully he gets game time this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAWS Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Barry Bannan?, seriously?. The guy is awful, how the hell he gets in the squad I never know. Cant shoot, cant pass, weak in the tackle and thats his strong points. I have yet to see a Scotland game when afterwards I thought to myself 'Bannan was awful'.. It hasn't happened yet, he always puts in a good performance when he comes on. Seems the blue of Scotland brings out the best in him. P.s he can pass, very well infact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Barry Bannan?, seriously?. The guy is awful, how the hell he gets in the squad I never know. Cant shoot, cant pass, weak in the tackle and thats his strong points. Utterly laughable opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berttravers Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Utterly laughable opinion. Wow, what a retort. Phanny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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