Poet of the Macabre Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Since the Czech game has its own thread... GS will be splitting the squad over the two matches so will be interesting to see how many new faces are on show. Of course injuries will play their part but a good test as we start to build for the World Cup qualifiers. Any idea if this will definitely be at Hampden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameus Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Since the Czech game has its own thread... GS will be splitting the squad over the two matches so will be interesting to see how many new faces are on show. Of course injuries will play their part but a good test as we start to build for the World Cup qualifiers. Any idea if this will definitely be at Hampden? Would probably be a good one to take somewhere else. Would they realistically fill Hampden for a Tuesday night friendly? I imagine it might be an Easter Road job, or maybe they'll even take it further North for a change. I might end up going, but would be nowhere near against them taking it to somewhere new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR96 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 We played them in a midweek friendly at Hampden about 6 years ago. From what I remember it was a shocking affair in the pishing rain. There must've been less than 20K there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestersKTID Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 We played them in a midweek friendly at Hampden about 6 years ago. From what I remember it was a shocking affair in the pishing rain. There must've been less than 20K there. Went to that game, 2-1 win. Soaked through and we were only walking from the Asda car park just next to Hampden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Since the Czech game has its own thread... GS will be splitting the squad over the two matches so will be interesting to see how many new faces are on show. Of course injuries will play their part but a good test as we start to build for the World Cup qualifiers. Any idea if this will definitely be at Hampden? Has he said this? Could be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle broon Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 We played them in a midweek friendly at Hampden about 6 years ago. From what I remember it was a shocking affair in the pishing rain. There must've been less than 20K there. Think it was 17500 Would probably be a good one to take somewhere else. Would they realistically fill Hampden for a Tuesday night friendly? I imagine it might be an Easter Road job, or maybe they'll even take it further North for a change. I might end up going, but would be nowhere near against them taking it to somewhere new There have been quite a few friendlies away from Hampden recently. Would imagine it be played Hampden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Has he said this? Could be interesting. From STV: Scotland will play Czech Republic and Denmark in March friendlies with Gordon Strachan naming separate squads for games just five days apart. The game against Czech Republic, at an away venue yet to be determined, will take place on March 24, with Scotland hosting Denmark on March 29. National team manager Strachan has opted to select separate squads in order to give players maximum game time as he aims to find his best blend of players ahead of World Cup 2018 qualification, which begins in September. "It's important that we use these two matches effectively and give opportunities to those who may not have had as many as they would have liked in the previous campaign," Strachan said. "It also allows us the flexibility to take a look at some players who are emerging. "We would all rather be using these matches to prepare for the Euros this summer but we need to get over that disappointment collectively - coaches, players and supporters - and the best way to do that is to get together again and start planning for the World Cup qualifiers." Scotland will also play further friendlies in May and June, with the opposition likely to be teams preparing for Euro 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogmc Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Actually quite encouraging that a wider spectrum of players will be looked at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry94 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Pittodrie would be great for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Very chuffed with that two squad approach. At least if certain players show nothing it'll silence the calls for their future inclusion (the likes of Mackay-Steven, Armstrong, Rhodes, Griffiths, McCormack etc), but maybe one or two will put in a barnstorming performance and force their way into the 'first pick' category. Also, hopefully this approach (knowing they're effectively auditioning for a go at the next campaign) will mean we get two meaningful, high-tempo games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab B Nesbit Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 The SFA email today said Hampden ... Scotland will begin preparation for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers with a double-header against Czech Republic and Denmark in March. Gordon Strachan and his squad will travel to Prague (venue TBC) for an international challenge match against Czech Republic on Thursday 24 March, before hosting Denmark at Hampden Park on Tuesday 29 March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 The SFA email today said Hampden ... hosting Denmark at Hampden Park on Tuesday 29 March. That'll be good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grass Is Greener. Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I want to see more of James McArthur, playing great in a very good Palace team. I'd go as far as saying he's currently our best CM. He's got a bit of everything to his game. Get him in the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Jagsfan Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Tickets arrived in the post today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DAVIDB69 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I want to see more of James McArthur, playing great in a very good Palace team. I'd go as far as saying he's currently our best CM. He's got a bit of everything to his game. Get him in the team. Only in Scotland would we be wanting to see more of a player who is 29 this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Only in Scotland would we be wanting to see more of a player who is 29 this yearBut let's not rush him into the team. Too much pressure on his young shoulders could be detrimental to his development Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Medeiros Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 How many goals in the last campaign happened from McArthur mistakes ? The two obvious ones aside, were there any others ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I'm assuming the starting line up for this game might be something along the lines of Gordon Anya (as RB) Greer Hanley Tierney Brown Britcutt Burke Ritchie Forrest Martin On paper, it looks alot weaker than tonight's line up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 McGinn should be starting otherwise it's a disgrace imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 No chance Burke starts, assume two of the strikers will with one of them playing deeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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