Quentin Taranbino

Was looking at Lewis Morgans stats earlier - (20 goals in 44 appearances in the MLS for New York) and it got me thinking of Johnny Russell who I think was doing some mental numbers over there in the run up to last Euros but of course didn't get a look in. Hoping one of the stats guys can help, has Steve Clarke ever called up a player from the MLS? I think Russell and Morgans last caps were maybe just before we appointed Clarke and Gaulds last call up was when he was in Portugal (again pre-Clarke)

A long list makes sense whether it's released publicly or an internal players thing. There will be a bunch of fringe guys in key positions - McCrorie, Conway, Nisbet etc where their season will be over but Clarke will want them to keep in match shape in case they are called up for last minute injuries or whatever

I got nowhere with mine. Same thing, an issue with scanning the ticket or something. I told them I could send them flight, hotel, uber and even mcdonalds receipts from when I was there but they couldn't even be arsed replying.

What are the dates for Euros squad announcement/friendlies etc? I'm assuming there isn't an opportunity now for Clarke to call up a larger group and then trim it down for final squad.

Karamoke Dembele Popping in this thread as last I seem to recall he didn't want to play for Scotland (but I might be remembering wrong) Been keeping an eye on him this season and not suggesting he is ready for a full call up or anything but without a doubt had his best professional season yet and only 21, he still has plenty time to make it work. He has been at Blackpool in League One this season (on loan from Brest in Ligue 1) and has managed 14 assists and 8 goals and nominated for League One young player of the season. Next year will be massive for him in terms of building on this season. If he comes back to England, he should have no problem securing a loan to a Championship team.

As long as Falkirk beat Annan next week, I don't think Queens can finish 9th (due to goal difference - unless you were to be cuffed abour 12-0)

Fraserburgh struggling

Come on Binos! All the fans seem to be up for the fight and behind the manager and team - I just hope the players have the same attitude today. Even though Queens fans and players have had a torrid season, I expect for a crunch game like this, they will be right up for it as well.

In the upcoming friendlies, I would be taking along McCrorie and Johnston to have a look at both on the assumption that one or both of Hickey/Patterson will be doubtful. McCrorie is doing well this year with Bristol at right wing back, has started 12 out of 18 games since start of the year and came on as a sub for the other 6. I think he may have had a couple of call ups in past as well so that in itself may help. Johnston I have seen very little of aside from Under 21 games. He isn't starting at the moment for Sturm Graz but is making sub appearances here and there. He is very highly thought of I believe, I just don't know how high that ceiling is. If he is some sort of wonder kid then I would maybe take a punt, but I'm not sure he fits the mould for that. If Hickey/Patterson are both out like, I'm not convinced the replacements will even have a chance to start. Ralston has the best chance of starting but nobody after him will start. I think Clarke is more likely to move Robertson/Tierney over or use Ryan Fraser if he is included in those circumstances.

How many supporters will Queens likely bring through for this? I understand numbers are down this season but it's a pretty big game. 300 - 400?

I cant for the life of me what's happened to mine for Netherlands away game. I bought ticket, they posted me it, I attended the game. Are they processing a refund for it for some reason I was on 12 points, Im now on 13 but also attended N Ireland game but no indication on what's happened regarding points. Anyone else that went to Netherlands got this?

We are done. Our only hope is hitting some sort of reset button for the playoff games

Ross Stewart also back in light training apparantly. They are hopeful to have him back for playoffs. Unless we have an injury crisis, it will be too late for Nisbet and Stewart to make Euros squad

Is it true the Queens players are on an 'expanded' win bonus for the final games? (Starting today)

Aye this. Not sure what the official cut off date/age is for the under 21 campaign but I suspect its for that. No issues with a regular league one starter for that level. His strike partner (Ben House) in my opinion is one to watch. He has been tipped for a move in the summer with a few bigger clubs sniffing about. He has played for Scotland at youth level, now is 24. Proper hard working type strong forward that links midfield. Worrying amount of injuries for a young lad though.

The hardback album smells INCREDIBLE

I also have faith in Darren Young as our manager and would happily stick with him whichever league we end up in next season, but confidence is through the floor you have to think. The number of individual errors (especially catastrophic ones) is mental at the moment and to to suddenly turn that round needs something really special. Goal difference could very well be decider and we have absolutely fucked it on Saturday. We don't just need to beat Edinburgh, we need to be going out to batter them. We claw back that goal difference on Annan and it's an extra point. No chance Forthbank is packed out for final game if its a decider. More fans than usual absolutely but probably only a few hundred. Last home game vs Annan had a crowd of 781, I imagine this one would have 1000 - 1200

I'm very surprised at the amount of Binos fans on here and on social media that seem confident of us avoiding the drop. I wish I had their confidence. The confidence seems to come from our set of fixtures but we have Edinburgh (who everyone has), Queens and Annan games will be far from easy as fighting for same thing as us. That leaves Kelty on Saturday, we gubbed them previously but they are so inconsistent you never know what to get from them and I believe a point for them mathematically secures their place so they will be going all out too you would think. I would say on paper, especially after that gutless humping at home by Alloa, that we are the favourites for 9th.

Ordered the hardback album as well, I like the look of that. Yesterday was launch day, I'll have a wee nosey in the shop today and see if they have the stickers out. I think it's £1 for 6 stickers

Im surprised we didn't see any of Molotnikov. Played well again for Scotland Under 19s last week but can't seem to get a sniff at the moment. Any word on the Bird?

Whilst I appreciate that Dykes is your pal, I think a top half English league one club or a top half Scottish Premier team are where he might end up next. He has struggled this season and with his age and attributes, his dreams of playing in the English Premier League are over and I fear his Championship days might also be coming to an end. If QPR go down, he might squeeze another season or so at a Stoke or Huddersfield type club but I think his days are numbered at that level. That being said, he has always been an excellent servant for Scotland and an integral part of our success in recent years, although he will almost certainly be going to Euros as third choice striker unless he picks up form massively between now and then. I really hope he turns it around, but I suspect it's already peaked and he is on the downward spiral now.

Travelled 5 hours up from England to Hampden to watch that. Hotel costs, food, 2 days off work and 5 hours back tomorrow. Absolutely fucking grim. Only a friendly but very worrying and one of my lowest points as a Scotland fan in recent years

If Gunn was injured then Craig Gordon would be going to Euros as Clarkes number one. I don't think many people would disagree with that. Therefore I'm pretty confident he will be there as second choice and third choice will be between Kelly and Clark. I dont think it matters one jot that Clark is keeping him out at Hearts. The only caveat is if he isn't fully fit which I assume he is otherwise he wouldn't be in the squad.

Disagree on Doak, although admittedly I'm not sure how long he is injured for. An injury to one of our main strikers and an extra spot opens up for the likes of Nisbet, Stewart, Conway and of course Doak if he is back fit and in and around the Liverpool first team squad as he was pre injury. Had he not been injured, I actually he think he would have had a bundle of starts for Liverpool this season given their injuries and would probably have been in the current Scotland squad as a result of that. I agree it's not looking likely for him at this stage but to write him off completely as you have done is folly.