JakeSAFC Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Score draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 McLeish urging his players to "Prove they've got a pair" Rumours suggesting James Forrest might start... just hope he doesn't take Eck's advice too literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SPLOOGESTAIN Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Israel have only won 1 of their last 10 games, and that was 1-0 against Leichtenstein, a country with a population less than Kirkcaldy. By all rights we should be comfortably winning this, which is why I reckon we're destined to lose this game. It's the Scottish thing to do isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTJohnboy Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Could be a tricky one this. The Israelis never give much away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 19 minutes ago, SPLOOGESTAIN said: Israel have only won 1 of their last 10 games, and that was 1-0 against Leichtenstein, a country with a population less than Kirkcaldy. By all rights we should be comfortably winning this, which is why I reckon we're destined to lose this game. It's the Scottish thing to do isn't it? It would be very Scotland to do so. 9 times out of 10 both the players and manager shite themselves in away competitive matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviLion Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 21 minutes ago, SPLOOGESTAIN said: Israel have only won 1 of their last 10 games, and that was 1-0 against Leichtenstein, a country with a population less than Kirkcaldy. We should be taking confidence from that considering how much we pumped Liechtenstein in both our meetings against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameus Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 33 minutes ago, Gordopolis said: McLeish urging his players to "Prove they've got a pair" Rumours suggesting James Forrest might start... just hope he doesn't take Eck's advice too literally. The physical part worked for Van Gaal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren1872 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Hopefully we dont shoehorn Tierney into the team. Its either him or Roberston. Go 4-3-3 with Mcginn, Armstrong and Mcgregor in midfield with Forrest, Naismith and Russell as the front three. Go for the jugular, nae shitebags tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 32 minutes ago, forameus said: The physical part worked for Van Gaal. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1866232-celtics-james-forrest-arrested-and-accused-of-indecent-exposure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameus Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, Gordopolis said: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1866232-celtics-james-forrest-arrested-and-accused-of-indecent-exposure Not so well for wee James then. Clearly the difference between indecent exposure and otherwise is whether it's a teamtalk or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, craigkillie said: They did exactly I this - I know because I wrote it. They asked me to put together an article before the draw, and it was widely publicised by them online. They also put out a lengthy FAQ before the draw. I also know that they held a drinks reception style event for various media sources where they explained the tournament and its benefits, in an attempt to push the narrative about these being competitive fixtures. They also put together a video explainer after the draw was made, and must have tweeted/Facebooked it at least once a day in the run up to the tournament. In addition, their promotion of the Albania game was "Let's Get Down to Business", which definitely has an implication of it being an important competitive game. Note that even in the tweet for the squad announcement for both games, they prioritise Albania. Obviously there are always plenty of faults that you can pick in terms of the way things are publicised, but I think it's unfair to suggest that they didn't make a reasonable and sustained effort to promote this as an big opportunity to qualify for the Euros. While that's fair enough, it doesn't address the wider point that the SFA's marketing of games generally involves Scotland Gemmil scowling while holding a cardboard A3 sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 21 minutes ago, Savage Henry said: While that's fair enough, it doesn't address the wider point that the SFA's marketing of games generally involves Scotland Gemmil scowling while holding a cardboard A3 sign. Grr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Sanchez Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 4 hours ago, craigkillie said: They did exactly I this - I know because I wrote it. They asked me to put together an article before the draw, and it was widely publicised by them online. They also put out a lengthy FAQ before the draw. I also know that they held a drinks reception style event for various media sources where they explained the tournament and its benefits, in an attempt to push the narrative about these being competitive fixtures. They also put together a video explainer after the draw was made, and must have tweeted/Facebooked it at least once a day in the run up to the tournament. In addition, their promotion of the Albania game was "Let's Get Down to Business", which definitely has an implication of it being an important competitive game. Note that even in the tweet for the squad announcement for both games, they prioritise Albania. Obviously there are always plenty of faults that you can pick in terms of the way things are publicised, but I think it's unfair to suggest that they didn't make a reasonable and sustained effort to promote this as an big opportunity to qualify for the Euros. Has there been anything for this game in terms of advertising? All I've seen anywhere is Now Let's Show Portugal What We're All About. Also, was Willie Miller in attendance at that media reception? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Gordopolis said: Grr! I'll take six tickets, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT THE CHANNEL Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Quite fancy us tonight. Echo the above on the lack of enthusiasm being frustrating. But I think it is also because the introduction of this tournament has dovetailed with a new low ebb in enthusiasm for the national team after a combo of: being gash; no tournament qualification; terrible kick off times (which make the cost seem not worth it); low attendances due to shite kick off times making atmosphere pish, causing attendances to be even lower etc. I am a former SSC member who travelled to every home game. I have just given up my membership and am now a picker and chooser. I think the apathy for the tournament is rooted in a general apathy... BUT results and a qualification will change that a capture the imagination again, so a big game tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Miguel Sanchez said: Has there been anything for this game in terms of advertising? All I've seen anywhere is Now Let's Show Portugal What We're All About. Also, was Willie Miller in attendance at that media reception? This is an away game so there's not really much for them to advertise, aside from ensuring that people know where and how to watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Same team as the Albania game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 This is an away game so there's not really much for them to advertise, aside from ensuring that people know where and how to watch it.Fanboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stubbs Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 8 hours ago, TurbineTon said: Let's hope the TA don't embarrass themselves like Celtic by waving Palestinian flags at the game The Tartan 'Army' are probably the biggest bunch of jammy wearing da's in world football. Doing that would be equal parts cringy and brave. They've got the first bit covered but I can't see them putting themselves in danger. 8 hours ago, tree house tam said: We'll see an exceptional, exciting performance by Scotland tonight. Short sharp passing, movement like never before and a few goals. 1-3 . Couldn't help but read this in John Collins' voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandmagyar 2nd Tier Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Are we playing tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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