Grangemouth Bairn Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 13 hours ago, Jacky1990 said: Robertson didnt play well against Watford. Should we drop him? If Gilmour is better than what we currently have, and compared to the likes of Jack, Shinnie, McLean I'd be willing to bet he is, then he should be in the squad at least (FWIW I quite like all 3 players I've mentioned, McLean and Shinnie in particular, I just think Gilmour is a better footballer). I personally am of the opinion that despite his form for Celtic, McGregor's assurance of a start should be seriously under threat for poor international form. Gilmour might just be the man to replace him. I agree with you about McGregors form for Scotland being poor but if you think Clarke is going to drop him you are being unrealistic. He’s been a mainstay of team for a while now and he won’t be dropped for the upcoming games. I’d love McTominay, McGinn and Gilmour to be our first choice central midfield at some point but I’ll have to wait a wee while yet for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky1990 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Grangemouth Bairn said: I agree with you about McGregors form for Scotland being poor but if you think Clarke is going to drop him you are being unrealistic. He’s been a mainstay of team for a while now and he won’t be dropped for the upcoming games. I’d love McTominay, McGinn and Gilmour to be our first choice central midfield at some point but I’ll have to wait a wee while yet for that. Totally agree, I think he's pretty much a nailed on starter for both games. Yeah, McTominay and Gilmour at the base with McGinn free to get forward would be great. Armstrong or Christie one side, Fraser/Forrest on the other. Would be a very decent midfield imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 17 hours ago, Jacky1990 said: Robertson didnt play well against Watford. Should we drop him? If Gilmour is better than what we currently have, and compared to the likes of Jack, Shinnie, McLean I'd be willing to bet he is, then he should be in the squad at least (FWIW I quite like all 3 players I've mentioned, McLean and Shinnie in particular, I just think Gilmour is a better footballer). I personally am of the opinion that despite his form for Celtic, McGregor's assurance of a start should be seriously under threat for poor international form. Gilmour might just be the man to replace him. Robertson has played a lot more football. Daft comparison. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Roar Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 6 hours ago, Jacky1990 said: Yeah, McTominay and Gilmour at the base with McGinn free to get forward would be great. That could be a very interesting combination as a central 3. McTominay and Gilmour look like they have some common attributes which would work well as the base of a 3. The ability to make themselves available for a short pass, calm under pressure and a nice ping to the way they move the ball. Gilmour, on the evidence of the Liverpool game, obviously also has the ability to dribble forward quickly which is something we've been missing. Then McGinn is the man to get on the end of crosses from Christie/Forrest/Fraser. If we weren't a shambles at CB then Scotland could be a real difficult counter attacking force for the big nations to deal with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky1990 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Merkland Red said: Robertson has played a lot more football. Daft comparison. Im making the point than one good or bad game doesnt make a player. If Gilmour is a better than what we currently have, get him in. Regardless of game time at Chelsea. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the philosopher Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 On 06/03/2020 at 12:20, Merkland Red said: What if he plays against Everton and is hopeless? You obviously never seen the game.The opinion is unanimous.Brasil did it wi Pele, Argentina did it wi Maradona so what have we got to lose 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 9 hours ago, Jacky1990 said: Im making the point than one good or bad game doesnt make a player. If Gilmour is a better than what we currently have, get him in. Regardless of game time at Chelsea. And I'm making the point that this one game against Liverpool could be an anomaly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky1990 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Merkland Red said: And I'm making the point that this one game against Liverpool could be an anomaly. Despite everything coming out of Chelsea that they weren't surprised by the performance, the other 4 or 5 games he had had where he's given a good account of himself and the games for our U21s when he has been our best player? Aye, one game wonder. Edited March 8, 2020 by Jacky1990 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukDukGoose Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 47 minutes ago, Jacky1990 said: Despite everything coming out of Chelsea that they weren't surprised by the performance, the other 4 or 5 games he had had where he's given a good account of himself and the games for our U21s when he has been our best player? Aye, one game wonder. I've not said he's a one game wonder. I've said we probably shouldn't put all the pressure on the lad on the back of one very good game. Best player in the Under 21s? There is a massive jump in difference between the levels. I hope the guy reaches the level of the hype. Let's give him the chance to establish himself a bit further before we lump all our hopes on him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoustie Young Guvnor Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Gilmour starts, shite midfield they have Barkley next to him and Mount in front. With Giroud up front and two meh CB's, you can see they need to invest a bit in the summer. I did the Chelsea/Everton pick your team thing, couldn't see one good CB between the two entire squads. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derry Alli Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonHMFC Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Looking a bit tired now, but to be expected. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Wins the Alan Smith man of the match award. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangemouth Bairn Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Merkland Red said: I've not said he's a one game wonder. I've said we probably shouldn't put all the pressure on the lad on the back of one very good game. Best player in the Under 21s? There is a massive jump in difference between the levels. I hope the guy reaches the level of the hype. Let's give him the chance to establish himself a bit further before we lump all our hopes on him. Totally disagree. It’s a game we want to win so let’s get him in. We’ve stuck with keek like Jack and McGregor in the past and they can’t make the step up to International football. They are not good enough so let’s try Gilmour. Edited March 8, 2020 by Grangemouth Bairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing.McCrosby Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 7 hours ago, Merkland Red said: And I'm making the point that this one game against Liverpool could be an anomaly. Watched the Chelsea game today, and without being spectacular he didn't put a foot wrong. His range of passing was superb and got the team moving forward. Fitness was excellent always in the right position. Hopefully he can play more regularly. And he's already put to bed ridiculous opinions like the one above. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 MOTM again. Those who think he shouldn't be in the Scotland squad, what's their argument? [emoji38] It's an absolute no-brainer. He has 2 MOTM performances in England already which is 2 more than over-rated shite like McGregor or Jack will ever get at that level. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4mmy31 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Its becoming impossible for Steve Clarke to overlook Gilmour for a callup. Absolutely ran the show against Everton today again...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro Sham Bo Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Decent interview as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabFC Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 8 hours ago, Merkland Red said: And I'm making the point that this one game against Liverpool could be an anomaly. MoM again today. Get him in! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangemouth Bairn Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 12 minutes ago, 19QOS19 said: MOTM again. Those who think he shouldn't be in the Scotland squad, what's their argument? It's an absolute no-brainer. He has 2 MOTM performances in England already which is 2 more than over-rated shite like McGregor or Jack will ever get at that level. You hit the nail on the head mate. If Clarke keeps picking crap like McGregor and Jack ahead of Gilmour then he’s fucking clueless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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