Kejan Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Savage Henry said: If Shankland starts against Russia, the game is a bogey. I’d have no issues playing him against San Marino, but I’d imagine he’ll be encouraged to leave Dundee United in January. I don't think he will start or even feature at all against Russia. I'd start him against San Marino and see how he/us is/are doing at half-time. Quite tempted without even knowing if he'll start, play or be used at all in both games to stick a few quid on him to score 2 or more goals (once that becomes available) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonTon Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 ________________McLaughlin O'Donnell___Devlin___Hanley___Mulgrew___Taylor _________Jack_____McLean_____Fleck ____________McBurnie___Shankland Or: ___________MacGillvray Palmer___Devlin___Cooper___Taylor __________Jack___McLean Burke________Christie_______Russell ___________Shankland ...are possible starting 11s from a squad (with no call-offs or replacements yet) for qualifiers If a handful of key players get injured, that's the kind of line-up we could be looking at in Russia. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger29 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Guess he wasn't willing to keep Armstrong in the squad if he's barely playing for Southampton. Frustrating situation with him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kebab Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky1990 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Couldnt care less if Shankland plays in the Championship, if he is better than options playing in higher leagues then it is a no brainer for me. FWIW I thought McBurnie was excellent for Sheff Utd against Liverpool, but as more of a hard working nuisance rather than main target man type striker. I think he'd be good in a front two and hope he gets that chance against San Marino. No idea how Devlin can be in the squad ahead of Liam Lindsay or someone in form like Declan Gallagher. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFC. Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Tierney been left out? Has Clarke been smoking crack? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_M Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Used to leave a wild card place in my Scotland squad on Football Manager when fucking about, for the player banging in goals regardless of level.. Fans used to slaughter me for calling up someone not good enough from a low level. Good to see Steve Clarke adopting the fannying about approach already. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Oooooooofffffftttt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggy1929 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Ross Stewart has been robbed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlandmagyar 2nd Tier Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Jesus. Shankland? We seem to be sinking lower than I ever thought we would. Maybe Clarke should look at League 1 and 2. Goodwillie anyone? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin.Hood Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Jesus. Shankland? We seem to be sinking lower than I ever thought we would. Maybe Clarke should look at League 1 and 2. Goodwillie anyone?Let's play a game. Name 3 strikers who are on better form than him right now.Strikers who know where the net is 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamamafegan Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 No chance Shankland will be called up. He'll not start against Russia, don't be daft. I think we can take your words with a wee pinch of salt.All aboard the Shankland bus, hat-trick against Russia here we come. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 30 minutes ago, Kejan said: What is there left to lose? You can argue about the Championship's level etc, but in what is basically 4 friendlies now and the coaching staff will (well, hopefully) realise how he deals with the step up. We don't score goals ; he seems to - albeit at a poor level. Féck it and give him a go, and fair dues to Clarke - I don't think Strachan or Eck would have called up a Championship player. Cue the ''How awful must we be to be calling up Championship. No, SCOTTISH Championship players,'' Apart from that squad picks mostly itself. Is Matt Phillips out? Or way out of from? No call up for Karlan Grant - as some were suggesting he is eligible ; but then I read he has an impending court case?! Imagine he made his debut against San Marino and scored a hatrick or even more - Yes I'm getting carried away with that ; but I think a fair few of us would be about him if that was the case. Strachan called up McGinn, Wallace, McKay and Morgan from the Championship. Possibly even some others I've missed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welldaft Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 18 minutes ago, Jacky1990 said: Couldnt care less if Shankland plays in the Championship, if he is better than options playing in higher leagues then it is a no brainer for me. FWIW I thought McBurnie was excellent for Sheff Utd against Liverpool, but as more of a hard working nuisance rather than main target man type striker. I think he'd be good in a front two and hope he gets that chance against San Marino. No idea how Devlin can be in the squad ahead of Liam Lindsay or someone in form like Declan Gallagher. Glad to see it is not just Motherwell fans. Gallagher has performed better than Devin imho and should have had a call up with injuries to Souttar and McKenna. Of course not having played for Kilmarnock is a bit of a hindrance. Either that or like previous Managers playing for Motherwell automatically rules you out of contention. Still keeps him fresh and fit for Aberdeen after International break. Silver linings and all that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFC. Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, craigkillie said: Strachan called up McGinn, Wallace, McKay and Morgan from the Championship. Possibly even some others I've missed. This. There is no doubt Shankland is too good for the Championship, just like McGinn was when he was playing for Hibs and getting games for Scotland. But there's no OTT reaction there just because he was a midfielder and wasn't expecting to bang goals in against "absolute tripe" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason King Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 That entire selection of strikers isn't going to put the fear into San Marino never mind Russia. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAFC. Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Was Lee Wallace not playing in League 2 when he got a game for Scotland away to Macedonia, in fact? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Henry Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 How can Phillips go from starting XI to not being the squad at all? While I don’t think there are too many players who have been overlooked, I do think that Clarke’s getting a relatively easy ride for some of his idiosyncratic picks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Angelo Barksdale Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Just now, Savage Henry said: How can Phillips go from starting XI to not being the squad at all? While I don’t think there are too many players who have been overlooked, I do think that Clarke’s getting a relatively easy ride for some of his idiosyncratic picks. He's having an operation during the international break. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estragon Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 St Johnstone shutout continues. Pleasing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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