2426255 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) I posted these quotes from Steve Clarke a while back on the goalkeeping situation and specifically Robbie McRorie. I think the National Team setup have chosen to take the bull by the horns and work with a young player and develop him into the goalkeeper we need rather than wait for one to come along. He has excellent goalkeeping role models on the pitch in terms of McGregor, Gordon and even McLaughlin. Edited October 15, 2022 by 2426255 -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 He fundamentally isn't good enough and I'm not sure he's going to change that hanging around at Rangers not playing. He'll be 27 when his current contract there finishes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 He fundamentally isn't good enough and I'm not sure he's going to change that hanging around at Rangers not playing. He'll be 27 when his current contract there finishes.Tbf the only reason is I have Clarke so I'm hoping for the best 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Spoiler Craig Gordon has made a few howlers recently 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Is there not still high hopes for Archie Mair? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 On 23/10/2022 at 14:25, Clown Job said: Reveal hidden contents Craig Gordon has made a few howlers recently 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utdtillidie2 Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Anyone else concerned at the amount of howlers Gordon is chucking up at the moment. Thats at least 3 big errors in the last months when I don’t think I’ve seen 3 in the previous 15 years from him. Hopefully just a wee phase 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted November 4, 2022 Share Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) World class howlers though Regardless there is still absolutely nobody near him at present. Edited November 4, 2022 by gannonball 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylish Kid Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Hmm so Gordon has been on poorer form domestically for a while, but I think a lot of that is due to what's infront of him. He was probably in the same boat for the Ukraine game and played very well. Also perhaps not being captain helps? My general feeling is that once Gordon goes for both Club and Country, is that Clark will take the gloves. I suspect our longer term prospect might come from nowhere. Look at our right back situation now compared to 2 years ago (I think someone else made this comparison elsewhere) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing.McCrosby Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Just now, Stylish Kid said: My general feeling is that once Gordon goes for both Club and Country, is that Clark will take the gloves. Wow, big Steve putting himself in sticks. Why not eh, at least it would be a laugh. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing.McCrosby Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 11 hours ago, Stylish Kid said: I suspect our longer term prospect might come from nowhere. Look at our right back situation now compared to 2 years ago (I think someone else made this comparison elsewhere) On a serious note, its rare for a keeper to be international ready at a young age. I hope your right but I suspect this is wishful thinking tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Ferguson's Hat Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Antti Niemi. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2426255 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Quote Craig is our number one, we know that but I’ve shown that it doesn’t matter the level of the game - if someone needs a cap, I’ll play them. I’ll have a chat with Stevie Woods and John Carver next week and we’ll decide the best way to go with the goalkeepers in Turkey. I’d like to find another couple of young ones. I’m still looking. We’re watching all the time and exploring one or two avenues. But nothing real has come up so far. Robby has got all the attributes to be a top goalkeeper but he needs game time to work on decision making on the pitch. He needs experience. Liam is playing every week for Motherwell and if he has to play, I’ve got no qualms about putting him in the team. I’ve also got Jon McLaughlin at Rangers but I want to keep young Robby involved because of his age, that’s why he’s in the squad. At the moment, we’ll keep looking and working with what we’ve got. Steve Clarke https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/scotland-boss-says-golden-oldie-28472681 Quote Big Craig has assured me he’s going to try and play until he’s 50. When you look at Craig’s physical appearance, he’s physically fit and looks after himself. He had that long spell out in the middle of his career when he didn’t play so he’s determined to play as long as he can. After the disappointment of not getting to the World Cup, David Marshall decided that he was going to retire but Craig was immediately on my shoulder saying: ‘gaffer, I want to go to the next tournament’. He doesn’t just want to go to Euro 2024, he wants to go to the World Cup in 2026 if he can. That’s good news. Is it feasible? He mentioned a keeper who played in a World Cup [at a good age, in 45-year-old Saudi Arabian Essam El-Hadary four years ago], Craig will be 43 but he’s got his eye on it. Steve Clarke https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/international/the-scotland-player-who-told-steve-clarke-hell-try-to-play-until-hes-50-as-manager-discusses-ryan-porteous-3916444 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binos Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 We might need some Scottish clubs to actually play some young Scottish keepers Otherwise we're stuck with Scottish granny approach -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 The young keepers aren't playing because they aren't good enough, rather than not being good enough because they aren't playing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clown Job Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 The fact we didn’t try out another keeping tonight is pretty worrying Almost as if we have zero back up plan if something should happen to Gordon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 The back up plan is Liam Kelly, and he’s rubbish. So yeah, can see why we didn’t change things. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 I’d be pretty surprised if we don’t just play Jon McLaughin if Gordon gets injured/suspended, regardless of whether he’s playing at Rangers or not. If you’re going to play a shit keeper, it may as well be an experienced one. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 The fact we didn’t try out another keeping tonight is pretty worrying Almost as if we have zero back up plan if something should happen to Gordon I don't see how playing 45 (or even 90) minutes in a low key friendly is going to give Liam Kelly any sort of experience he wouldn't already have from his over 100 top flight appearances. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdu98196 Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Paco said: I’d be pretty surprised if we don’t just play Jon McLaughin if Gordon gets injured/suspended, regardless of whether he’s playing at Rangers or not. If you’re going to play a shit keeper, it may as well be an experienced one. In most cases that would affect Hearts too, so they would bring in Zander Clarke, thereby would he not just get the Scotland nod too? Only assume he's not included in the national squad for now is because of the outcry that the Scotland back up gets zero game time? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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