Father Ted Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, craigkillie said: I think they had a chance of being in Pot 1 for the World Cup draw. I believe there was a substantial financial incentive for the players too and the pride of their qualifying record. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 At no point since the draw was made have I thought we would not make at least the final, but I'm 100% shiting it now. I've quietly confident we will qualify for at least one of Euro24 / Euro28 but I fear we will never get another opportunity where we have as realistic a chance of qualifying for the World Cup. In fact I didn't expect to see Scotland at a World Cup again because of how hard it is for the likes of us to qualify (favourable qualifying draw + consistent performances + higher seed having a poor qualifying + favourable playoff draw). It's a golden opportunity. We earned it and now we simply have to take it 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_is_God Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 4 minutes ago, Father Ted said: I believe there was a substantial financial incentive for the players too and the pride of their qualifying record. The financial incentive I believe was to not lose a single goal, which of course they lost when the Faroes scored in the 89th minute of their 9th game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 This squad absolutly deserve to swagger into a packed out Welsh home game and ruin them. After defeating Ukraine in a needs must, no gloating scenario, I cant wait to jam it up West England. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises de la Cruz Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 You're on the wind up if you want Ukraine to win. Let's get them pumped then the same for Wales. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Just now, Todd_is_God said: The financial incentive I believe was to not lose a single goal, which of course they lost when the Faroes scored in the 89th minute of their 9th game. I might be wrong but I thought it was for remaining undefeated. I can remember a figure being quoted per player before the game at Hampden. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Insanity Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Just to throw another alternative into the mix, I was under the impression it was for winning every game. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 I haven't been this confident we would win a game since the Czechs in the Euros. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Glad to see I'm not alone in bricking it.Copious amounts of alcohol seems like the only answer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted May 31, 2022 Author Share Posted May 31, 2022 I haven't been this confident we would win a game since the Czechs in the Euros. Was just thinking this thread reminds me of the build up to that game [emoji28]Ukraine have got a lot of good players and it would certainly be a surprise to no one if they were to come here and win tomorrow.Going to be close either way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) The Ukrainians have a better operating rail network than us. Its only fair we pump them at the football, war or no war! Edited May 31, 2022 by jagfox 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Biscuits said: Glad to see I'm not alone in bricking it. Copious amounts of alcohol seems like the only answer Starting to get nervous myself. Anyone else heading through to Glasgow from Edinburgh around 12pm tomorrow? Edited May 31, 2022 by Lyle Lanley 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordopolis Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Was just thinking this thread reminds me of the build up to that game [emoji28]Ukraine have got a lot of good players and it would certainly be a surprise to no one if they were to come here and win tomorrow.Going to be close either way. Yep, they're pretty bloody decent. Can see this going either way. Could be like vs Czech Republic... or could be like vs Denmark in November. [emoji27][emoji2][emoji27][emoji2][emoji27][emoji2][emoji27] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacky1990 Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, kennie makevin said: You're premium grade LSD kicking in nicely I see ! We have a better team/squad than Wales. Its not fantasy to think we'll beat them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lubo_blaha Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 The hot takes are flying in.Do we go with our trusted RWB who has performed well for us in many big games and has 25 caps under his belt or throw in a guy with 5 minutes of international football and who has (probably) never played right of a back 5 in his pro career. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT THE CHANNEL Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Apologies for the daft question, but want to avoid a mare - to confirm, it’s the same tickets that were originally issued (The ones with the March date)? Cheers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Karpaty Lviv Posted May 31, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 31, 2022 It will be a strange one for me. I’m Scottish, but tomorrow I will be standing with the Ukrainians, some of whom I’ve been good friends with for the last 11 years. As for the game, deep down in my heart and in my head, Scotland should win. Home advantage will be huge but I think Scotland should Be winning this. I don’t feel as much connection to the national team as I do Clyde, indeed tomorrow will only be the second Scotland game I’ve ever been to. Tomorrow will be emotional for me as I have numerous friends who in Ukraine have been displaced, and in one example, killed. I won’t have any complaints regardless who wins. I understand every Scottish viewpoint in the last 10 or so pages of this thread, and please believe me, no Ukrainian wants any excuse or sympathy. If Scotland wins, there will be zero bitterness or any of the sort. All they want is to stand and sing the National anthem with pride and send their own personal messages to those back in Ukraine. I’ve no idea who will win tomorrow, but I suspect it will be Scotland. We’ll see. 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karpaty Lviv Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, HIT THE CHANNEL said: Apologies for the daft question, but want to avoid a mare - to confirm, it’s the same tickets that were originally issued (The ones with the March date)? Cheers! My ticket for the original date was accepted today. So i presume so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagsCG Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 18 minutes ago, lubo_blaha said: The hot takes are flying in. Do we go with our trusted RWB who has performed well for us in many big games and has 25 caps under his belt or throw in a guy with 5 minutes of international football and who has (probably) never played right of a back 5 in his pro career. Its probably not the game to throw Hickey in at RWB (and I’m confident Clarke won’t do so) but you could make a case for him despite the inexperience (after all Gilmour had his first start in an equally huge game at Wembley). If it came to a straight shootout between O’Donnell and Ralston however, I think I’d pick SOD based on his previous international contributions. It seems like it’s fashionable for fans to hate on him, but he’s been solid for most of his Scotland career including in some massive matches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Insanity Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Celtic fans' obsession with Ralston starting because he's had a few decent games in a side that basically never has to defend is joyous to watch. I wouldn't really have a problem with Hickey starting at RWB as I do think he's probably the best player available in that position, but there is zero chance whatsoever of Ralston starting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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