Council Juice

Broadfoot is a limited right back. thats true but i think he is improving and he's strong defensively. For anyone to suggest Tokely should be there ahead of him is seriously deluded. In my opinion Broadfoot is better that Alexander who is a worse passer and never gets forward (at lease kirk tries) How davidson got a recall noone knows. Never good enough when he was last in the squad and he aint improved. Wilson at Celtic always looked like he'd become a decent player but injuries and form and team selection have hampered that but given a run he could be a good understudy to Hutton (i never thought i'd be saying THAT about Hutton two years ago) Darren Barr can play full back but i'd like to see him develop further and as a centre half. Outwith that and maybe in the future Paul Caddis, I dont think there is any good right backs available for Scotland. So given Broadfoot plays there every week and keeps natural full back Whittaker out the team and the rest are either worse or injured he IS the best option.

I think its the fact his form and ability have earned him a move to Celtic and the fact he has held his own there that see's him in the squad. Its not merely the fact he plays for Celtic otherwise Wilson would get a call up. The same could be said of Broadfoot. I think although hes' a bit of a clumsy full back he really has improved and made McGeady look like the average player he is in the last old firm game (barring Celtics 1st goal). But he has held his place in the team which played in the latter stages of Europe and not been replaced. So he got a call up and scored on his Scotland debut.

Barry Robson may have made one or two sub appearances for rangers but couldnt be sure.

Want to see Duff keep his place. See how he does for an extended run. Maybe bring Munro on for Maguire later in the game if scoreline is ok and allow him to regain fitness and forge a partnership with young Duff.

He's right. Bewildering but right. Even the best canna score without chances

Which we shooting? I've forgotten...again!

I'd take Kerr though... if we didnt have enough options in midfield. Back to Motherwell me suspects. Maybe Killie, Falkirk or Hamilton.

I dont think as a team we played altogether that badly. Stupid (non existent) free kick, 5 minutes in, cost us and two stone wall penalties in a second ignored by a fairly poor ref (he didnt do a lot wrong but failed at the big and ultimately decisive ones.) Our tempo however was slow and it's fairly evident that playing Miller and McFadden together was and never will work well. Burley wants to turn us into a better footballing side - we'll get nowhere with that attitude. Smith and McLeish made us solid and hard to beat with which we could then build on to try and get a result. We were very dangerous as a team from set pieces and alot of emphasise was placed on that. With players like Hartley, Robson, Maloney, Ferguson (not right now) able to deliver we have many options in the team to do just this. I dont honestly think Burely is or ever was the right man for the job but we had few options available and even to me he seemed the best bet. He again needs to build from the back. If we dont concede we cant get beat and if we nick a goal or two we can hold on to that. A tight dogged organised spirited passionate side has always been Scotlands calling as we never were the greatest and never will be in terms of playing the game. Not unless that atom experiment in France goes tits up and takes out mainland europe. Miller and McFadden have both been fantastic for Scotland over the last few years, no doubt about that and CAN play in the same team in my opinion. Not as a front two but supporting with their pace and skill a central striker who simply puts anything that comes to him in the net. Boyd and O'Conner are probably the two only suitable candidates for this just now. (perhaps Fletcher in the future or eh Barrowman???!!!) The two supporting strikers would have to get back as well and would have a tough shift but thats the only way i can see those two working together in front of three centre mids (such as Fletcher, Hartley, Robson) with Maloney or Commons replacing the tiring ones. And a Scotland boss is going to one day need the stones to tell McFadden that yes he can do the unthinkable and unexpected and thats why he is there but it is a team game. He cost us against italy by being greedy when he could have squared and missed THAT sitter. They also need to learn to take him off if he isnt doing the business which there seems a reluctance to do. When Faddy aint playing well he tends to offer nothing. Not even a moment of magic. Id rather have a lazy swine like Boyd there who turns shoots and BANG but does nothing else. I also see no problem picking OF players particularly if they are regular or even semi regular. This includes Boyd, Hartley, Maloney, Robson, McManus, Caldwell for definite and should include the likes of Thompson(plays every week solidly and dependably) Wilson ( I think he's a decent full back and when Naysmith or Hutton are unavailable Alexander wont cut it and doesnt get forward, but he needs to stay fit and keep playing) and yes even Broadfoot (yes he is limited, but does he play out of position and every week, yes. Has he improved drastically over the last 6 months with this role, Yes. Has he played top level football? Was in Europe after christmas and played most games including the Uefa Cup final against a top side. Is he fairly dependable and not let the side down? from what i've seen yes) For these reasons and the fact he is versatile, very fit (can "run" all day) and willing he should be in the squad. As cover yes but definitely there. In fact id rather play him over Alexander. Id even take the likes of out of sorts whittaker in the squad over Alexander as he offers more. The reason OF players are in the Scotland team is that, even if semi regluar for their respective clubs, they are the best outwith the English top flight available. If there were better options available they WOULD be playing for the OF. Broadfoot is limited but i'd only have Darren Barr ahead of him of the options available. Can anyone give better players than the ones listed such as Whittaker. If they can, then think to themselves have they played well enough for a while to merit the Old Firm bidding ?2 for their man?

Personally i found the initial post slightly amusing. Wasnt laugh out loud wet myself material but lightened the mood of sitting at a PC at 2 in the morning. And to be blatantly honest, yes these men were cowards, jumping him from behind and no even giving him a fair fight and outnumbering him. But why not press charges? Perhaps it was not their 1st meeting that evening? purely rogue speculation on my part but i wouldnt be suprised. He's been out causing trouble before and had trouble caused to him. Trouble seems to cling to him like a dirty smell. Doesnt give anyone an excuse to jump the guy despite him being a complete and utter ninny. Might have had nothing to do with football. It is Glasgow. Anywhere at the weekend can be a touch rough. If it was to do with football and who he is, then it just brings shame on their whole club and fan base. Im sure (well, to a point) there are many decent OF supporters out there but less face it tarnishes the lot of them and the two assailants have nothing to be proud of. Another glorious day for Scotland and its people eh!

I think a good way for there to be some communication between the club and the fans - read this forum for goodness sake! They'd only have to read half and they'd have a great idea whats going on. Such as when season tickets are allocated have a box on a form saying "would you like to be part of the section G singing group *note this is not a family suited area " and then they could bunch the singers together and create an atmosphere.

Thought his shoulder was meant to be gone, ka put and all that. I suppose it's only the reserves but really. Maybe he's looking to break an SPL record

So back to transfer dealings. Anyone think Brian Kerr be worth a shout on a short term deal? He is a free agent.

Oh the banter returns, how i've missed it so. The bouncers in Greenock make our our stewards look openly pleasant and up for a laugh!

Bit better than normal highlights. Still surely they could find 5 min from each game and make it even all round. Or have that and a game of the weekend. Tokely's keepy uppys were kinda weird. He looks so awkward but no one got near him.

Personally i've always agreed with the idea that if you're good enough then you're old enough. If both continue to show their ability then there is no reason why they should not be in and around the 1st eleven every week. Hopefully their eagerness to cement a 1st team place will keep the regulars on their toes and if not replace them. Duff should replace Maguire permanently now. Vigurs could be a long term replacement for McBain (different style players granted but thats not nessesarily an issue) Next up Zander Sutherland and Gary Wood although perhaps their not quite ready but 10 minutes here and there if we ever look like having the points in the bag would do them no harm. Im beginning to think perhaps Rory won't step up and be counted. He has got ability and showed in pre season he can do the forwards job but he has to get consistent.

It might not say much about keegans either

I will not tolerate a running track. Completely ruins footie.

Does a job but can be sloppy at times. If he improved his distribution and was more consistent he'd be a very good player.

I dont think it would cause the problems that many are suggesting. If Scotland and England and Wales and Northern Ireland were to not be allowed to play as seperate nations then their leagues would have to be merged as well. It wouldnt suit to have one national team with 4 top flights. It would easily solve the problem by just picking English based English players. They wouldnt win it anyway but it would be interesting to have a home nation representing in the olympics at the supposed home of footie.

Everyone is moaning about fielding the youth team yet only Vigurs Wood Rory and Duff came from that really with Duff going to start anyway. Esson was undoubtably going to play and was a good call to keep mike on his toes. Djimi Zabi whatdoyoumacallem was also a likely starter to test him out - may have to do a resit by the sounds of it. Tokely Duff Maguire, Black, Cowie have all started the last three games with exception of Duff in just last two games. Wilson is vastly experienced so again no one should have problems starting him, especially against a 2nd division side. I do feel it was an error playing Wood and Rory together in a competitive game like this irregardless if they have a good understanding in the reserves. Rooney or Barrowman should have started. In fact Rory seemed to play well with Rooney on tour. Lest us not forget Rangers went there a while back (in modern era) and struggled so its a hard cup place to go to. Lets not dwell on it. Get the weekend out the way with a good result and look forward to the international games.

Ach what can some narrow minded facists do against 4000 disgruntled highlanders! We should rip their heads off and tear them to pieces and then tell the team the same will happen to them if they don't start winning all the time - champions in no time!

It shows how bad the stewarding has become if fans dont even want to sing, stand, talk at games. Bit like the atmosphere at my work when the manager who will be known as "moobs" is in. Dead quite and tense..less work gets done though. Section G is the song base. So good at their vocation they have become that people have become reliant apon their greatness :018: :thumb04: Could drink not be moderated with tokens or a book with a stamp. Once book full for day you canna drink more. or once tokens used no more. And anyone already intoxicate refused drink. Oh and stewards... its entertainment. Thats what football is. Your not policing a G8 summit and your not important people so get of your high horse and let us stand and sing a bit without getting out of order. ie treat people like "mature" adults.... except IHE. Just treat him like an adult perhaps The bit before isnt nessesary. And everyone swears... Anyone with any sense knows when and where it should be used. Fitbaw is one of those should be used occasions!

bit more reassuring that.

Not too good that. Dont think it will take into account anything since April though as will be tax year related hopefully, therefore not taking Niculae fee into account.

To be honest I dont see the problem. Fifa has stated it wouldnt be a problem as outside Fifa anyway. - The egg chasers (British Lions) do it and they're sensible to still allow Scotland Ireland and Wales as well as Engurlund into the World cup. - The Olympics is like the only competition where Britain is competing and not the home nations seperately. - Theirs no reason to suggest that with just the addition of a football team this would change anything. -Im sure alot of Scots are fairly happy to be Brits along with Welsh Northern Irish and even English folks and would be proud to be part of the Olympics team just like Hoy was and is. Just like he is proud to represent Scotland in the Commonweath games. And as for having a seperate Scottish olympics team. Where does Salmond think he'll get all the Sporting funding for these people? Not the lottery fund. He can be sure of that.