EUROS FINAL. FT: ENGLAND 1 - 2 SPAIN

[Bobby Dandruff]

Re: FT: GERMANY 5 - 1 SCOTLAND. Match thread

Scotland have some very decent players .

Pardon.

They are garbage.

[blue matt]

Re: FT: GERMANY 5 - 1 SCOTLAND. Match thread

We have a very limited player pool . Hopefully we will give all those that travelled something to cheer before get sent homeward...

I was chatting about this to my girls team tonight, I pulled France out as my sweepstake team, someone pointed out Wales are not in it, which to a 16 yr old is strange, as they have only known, Euro16 & 20 and the WC, all with Wales in it, I explained the player pool that Wales and Scotland can pick from is much smaller than England, Germany etc etc, which does somewhat drive home how lucky we have been recently with Welsh results, some of the players in the 1/4 final win were not special, Neil Taylor, James Chester, Gunts, HRK, Vokes, Championship players, of course this was offset by Bales, Rambo who were top end players, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts applies I guess

[Moodybluebird]

Re: FT: GERMANY 5 - 1 SCOTLAND. Match thread

Wish we had :
Che Adams.
Callum McGregor.
Scott McTominay.
Andy Robinson.
Keiran Tierney.
John Mcginn.
Ryan Christie.

Most under 30 playing at a top level .

Yes, decent individuals but not much of a team.

I would say that Wales have a better defensive unit and a more potent attack when they get their act together. Yes, Scotland were playing a strong German team but their ball control and movement was non-existent.

[Wales-Bales]

Re: FT: GERMANY 5 - 1 SCOTLAND. Match thread

Say it how it is Roy

Although he's usually on point, he is far too honest to be a manager. The team would be a quivering wreck before they'd even kicked a ball. I think Fergie got it right, he could be one of the lads, but always had the hairdryer on standby.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: FT: GERMANY 5 - 1 SCOTLAND. Match thread

What’s happened to Scotland? Eighteen months or so ago, they were one of Europe’s form sides, but this result has not come out of the blue, their results have been poor and I think Steve Clarke would have been under pressure in different circumstances. It’s hardly as if they’re an old side going over the top together - this time last year I would have backed them to get through the group they’re in and they still could, they’re not a great side, but they should be better than they’ve been showing lately.

[Jimmy the Jock]

Re: FT: GERMANY 5 - 1 SCOTLAND. Match thread

What’s happened to Scotland? Eighteen months or so ago, they were one of Europe’s form sides, but this result has not come out of the blue, their results have been poor and I think Steve Clarke would have been under pressure in different circumstances. It’s hardly as if they’re an old side going over the top together - this time last year I would have backed them to get through the group they’re in and they still could, they’re not a great side, but they should be better than they’ve been showing lately.

Who knows Bob. Peaked too early ? Scotland were a good team, the sum total of everyone together was better than the individuals.
I haven't gone because I wasn't feeling it.
Although last night wasn't the total end of the world , it wasn't a good start.

[Majorblue]

Re: FT: GERMANY 5 - 1 SCOTLAND. Match thread

I know I shouldn't really care what happened last night and had it been anything other than an opening match I probably would not have even watched yet I thoroughly enjoyed that.
Iron Bru, Buckfast, deep fried Mars Bars are you watching? Your boys got a hell of a beating.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: FT: GERMANY 5 - 1 SCOTLAND. Match thread

Who knows Bob. Peaked too early ? Scotland were a good team, the sum total of everyone together was better than the individuals.
I haven't gone because I wasn't feeling it.
Although last night wasn't the total end of the world , it wasn't a good start.

The good thing is that I believe goal difference is not really important when it comes to qualification, it’s more about results against the teams you’re in competition with, so they could still qualify for the last sixteen with just one win.

[Jimmy the Jock]

Re: FT: GERMANY 5 - 1 SCOTLAND. Match thread

The good thing is that I believe goal difference is not really important when it comes to qualification, it’s more about results against the teams you’re in competition with, so they could still qualify for the last sixteen with just one win.

I hope we have something to cheer at some point , but last 16 could bring even greater disappointment .
Whilst it isn't a competition , I feel Steve Clarke would probably be in demand at a certain level in domestic football (ours?)
A few more bad results would soon dissipate that .

[Jimmy the Jock]

Re: FT: GERMANY 5 - 1 SCOTLAND. Match thread

I know I shouldn't really care what happened last night and had it been anything other than an opening match I probably would not have even watched yet I thoroughly enjoyed that.
Iron Bru, Buckfast, deep fried Mars Bars are you watching? Your boys got a hell of a beating.

Glad you enjoyed it , I didn't let it bother me too much as I was tucking into a few deep fried Mars Bars washed down with a gallon of Irn Bru and single Malt .
Buckfast on the corn flakes this morning .
Have a lovely day

[Michael Morris]

Re: EURO'S thread. Saturday 15th June 2024.

SATURDAY 15th JUNE

FT: HUNGARY 1 - 3 SWITZERLAND

FT: SPAIN 3 - 0 CROATIA

FT: ITALY 2 - 1 ALBANIA

[LA Bluebird]

Re: FT: GERMANY 5 - 1 SCOTLAND. Match thread

The good thing is that I believe goal difference is not really important when it comes to qualification, it’s more about results against the teams you’re in competition with, so they could still qualify for the last sixteen with just one win.

For that then they will need Germany to win all 3 games, and them to beat the team that beat the other team in the group.

e.g.
Germany wins all 3
Switzerland beats Hungary
Scotland beats Switzerland

Seems a somewhat unlikely scenario if entirely possible. I think 4 points is the minimum to not be in the third place spot, if they are in third GD is the number one tie breaker after points (obviously, as they won't have played any of the other third place teams from other groups).

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

Re: EURO'S thread. Saturday 15th June 2024.

I would love Scotland to do well

Looking at the news coverage last night there were clearly masses of loyal fans out there who may never see their boys again in a major tournament

It's only 8 years since we were in France showboating

These times are great times for us , the jocks , norn iron etc when we eventually get there

I hope England get stuffed

[the other bob wilson]

Re: EURO'S thread. Saturday 15th June 2024.

Switzerland a goal up against Hungary, when the last time the Swiss didn’t qualify for the Finals of a major tournament I wonder?

[the other bob wilson]

Re: EURO'S thread. Saturday 15th June 2024.

2-0.