I know we wouldn't normally have a thread for a Scotland game, but Maloney and Robertson are both starting, so I thought what the hell... please log in to view this image
I can't bring myself to watch them lot...Special brew drinking, heroin meth heads from up there, thought they just played highland games or summat anyway
Massive game for the Jocks, this. I reckon they have to win if they want any hope of finishing in the top two. As for third and a playoff place, I wouldn't like to guess between them and the Republic (or maybe Poland if they falter badly), but a draw or defeat for Scotland in Georgia would give the Irish a real shot. It's not a talented Scotland team, but there's no shortage of grafters in that line-up, that's for sure.
I'm surprised Scotland aren't even lower in the rankings when you see the eleven they put out. Strachan must be overachieving.
a bit of flannel: http://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2015/sep/04/georgia-v-scotland-euro-2016-qualifier-?
Sounds like the Georgians have been the better side. Not sure if they're anywhere near as good as the 90s team that murdered Wales 5-0, but it always seems a tough place to go.
Hull City @HullCity INTERNATIONALS: @brian_lenihan12 has been named on the Ireland U21s subs bench for their friendly against Qatar U23s.
Only just decided to watch the 2nd half, Scotland not looking too bad, Maloney playing some good balls round, hopefully he'll come back fully fit & playing similar balls for Hull City!
I didn't watch the first half, but in this second half James Morrison is having about as bad a shocker as a player can have. Strange - he usually strikes me as a decent player.
Really want Wales to qualify but would find it hilarious if scotland cocked up a qualifying campaign that seems to let half of eurppe make it!
A bit harsh when you've got Germany, The Polskis, ROI & Georgia, who always gave England a game in previous qualifiers, in the group!
I had to laugh at the one where Naismith pushed the keeper into the goal, kept the inswinging corner out somehow by slicing it upwards and then claimed a goal! Not only was it a blatant foul, he'd also stopped the ball going in. Genius.