SwingsitlikeHogan
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Hold on…Scotland qualify for Euro 2024 without kicking a ball…that’s the way to do it…stick it in the masterplan SSC. And we didn’t even need all the games. Easy.
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williamalex1
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With two games to spareHold on…Scotland qualify for Euro 2024 without kicking a ball…that’s the way to do it…stick it in the masterplan SSC. And we didn’t even need all the games. Easy.
SwingsitlikeHogan
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…and tomorrow it’s a wee celebration moment for the TA (at least before kick-off) at theWith two games to spare
vs friendly.
williamalex1
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Scotland up against France am I dreaming lol.Oops.
KenL
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Meaningless friendly.
GreiginFife
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Oops indeed
williamalex1
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My dream is turning into a nightmare 
lol
lol
KenL
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Like I said, meaningless friendly.My dream is turning into a nightmare
williamalex1
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We don't do friendlies lolLike I said, meaningless friendly.
GreiginFife
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Friendly or not, it’ll be three defeats in a row. That’s not good for morale as we’ve seen in the past.
It’s important to play better teams, I get that.
It’s important to play better teams, I get that.
KenL
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Agreed, but the 3 teams are miles better than Scotland.
GreiginFife
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Not sure that matters to players.
I used to play at Junior level (Scottish Junior league level, not youth), and even losing to teams like Linlithgow Rose and Dundonald Bluebell, who were much better, still affects your morale as a player.
Fans can detach from it and say “ah but they are better”, players feel it differently. Or at least that’s my experience of playing at a reasonable level.
williamalex1
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I did a bit of boxing in my younger days, I wouldn't have wanted to fight a world champion . lol
KenL
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Off topic, but England are really good. My second team. 
GreiginFife
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I’ve never met a serious footballer that didn’t want to play against better teams. With an expectation that they could match them. Which is why it has an effect to lose to them rather than a just “oh well they’re better than me/us” approach.
I think anyone in our dressing room that had that mindset would get the gaffer’s hairdryer on full power. And our gaffer was a mean bar steward.
KenL
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In most sports, you look to learn from playing against people who are better than you. But, being totally outclassed might not be a good thing.
SwingsitlikeHogan
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Think result was OK given Clark played many squad players, some who don’t often or even get on the bench - and really tested these players and every position.
Only watched highlights but at times, in 2nd half especially, that Scotland played some tidy football. And the French would not have stopped bothering as they too are top professionals, and would not want to be exposed in any way by a much lower ranked team - as Scotland are.
Was really pleased that Zander Clarke got the 2nd half as he is a bit of a legend for Perth Saintees - really hope that being faced with Mbape and crew and generally coping fine, boosts his confidence in his own ability and he kicks on well at Hearts.
Only watched highlights but at times, in 2nd half especially, that Scotland played some tidy football. And the French would not have stopped bothering as they too are top professionals, and would not want to be exposed in any way by a much lower ranked team - as Scotland are.
Was really pleased that Zander Clarke got the 2nd half as he is a bit of a legend for Perth Saintees - really hope that being faced with Mbape and crew and generally coping fine, boosts his confidence in his own ability and he kicks on well at Hearts.
rudebhoy
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Great effort from Celtic against a top side.
Simeone though, totally classless, refuses to even look at Rodgers at the end. A real piece of work.
Simeone though, totally classless, refuses to even look at Rodgers at the end. A real piece of work.
KenL
Tour Rookie
St. Mirren having another great season.
St. Johnstone on the other hand are already looking favourites for relegation.
St. Johnstone on the other hand are already looking favourites for relegation.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Dire stuff yesterday…though the Buddies did look good they didn’t have to be that great
Quite a change from just two years ago when I was in the press room at McDiarmid Park holding both Scottish cups.
