Scottish Fitba'

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

5-1 was flattering to Scotland. That was a real horror show. Not one player came out that game with any credit, neither does the manager. I can accept being outclassed, but we just looked scared stiff from the very start.

Just as we did in the match against England. Maybe the fans need to turn down the enthusiasm of the pre-match support as it seems to be affecting the players negatively…as in the support has done its bit 110% (if that were possible) so all the support needs is for you to do your bit…that’s not too hard is it…

But I am afraid is was rather poor. And even though for me it wasn’t unexpected - I was still very disappointed.

No matter…

“We are better than that” (Steve Clarke)
“We’ll see” (SILH)

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Very strange tactics.
I am sure that the German right winger spent more time on the ball than the entire Scottish team [with the exception of Gunn]
He had acres of space, totally unmarked for most of the game, and when he gathered up his numerous passes the Scots defenders stood off him.

 

[GreiginFife]

Very strange tactics.
I am sure that the German right winger spent more time on the ball than the entire Scottish team [with the exception of Gunn]
He had acres of space, totally unmarked for most of the game, and when he gathered up his numerous passes the Scots defenders stood off him.

That’s what happens when you try to go man for man with a back three against a far superior side.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

That’s what happens when you try to go man for man with a back three against a far superior side.

…and they just played into the big gap between the defensive line and the midfield line…unfortunately that gap was the 5-10yds just outside of our box…

 

[BrianM]

Steve Clarke’s tactics were a mile off it.
Players looked lost out there and Porteous has always been a bit of a bomb scare.
Massive ask to get out of the group now, confidence will be rock bottom.

 

[Norrin Radd]

I've just noticed the thread title which says Scottish fitba, surely that's a misnoma isn't it.

 

[williamalex1]

If Germany hadn't scored 5 goals, Scotland would've won 1 nil

 

[AmandaJR]

If Germany hadn't scored 5 goals, Scotland would've won 1 nil

Germany scored 6 goals

 

[AmandaJR]

Just as we did in the match against England. Maybe the fans need to turn down the enthusiasm of the pre-match support as it seems to be affecting the players negatively…as in the support has done its bit 110% (if that were possible) so all the support needs is for you to do your bit…that’s not too hard is it…

But I am afraid is was rather poor. And even though for me it wasn’t unexpected - I was still very disappointed.

No matter…

“We are better than that” (Steve Clarke)
“We’ll see” (SILH)

Much as I admired the raw passion during FofS I did think it was more reminiscent of a rugby match atmosphere. Then Tierney I think made a tackle in the first couple of minutes and Robertson hugged him like he'd just done something amazing. I thought at the time it just wasn't what you normally see before a football match and that level of adrenalin wasn't necessarily going to be helpful. In a full on contact sport like rugby then it's useful but struck me they were being overwhelmed by the occasion.

 

[williamalex1]

Germany scored 6 goals

They were just trying to help us out

 

[Lord Tyrion]

They were just trying to help us out

Very good hosts

 

[KenL]

I hate FoS, pathetic grievance mongering.

Switzerland look far to good for Scotland too. Doubt very much we'll get anything from that game on current form.

 

[chico]

I hate FoS, pathetic grievance mongering.

Switzerland look far to good for Scotland too. Doubt very much we'll get anything from that game on current form.

I can't think offhand of another National Anthem they could use.

 

[KenL]

God Save the King?

I can't think offhand of another National Anthem they could use.

 

[chico]

God Save the King?

I think we need something uniquely Scottish rather than using the UK anthem.

 

[williamalex1]

At least we're good losers, we've had plenty of practice

 

[KenL]

I think we need something uniquely Scottish rather than using the UK anthem.

Agreed. It's a dirge too.

 

[chrisd]

They were just trying to help us out

They didn't know which way you came in

 

[williamalex1]

Agreed. It's a dirge too.

Scotland the Brave ?

 

[IanM]

"Clarkie where's yer tactics?"
to the tune of "Donald wheres ye troosers?"