KenL
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A pity for the boys from Inverness.
Sakala and Roofe were available for both finals but neither started. I thought that was pretty bizarre. Surprised GVB hasn't faced much criticism for those decisions.Back in 2012 Craig Levine played a 4-6-0 Scottish international team formation and was defeated 0-1, ATM I can't recall the opposition
Unlike Giovani he did have all his best strikers available for selection and was sacked not long after if I remember correctly.
Sakala and Roofe were available for both finals but neither started. I thought that was pretty bizarre. Surprised GVB hasn't faced much criticism for those decisions.
Sakala and Roofe were available for both finals but neither started. I thought that was pretty bizarre. Surprised GVB hasn't faced much criticism for those decisions.
Think it was away to the Czech Republic who were a very decent team.
If I remember correctly a draw would have seen then into the European finals.
Fate can be so fickle.
Indeed - though to be fair Saints have been absolutely clobbered by injuries this season - even yesterday they had seven 1st team squad out injured and just haven't got the resources to replace them adequately - plus they started very early with European games (hardly believe they played and put up a good showing against such as Galatasaray) and have been utterly rank all season - they were there for the taking. Pity it was ICT though as I'd have liked them to be back up.The playoff system is a shambles, That was Inverness’s 6th game in the playoff’s.
With a thin bare squad and after a long season hard going.
Bring back 2 up 2 down!!
Indeed - though to be fair Saints have been absolutely clobbered by injuries this season - even yesterday they had seven 1st team squad out injured and just haven't got the resources to replace them adequately - plus they started very early with European games (hardly believe they played and put up a good showing against such as Galatasaray) and have been utterly rank all season - they were there for the taking. Pity it was ICT though as I'd have liked them to be back up.
Yes - but as a number of folks have pointed - survival in the SPL means jobs are saved - not just players. Clubs in Scotland that aim to work within their means really do work within their means - and relegation to the Championship would have mean the loss of a fair few jobs at McDiarmid - and that was on the minds of players.But to point out the obvious, the (fairer) 2up 2 down would've seen Arbroath into the premier league and both St J & ICT could've started their prep for next season much sooner
Roof isn't fully fit. Sakala doesn't quite offer enough to the team overall. That's how I see it.
Roofe got 3 minutes in the Europa League final and never got on the pitch at Hampden. I know he wasn't fully fit, but was 3 minutes over 2 games as much as he could give?
Sakala came on a sub after 75 mins in the Europa final, and got 15 mins in extra time in the SC Final. Itten (another striker) never got on.
I just don't understand why he persisted with an out of position midfielder up front when he had strikers available.
Looking forward to The Scotland Game next week. Despite Ukraine being the opponents Scotland every day of the week for me.
Unsure whether it would be the same by fans North of The Border if England were playing Ukraine. Please tell me I am wrong.
I would be supporting England. I would not be in tears if Ukraine won - but I wouldn't be laughing.I support England in every game except against Scotland.
Got a feeling Scotland will beat Ukraine then lose to Wales.
And I can cheer on Wales against EnglandAt least that would be another British team to cheer on.