Come on Scotland.

[Elsa TLC]

I appreciate Noseall's encyclopedic knowledge of the building trade, but I don't think he's the arbiter of which terms are racist or not.

It seems not

Have you tried Google?

No

You should endeavour to make your own decisions about which terms are racist or not.

I do

Although I'm sure Noseall will be happy to continue your education, until such time you are able to form your own opinions.

I look forward

 

[blup]

I meant winning the thing.

Really?
Or is it tactics?
Or even a mentality (of innate caution, maybe) that we ultimately can't shake off?

There is huge pressure on players to win every time, to match up to the belief that we are a great footballing nation. just as we are a great nation. The reality is different on both counts, especially as every team makes a special effort to beat us. The rise of the super clubs like man Utd means players first loyalty is often to team rather than country. The one truly outstanding player we have in Harry Kane means our success almost always turns on how he is playing.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

Gifted Brazil the first goal, shocking mistake by McKenna, did he think he was playing a Sunday league team? Downhill from there. Then we gifted them a second that was thankfully not allowed.

 

[Brigadier]

There is huge pressure on players to win every time, to match up to the belief that we are a great footballing nation. just as we are a great nation. The reality is different on both counts, especially as every team makes a special effort to beat us. The rise of the super clubs like man Utd means players first loyalty is often to team rather than country. The one truly outstanding player we have in Harry Kane means our success almost always turns on how he is playing.

To win, we either have to plan to score in open play, or win on penalties.


For me and the issue with teams that sit back :

- we don't shoot enough at all
- we don't shoot enough from distance
- we try to walk it in which, given massed defences, is not realistic



While the technical ability argument might hold water when discussing our failure to "walk it in", it doesn't explain our reluctance to shoot.


Of course, when you shoot, you take the chance that you'll not score. Which means handing possession back to your opponent.


My opinion is that we've been so indoctrinated into "if they don't have the ball, they can't score", we avoid any risk whatsoever of handing possession over.

And, as we can't walk it in, we just pass it around thirty yards out. Occasionally forwards, then across and then back to the defence.
Rinse and repeat.


I also think there is a problem with our confidence to let (low block teams who really should not be able to hurt us) have the ball.
Take some risks, take some shots and if they break, be confident that you'll get it back and attack them again.

Every time Ghana broke, we shat ourselves. And we didn't take enough scoring risks to offset that.

Was it then that we were so scared of Ghana 's occasional forays, that we didn't have a pop when we were camped in their final third?

 

[Highway Man]

Scotland are not out of this yet. They just need results going their way.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/cdx75ry1q9kt.app#Tables

I think we all know deep down they are out. Not glad about it but reality and all that

 

[Elsa TLC]

I think we all know deep down they are out. Not glad about it but reality and all that

From my reading is that 3 of the bottom 4 need to win to have Scotland on the next plain back to Prestwick.

 

[Highway Man]

Once the group matches are played they are not getting any further in the competition. Same as a lot of countries, they stand no chance against the top teams but it’s like the FA cup. Always some surprises.

 

[Elsa TLC]

Once the group matches are played they are not getting any further in the competition. Same as a lot of countries, they stand no chance against the top teams but it’s like the FA cup. Always some surprises.

Scotland can hope for the knock out stage and a miracle. I cant give up otherwise my great great great great great Grandad will not be happy if we throw in the Haggis now.

 

[diy_fun_uk]

For me and the issue with teams that sit back :

- we don't shoot enough at all
- we don't shoot enough from distance
- we try to walk it in which, given massed defences, is not realistic

This.

I was shouting at the screen last night 'Cross it in, cross it in, FECKING CROSS IT IN!!!'

All this tappy tappy sitting back sh1te. What did it give us? A 3 - 0 defeat.

 

[Old Salt]

I agree with Briagdier England need to take more shots. Could you see Bobby Charlton trying to walk it in, I think not. Stands to reason the more shots you have the bigger chance of scoring. At this rate England will be joining Scotland on a plane home shortly after.

 

[blup]

To win, we either have to plan to score in open play, or win on penalties.


For me and the issue with teams that sit back :

- we don't shoot enough at all
- we don't shoot enough from distance
- we try to walk it in which, given massed defences, is not realistic



While the technical ability argument might hold water when discussing our failure to "walk it in", it doesn't explain our reluctance to shoot.


Of course, when you shoot, you take the chance that you'll not score. Which means handing possession back to your opponent.


My opinion is that we've been so indoctrinated into "if they don't have the ball, they can't score", we avoid any risk whatsoever of handing possession over.

And, as we can't walk it in, we just pass it around thirty yards out. Occasionally forwards, then across and then back to the defence.
Rinse and repeat.


I also think there is a problem with our confidence to let (low block teams who really should not be able to hurt us) have the ball.
Take some risks, take some shots and if they break, be confident that you'll get it back and attack them again.

Every time Ghana broke, we shat ourselves. And we didn't take enough scoring risks to offset that.

Was it then that we were so scared of Ghana 's occasional forays, that we didn't have a pop when we were camped in their final third?

You need to be the next manager, unfortunately I think it will lead to heavier defeats because the mindset of British football is attrition plus a good striker who might get lucky. I’d rather see England play attractive football than draw every time

 

[Highway Man]

Has anyone noticed that the players are getting uglier and not as you imagine footballers. I like to see footballers with decent hair do’s and chiselled jaw lines.

 

[Kraven]

They beat the 'mighty' Haiti and thought they became world beaters...

 

[noseall]

Has anyone noticed that the players are getting uglier and not as you imagine footballers. I like to see footballers with decent hair do’s and chiselled jaw lines.

The days of Peter Beardsley eh.

 

[Highway Man]

The days of Peter Beardsley eh.

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