World Cup Russia 2018

[Bundesbiers]

Our defence resembled Shane MacGowan's teeth. I'm over it already as long as Gulati and Arena get publicly executed.... errr I mean fired.

 

[PackerFan71]

they should try being scottish

Or Welsh they never made it to a World Cup since the 50s.

 

[mhnessie]

Things are not any different in Scotland as it seems. Scapegoat found, Strachan is history. Will be interesting to see who takes over. However, I had the impression that he did a good job and especially the second half of the campaign was a move into the right direction.

 

[PackerFan71]

Things are not any different in Scotland as it seems. Scapegoat found, Strachan is history. Will be interesting to see who takes over. However, I had the impression that he did a good job and especially the second half of the campaign was a move into the right direction.

Its a difficult one Nessie, results have improved but bottom line did they make the playoffs? no. I like Strachan however thats the second qualifyng campaign he's been involved in and no qualification. Its a much bigger issue i think, the players are not good enough and the SFA are to blame they should have spent their money better in the past on full sized indoor pitches in every town in the country.

(This is what Iceland have done for example) Instead of spending millions renovating Hampden Park and suchlike. Strachan said Scottish players are too short but being a short ar$e did not seem to hinder this fellow i seem to remember.

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[I asked LT to delete my acct]

Gordon Strachan was a gentleman and a proud Scotsman too. It's a genuine shame to see this happen to him and I'm being genuine here.

 

[PackerFan71]

Our defence resembled Shane MacGowan's teeth. I'm over it already as long as Gulati and Arena get publicly executed.... errr I mean fired.

I know what you mean........but have you seen him latley? hes got a brand new set of knashers!

 

[mhnessie]

Its a difficult one Nessie, results have improved but bottom line did they make the playoffs? no. I like Strachan however thats the second qualifyng campaign he's been involved in and no qualification. Its a much bigger issue i think, the players are not good enough and the SFA are to blame they should have spent their money better in the past on full sized indoor pitches in every town in the country.

(This is what Iceland have done for example) Instead of spending millions renovating Hampden Park and suchlike. Strachan said Scottish players are too short but being a short ar$e did not seem to hinder this fellow i seem to remember.

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You've got a point there, PF71. Yes, again they did not qualify and thats what counts, in the end it's professional football and its all about having success and in this case Strachan failed again. On the other hand and as far as I could watch the games the football that they played in the second half of the campaign looked good and made me think they're making progress.
I've read about the "being too short" statement and must admit that I'm shocked because thats utter nonsense, besides the 1,65 m Diego M. you mentioned, arguably one of the best players ever, just think of the Spanish team that won multiple championships despite of having a team with short players like Iniesta for example.
However, think Strachan should have got the chance for one last campaign, just to see if the positive trend could be confirmed.
But of course most important is that the SFA invests in their youth, like we have done it over here in Germany after the horrible EM 2000 campaign.
Looking forward to see who takes over, any news on this, who's the favourite.
Btw - I've read many angry comments about Mark McGhee, is there a reason why ?

 

[PackerFan71]

You've got a point there, PF71. Yes, again they did not qualify and thats what counts, in the end it's professional football and its all about having success and in this case Strachan failed again. On the other hand and as far as I could watch the games the football that they played in the second half of the campaign looked good and made me think they're making progress.
I've read about the "being too short" statement and must admit that I'm shocked because thats utter nonsense, besides the 1,65 m Diego M. you mentioned, arguably one of the best players ever, just think of the Spanish team that won multiple championships despite of having a team with short players like Iniesta for example.
However, think Strachan should have got the chance for one last campaign, just to see if the positive trend could be confirmed.
But of course most important is that the SFA invests in their youth, like we have done it over here in Germany after the horrible EM 2000 campaign.
Looking forward to see who takes over, any news on this, who's the favourite.
Btw - I've read many angry comments about Mark McGhee, is there a reason why ?

Some say if they gave him another deal it would be rewarding failure, i don't know really to be honest but now we will never know. No idea who will replace him could be anyone. Mark McGhee's stock is low because he's made bad decisions and is a pretty grumpy character too allegedly.

 

[Wolf Packer]

Honestly, I think where Scotland finished, is probably about where they are. They didn't over, nor under achieve. They don't have any star players playing in the top leagues in Europe.

It's not all doom and gloom though.

The Scottish FA have made huge steps forward the past few years, lots of 'all weather' pitches, from youth level to senior. The problem with these kind of improvements, is that you don't see instant results.

Next World Cup? Maybe.

 

[PackerFan71]

Honestly, I think where Scotland finished, is probably about where they are. They didn't over, nor under achieve. They don't have any star players playing in the top leagues in Europe.

It's not all doom and gloom though.

The Scottish FA have made huge steps forward the past few years, lots of 'all weather' pitches, from youth level to senior. The problem with these kind of improvements, is that you don't see instant results.

Next World Cup? Maybe.

With regards to where Scotland finished, Scotland are where they should be. I thought *Slovakia would get 2nd place at the start and so it was. Slovinia too are a better team than us technically however we finished above them.

What cost the Scots was dropping points and two wins in the home games against England and Lithuania.

Twenty years and still waiting........the players are not good enough but they try their best, and the buck stops not with the manager whoever that may be, but the SFA.

*Slovakia may yet still not make the playoffs depending on results.

 

[mhnessie]

However, looking forward to Russia and hopefully our usual match against
England with the usual outcome
But to be serious - I’m afraid we‘re not going far this time, the quarter-finals, perhaps the semi-finals at best, depending what group we are playing.
Dont see the team as good as 4 yrs ago.

 

[Itkovian]

Howe

ver, looking forward to Russia and hopefully our usual match against
England with the usual outcome
But to be serious - I’m afraid we‘re not going far this time, the quarter-finals, perhaps the semi-finals at best, depending what group we are playing.
Dont see the team as good as 4 yrs ago.

You aren't optimistic about Germany's chances? You are one of the few methinks.

 

[Itkovian]

Arena resigns

 

[mhnessie]

You aren't optimistic about Germany's chances? You are one of the few methinks.

Just my personal impression, we‘ll find out next
year

 

[mhnessie]

Arena resigns

Makes sense, doesnt it?

 

[Itkovian]

Makes sense, doesnt it?

Far more than hiring him did

 

[Croak]

It's a shame the U.S. men's team can't have the same kind of organizational leadership as the women. There is actually some real talent available here in the U.S. which could do well with the right organizational abilities and management. But the way the men's team is run right now is tragic.

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

However, looking forward to Russia and hopefully our usual match against
England with the usual outcome

Have you got your excuses to blame the officials yet ?

 

[PackerFan71]

Crikey! never knew Wayne Rooney was in the Wehrmacht!?

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[Croak]

Crikey! never knew Wayne Rooney was in the Wehrmacht!?

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Couldn't be. That guy looks sober.

 

[PackerFan71]

Couldn't be. That guy looks sober.

If that helmet is obscuring a receding hairline its definatley him!

 

[Bundesbiers]

Well at least the USA U-17's are playing well in the U-17 World Cup.

Nice goal from Tim Weah... yes, George Weah's son.

http://www.espnfc.com/u-17-world-cup/2288/video/3231174

 

[mhnessie]

Well at least the USA U-17's are playing well in the U-17 World Cup.

Nice goal from Tim Weah... yes, George Weah's son.

http://www.espnfc.com/u-17-world-cup/2288/video/3231174

Did not know that Weah jun. is playing for the US team, how come. Is George Weah living in the US ?
Germany won 4-0 against Columbia, two goals by HSV-player Jan-Fiete Arp, one of the most talented strikers in Germany.

 

[Bundesbiers]

Did not know that Weah jun. is playing for the US team, how come. Is George Weah living in the US ?
Germany won 4-0 against Columbia, two goals by HSV-player Jan-Fiete Arp, one of the most talented strikers in Germany.

I believe that Tim Weah lives with his mother in the USA.

 

[Bundesbiers]

USA U-17 vs England U-17 in a quarterfinal matchup! Will be good.