Gazza_8 233 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Like I said, embarassing.. But aye that's what I was thinking of doing anyway just wanted to check.. cheers. Loud voice you've got.. Had a sore throat come kick off! :fish: 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser54 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Btw Beattie You are in for one hell of an atmosphere :D 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,416 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Mmmmmmmmmm,got a feeling Holland are going to rip Scotland a new arsehole 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraser54 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Thats me away for a bevy then up to the game COME ON !!!!!!!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beattie 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Likewise.. just heading into town. Should be good. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Cole 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 http://www.bebo.com/c/video?FlashBoxId=9902846435&FlashViewType=Personal&MemberId=5419593265 Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :fish: 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 http://www.bebo.com/c/video?FlashBoxId=9902846435&FlashViewType=Personal&MemberId=5419593265 The legendary who? Cringeworthy listening to that anthem. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Craig Gordon ruled out of tonight's game. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyk 158 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Craig Gordon ruled out of tonight's game. just saw that, bit of a blow as marshall is pants!!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Nearly there then. Just a victory against the 3rd ranked side in the world, Bert Van Marwijk’s Oranje could be enough to secure a play-off place for Scotland as Burley attempts to lead us to an international tournament for the first time in 5 years. It would be no mean feat. The Dutch have won every match in qualifying so far, including a 3-0 defeat of Scotland in the reverse fixture. The task has been made even more treacherous since the Macedonia game with McFadden’s caution ruling the mercurial forward out of the game. The Birmingham forward scored a goal reminiscent of Archie Gemmil the last time we played and defeated the Dutch at Hampden. When you also include the absence of Craig Gordon, ruled out through injury late today and things are starting to look desperate. Davie Weir was given a national recall for this double header after the Brothers’ Grimm; Gary and Steven turned in two dreadful performances as Burley’s team were humiliated in Oslo. Gary Caldwell returns from injury but with the knowledge that we have secured clean sheets in only 3 of Burley’s games and only with Weir’s calming presence in the team, Burley is unlike to change his centre back partnership. Behind Weir and his Old Firm counterpart McManus, David Marshall will replace the injured Gordon. An improved performance from that which saw him ship four goals in Norway is a must if Scotland are to gain the required victory. Hutton and Whittaker ended the Macedonia match in the fullback roles and that is how it should have started. Both have an impressive appetite to get forward, but a greater focus on defensive duties will be vital tonight. Most media outlets are predicting Burley will start with a 4-3-3 formation with Brown, Hartley and Fletcher in midfield. However, with the impressive passing football Holland employ, Steven Naismith and Shaun Maloney will likely find themselves pressed back into a 4-5-1 more often than not. Again Kenny Miller will utilise his pace and work rate to spearhead the Scottish attack. Naismith has had an impressive opening to the season and I expect Burley has decided to use his speed, trickery and hard work to bolster his attacking options. After his injury troubles the call up is richly deserved. Holland will no doubt field near enough a strongest first XI. Seeing as these players have proven sufficiently capable to take maximum points in every fixture in the group, we are all aware of the task ahead. There is little to be gained in confidence from critically analysing their squad or looking at who might be unavailable. For example, Wesley Sneijder picked up an injury in their weekend match and may be a doubt. Van Marwijk will have to make do with Van Der Vaart! Hopefully we will find another piece of magic normally provided by McFadden and get another historic result. If our appearance on the international stage is delayed by at least another two years then hopefully at least the Rangers contingent will return unscathed. Speaking of the absent Rangers; Kyle Lafferty picked up a knee injury representing Northern Ireland, but not before sticking the ball between the Roly Poly Goalie’s legs. He is out of their match tonight and most likely the Motherwell game this weekend. With his continual injury worries we all hope it will not keep him out too long, with Lafferty himself expecting to be back for the Champions League kick off. Steve Davis will remain with the Northern Ireland squad aiming to boost their chances of qualification for South Africa 2010. Come back to this site late this week to get the round-up on the Rangers away on international duty. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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