ian1964 10,409 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 0 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'd think Spain would be a better prospect for the lad anyway 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barristan Selmy 222 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) People used to joke that if Messi, Xavi and Iniesta were Scottish, they wouldn't have made it. They aren't wrong though. Here Scotland have a tremendously talented Real Madrid player but aren't going to use him at u19 level because he isn't physical enough. Until the Scottish (and British in general) get out of this neanderthal mindset, we will never get anywhere. The whole purpose of the u19 level should be to develop the most talented players. Instead we prefer cloggers like McCulloch and Daily who try hard but have zero ability. Edited March 25, 2015 by Ser Barristan Selmy 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barristan Selmy 222 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'd think Spain would be a better prospect for the lad anyway Would never make the Spain D team. Though Spain Z would be a better education than playing for Scotland. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 0 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Would never make the Spain D team. Though Spain Z would be a better education than playing for Scotland. You never know in the long run, Spain will have a new era of talent and Real Madrid obviously see something in this guy. I don't know much about him though. Agreed about the Team Z point! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmu 0 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Sbragia said: “At Real Madrid, Jack can float all over the place, which he does. But with us he has to be more disciplined. He’s an exceptionally gifted lad but we can’t carry him. He can be a luxury sometimes. “We’ve deliberately gone for more height in our squad. That’s one of the reasons why Jack isn’t in it. “I’ve gone for a physical side and runners. Hopefully I’m proved right in Austria. It’s purely a tactical decision.” and just to add the boy is 6ft 1... hashtag proud to be Scottish.... aye right.. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudbertz 0 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (edited) People used to joke that if Messi, Xavi and Iniesta were Scottish, they wouldn't have made it. They aren't wrong though. Here Scotland have a tremendously talented Real Madrid player but aren't going to use him at u19 level because he isn't physical enough. Until the Scottish (and British in general) get out of this neanderthal mindset, we will never get anywhere. The whole purpose of the u19 level should be to develop the most talented players. Instead we prefer cloggers like McCulloch and Daily who try hard but have zero ability. Agreed re: physicality. I read a story last week that Messi wouldnt have made it in England like Ronaldo did because he isnt physical enough. If there was a choice between being physical and having skill, or just being phenominally skillful, i'd choose the latter. He seems to be none too shabby vs English teams in the CL! The standards of Scottish football hasnt changed, in fact it has taken giant leaps back. IMO, La Liga is still the best league in the world and should attempt to be mirrored. EDIT : Also, the 'we cant carry him' comment is insanely stupid. Wouldnt be surprised if the boy refused to play if/when he is called up. Edited March 25, 2015 by Laudbertz 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Barristan Selmy 222 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Agreed re: physicality. I read a story last week that Messi wouldnt have made it in England like Ronaldo did because he isnt physical enough. If there was a choice between being physical and having skill, or just being phenominally skillful, i'd choose the latter. He seems to be none too shabby vs English teams in the CL! The standards of Scottish football hasnt changed, in fact it has taken giant leaps back. IMO, La Liga is still the best league in the world and should attempt to be mirrored. EDIT : Also, the 'we cant carry him' comment is insanely stupid. Wouldnt be surprised if the boy refused to play if/when he is called up. Agree with all that, Messi has destroyed the best English teams so the argument makes no sense. 'But can he do it on a cold night in Stoke'...well yes, of course he could. He's the best there is. Being small hasn't affected Zola, Cazorla, Silva, Aguero etc. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 We're so far behind other countries when it comes to philosophies and tactics. It doesn't help when you've got a total no hoper managing the youths. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
les186 271 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Sbragia said: “At Real Madrid, Jack can float all over the place, which he does. But with us he has to be more disciplined. He’s an exceptionally gifted lad but we can’t carry him. He can be a luxury sometimes. “We’ve deliberately gone for more height in our squad. That’s one of the reasons why Jack isn’t in it. “I’ve gone for a physical side and runners. Hopefully I’m proved right in Austria. It’s purely a tactical decision.” and just to add the boy is 6ft 1... hashtag proud to be Scottish.... aye right.. Someone on here suggested Sbragia as the next Rangers manager 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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