SteveC 150 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) The Bauchle -now, I think we may say without fear of contradiction- a 'specialist in failure', has come up with a novel excuse.... "Strachan pointed to the lack of height in the Scottish population as a problem, a matter which will raise eyebrows given the basic level of goals conceded to Slovenia. Organisation, rather than physicality, appeared the key issue. “Technically we’re fine,” Strachan added. “But our guys have to work harder to get on the ball than bigger lads at six foot three. “What I do know is that genetically we are behind. In the last campaign we were the second smallest squad behind Spain. That means that I had to pick a team tonight to try and combat their height and strength. Even at that we couldn’t combat their height and strength at set plays. Genetically we have to work at things. It is a problem for us. “We have to fight harder for every ball and jump higher because it is easier for these type of guys. Physically we have a problem against the teams we have faced in the last couple of years.” Oh for the new Lee Wilkie.....and a taller Manager...... https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/oct/08/scotland-slovenia-gordon-strachan-world-cup?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Morning+briefing&utm_term=247151&subid=1042230&CMP=ema-2793 Lets see = Spain were smallest and the winners Portugal were third smallest. Inbetween them was Scotland, so, of the three smallest teams - two did rather well Also how genetically different are Northern Ireland's players? Plus - Archie Gemmill Billy Bremner Willie Johnstone Willie Henderson etc. Maradona Messi Iniesta Xavi etc. Edited October 9, 2017 by SteveC 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 It is a fact though that footballers are becoming larger athletes. You really have to have a special talent as a small footballer. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) Its hilarious we are second smallest behind spain so we cant win. Oh wait. Cockwomble. Edited October 9, 2017 by the gunslinger 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,444 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 It is a fact though that footballers are becoming larger athletes. You really have to have a special talent as a small footballer. Agreed, anyone who watched the England v Scotland U21 match you could see the English players were much bigger and more physical and they are current under 20 worlld champs! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boabie 230 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Agreed, anyone who watched the England v Scotland U21 match you could see the English players were much bigger and more physical and they are current under 20 worlld champs! English football teams at whatever age since I started watching football in the 60's have always been bigger and stronger looking than any Scotland team they faced. It didn't stop us beating them the odd time, maybe given they have 10 times the pool to pick from gives the reason why. Strapon is talking shyte, Just what I expected him to do. Chase him and his useless partner imo. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,444 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) English football teams at whatever age since I started watching football in the 60's have always been bigger and stronger looking than any Scotland team they faced. It didn't stop us beating them the odd time, maybe given they have 10 times the pool to pick from gives the reason why.Strapon is talking shyte, Just what I expected him to do. Chase him and his useless partner imo. I was agreeing with the point Pete makes, which is a fact!, we are not in the 60s', football has changed! Edited October 10, 2017 by ian1964 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca72 440 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I was agreeing with the point Pete makes, which is a fact!, we are not in the 60s', football has changed! You get a winger like wee Willie Henderson getting behind the defence and crossing a ball from the bye-line to Jimmie Millar or Ralphie Brand - goal. What's so different in today's game? p.s. none of them were six foot giants. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,444 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 You get a winger like wee Willie Henderson getting behind the defence and crossing a ball from the bye-line to Jimmie Millar or Ralphie Brand - goal.What's so different in today's game? p.s. none of them were six foot giants. Were Henderson, Millar, Brand special? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca72 440 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Were Henderson, Millar, Brand special? In some games, yes. For the most part though, they were just hard-working committed football players. No doubt of the same genetic strain that exists in Scotland today. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,246 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Forget the height stats here is one that makes a real mockery of Scotland----- Iceland population of 350,000 qualified for world cup finals,maybe lessons to be learned there?. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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