Obviously.Sweden never leave their half of the pitch.
Do they know how to play this game?
I think you'll find all the best teams in the PL do it and some extremely well.Playing out from the back - ridiculous!
I thought Scotland did ok in the first half but were poor in the second. It all looked aimless, the miss from Dykes...what a sitter. The squad depth doesn't look good, shown by bringing on fat boy Fraser.
I originally had Scotland bottom of the group in a spreadsheet predictor but had begun to think they had a chance and fancied them today, not enough to put money on it, but I had a sneaking feeling they might do it. Never mind. I guess my hope that England, Scotland and Wales all go through the group stage made me hope for good things from a minnow/underdog.
Couldn't believe it when the commentator started rambling on about this being the best Scotland team ever if they qualify from the groups. I've seen some fantastic players for Scotland, for example the 1978 World Cup and there is no way this team is as good as that lot regardless of qualification from the group.
Roll on Friday...
I've just googled the squad to remind myself - my goodness there were some top players and they were very entertaining to watch.Absolutely, that 1978 team was a very good team mismanaged by a clown of a manager. The game against Holland was the best I've seen them play and the Dutch side were playing their total football at the time and they went on to contest the final. Best Jock squad ever and should have made the quarters at least.
Decent effort from Scotland, could easily have won the match. Wonder goal of the tournament so far from the CR. Not sure why the goalie was in hanging out in Derby though. Think the Scots will give England a good test.
Spanish possession football is not what it once was. Still a technically gifted side but now lacking in the final third. Not sure what the manager sees in Morata. Good performance from Lindelof. Looking forward to seeing some more of Isak.
What is it about this absurd obsession with possession? Spain, 85% possession - no goals. Playing out from the back - ridiculous! .
"Christ, I haven't felt that good since Archie Gemmill scored against Holland in 1978…” Mark "Rent-Boy" Renton. David Coleman's commentary has always stayed with me:Absolutely, that 1978 team was a very good team mismanaged by a clown of a manager. The game against Holland was the best I've seen them play and the Dutch side were playing their total football at the time and they went on to contest the final. Best Jock squad ever and should have made the quarters at least.
"Christ, I haven't felt that good since Archie Gemmill scored against Holland in 1978…” Mark "Rent-Boy" Renton.
I thought Neanderthals were extinct…What is it about this absurd obsession with possession? Spain, 85% possession - no goals. Playing out from the back - ridiculous! It just puts you under pressure in your own penalty area. It only takes a second to score a goal (Clough) so the rest of the time in possession is wasted. The premier league have it about right - blood and thunder. Spain don't.
I thought Neanderthals were extinct…
Back then there were quite a few Scottish players playing at the best English teams, now hardly any. I know there are fewer English players playing at the top level in England now too, but the disappearance of Scottish players seems more pronounced. What happened?I've just googled the squad to remind myself - my goodness there were some top players and they were very entertaining to watch.
The current crop don't even come near imo.
The huge number of foreign players in the PL is definitely a factor although I'm a great believer that if you're good enough you'll still make it through.What happened?
You must have watched a different game if you thought Scotland could easily have won that! They were nowhere near and will have to improve significantly to avoid a bigger loss against England.
The lack of foreign players there meant diet, training and coaching never developed.Back then there were quite a few Scottish players playing at the best English teams, now hardly any. I know there are fewer English players playing at the top level in England now too, but the disappearance of Scottish players seems more pronounced. What happened?
It's true they did have some good chances but at that level they have to be converted as invariably the wasteful team will be punished.They were close to scoring on a number of occasions. Fine margins.