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I think this is a good way of looking at it. Plus our qualifying campaign has been excellent and brought a smile back to watching Scotland again. I cant wait for this game and Im confident of getting a result. We already have the advantage of a 12th man at Hampden, lets just hope the ref doesnt even up the sides. Its a shame that Italy have to miss out . Id rather it was the French who didnt qualify seen as we beat them twice. They have been lucky in there last 2 wins - scoring both there goals late on. However Ukraine could still beat them yet. There is no doubt if we play like we did against France and Holland (previously at Hampden) then we can win. Italy are superb defensively when they need to be but not in the same league as Brazil or even Arsenal when it comes to attacking. I think the team should be: _________________Gordon_________________ Hutton_____Weir__________McManus____Naismith Brown_____Fletcher_______Ferguson____McCulloch ___________Miller__________McFadden_________

Only 3 premiership games in both Scotland and England so tough coupon. Could be a few winners in the FA Cup. I'll probably back West Ham along with 2 other teams. I fancy Sunderland v Newcastle to be a draw.

I cant work out this "take the money and replace him" comment. Who will we get for 3 million that is BETTER than Hemdani and on the same or less wages??

Agree with above and the words in the title are way out of proportion. At worst we were a bit naive or negative (but maybe rightly so due to the opposition) or maybe showed a bit too much respect. Anyone who thinks we were humiliated and embarrassed isnt thinking rightly. I do think we could have switched a 4-4-2 earlier in the 2nd half but I dont think it would have changed the outcome of the game. Humiliation is what Sparta Prague and Besiktas got at Emirates and Anfield respectivley and what Roma suffered at Old Trafford last season.

...Surely has to played from now on. I thought we gave a much better account from ourselves when we switched to this last night. It may have been due to Thomson not playing instead of Adam but who knows. The line up we finished with should be our starting line up bar Cousin coming off for Naismith. Id really like to see Cousin and Darcheville together, even though i want to see Naismith get more minutes. Novo deserves to start on the right and we will have McCulloch on the left. Ferguson will play every game and Hemdani has to be a starter next to him. Why oh why he doesnt play in the SPL is beyond me. If he can play like that against Barca, Lyon and Stuttgart (who are better than the SPL teams) then why doesnt Smith play him every game. I dont buy the rough and tumble SPL game reason - he was POTY last season and can easy stroll the league games. All in all, I think we need to switch to 4-4-2. Our strongest line up IMO is: _________________McGregor________________ Hutton_____Weir___________Cuellar______Papac Novo_______Ferguson_____Hemdani_____McCulloch ___________Darcheville____Cousin______________

I see both Pete and Frankie's point in the opening posts. I thought the first half was poor and we showed a but much respect. But the 2nd half we came out of our shells a bit and when we went to 4-4-2 we saw a bit more of the ball. The 2-0 scoreline was fair and better teams could lose there a bit more. Hemdani was my MOTM. Every ball was a neat, tidy and controlled pass. Hutton tried to enlight a spark but had zero support going forward. Weir stood out at the back for me but should never take his shirt off after a game again - those sags made me ill McGregor had a few neat saves but one flap near the end. Darcheville was impressive when he came on.

I cant see where negativity sets in here. Even if we lost in Stuttgart and Lyon beat Barca, we can still go through to the last 16 by beating Lyon at Ibrox. What we did in our first 3 games was above expectation, now we have had 1 solely defeat in the group of death - and a defeat that was always on the cards. Lyon were always going to be tough opposition, but they had a poor start and we got ahead of them. I cant see Barca losing in Lyon and I think we are capable of winning in Germany so to start thinking about the UEFA cup is negative. We should be making noises that we are going for the last 16.

I got a phone call at 5am this morning and all I could hear was Rule Britannia. One of my mates has made the journey and was steaming somewhere.

Similar to the other thread, but I have to say, no i cant see a win over there at all, but im being realistic. There isnt any team in europe who go to nou camp expecting a win. Even the Real M, Milans and Arsenals would go there as slight underdogs. I think Barca are really up for this with a point to prove (Ronaldinho, Henry and Messi especially) and will want to score a few. But if we can frustrate them for the first 20 mins and get a few solid but fair tackles in then it could annoy them and the crowd will get on their backs a bit and it may come our way.

Id be really disappointed if we let Hemdani go, 3 million or not. He should be in the team every week and be part of the plans for the next 3 seasons. He is only newly turned 30, so people say a player at 29 is at his peak. He cant physically age simply coz he turns a number/year older. If someone comes in for Ferguson with a similar bid, do people think we should let him go? He will be 30 soon aswell.

Had to vote no. I am fearing a bit of a hiding tonight. Hopefully its another 0-0 hiding.

We're actually only down to 2 fixtures left for the month after tonight due to the St Mirren game being postponed this weekend for the Scotland game the following week. We have: Falkirk away on 24th Nov (Alan, its back to your turn if you want this one) Stuttgart away on 27th Nov (Ascender, your next on list if you want this game) Dec / Jan is a busy period so everyone who has done a preview will get a game or 2 during this period and I'll put up a list towards the month end.

Have to say, I cant quite remember that one!! Albertz and Gio both filled in at LB on occassions

I can still see him leaving pretty soon.

West Ham want him aswell. The guy has talent but he is a but lazy and tempermental at times.

Enjoy the trip for all who are going.

I always thought Porrini did well at RB. But i was struggling toa player there as Stevens was mainly 80s (i think).

They had 38 chances on goal in their game yesterday but drew 0-0

Arsenal definatly derserved there point.

I had 50 quid on Aston Villa 2-0 Everton 3-1 (2 goals in injury time) Fulham 3-1 Rangers 2-0 350 return

Aye I know sir!! I want Buffel playing as the attacking midfielder!!! Black doesnt equal white - what?? :cheers:

I'll call you tonight :cheers: Whip up some tuna/mayo sandwiches and a few VooliVonns!!

Cheers Pete, I like these prediction posts. I was going on for the Premiership for a while until i got told it was pointless. - Cant remember who the tosser was! I fancy Motherwell to win and Dundee Utd to get a draw. Other than that, your correct. Killie for a draw against the unwashed :cheers:

I like that mate! - A wee north london double I'll have some of that!! :cheers:

We all think we should be playing 4-4 fucking 2 (to quote mike Basset) but who should be out forward line? I was going to start a poll but it would mean about 762 options. I hope to see Cousin and Darcheville or Cousin, Darcheville AND Buffel.