juffery 0 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The thing about WGS in comparison to the two previous incumbents is that he at least seems to understand the basics of football and transmit that to the players. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty 2,025 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The thing about WGS in comparison to the two previous incumbents is that he at least seems to understand the basics of football and transmit that to the players. He's also prepared to identify where things can improve, and isn't too stubborn to recognise that the likes of Wallace is capable of performing at that level. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,674 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The thing about WGS in comparison to the two previous incumbents is that he at least seems to understand the basics of football and transmit that to the players. He'll be judged by results starting from September next year for Euro2016. All games between now & then are relatively meaningless. Progress will be only when Scotland actually qualify for an EC or WC finals 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juffery 0 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 He'll be judged by results starting from September next year for Euro2016. All games between now & then are relatively meaningless. Progress will be only when Scotland actually qualify for an EC or WC finals Long term progress, yes. But, as with every football manager, he'll be judged game by game. He's made an encouraging start but I don't think anyone is getting too carried away just yet. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy steel 0 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The more you look back at it, giving Levein the job was just crazy. I think it was Gordon Smith who has to carry the can for that one, though I'll be happy to blame Regan given half a chance. I mean, Levein's c.v read like a check list of danger signals: No major club experience No surprising Cup success at a smaller club Feeble attempt at managing in England History of greeting in public when his team lost Inability to shave or dress as befits a man in his late 40's Worrying east coast accent, eh Add to that minor data like being unable to organise a defence, enable his team to pass to each other or possess a backbone (cf: Lee Wallace) and his appointment remains a mystery, unlike his subsequent disappearance into the footballing void. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscottislegend 2,325 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Slightly miffed about Thomson to be honest.Why? Because he never really fulfilled his potential (due to injuries) or because he's not good enough now? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWee BlueDevil 0 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 You'd feel he's more likely to feature against Macedonia than Belgium, but It'd be interesting to see if the Tartan Army have grown up yet should he appear at Hampden.The response of the Scotland fans will be very interesting indeed. I'm not optimistic, although I'd settle for indifference as that would be progress compared to booing. Wallace deserves his chance. His class is obvious. I hope he gets the armband for us soon as I think he can become one of our greatest ever. He leads by example, a quality footballer. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amms 0 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Okay, i'm in a contrary mood. Seriously, playing in Division Three is no preparation for playing international football though, is it? I like Wallace, he's easily one of our best players and reaching his peak, but should he be getting picked for Scotland? I've no issue with the young players getting into the under 19s and under 21 sides but full internationals should be playing at as high a level as possible. I'm pleased for him but it doesn't say much for the quality of player available. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54andcounting 0 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Interesting that outside the timmy players in the squad there are only TWO players representing the SPFL Premiership. Who was it that said 'these exciting times' when speaking of the top SPFL division? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERRAB 3,674 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Interesting that outside the timmy players in the squad there are only TWO players representing the SPFL Premiership. Who was it that said 'these exciting times' when speaking of the top SPFL division? give me a clue. Was it dummy Doncaster? Another worrying aspect is digging up players from the lower English leagues who are eligible thro' a distant Scottish relative. The question needs asked whether these players will be good enough to get 2nd place in a qualifying group and into playoffs(Scotland realistically won't win a group). I have my doubts I have to say. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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