Scotland squad - right backs

[BZL89]

John Carver has confirmed that Hickey and Patterson are both out. Who should Clarke take? Is Ralston the only option?

 

[Rich Uncle Skeleton]

Johnston from Sturm Graz

 

[BZL89]

Johnston from Sturm Graz

He barely plays for them. Real lack of options.

 

[TerrySilverLoyal]

Pretty much sold Patterson at the right time then seems to be made of chocolate

 

[govanfront85]

Pretty much sold Patterson at the right time then seems to be made of chocolate

For the same reason, I think we should get rid of ridvan if theres interest. Injury after injury

 

[Crouchy]

Ralston will definitely make the squad.

Any ringers or outsiders at right full back?

Forrest will have to make the squad for some width then.

 

[stefanovitch]

O'Donnell - has he been playing for Motherwell?

Not that I think he'd be good but Steve Clarke will go for someone he knows

 

[Ziltoid]

Likely then that O'Donnell will get a shout. Has Mayo played much at right back? Struggling to think of any others.

 

[JC85]

Probably his love child Stephen O'Donnell, no?

 

[56 ASAP]

I think Clarke played Henry at R.B. before.
Could be an option.

 

[Bigbluebear]

Has Ramsey been on loan or just rotting away at Liverpool?

 

[Jim Prideaux]

Forrest will play RWB, I imagine.

 

[MarkWalters11]

I am sure Andy Robertson could play right back if needed but not ideal

 

[Thommo2006]

I'm sure we will go with a 3 at the back to get Tierney and Robertson in the team who then plays rwb is anyone guess as has been said not a lot of options

 

[BlueLedbetter]

Ralston will definitely make the squad.

Any ringers or outsiders at right full back?

Forrest will have to make the squad for some width then.

Tino Livramento

 

[andy5836]

Forrest will play RWB, I imagine.

To be fair he's probably managed to play himself into the squad after his recent performances.

 

[JayDee]

Ally reckons Clarke will play Tierney at RB.

 

[PrivateAye72]

James Tavernier is eligible for Scotland due to residency. But the SFA, FAW, FIA and FA entered a "gentlemen's agreement" not to take each other's players using residency. Which is wild considering that it only really benefits England as any player good enough will play for the other 3 NT would get a call up, England the only one who would have players good enough for the others but not themselves.

 

[Craigie]

Ally reckons Clarke will play Tierney at RB.

That was a disaster when tried previously.

 

[Muzza]

Names getting mentioned are Ross McCrorie who has been playing rwb for Bristol City and Max Johnston now at Sturm Graz from Motherwell. Either would surely be better options than Ralston?!

 

[ssblue]

It will be Ralston.

 

[SDF]

Forrest will play RWB, I imagine.

Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner.

3 at the back to accomodate Tierney. Robertson and Forrest as the wing backs.

Nothing surer.

 

[JayDee]

That was a disaster when tried previously.

Doesn't mean Clarke won't try it again.

 

[Crouchy]

Tino Livramento

Think he’s said no previously.

Believes he’ll play for England - which is fair enough.

 

[barcelonabear]

McCrorie and should be asking the question about livramento again

 

[BZL89]

Has Ramsey been on loan or just rotting away at Liverpool?

Loaned to Bolton but doesn't even get a game there.

 

[DazRFC94]

Think McCrorie will be in with a shout of going, played RWB all season. Don't think Max Johnston will go as he's barely played.

Still expect Ralston to start which is a dire position to be in.

 

[BZL89]

I am sure Andy Robertson could play right back if needed but not ideal

Sure he could but not worth playing the best player out of position even if the other RB options are weak.

 

[Mermaid]

James Tavernier is eligible for Scotland due to residency. But the SFA, FAW, FIA and FA entered a "gentlemen's agreement" not to take each other's players using residency. Which is wild considering that it only really benefits England as any player good enough will play for the other 3 NT would get a call up, England the only one who would have players good enough for the others but not themselves.

Fairly obvious now that England are not going to call on Tav. Would appear that one of the best attacking right backs available to Scotland is denied an international cap because of this antiquated agreement.

Ralston where do you start.

 

[Iain04]

He barely plays for them. Real lack of options.

He played the likes of Patterson & Tierney when they were getting zero club time or just back from injury.

 

[BZL89]

He played the likes of Patterson & Tierney when they were getting zero club time or just back from injury.

Agreed but being on the bench in the PL compared to the Austrian is slightly different.

 

[Craigie]

Doesn't mean Clarke won't try it again.

Yeah, fair point!

 

[SouthaGlasgowBear]

McCrorie and Forrest.

 

[prenzlauerbear]

Has Ramsey been on loan or just rotting away at Liverpool?

Went to Bolton and didn't really play much. He's toiled with injuries in recent years.

The guy Palmer is pretty naff but surely he's a better bet than SOD? There is no god if SOD makes this squad.

 

[ICA_86]

Don’t think Steve Clarke rates Ralston at all, but it may be a case of needs must.

 

[P’BoroBear]

Has to be Ross McCrorie. After a tough start at Bristol City, he’s been a solid performer for them.

 

[Parkbear1]

When does the squad get announced

 

[BlueLedbetter]

When is the squad announced?

 

[Craigie]

Agreed but being on the bench in the PL compared to the Austrian is slightly different.

How does that work?

No/limited game time is the same in any league. The quality may be different but that doesn't matter if the player is sitting getting skelfs in his arse.

 

[Smkz23]

When does the squad get announced

Tomorrow

 

[Shawlands_Bluenose]

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[Jim Prideaux]

How does that work?

No/limited game time is the same in any league. The quality may be different but that doesn't matter if the player is sitting getting skelfs in his arse.

Can’t agree with this, at all.

One league is obviously a far higher level than the other with the other two players in far better squads than the other, ergo it’s more difficult to get game time.

 

[Disraeli]

Unless Clarke can pull a rabbit out of the hat and convince Livramento, pretty sure will be McCrorie and Ralston who go. A really dire state of affairs from what had previously looked a pretty strong positon. Forest will be in the squad as well but he won’t be played there unless chasing a game late on.

It’s a real blow to Scotland and a shame for both players missing out. Got to feel for Paterson in particular - was barely getting a look in at Everton then got injured in the last minute after coming on as a sub in the in a game they were getting pumped by Chelsea.

 

[BZL89]

How does that work?

No/limited game time is the same in any league. The quality may be different but that doesn't matter if the player is sitting getting skelfs in his arse.

I think getting into the team at Arsenal is slightly harder than at Sturm Graz but maybe that is just me.

 

[Craigie]

Can’t agree with this, at all.

One league is obviously a far higher level than the other with the other two players in far better squads than the other, ergo it’s more difficult to get game time.

Totally agree however the point being, what difference does it make to pick a guy from League A over League B when neither are playing?

Neither will be fully match fit.

 

[Craigie]

I think getting into the team at Arsenal is slightly harder than at Sturm Graz but maybe that is just me.

But getting in to neither means a lack of match fitness for both players surely?

 

[SuperGers07]

These Euros are going to be a long slog for Scotland.

Must be good odds on on zero points and zero goals.

 

[BZL89]

Totally agree however the point being, what difference does it make to pick a guy from League A over League B when neither are playing?

Neither will be fully match fit.

Right but a non match fit Arsenal player is of a different level to a non match fit Sturm Graz player even if neither is ideal.

 

[SuperGers07]

But getting in to neither means a lack of match fitness for both players surely?

Tierney has started the last few games for Sociedad, they’ll stick him out there

 

[BZL89]

These Euros are going to be a long slog for Scotland.

Must be good odds on on zero points and zero goals.

Think they will score but the group is deceptively tough especially with the injuries they have. A shame as there is a decent chance that 1 win gets you to the knock outs.