I am surprised Halkett or Welsh aren’t in over the likes of Hendry or Hyam
More surprised at Ralston too. Why not O’Donnell or even Donovan, who is ahead of him at club level? Watt could’ve been included in the midfield options too.
Nice to see Curtis in. Hirst has been shite in all his Scotland games so far so again, feel like we could’ve tried someone new there.
Yerdas_Selzavon on
Would be keen to see Curtis get a run out, looks like he could potentially be a very useful wide player
Independent-Gas-9078 on
Fucking hate our centre half’s. No them but the way the play
Kijamon on
Biased but says it all when we have nothing new to try before a world cup
This was a chance to chuck Barney Stewart in the mix to see how he gets on for future games. Not just pick the same players as always.
No future planning at all
Forward-Abalone-7690 on
How is Hirst still there?. Need a wildcard here. Why not Bowie or even Barney Stewart? And how can Ralston be included over O’Donnell?
Puzzled-Wash-7846 on
The back 5 doesn’t work for us any more so if we’re playing 4 at the back then we need wingers for the 5 midfielders (Christie is not a winger for the record) so I’m pleased to see Curtis in on that basis but almost everyone else is the usual suspects so what is the point of these friendlies if not to try out some players?
Andy Irving has the minutes played of 7 games this season, why is he being called up?
AdFormer1845 on
Barney Stewart should have been in this team hands down
SirTrevorMcDonald on
The game against Japan will be my first Scotland game. £45 to see Hirst, Ralston and Irving, I might have made a bad decision.
I was kind of hoping for Barney Stewart to get a call up as he is the most in-form Scottish striker, he is still a bit raw so I get waiting a little bit before calling him up.
Surprised Stephen Welsh didn’t get called up.
Has Findlay Curtis done enough to get called up?
GorgieRules1874 on
Deary me
No-Opposite-6620 on
Assuming this is being treated like some sort of practice for the whelming.
notthathunter on
Andy Irving potentially playing at a World Cup, what a world
LaNeblina on
Still only see this when they use that scribble font
Glad to see Curtis included and given Clarke’s mantra I’m not surprised to see most of the same faces.
My only hope is that he actually gives some minutes to other players.
Darth_Scotsman on
Actually glad none of Hearts players have been picked. Might mean they up their game to get in squad at end of season. Also avoid possible injuries/distractions.
Greedy-Physics-9801 on
Is Bowie injured?
Suck_My_Lettuce on
Findlay Curtis but no Barney Stewart? Getting him involved is a no-brainer. Rancid stuff from Steve yet again.
GorgieRules1874 on
Ralston would be Celtic’s 4th choice right back if Johnston was fit ffs.
Hanley has been injured last 6 for Hibs, and has let Scotland down lots.
Jack Hendry is utter shite, as is Souttar, Hirst, and Dykes.
Get Halkett, Graham and Stewart in for a start. Milne deserves a call up but I sympathise with Tierney and Robbo being there.
A middle finger to a lot of players from the manager.
gkb10139 on
I would love to have Anthony Ralston’s job security. Accidentally stumble into doing well for a short spell in 2021/22 and live off it the rest of your career.
Anonyjezity on
People laughed at me in the thread when I suggested Curtis going to Killie and getting game time would get him a shout for the world cup squad as the backup to Gannon-Doak yet here we are.
But surprised not to see SOD in ahead of Ralston given he’s effectively 4th choice right back for Celtic now but I suppose Clarke always has his favourites.
the-steveharrington on
If I was halkett I’d be absolutely seething, been the best performing center back in Scotland this season yet can’t even get in the squad over hendry, hyam and Hanley…
Hyam is a decent mid table championship center back, has very little experience with the Scotland squad.
Hendry is shite.
Hanley is getting some consistency but is still prone to howlers and is 50/50 at best when playing for Scotland.
To play your best football and outperform your peers while the spot is up for grabs and not make the squad is a kick in the teeth for him.
UltraRomero7 on
Ralston over Milne, or even SOD, is harsh
mauriceITmoss on
Scott Bain is gonna be in goals for the world cup isnt he ? He is the only GK currently getting regular first team football
airdriejambo on
Another squad picked on who you are rather than how you’re playing.
Way_Superb on
Hirst and Conway both play for good EFL Championship teams but are doing shite, meanwhile McBurnie who’s joint top of G/A stats in the same league doesn’t get a sniff.
h0ppy_ on
A perfect time to experiment with the squad before the world cup prior to all our key players getting injured as usual, and this is what Clarke has conjured up.
Why no Harry Milne, Craig Halkett, Calvin Miller, Barney Stewart, Stephen Welsh, Elliot Watt, Luke Graham, and even at a stretch SOD?
Gink1995 on
There simply must be a better choice out there than Ralston, he’s like 3rd choice so rarely plays and is quite below average. I can only imagine it’s because he plays for Celtic as if he was ST mirrens or Livis starting RB he’s never getting picked is he?
MarlythAvantguarddog on
Clarke really doesn’t try new things does he? One reason why he feels jaded.
NoKidsButImADaddy on
The attacking options really are stinking
ME-McG-Scot on
Scott Bain could have potentially played the greatest master stroke. Earn money and rest for a few years then move and play one year and start at the WC. Craig Gordon should have went on loan, i know he is injured now, but in a WC season to sit on the bench🤦🏻♂️!!!
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Just feels very.. boring?
I am surprised Halkett or Welsh aren’t in over the likes of Hendry or Hyam
More surprised at Ralston too. Why not O’Donnell or even Donovan, who is ahead of him at club level? Watt could’ve been included in the midfield options too.
Nice to see Curtis in. Hirst has been shite in all his Scotland games so far so again, feel like we could’ve tried someone new there.
Would be keen to see Curtis get a run out, looks like he could potentially be a very useful wide player
Fucking hate our centre half’s. No them but the way the play
Biased but says it all when we have nothing new to try before a world cup
This was a chance to chuck Barney Stewart in the mix to see how he gets on for future games. Not just pick the same players as always.
No future planning at all
How is Hirst still there?. Need a wildcard here. Why not Bowie or even Barney Stewart? And how can Ralston be included over O’Donnell?
The back 5 doesn’t work for us any more so if we’re playing 4 at the back then we need wingers for the 5 midfielders (Christie is not a winger for the record) so I’m pleased to see Curtis in on that basis but almost everyone else is the usual suspects so what is the point of these friendlies if not to try out some players?
Ralston still being picked for Scotland in 2026
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Andy Irving has the minutes played of 7 games this season, why is he being called up?
Barney Stewart should have been in this team hands down
The game against Japan will be my first Scotland game. £45 to see Hirst, Ralston and Irving, I might have made a bad decision.
I was kind of hoping for Barney Stewart to get a call up as he is the most in-form Scottish striker, he is still a bit raw so I get waiting a little bit before calling him up.
Surprised Stephen Welsh didn’t get called up.
Has Findlay Curtis done enough to get called up?
Deary me
Assuming this is being treated like some sort of practice for the whelming.
Andy Irving potentially playing at a World Cup, what a world
Still only see this when they use that scribble font
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Fear.
Death, taxes, and Ralston call-ups.
Glad to see Curtis included and given Clarke’s mantra I’m not surprised to see most of the same faces.
My only hope is that he actually gives some minutes to other players.
Actually glad none of Hearts players have been picked. Might mean they up their game to get in squad at end of season. Also avoid possible injuries/distractions.
Is Bowie injured?
Findlay Curtis but no Barney Stewart? Getting him involved is a no-brainer. Rancid stuff from Steve yet again.
Ralston would be Celtic’s 4th choice right back if Johnston was fit ffs.
Hanley has been injured last 6 for Hibs, and has let Scotland down lots.
Jack Hendry is utter shite, as is Souttar, Hirst, and Dykes.
Get Halkett, Graham and Stewart in for a start. Milne deserves a call up but I sympathise with Tierney and Robbo being there.
A middle finger to a lot of players from the manager.
I would love to have Anthony Ralston’s job security. Accidentally stumble into doing well for a short spell in 2021/22 and live off it the rest of your career.
People laughed at me in the thread when I suggested Curtis going to Killie and getting game time would get him a shout for the world cup squad as the backup to Gannon-Doak yet here we are.
But surprised not to see SOD in ahead of Ralston given he’s effectively 4th choice right back for Celtic now but I suppose Clarke always has his favourites.
If I was halkett I’d be absolutely seething, been the best performing center back in Scotland this season yet can’t even get in the squad over hendry, hyam and Hanley…
Hyam is a decent mid table championship center back, has very little experience with the Scotland squad.
Hendry is shite.
Hanley is getting some consistency but is still prone to howlers and is 50/50 at best when playing for Scotland.
To play your best football and outperform your peers while the spot is up for grabs and not make the squad is a kick in the teeth for him.
Ralston over Milne, or even SOD, is harsh
Scott Bain is gonna be in goals for the world cup isnt he ? He is the only GK currently getting regular first team football
Another squad picked on who you are rather than how you’re playing.
Hirst and Conway both play for good EFL Championship teams but are doing shite, meanwhile McBurnie who’s joint top of G/A stats in the same league doesn’t get a sniff.
A perfect time to experiment with the squad before the world cup prior to all our key players getting injured as usual, and this is what Clarke has conjured up.
Why no Harry Milne, Craig Halkett, Calvin Miller, Barney Stewart, Stephen Welsh, Elliot Watt, Luke Graham, and even at a stretch SOD?
There simply must be a better choice out there than Ralston, he’s like 3rd choice so rarely plays and is quite below average. I can only imagine it’s because he plays for Celtic as if he was ST mirrens or Livis starting RB he’s never getting picked is he?
Clarke really doesn’t try new things does he? One reason why he feels jaded.
The attacking options really are stinking
Scott Bain could have potentially played the greatest master stroke. Earn money and rest for a few years then move and play one year and start at the WC. Craig Gordon should have went on loan, i know he is injured now, but in a WC season to sit on the bench🤦🏻♂️!!!
Three right backs Steve? Three? That’s insane.