Spain v Scotland *** Official Match Thread ***

[Silent Bob]

No, was expecting a few of the lesser knowns to be in there to get some experience etc, but no, first teamers all the way.

They did put out a bit of a weakened team against the Czech's but 'weakening' their team means bringing in the likes of David Silva, the best player in England.

 

[perseus]

How do you defeat the passing game?

Pressing high up the pitch and they will outpass you. I would play two banks of four in the 4-4-2 and dare them to break down the Scottish defence. Or they could put five in midfield and leave CMS chasing all over the place upfront on his own?

 

[perseus]

Don't forget they'd still have to win a two legged play off tie before they qualify

Might have to play Montenegro.

 

[Stattoseagull]

Mackail-Smith 21/1 on Betfair (First Goalscorer). Honestly still wouldn't waste your money though!

 

[e77]

Mackail-Smith 21/1 on Betfair (First Goalscorer). Honestly still wouldn't waste your money though!

Wouldn't amaze me if they went one up. The passing game can take a bit to get started.

 

[Taybha]

skysports are showing wales and republic of ireland but those with posh tellyboxes can view spain v scotland on channel 971 bbc scotland

 

[BrickTamland]

skysports are showing wales and republic of ireland but those with posh tellyboxes can view spain v scotland on channel 971 bbc scotland

It's on BBC 2 at 7:30

 

[perseus]

Craig Mackail-Smith has shrugged off a back problem to lead the line for Scotland in tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier against Spain.

Scotland team: McGregor, Hutton, Berra, Gary Caldwell, Bardsley, Morrison, Adam, Fletcher, Bannan, Naismith, Mackail-Smith

Manager Craig Levein named the same starting XI who defeated Liechtenstein 1-0 on Saturday for the crucial clash in Alicante.

Skipper Darren Fletcher recovered from an ankle injury to remain in the side, while Barry Bannan will wear strapping on an Achilles injury.

With Kenny Miller struggling with a groin strain, Mackail-Smith - who netted his first international goal in his first start in Vaduz at the weekend - has again been handed the task of scoring the goals.

Victory against the world and European champions would guarantee a play-off spot, otherwise the Scots must match the Czech Republic's result in Lithuania to beat them to second place in Group I.

The Scotland team to play Spain in their Euro 2012 qualifier against Spain is: McGregor, Hutton, Caldwell, Berra, Bardsley, Fletcher, Bannan, Morrison, Adam, Naismith, Mackail-Smith.

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/11/10/11/SOCCER_Scotland_Team.html&BID=165

Jordan Rhodes continued his impressive goalscoring form for Scotland Under-21s but his double was not enough to earn victory over Austria in Monday night's European Championship qualifier.

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/11/10/10/manual_214128.html&BID=165

Scotland lost the home fixture 2-3

Sporting Life - Football News | Live Scores, Football Transfer News & Gossip

 

[Taybha]

fook me sideways i spent a hour channel hopping to find that out , 45 mins of which was spent on babestation but sheesh bbc2

 

[seagullondon]

fook me sideways i spent a hour channel hopping to find that out , 45 mins of which was spent on babestation but sheesh bbc2

same

 

[perseus]

Matches have already started.

BBC Sport - Football - Live - Euro 2012 qualifiers

Euro Lottery winner is a bloody Chelsea supporter.

 

[perseus]

Full teams:

Spain team: Valdes, Ramos, Pique, Puyol, Alba, Cazorla, Busquets, Xavi, Pedro, Villa, Silva. Subs: Casillas, Martinez, Torres, Mata, Arbeloa, Llorente, Thiago.

Scotland team: McGregor, Hutton, Caldwell, Berra, Bardsley, Fletcher, Bannan, Morrison, Adam, Naismith, Mackail-Smith. Subs: Marshall, Whittaker, Cowie, Robson, Forrest, Goodwillie, McManus.

 

[Lewes Seagull]

CMS bigged up on TV.

 

[Frutos]

Would love to see CMS get one against a side like this.

 

[Horsham Gull]

someone needs to teach Craig the words to Flower Of Scotland

 

[HAILSHAM SEAGULL]

Shock horror, CMS sings GOSBTS to Flower of Scotland cos he dosnt know the words

 

[Driver8]

What an experience for CMS this is. Can only be good for him and ultimately us.

 

[Horsham Gull]

Lets see if Lawro meantions Brighton or the fact we exist

 

[perseus]

Looking at the teams. And it is Come on Lithuania.

I think the Spanish may be vulnerable in defence with both of their full backs.

 

[stss30]

Scotland get their first touch of the ball kicking it out of play at 2:08