Scotland Lack Celtic Edge - TalkCeltic

Murphy7 · 05-10-2006, 06:22 PM

World Cup runners-up France travel to Hampden Park for the clash of the top two sides in Group B on Saturday but injuries and suspensions prevent the Scottish national side having any Celtic players in the fold.

The suspension of Kenny Miller is a major blow to Scotland as the inform striker has scored in his last two appearances for Scotland including the winner in Lithuania. And with other attacking options such as Maloney and Beattie only returning from injury and Riordian out of favour at the club, the Scottish attack will lack a cutting edge.

In defence, Mark Wilson is still sidelined with a broken foot and McManus is expected to be over-looked by manager Walter Smith for the central defensive pairing of Pressely and Weir who performed so well in the opening two fixtures. Injuries to Kevin McNaughton, Graeme Murty and Russell Anderson has stretched Smith's defensive options to breaking point as the Scots look to continue their great form of the past year.

And with good results come higher expectations and the 52,000 sell-out expect to see Scotland come away with something this Saturday evening. It must be remembered though that France have only lost one of their last forty qualifying matches however, if Scotland play to their capabilties and France have an off-day, Scottish eyes may well be smiling this weekend.

Murphy7

_Sean · 05-10-2006, 10:22 PM

when u look at the amount of regular football mcmanus has been playing this season with celtic & compare it with the amount davie weirs playing at everton imo mick should DEFINETLY be a starter...

weir might bring experience but at his age he needs to be match fit and playing regularly to be at his most effective..

mcmanus for scotland !

Renegade T · 05-10-2006, 10:42 PM

Scotland are in for a beating

I cant honestly see the players getting close to france

hubert · 05-10-2006, 10:53 PM

Not too sure what Celtic edge you referring to Murph, for I watched the Falkirk game on a big TV last night and Celtic had individual control, but we are not using a cutting edge to score too readily?
McManus would do well, but thats Scotlands problem, let them play others for they will have to chase the French around, and McManus has less chance of injury sitting on the bench. Having said that, mcManus is ready to play when Scotland want him!
Pity Miller aint playing, he is a fireball these days, anyhoo, he can play next game!
I get to see the game live on Setanta, 9am my time I reckon a draw would be a great result, heres hoping we get something?

LB · 06-10-2006, 04:00 AM

Hey Hubert Are they not All BIG Tvs over there ??

I think we can get something out of the game but we must perform to our best level and france need to not travel well ...BTW where will the French team be stopping the night before ????? Fire alarms anyone ??

Mark · 06-10-2006, 04:40 AM

Miller and Maloney will be in the fold when they are available/fit. Wilson and McManus are both good shouts for a place in defence but right now all we can do is hope that Scotland get something.

I would rather Scotland win with no Celtic players than lose with some!

eire4 · 06-10-2006, 11:21 PM

As far as I am concerned I am happy to see McManus on the bench tomorrow against France. Gives him a little break.

The Doctor · 08-10-2006, 12:03 AM

SCOTLAND HAD THE CELTIC EDGE TODAY!!!

celtic_bhoy81 · 08-10-2006, 03:34 AM

Its about Scotland not Celtic! We won! If Alba win without or without Celtic players then I am happy,very happy

hubert · 08-10-2006, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by greendave

SCOTLAND HAD THE CELTIC EDGE TODAY!!!

Wasnt sure before I am noo, Murphy must be second sichted! LMAO

The Doctor · 08-10-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by celtic_bhoy81

Its about Scotland not Celtic! We won! If Alba win without or without Celtic players then I am happy,very happy

Celtic have a part to play in Scottish success. I love seeing Celtic players in the Scotland jersey.

Murphy7 · 08-10-2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphy7

It must be remembered though that France have only lost one of their last forty competitive matches however, if Scotland play to their capabilties and France have an off-day, Scottish eyes may well be smiling this weekend.

Well Hubert maybe I am

I said we lack a Celtic edge, maybe a Celtic flavour if you like due to us not having many representing the club at national level but that did not mean I thought we would get beat. Please put on your reading glasses before making yourself look silly.

PS It's second sighted

eire4 · 09-10-2006, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by greendave

SCOTLAND HAD THE CELTIC EDGE TODAY!!!

They certainly did and well done to Gary Caldwell. Outstanding.

hubert · 09-10-2006, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Murphy7

Well Hubert maybe I am

I said we lack a Celtic edge, maybe a Celtic flavour if you like due to us not having many representing the club at national level but that did not mean I thought we would get beat. Please put on your reading glasses before making yourself look silly.

PS It's second sighted

Not being silly and I know your not second sichted which it is in lore, I still hold to what I typed and I see your the one that changed your wording! LMAO

Chappie · 16-10-2006, 10:34 AM

This article states that Scotland had no Celtic players starting. ehhhh Gary Caldwell