I remember Scotland-England games being huge events. They were proper derby games, fired up by a balance – a vastly more resourceful England were in the ascendancy, but Scotland had more wins in the history books. Despite the odd hiding we thought we could take them.
The Home International Championships probably ended at the right time, just before Scotland lunged into mediocrity. No derby remains attractive if one side dreads the game coming round, while the other considers it a formality, but our former manager has given us reason for hope.
Gordon Strachan took time off from the game to invest in his stock of knowledge before becoming Celtic manager. Despite an, erm, memorable opening week, Gordon blitzed Scottish football as Celtic manager. He filled the boots of legend Martin O’Neill, and within 18 months eclipsed him by reaching what we used to refer to as ‘the next level in the Champions League’.
Despite going on to reach the knock-out stage of the Champions League again, and becoming our third manager to win three-in-a-row, Gordon stopped progressing. His time at Celtic petered out, while the entire Middlesbrough episode was a nightmare.
Gordon, like Martin before him, looked as though the game had passed him by. His resurgence at Scotland is evidence of his outstanding attribute – he’s a student of the game who continually learns.
Roy Hodgson has by far the better players, but never bet against Gordon.
Shaun’s goal on Friday
31 years ago in Sarawak, Malaysia, a midwife, Beatrice Lo, assisted in the delivery of a boy born to a Scottish family who lived in her community. Beatrice got in touch with a common friend after wee Shaun’s goal on Friday, very proud of the kid she brought into the world.
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Keeping The Faith
the huddle .. Re Jimmy Greaves , before my time but from what I’ve seen one of the greatest finishers ever . His book is well worth a read too unlike so many others.
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Before my time as well but the striker appeared immense. Scored 9 in 14 games in Italy. Loved a booze and steak meal before match, pure old school.
Glad he knocked the drinking on the head in the end though
Listening to the English supporters!
I wonder how many seat will be wrecked.
Overseasbhoy,
Nae shit Sherlock :oD))
I met my love by the Gasyard wall….
Bamboo, my old man was in London in the 60’s too , used to go to the lane and craven cottage for a cheap night out , changed days indeed .
Spurs were probably 2nd best team of the decade!
Oh dear – Barry bannon – answer to all our prayers
Can we bring on Brian Irvine too
nye bevans’ rebel soldier
20:51 on 18 November, 2014
Didn’t make the Amsterdam trip but was a member for a few years before I left and joined Whifflet St. Mary’s Coatbridge CSC, which I ran until it folded.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
overseasbhoy
Oh dear – Barry bannon – answer to all our prayers
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Another player Celtic let go, we really need to sort this out :O)
Squad depth less than a saucer
Canamalar-
Thanks for that. I had no idea that £500 million had been recovered but I`ll never understand the lack of scrutiny and criticism directed at Moonbeams. The guy seems to have blank cheque to do as he pleases.
It seems that he is buying up some of the former Murray Group companies, no doubt at a knockdown rate.
“The Murray nameplate lives on in Charlotte Square, however, in the shape of Murray Capital, the biggest company in Sir David’s private family empire after acquiring many of MIH’s assets.”
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/end-of-an-era-as-murray-closes-illustrious-charlotte-square-hq.25482419
With the situation re employee pension deficits at the Murray Group not looking clever as well, not to mention EBTs, as well as the debt mountain that propped up Snake Mountain, I think Murray is by some way the spivviest of spivs that have operated out of Spivsville, Edmiston Drive.
Robertson gets a roasting from WGS!!!
Anya beaten to every ball. Then disappeared aye perfect for a new Celtic jersey
Starting to make a very average English side look good
I met my love by the Gasyard wall….
Dreamed a dream, by the old canal…
I kissed my girl by the factory wall….
Dirty old town, dirty old town….
Is that saville’s name being sung now???
Sterling coming on, this should be fun
Scotland miles off the pace of England.
Shay Givens just makes a super save to keep Ireland ahead.
Guidetti coming on for Sweden. Think Ill watch that instead.
Easiest win bonus in Fraser’s career, and that’s saying something considering the teams he has faced in the hoops
James McClean rattles one in. 3-1 Ireland.
Continually learning Gordon has hopefully now learned that this group of players is not yet capable of passing England off the park.
Lennybhoy I went to a few games on your bus from the barnyard then, Pittodrie midweek anyway.
Happy days , even if you were a bit strict on the carry oot rules :)
The janny coached Bannon seemingly!!!
Only thing missing is the sound of “Strachan, Strachan GTF” tumbling down the slopes of Celtic Park.
Some aggressive blessing from engerlund sub – wtf!
Scotland DIRE against an England team who would get whupped by a decent team. Too many tired legs on the park tonight. WGS team decisions not the the best tonight.
We playing 3 5 2 now?
The band’s arrived
Strange game.
Why is Maloney not shooting there
Cracker of a free from Robbie Brady. Ireland 4 USA 1
49500 – crap crowd
Doing a crossword …….PERSONS INVOLVED IN A DECEPTION …….where the feck do I start …… Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Illusionist
keeping the faith
21:13 on 18 November, 2014
Was at J G testimonial against feyenord,the wee man scored an offside goal(at least ten yards)
He bought all the spurs players a Rolex as a present
Then got them all pissed;))))
Wit a striker
HH
A wee dress rehearsal for all who want the scum back in paradise.