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John McGiinn back in Strachan's Scotland squad! - 0762 - 12-05-2016
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36269191
It's noticeable that Strachan has rested various Celtic and Aberdeen players for these upcoming friendly matches v Italy and France but I must say I think John McGinn should also be omitted and given a rest after a long, demanding season. It's good to be recognised by the Scotland manager but there's a right time and a wrong time to play in these end of season matches!
RE: John McGiinn back in Strachan's Scotland squad! - hibeejim21 - 12-05-2016
And wallace,mckay and paterson too
Strachan has clearly spoken to the managers about inclusions,and at this stage of the season thats fair enough.
RE: John McGiinn back in Strachan's Scotland squad! - 0762 - 12-05-2016
Like you, I've recently watched John McGinn, and my comment is just based on the leg weary signs of a long season. It's possible there's an agreement to play him for part of a match and that would at least be ample recognition for a good young player who has had an impressive season with Hibs.
RE: John McGiinn back in Strachan's Scotland squad! - hibeejim21 - 12-05-2016
He might need to drop out if we win the cup,i'm sure the wee man will be understanding.
RE: John McGiinn back in Strachan's Scotland squad! - 0762 - 12-05-2016
He left out Sparky and I'm a tad puzzled how he never gave Jordan Rhodes a chance in these matches - we're not exactly teeming with lotsa quality strikers!
RE: John McGiinn back in Strachan's Scotland squad! - Fredstersafool - 12-05-2016
How Jamie Walker is left out is beyond me maybe I'm
A bit bias but he is quality
RE: John McGiinn back in Strachan's Scotland squad! - 0762 - 12-05-2016
I think it's prob because Walker is not performing consistently enough Fredster but you'll have a better knowledge than me re his Hearts form throughout the season and if injury issues have poss hindered his progress.
RE: John McGiinn back in Strachan's Scotland squad! - hibeejim21 - 12-05-2016
Haven't seen enough of walker to judge to be honest,whenever i have seen him he hasn't looked that great.
RE: John McGiinn back in Strachan's Scotland squad! - St Charles Owl - 13-05-2016
Cannot fathom why Rhodes is not even being picked for the squad let alone played when he does get picked!!!
RE: John McGiinn back in Strachan's Scotland squad! - Trusevich - 13-05-2016
(13-05-2016, 00:44)St Charles Owl Wrote: Cannot fathom why Rhodes is not even being picked for the squad let alone played when he does get picked!!!
Rhodes can't play as a lone striker, as far as Strachan is concerned.
The mark of a good international manager is his ability to shape his formations and tactics to best suit the players he has available, because unlike a club manager he can't buy players to fit his plan.
Strachan has his system. Rhodes - one of the best goalscorers of this Scottish international generation - doesn't fit it.
It's as infuriatingly simple as that.