Scotland v Czech Republic

What a goal for 2-0!

Can't believe the beeb analysts are blaming the second goal on a bloke having a shot from the edge of the box! The striker scored from the half way line. Brilliant? Yes,but what was the keeper thinking? Sorry but if a keeper gets beaten from the half way line he deserves a rocket up his jacksy!

Jim Baker

Think you are being a bit unfair there Jim, it was hardly the edge of the box & hardly a serious shot either, seeing as there was an opposition midfielder literally in front of 'the bloke'.

But the critical factor is that 'the bloke' is a centre-half... so when his highly speculative venture failed, in an instant he caught EVERYONE in his team out of position, not just the Keeper, but the covering defenders and most notably himself...!

I stand by my early assesment that the 3 Lions will be roaring after sending the Jocks up the A1 and out of the Euros. I predict a goal feast on Friday.

On the rest of the game I think Scotland blew it and I think it was down to team shape and selection.

The 3 central midfielders never got close enough to the forwards. They appeared to be under instruction to drop deep to get the ball but then have the ball booted over their heads. Reminiscent of some Crawley games last season. If 2 of the 3 go back the other has to go forward. Its better if 1 goes back, 1 goes sideways and 1 goes forward but never over egg it.

I've been guilty of thinking we should go with a forward for what he brings to the team other than goals. The running into channels, the flick ons and hold up play but if a forward can't score he shouldn't be there. I actually hope Dykes proves me wrong (after the England game) but to pick him ahead of Adams was an error...actually the same for Morata with Spain.

Go on, shoot me down. Make me change my mind but do it in peace.

Jim Baker

They were useless Scotland. England will thrash them. How the f*** did they qualify?