bonzoboys Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Slightly off topic but about the Euros squad, hopefully one of you can help. Given that vaccinations are now getting to younger people, they are more readily available, why was the Scotland squad, families, back roof staff and even fringe players not vaccinated a month ago. Appreciate not 100% full proof but would certainly have reduced the risk. Even with life in a bubble, this might have helped. Hopefuly Jason Leitch quietly organised it for the boys. Don’t want a big antivax debate, just trying to be practical and look after the lads. 1 case and 5-6 not travelling to Holland game, concerns me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, bonzoboys said: Slightly off topic but about the Euros squad, hopefully one of you can help. Given that vaccinations are now getting to younger people, they are more readily available, why was the Scotland squad, families, back roof staff and even fringe players not vaccinated a month ago. Appreciate not 100% full proof but would certainly have reduced the risk. Even with life in a bubble, this might have helped. Hopefuly Jason Leitch quietly organised it for the boys. Don’t want a big antivax debate, just trying to be practical and look after the lads. 1 case and 5-6 not travelling to Holland game, concerns me This article was from 12th April. I don't see how they could have made this happen as the squad was only announced recently. UEFA are set to order Scotland's players and staff to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 as part of their Euro 2020 plans following discussions with their health advisors. And they now want to ensure all 600 players at the tournament will have to have the vaccine before the tournament starts to ensure no team is weakened during the tournament by a virus outbreak. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/6955705/uefa-scotland-euro-2020-covid-19-vaccinations/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 Imagine also the backlash from non football fans complaining about vaccine queue jumping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, bonzoboys said: Slightly off topic but about the Euros squad, hopefully one of you can help. Given that vaccinations are now getting to younger people, they are more readily available, why was the Scotland squad, families, back roof staff and even fringe players not vaccinated a month ago. Appreciate not 100% full proof but would certainly have reduced the risk. Even with life in a bubble, this might have helped. Because medically there would be no justification for rushing it through. We still have some vulnerable people to sort out wth 2nd jags. Footballers are, and should be, well down the list of priorities. In addition, after a year of football, the number of outbreaks at clubs has been miniscule so clearly there's not much wrong with how clubs are doing things. Edited June 3, 2021 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 Watching Italy v Czech Rep on Sky. I know Italy are a decent side and I’ve no idea to what extent the Czechs have a full strength side, but (famous last words) I’ve seen nothing to fear. They’ve hardly had a kick. 4-0 Italy with 8 minutes to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted June 4, 2021 Report Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said: Watching Italy v Czech Rep on Sky. I know Italy are a decent side and I’ve no idea to what extent the Czechs have a full strength side, but (famous last words) I’ve seen nothing to fear. They’ve hardly had a kick. 4-0 Italy with 8 minutes to go. FT Italy 4 Czech Rep 5 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 10 hours ago, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said: Watching Italy v Czech Rep on Sky. I know Italy are a decent side and I’ve no idea to what extent the Czechs have a full strength side, but (famous last words) I’ve seen nothing to fear. They’ve hardly had a kick. 4-0 Italy with 8 minutes to go. This, IMO, can be nothing but good for us. I had slight worries, unfounded, that this could have happened to us against Holland and had said a tanking wouldn't have done us any good. I don't buy the "it's only a friendly" pish, it's a game and will have dented the Czech confidence. After we score a dozen against Luxembourg tomorrow we'll be on a high................ If we lose I'll write it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPAFKA Jersey 2 Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 hour ago, faraway saint said: This, IMO, can be nothing but good for us. I had slight worries, unfounded, that this could have happened to us against Holland and had said a tanking wouldn't have done us any good. I don't buy the "it's only a friendly" pish, it's a game and will have dented the Czech confidence. After we score a dozen against Luxembourg tomorrow we'll be on a high................ If we lose I'll write it off. Ha ha. I think we all know that Luxembourg are a different prospect these days and a much tougher nut to crack than they used to be. I’d settle for a clean sheet and at least a couple of goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 5, 2021 Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 15 minutes ago, TPAFKA Jersey 2 said: Ha ha. I think we all know that Luxembourg are a different prospect these days and a much tougher nut to crack than they used to be. I’d settle for a clean sheet and at least a couple of goals. We do, well, except for elvis. Here's the last 5 results...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) Luxembourg will sit in and we generally don't do very well in these situations. The odds reflect that with us just outside evens. A win will do me, don't concede and, more importantly, no injuries. PS Just noticed the Czechs are pushing their luck by playing on Tuesday against Albania. Albania had 4 players booked yesterday against Wales, hope they are up for a kicking match against the Czechs. Edited June 6, 2021 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint@Johnstone Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 I see that STV have decided to break with tradition and show Scotland games in the Euros. Not tonight , of course, as they are ignoring our national team in favour of another country. Oh well, at least we are used to it. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Strong team, which I agree with. I'm not one for playing a reserve side at this point before a major tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott-Leeds Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 So , just tuned in , as said already they’re not quite the whipping boys they were, however we will winLuxembourg [emoji1152] 1-3 Scotland [emoji2528] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) First early chance to them, good save from Marshall. Our passing looks a wee bit off early doors here, 3 or 4 shocking passes so far. Still 0-0, 11 mins. Edited June 6, 2021 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 UNLUCKY, great cross from Robertson, Dykes header hits the post, better move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 1-0 Scotland, Adams, well set up by Dykes. Not a great performance TBH so far, 27 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Luxembourg down to 10, last man foul. C'mon, let's get this game won. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Flashes of decent stuff, could have scored another couple from headers. They could have scored a goal for themselves TBH. Still, overall, reasonable and 1 up at half time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Gilmour on, good aggressive run and shot, just past post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 22 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Gilmour on, good aggressive run and shot, just past post. Brutal collision on Gilmour, could have been another red. Flattened the wee fella. Still 1-0, 74 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 I like Patterson, aggressive going forward, not sure he's showed enough in defensive play to be first choice but certainly one for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 We need to start to practice heading the ball, missed at least 4 or 5 stinkers already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Well, mixed on that performance TBH. When they went down to ten we really should have scored more goals. Our build up play was reasonable, great crosses but missed chances could bite us in the arse come next Monday. A win's a win, not to be sniffed at but concerned at the poor attempts on goal. Roll on the first game, it's great to be in the tournament, do we NEED a win first game, no but would set us up nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Noticed that the manager has a BT top on yet our games are always on Sky [emoji848] Our reserved played better against Holland than our 1st team played today. F knows who I would play next week [emoji23] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Tommy said: Noticed that the manager has a BT top on yet our games are always on Sky Our reserved played better against Holland than our 1st team played today. F knows who I would play next week BT are one of the main sponsors of the national football team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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