BelgradeBear 27 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 For those wishing to threaten each other about supporting/not supporting the Scottish national team I refer you to the 20 pager in the Bear Den. For those wishing to discuss the footballing merits of the teams in the Group then read on.So another WC qualifciation campgaign is about to start across Europe. Living in Serbia, I have more interest than most in the group containing Scotland, Serbia, Wales, Macedonia, Belgium and Croatia. The first round of games see Wales at home to Belgium and Croatia at home to Macedonia. It's a crazy group to be honest and the Belgians should be laughing all the way to Brazil. I predict the Balkan countries will cancel each other out winning their home games against each other and losing away. While Scotland and Wales will probably get two points out of their two games together.The Macedonians on their day will be able to win at home and draw away against anyone whilst for the Welsh much depends on whether they're still in the mix after the first two games. If not, they throw in the towel and will get pumelled by all apart from Scotland. If you're a Scotland fan the best chance for qualifying might be the hope that Serbia/Croatia/Macedonia manage to get themselves pumped out the competition due to violence. It's not impossible and I'll certainly enjoy watching the Serbia Croatia matches - here's hoping the Serbs batter them (on the park of course ). Croatia have the makings of a very good team but not sure if they'll be able to gel as they're a funny old race and always find something to get upset about. The Serbs too will probably look great some days and awful the next.Interest in football in Serbia is rock bottom due to poor performances by the Serbian national team and the two main Belgrade teams. The national manager is looking forward and wanting to recruit true Serbs who will play their Hearts (SFL3 feeder club) (SFL3 feeder club) out for the team. He recently dropped a player for not singing the pre-match national anthem - the guy also happens to be muslim. Good luck Mr Hodgson if he tries the same as it will be goodbye Gerrard, Rooney and whoever else has republican tendancies in the England team. Anyway, the bottom line is Scotland are playing Serbia at the very best time as they've never played as unit before. Vidic has retired and the manager has also dropeed "Does the circus know you're here" Zigic. How will it pan out? It will be very tight for 2nd place but I expect Belgium will coast it especially due to Balkan/British sides taking points off each other. Scotland CAN qualify if a second Balkan war is started but otherwise I'll go for the final standings to be as follows:BelgiumCroatiaSerbiaScotland MacedoniaWalesRegardless of whether you support/hate any of the teams in the group, it should be one of the most interesting to watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
superally07 387 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Belgiums team is strangely out of this world ! how did they get so many good players lol ?? I also have enjoyed watching Croatia since prso ive Had a soft spot for them.hopefully Scotland Finnish 5th ahead of Wales , although 6th wouldn't surprise me ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_gazza 1,065 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think Scotland will get fucked on Saturday.Why Levein feels the need to broadcast his team & formation 24 hours before a match get's on my tits. Basically giving the opposition the upper hand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.12 508 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think Scotland had the quality players to mount a serious challenge to all in the group. Although, Levein is a shite manager, and his squad selections are fucking dire. Half are fucking English. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek1872 548 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm Scottish and will be supporting Scotland. I have no interest in the shite about not supporting them. Not supporting them but supporting England is a bad as the Tim's with ROI. IMO of course! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wullyRFC 5,230 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Hate most of the squad and hate Levein. Can't see how i'm supposed to support the team in this situation. I'll have a small stake on Serbia at 2/1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.12 508 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Wallace, Black, Templeton, Perry and all won't be able to make the big step up, but calls up some nobody cunt from MK Dons. Baffles me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready1873 3,885 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think Scotland have no chance. There's no 'big' teams like Italy, France, Holland, Portugal etc. in which Scotland can produce one of they famous performances against and earn some points. Serbia, Belgium and Croatia have some quality players and I couldn't imagine Scotland will pick up points away with this muppet in charge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgradeBear 27 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think Scotland will get fucked on Saturday.Why Levein feels the need to broadcast his team & formation 24 hours before a match get's on my tits. Basically giving the opposition the upper hand.The Serbian manager has basically said he doesn't care what league a player plays, who they are or how much they get paid. He will pick 11 players who can play together as a team. That's the way to go whether you're the Spanish manager or the Scottish manager. Seems common sense to me but so many international managers fail to do this. 11 individuals who are great do not make the best team - ask the Dutch.This is Serbia's first proper game under the new management so if Levein has an ounce of nouse he'll take full advantage of possible dissaray in the Serbian team in the first half hour. If Serbia had a goalscorer then I'd lump a large bet on them. But they don't. Prediction: 1-1. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Struth 137 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I honestly see nothing less than a 3-0 Scotland win. I am surprisingly optimistic for the campaign and think if we are still in the mix with 2/3 games to go then we have done well. The group is very tricky and think it'll be quite surprising for who takes points of of who. I don't expect realistically to finish above 4th but I do also believe that if we play to our abilities we could surprise quite a few. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillete 1,338 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Serbia aren't the same side as the last works cup qualification where they played great at times Scotland should get a draw Hope they get fucking spanked tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,775 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think it'll be a score draw, but I still think Scotland will be fighting with Macedonia and Wales to avoid finishing bottom of the pile. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy500 463 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 It'll be a group of tight margins. A win in the first game could really shape their campaign. But I struggle to see past Belgium and Croatia. It would be a disservice if Scotland took either of their places at the World Cup. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Scotland will finish second from bottom ahead of Macedonia - if we're lucky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devlin 222 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I honestly see nothing less than a 3-0 Scotland win. I am surprisingly optimistic for the campaign and think if we are still in the mix with 2/3 games to go then we have done well. The group is very tricky and think it'll be quite surprising for who takes points of of who. I don't expect realistically to finish above 4th but I do also believe that if we play to our abilities we could surprise quite a few. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
radlord 24 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think we're actually a not bad team at the moment if everyone available is fit, but it was a sickener to get Belgium in there, and the rest of the group is pretty ass too. Us, Serbia, Croatia and Belgium will all take a lot of points off eachother, and Wales won't be any sort of a pushover either, we have many of the worst teams we could have gotten from the pots. Sucks to be us basically. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,872 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Scotland will get found out in the next few games. Wooden spoon time I reckon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilko89 507 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 This is the first time in my life ive found it difficult to support my country in my favourite sport . There's a clear hatred of all things Rangers from Levein and his bosses and I can't help but keep remembering this when I read about our WC qualifying campaign. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm not convinced Scotland are better than Wales to be honest? Hopefully we can get some points on the board early doors and build some confidence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSuedeSambas 53,775 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'm not convinced Scotland are better than Wales to be honest? Hopefully we can get some points on the board early doors and build some confidence.I think Chris Coleman will be a dud for Wales. Because of him I fully expect them to end up with the wooden spoon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdunsmb 43 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think Chris Coleman will be a dud for Wales. Because of him I fully expect them to end up with the wooden spoon.Maybe, no idea what I think of him as manager TBH but he seems a bit slow when he's on TV. But they have a pretty strong squad with 3 or 4 stand out players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,751 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I'd be delighted with 4 points from the first 2 games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
debear 603 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Mulgrew out - Ricky Foster In.3 points assured. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Godfather 71,872 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 As bad as CC may be he is still miles ahead of Levein in all aspects of management. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,751 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Wales were on very good form before Gary Speed died. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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