6superbarry6 14,109 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 6 minutes ago, johanhentze said: Still better than friendlies, which it is supposed to replace. Im looking forward to this as it gives countries like the Faroes more evenly matched teams to play against. So a pretty much meaningless game is more attractive than a glamour friendly against one of the top sides? the games in sections B and C are utterly meaningless Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,019 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: So a pretty much meaningless game is more attractive than a glamour friendly against one of the top sides? the games in sections B and C are utterly meaningless These games are not completely meaningless as they are a much more realistic way to qualify for us.. I would take that over a friendly any day.. we had a couple of glamour games in Portugal and they destroyed us twice... I would rather prefer a win against Latvia than being raped by Ronaldo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,109 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Just now, johanhentze said: These games are not completely meaningless as they are a much more realistic way to qualify for us.. I would take that over a friendly any day.. we had a couple of glamour games in Portugal and they destroyed us twice... I would rather prefer a win against Latvia than being raped by Ronaldo. Yes for the bottom sixteen ranked teams it's a chance for qualification,but for sections B and C it's meaningless can't see many tickets being sold for these games tbh,at least in international friendlies against top going to watch top players was a draw and put bums on seats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,019 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: Yes for the bottom sixteen ranked teams it's a chance for qualification,but for sections B and C it's meaningless can't see many tickets being sold for these games tbh,at least in international friendlies against top going to watch top players was a draw and put bums on seats. Quite possibly.. In our case, the Faroes, we never get glamour friendlies as it just costs too much and we would probably get hammered. This is also a good way to build up the coefficient points as you are in groups of similarly ranked teams. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,109 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 1 hour ago, johanhentze said: Quite possibly.. In our case, the Faroes, we never get glamour friendlies as it just costs too much and we would probably get hammered. This is also a good way to build up the coefficient points as you are in groups of similarly ranked teams. Yes it's definitely a good thing for smaller nations although it's not really fair that they've been given an easier route for qualification,imo teams should qualify on merit and the best 24 sides should go to Euros,not lesser nations because they've been given an easier route. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,019 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: Yes it's definitely a good thing for smaller nations although it's not really fair that they've been given an easier route for qualification,imo teams should qualify on merit and the best 24 sides should go to Euros,not lesser nations because they've been given an easier route. I can see what you are saying, but it makes it easier for everyone - including Scotland - as everyone will be playing similarly ranked nations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,109 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, johanhentze said: I can see what you are saying, but it makes it easier for everyone - including Scotland - as everyone will be playing similarly ranked nations. As far as I can make it out there's no qualification places for winners from groups B and C for some bizarre reason that's why I was saying the games are meaningless,even if you do somehow get promoted to league A after a while what chance do you realistically have against the top 12 sides in Europe who are playing for 4 places,it's a mental set up like something the SFA would dream up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,019 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, 6superbarry6 said: As far as I can make it out there's no qualification places for winners from groups B and C for some bizarre reason that's why I was saying the games are meaningless,even if you do somehow get promoted to league A after a while what chance do you realistically have against the top 12 sides in Europe who are playing for 4 places,it's a mental set up like something the SFA would dream up. Hmm... I thought it was the same for the middle groups? Might be wrong...it is quite complicated it seems Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,109 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, johanhentze said: Hmm... I thought it was the same for the middle groups? Might be wrong...it is quite complicated it seems I've read it about 4 times and still not sure if I've got it right ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,019 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Good draw for the Faroe Islands... Azerbaijan Faroe Islands Malta Kosovo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW1872 1,204 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I'm struggling to find any enthusiasm for this at all. International football quality is generally rubbish compared to champions league, la Liga, serie a etc etc. And I hate weekends that the famous aren't playing, totally pointless! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbscotty12 3,558 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Albania and israel exciting stuff... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,757 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Surely to fuck Scotland can win those two games? We're up next, get the Mexicans from over the border. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,757 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, Siam69 said: Surely to fuck Scotland can win those two games? We're up next, get the Mexicans from over the border. Bosnia and Austria, hard enough, but could've been a lot worse. Taigs got their favorite, Denmark and Wales. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,019 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 9 minutes ago, Siam69 said: Surely to fuck Scotland can win those two games? We're up next, get the Mexicans from over the border. Should do....but then again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,019 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 20 minutes ago, DW1872 said: I'm struggling to find any enthusiasm for this at all. International football quality is generally rubbish compared to champions league, la Liga, serie a etc etc. And I hate weekends that the famous aren't playing, totally pointless! At least it makes the completely pointless friendlies competitive. Also.. you draw teams that are round about your own standard which means its closer than when you play a top seed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,019 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Our supporters group are looking at chartering a plane to Malta already... or should we do Kosovo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythebest 11,453 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 What a load of shite this sounds like Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,757 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, johanhentze said: Our supporters group are looking at chartering a plane to Malta already... or should we do Kosovo Brilliant! Clash of the Titans! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,019 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 4 minutes ago, Siam69 said: Brilliant! Clash of the Titans! You know it! We will look to smash this group as its a chance for us to qualify! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,757 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, johanhentze said: You know it! We will look to smash this group as its a chance for us to qualify! Kosovo hard enough. Now had you got Scotland Instead, you'd have smashed it alright Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,019 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Just now, Siam69 said: Kosovo hard enough. Now had you got Scotland Instead, you'd have smashed it alright Kosovo shouldnt be underestimated by the way.. I wouldnt mind Scotland, actually Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siam69 26,757 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, johanhentze said: Kosovo shouldnt be underestimated by the way.. I wouldnt mind Scotland, actually Aye, Kosovo would certainly do Scotland every day of the week Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,019 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 3 minutes ago, Siam69 said: Aye, Kosovo would certainly do Scotland every day of the week You never know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DW1872 1,204 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 27 minutes ago, johanhentze said: At least it makes the completely pointless friendlies competitive. Also.. you draw teams that are round about your own standard which means its closer than when you play a top seed. I can see what they're trying to do and it should be applauded that attempts are being made to improve the international scene but I find the standard is generally poor compared to other offerings. It probably doesn't help that I have no love for the Scottish team. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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