Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Just putting this out here, probably will be the least successful thread on RM - due to the general disdain for international football on the forum. No doubt be filled with the usual "f**k the SFA" or "I hate the international break" staunch diehards. However, I think it is actually a decent concept to eliminate friendly games and pit the sides against similar placed teams - getting a bit of slagging due to the format, but it seems very competitive. The group of France, Germany and Netherlands looks like being decent viewing. Also, with the chance of a Liechtenstein or Andorra making a finals, a strange prospect. It has to be said, but it could also be a strong chance of Scotland making a finals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracle 7,790 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 How come Scotland's match this weekend is a friendly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd 10,756 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Harry Maguire even said he and a lot of the england team have no idea what the Nations League is, tbh they’re just glorified friendlies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Hurlock Loyal 12,133 Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 20 minutes ago, Siwel said: Harry Maguire even said he and a lot of the england team have no idea what the Nations League is, tbh they’re just glorified friendlies. This format was pushed by the larger nations to avoid playing low ranked sides, and reduce friendly games. FIFA seem to be interested in this format for WC QF. I think this is a first step to introduce almost automatically QF for high ranking sides, thus reducing the amount of games played by the top players. There is definitely an agenda with this competition. In my opinion, as it moves into the next conception after 2020, possiblity a separate competion between the 1-16 rankings to avoid a long (and generally not necessary, as the the top 8 tend to romp the groups) Euro QF campaign. I am also interested to see if a similar format will be implemented by UEFA for future club competion, it seems an ideal format to keep the top clubs in a closed shop league (which is what ECA keep threatening to do themselves) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davy Vandenbroucke 26,156 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Fuck the SFA I hate the international break Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rum Ham 2,059 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 1 hour ago, miracle said: How come Scotland's match this weekend is a friendly? Only three teams in the group, Scotland, Israel and Albania. Israel and Albania is tomorrow, the Albania Scotland on Monday. Only going to watch to see how Grezda plays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 82,179 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Such excitement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,097 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,874 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I can not wait for this to kick off. Huge buzz around the tournament for me. Thanks op Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Couldn’t give a fuck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,766 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Denmark seem up for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPapac05 3,383 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Still hope Scotland get pumped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,576 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 I'm going out with my pals on Friday night - can't wait for all the top banter in the pub ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,159 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Only decent thing about this international break is it gives us a chance to get Coulibaly and Grezda up to speed.... oh aye and fuck Scotland!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracle 7,790 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Germany vs France tonight might be alright, if the French turn up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,089 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 8 hours ago, G.E.C. said: Denmark seem up for it. Dispute between players and FA. Fielded amateur/semi-pro/futsal players against Slovakia... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanhentze 14,089 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Im looking forward to this.. Its a chance for us to play teams that are ranked similarly to us and even a chance to get to a finals ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miracle 7,790 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Hope Latvia pump Andorra, it's terrible what they do to those wee fluffy rabbits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedylan 11,555 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Germany v France on Skymix now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEFTONG 60,097 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, bluedylan said: Germany v France on Skymix now I've got it on..muted..that bawbag walker doing the summary.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedylan 11,555 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 1 minute ago, TEFTONG said: I've got it on..muted..that bawbag walker doing the summary.. aye so have I listening to some music mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,480 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Decent goal Bale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 If you cant get up for this....are you even a football fan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,480 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Yes Ramsey san, inty the fenian cunts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,760 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 mbappe makes ma winky tingle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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