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[Shaki]

Anyone have faith in the man to continue where Big Eck left off? I'm not sure that I do. I don't know what that is based on but I've just got a bad feeling. Time will tell I guess.

7 championship players in his latest squad. It seems playing for Derby gets you an automatic call up irrespective of nationality. Can't see any glaring ommissions of fit players but there's some questionable additions...........

BBC SPORT | Football | Internationals | Commons and Barr given Scots call

[idol_wild]

I find it hard to care much about the national team if I'm honest.

I did see Burley entering Glasgow Central train station last weekend though.

He didn't look as boozy as I suspected he would.

[Ian_Brown]

Burley is a much better manager so no reason why not. Getting rid of McCulloch and Daily has been a clever move (and I'm a Rangers fan).

Eck is a terrible manager and bottled it in Georgia.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Ian_Brown

Eck is a terrible manager and bottled it in Georgia.

The problem in Georgia wasn't so much the manager, it was the old firm players that called off sick then miraculously recovered for the league game a couple of days later.

Though I suppose the argument could be made that McLeish should have used the rule forbidding players from appearing in a domestic game if they pull out of an international squad through injury.

[Johnny Mac]

I have a nasty feeling about the forthcoming qualifiers.........

And really... Callum Davidson......... christ.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Johnny Mac

I have a nasty feeling about the forthcoming qualifiers.........

Yeah but you have a nasty feeling about everything football related.

[Jan]

I'll be happy when all is back to normal in the world and Scotland are total mince at football again.

[RossP]

I am 100% behind him. Massive improvements in play, tactics and enthusiasm in the friendlies against Croatia and Czech Republic; despite the results. Really looking forward to Scotland attacking teams this year and playing the ball on the deck, instead of the long ball, defensive dross that we were playing when Walter Smith was Manager.

Some surprises in the squad, but these are players that he'd like to see in person before calling up for competitive games; so fair play. Glad he has the bottle to drop McCulloch and Dailly for their recent performances, as well as bench warmers O'Connor and Maloney.

Can't wait for the qualifiers

[Skacel]

think he's a decent manager and he will do a good job for scotland

i agree with idol_wild though about actually caring about the national team, if they do well then thats fine but really don't care either way.

lets face it i could never cheer on the crab or any of the other scum that line up for scotland

[Shaki]

Originally Posted by Skacel

think he's a decent manager and he will do a good job for scotland

i agree with idol_wild though about actually caring about the national team, if they do well then thats fine but really don't care either way.

lets face it i could never cheer on the crab or any of the other scum that line up for scotland

All players are granted club/dickhead amnesty from me when they don the Scotland jersey. I love the national team more than the Dons by an emotional mile. My fear about Burley is solely based on "something about him" so I hope RossP is right. If we win in Macedonia and Iceland I'll be absolutely delighted. Mon the Scotland. Hope we spank Northern Ireland at Hampden too.