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Post by crowey on Jun 5, 2021 11:48:26 GMT
.... bit odd here too with Big H the Scotsman playing for Oz. Does have much better odds of getting to the World Cup. I’m sure that was behind his thinking
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2021 12:25:31 GMT
.... bit odd here too with Big H the Scotsman playing for Oz. Does have much better odds of getting to the World Cup. I’m sure that was behind his thinking Poor old Oz used to have to play off with the S American side who finished in a play offf position. Cruelly beaten by Maradona and Argentina one time but they did beat Uruguay. Far more chance in the Asian group although Japan, S Korea etc are real good sides. Struggled to beat Jordan a few months back but will advance easily to next round where 4 teams automatically qualify. from groups. Am sure like you said must have come into his thinking. Scotland are massively improving though but be great to see him at the WC |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2021 12:30:17 GMT
.... bit odd here too with Big H the Scotsman playing for Oz. Does have much better odds of getting to the World Cup. I’m sure that was behind his thinking Poor old Oz used to have to play off with the S American side who finished in a play offf position. Cruelly beaten by Maradona and Argentina one time but they did beat Uruguay. Far more chance in the Asian group although Japan, S Korea etc are real good sides. Struggled to beat Jordan a few months back but will advance easily to next round where 4 teams automatically qualify. from groups. Am sure like you said must have come into his thinking. Scotland are massively improving though but be great to see him at the WC I think Harry has made a mistake. Scotland with Tierney and Robertson, midfield of Mctominay, Gilmour and Mcginn, Adams has come in and has improved the attack, Scotland are just missing a big man at the back who can play out, Souttar would be playing for Scotland in these euros and Scotland should have a decent few years ahead with those players |
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 5, 2021 12:35:00 GMT
Poor old Oz used to have to play off with the S American side who finished in a play offf position. Cruelly beaten by Maradona and Argentina one time but they did beat Uruguay. Far more chance in the Asian group although Japan, S Korea etc are real good sides. Struggled to beat Jordan a few months back but will advance easily to next round where 4 teams automatically qualify. from groups. Am sure like you said must have come into his thinking. Scotland are massively improving though but be great to see him at the WC I think Harry has made a mistake. Scotland with Tierney and Robertson, midfield of Mctominay, Gilmour and Mcginn, Adams has come in and has improved the attack, Scotland are just missing a big man at the back who can play out, Souttar would be playing for Scotland in these euros and Scotland should have a decent few years ahead with those players I agree, I think it was a rash decision. He’s also consigned himself to way more tiresome travelling every international break down the years as well. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2021 12:42:00 GMT
I think Harry has made a mistake. Scotland with Tierney and Robertson, midfield of Mctominay, Gilmour and Mcginn, Adams has come in and has improved the attack, Scotland are just missing a big man at the back who can play out, Souttar would be playing for Scotland in these euros and Scotland should have a decent few years ahead with those players I agree, I think it was a rash decision. He’s also consigned himself to way more tiresome travelling every international break down the years as well. Nothing to suggest he would have made the Scotland squad. With Oz being in the Asian groups it isn't so much travelling although 6 home games I think. I don't personally think he'd have made the Euros but doubt was a rash decision at all |
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Post by marylandstoke on Jun 5, 2021 14:07:12 GMT
I bet his Chilean family and fans think it is weird that, had he been better, he could have played for England!  Sorry to chuckle, but having parents/grandparents of several nationalities (often from opposite sides of the world) is not uncommon these days. Should the grandchildren of the lady in my life shine at sport they will be able to choose to represent England, Scotland or Thailand!  I I found out recently that I could have played for Scotland. bit late now as my grandmother was born there but lived in Ireland all her life. Us Jocks of course have qualified for the Euros  Meaning I have to retire one of my all time fave jokes. What do you call a Scotsman at a World/European Cup? Ref. |
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Post by TinkerT on Jun 5, 2021 14:36:58 GMT
I agree, I think it was a rash decision. He’s also consigned himself to way more tiresome travelling every international break down the years as well. Nothing to suggest he would have made the Scotland squad. With Oz being in the Asian groups it isn't so much travelling although 6 home games I think. I don't personally think he'd have made the Euros but doubt was a rash decision at all I'd much rather play in a world Cup than euros if I was a player, which rules out Scotland and aus usually qualify for the WC. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2021 14:47:37 GMT
Nothing to suggest he would have made the Scotland squad. With Oz being in the Asian groups it isn't so much travelling although 6 home games I think. I don't personally think he'd have made the Euros but doubt was a rash decision at all I'd much rather play in a world Cup than euros if I was a player, which rules out Scotland and aus usually qualify for the WC. Me too. Must be player's ultimate goal. A bit of travelling killed no one. Apart from Buddy Holly and John Denver |
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Post by Lakeland Potter on Jun 5, 2021 14:57:27 GMT
I'd much rather play in a world Cup than euros if I was a player, which rules out Scotland and aus usually qualify for the WC. Me too. Must be player's ultimate goal. A bit of travelling killed no one. Apart from Buddy Holly and John Denver RIP Buddy - February 3, 1959 - "the day the music died." |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2021 16:11:14 GMT
Me too. Must be player's ultimate goal. A bit of travelling killed no one. Apart from Buddy Holly and John Denver RIP Buddy - February 3, 1959 - "the day the music died." Big Bopper must have weighed the plane down. |
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Post by withnall on Jun 5, 2021 16:17:17 GMT
Boo until you drop.
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 14, 2021 22:37:04 GMT
Just come on in the Copa America against Argentina!
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 14, 2021 23:34:40 GMT
Well he came on in difficult circumstances (Arge pushing for a winner), had a few good touches and lay-offs, made two clearances from corners and had one good dribble going past a couple of players. Now he’s trending #1 in Chile and there are memes of him all over the place. Bet he never expected this a few months ago  |
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Post by NassauDave on Jun 14, 2021 23:44:38 GMT
Well he came on in difficult circumstances (Arge pushing for a winner), had a few good touches and lay-offs, made two clearances from corners and had one good dribble going past a couple of players. Now he’s trending #1 in Chile and there are memes of him all over the place. Bet he never expected this a few months ago I watched it too. He did well. Diaz Brereton! |
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 14, 2021 23:50:25 GMT
They’re clamouring for him to start next game. To be fair they’re badly lacking a proper centre forward, not quite sure his current goals record is what they’re after mind 😬
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 14, 2021 23:52:40 GMT
They’re clamouring for him to start next game. To be fair they’re badly lacking a proper centre forward, not quite sure his current goals record is what they’re after mind 😬 He was in the box longer than Harry Kane (not that's my new footballing bugbear). |
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 15, 2021 1:00:33 GMT
They’re clamouring for him to start next game. To be fair they’re badly lacking a proper centre forward, not quite sure his current goals record is what they’re after mind 😬 He was in the box longer than Harry Kane (not that's my new footballing bugbear). I agree with you on that to be honest |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Jun 15, 2021 11:27:40 GMT
😂😂
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Post by damagedswan on Jun 15, 2021 11:42:34 GMT
Haha absolutely love this. Fair play to him. |
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Post by FranktheRabbit on Jun 15, 2021 12:11:25 GMT
Absolutely brill is that. |
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Post by nott1 on Jun 15, 2021 13:08:57 GMT
Good to see local lad and ex Stoke striker Brereton getting international call up for Chile. Chile must be hard up! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2021 13:50:54 GMT
Good to see local lad and ex Stoke striker Brereton getting international call up for Chile. Chile must be hard up! Bit harsh. He had an okay goal return, but in that Blackburn side, a second striker isn’t really there to score goals. He’s there to provide opportunities for Armstrong. |
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Post by nott1 on Jun 15, 2021 14:14:44 GMT
Bit harsh. He had an okay goal return, but in that Blackburn side, a second striker isn’t really there to score goals. He’s there to provide opportunities for Armstrong. Not there for goals? Sounds like our strikers! |
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Post by franklin on Jun 15, 2021 14:17:46 GMT
Haha absolutely love this. Fair play to him. Not 100% sure but I think it was his mother's maiden name. |
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 15, 2021 14:25:14 GMT
Haha absolutely love this. Fair play to him. Not 100% sure but I think it was his mother's maiden name. It will be. All Spanish speakers have both their father's surname and mother's surname in that format (as in Quique Sanchez Flores). As his Chilean lineage is down his mum's side it's understandable he wanted to represent it to be fair. |
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Post by Squeekster on Jun 15, 2021 14:25:36 GMT
Haha absolutely love this. Fair play to him. Not 100% sure but I think it was his mother's maiden name. What Cameron! |
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Post by franklin on Jun 15, 2021 14:38:01 GMT
Not 100% sure but I think it was his mother's maiden name. It will be. All Spanish speakers have both their father's surname and mother's surname in that format (as in Quique Sanchez Flores). As his Chilean lineage is down his mum's side it's understandable he wanted to represent it to be fair. Quite right too I'm sure they will be very proud as any parents would be. |
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 18, 2021 21:15:17 GMT
Just scored about 8 minutes into his debut start 😂😂😂
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Post by prestwichpotter on Jun 18, 2021 21:47:21 GMT
Just scored about 8 minutes into his debut start 😂😂😂 Nice composed finish to be fair...... |
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Post by PotterLog on Jun 18, 2021 22:10:07 GMT
Just scored about 8 minutes into his debut start 😂😂😂 Nice composed finish to be fair...... It was. He’s had two other good efforts on target as well |
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Sorry to chuckle, but having parents/grandparents of several nationalities (often from opposite sides of the world) is not uncommon these days. Should the grandchildren of the lady in my life shine at sport they will be able to choose to represent England, Scotland or Thailand! 
