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The prospect of Clarke being dismissed after back-to-back tournaments, would show we have collectively lost our minds. That said, if we play three and lose three and only score once then Clarke I may feel might consider he has done all he can.

I thought rather that resurrecting the old SC thread, I would start a new one. Reading about David Moyes prompted me to consider a What If... So, we are on a 7-match losing streak, one would expect us to put that to bed prior to the Germany, but is there any circumstance you see Clarke walking away after the EURO's? What has been his greatest accomplishments and talking points to date?

I can see Tierney coming to the MLS where we have less matches in a regular season.

Tremendous recognition for him, I can only think of Andy Robertson's and Scott Mctominay) awards in terms of individual accomplishments in the last decade that come close. Robertson has twice been voted PFA squad of the year (18/19 and 19/20) and once in the Champions League squad of the Season (21/22) which I would argue is the most impressive, and Scott McTominay was voted on the EUROPA League squad of the season in 20/21. For Ferguson to receive this award is definitely a career milestone for him and long may He continue to rise. FWIW - I expect John McGinn to receive a similar award this year in either the Premiership or EUROPA Conference League squads of the Season.

Perhaps (all in caps), Clarke will have a few players he isn't too familiar with to get an opportunity to play to see if they make the final 26. Also players like Hickey and Hanley will get some game time to increase match sharpness. Maybe we experiment with some formations.

I'm very happy with my T shirt.

26 man squads confirmed (26 max, 23 min), to be submitted June 7th, one week prior to Tournament beginning on June 14th.

As someone mentioned above, match sharpness is a factor for Hickey, possibly Tierney, Paterson, Hanley and Armstrong. Even if all if the above are cleared to play they may not be at their best. Armstrong is the only one who we can handle, as the rest on their day are starters, other than Paterson who is affected by the condition and availability of Hickey. . I think Clarke needs to have a rummage in the toolbox, call up 28-30 for the pro-tournament camp. I need to see if we play our two matches before the final squad nust be declared.

Nice presentation. Is this your file? We can make our own if not and keep it up to date with a link posted on the forum

Yes, if Gunn, a player who earlier rejected playing for Scotland had not changed his position, we would likely have not qualified. I cannot be dogmatic about that, but from a pre-injury Gordon to the other keepers, it is a significant drop and not helped by the fact they hardly had any opportunities. I wouldn't move the needle to the other extreme, but we had chances for larger squads to call lads up and train with them at the very least. The goalkeeper situation served as a warning, IMO to have called up others and look at them up close. My fear is with only two matches before the EURO's some will be discounted because it's considered too close and guys who are passed it like Cooper might get drafted in, who I think is a waste of a spot and was a waste of a spot in March.

I 100% agree with your comment here. I thought the issue was very evident when Craig Gordon broke his leg and we had not been giving any of the other's meaningful opportunities, getting Gunn to commit got us out of jail but it highlighted there was a risk with Clarke's MO. We had friendlies, and other matches where we were comfortable, take the opportunity to give others more game time than the odd 5 minutes here and there. The recent friendlies were a golden opportunity to try different options in a few 'zero' risk matches. We all got humbled regardless.

I agree, KT is one my my favorites and makes such a difference. I want to find the actual quote mentioned above

It's not official, but Man United Forever are reporting an exclusive on this.

I second this.

I believe it's unlikely either will get called up but there still is time to have a look. The MLS season only started in March and our last friendlies would have been great for us to look but not so great for their fitness and pre-season. I would expect, with our current situation that Clarke is considering them and it's his decision what he does. Both have a good reputation in the MLS, and though I believe nether really fits our system, I could be wrong however I think they offer something different off the bench. With a 26 man squad and with some gaps I think they deserve to be under consideration.