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@ScotlandNT The save by Bain at the end was the highlight

FULL TIME: Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 Scotland. Defeat at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. #CIVSCO

@CoachDougieA Having Gilmour in there from the start should help a few of these issues.

Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 vs Japan 🇯🇵 Analysis In Possession concerns • Kicking long to the wrong area of the pitch and/or not structured to win 2nd balls • Refusing to break through lines of pressure both in our own 3rd and the middle 3rd. Since the Euros, in competitive games, we have created more xG from open-play than our opponents only twice - Poland (H) & Belarus (A). Stats via @FotMob I understand it's great to be going to our first World Cup in 28 years but, I would love it if when we got there, we were competitive and got through to the knockouts. Watching us play Japan on Saturday highlighted concerns about how we attempt to control phases of matches and create chances. You may need to pause the video at points to read the text, if anyone thinks a voice-over style video would be better let me know.

@MrdouglasCS @LawrieAnneBrown We topped the qualifying group and won when it mattered.

@LawrieAnneBrown Sorry not for me. Imagine what this group of players could have achieved with a manger who isn't aiming for a 0-0 draw.

First time at a World Cup in 28 years and booing at a 1-0 defeat against a team who’s ranked 22 places above us in the FIFA rankings…. Remember the dark days… ?? Get behind Steve Clarke and the team 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@JamboRyan1874 @BarryAnderson_ Be careful what you wish for….

@BarryAnderson_ He deserves the booing, not even just his team selection but his squad selection is ridiculous, I used to love Scotland but SC has made me fall out of love with the national team… very sad, hope he exits after the World Cup

Agree with Steve Clarke. Disappointing hearing booing at Hampden after Scotland qualified for the World Cup to end nearly 30 yrs of failure. Poor against Japan, no excuses, but it's a friendly. Some players played who wouldn't normally. Just a bit of perspective. #TartanArmy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Herson_7 @scotball_ Be mad if the official Scotland page has got it wrong lol

@scotball_ BBC showing raslton at right bck?

Intriguing lineup from Steve Clarke. Interested to see what the shape is. Potentially two up front with Dykes & Conway or possibly the latter out wide. Big chance for Conway to show what he can offer this Scotland team ahead of the World Cup.

@ScotlandNT Everywhere else saying Ralston is starting

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@scotball_ I agree it’ll be a disgrace if Ralston starts today. Paterson isn’t playing every week but he’s fit and in an EPL squad every week so should be given a chance.

@MichaelDoc1127 I’d be very disappointed if Ralston starts today, I don’t know why he’s in the squad really. Nothing against him I just don’t see how he merits it.

My preferred Scotland starting XI for the match against Japan today: • Full strength before a more experimental lineup v Côte d’Ivoire. • Tierney tried out at RB. • Full Serie A central midfield three of Gilmour, Ferguson & McTominay. What team would you like to see? 👇🏻

@scotball_ He needs a shot because we need a solid replacement for Hickey if the worst happens. Ralston ain’t the answer.

@MichaelDoc1127 I think you’ll be right. If it’s one of the natural right-backs I’d also go with Patterson. Possibly give McCrorie the last 20/30 mins.

@SPFLWatch @TartanArmyGroup Pretty sure Scotland woulda beaten Bosnia at Hampden last night if the roles were reversed.

Taking it well I see

@adrianjustone @BBCSportWales @BBCMOTD Correct. Pretty sure Italy be the one going through anyway.

@BBCSportWales @BBCMOTD It was the worst game of professional football I ever watched , wtf was that ? 2 very poor teams who couldn’t complete 2 passes in a row , very poor quality , attackers who can’t shoot , none of these teams deserve to be at the World Cup.

🗣️ "That leaves me more bewildered" Wales head coach Craig Bellamy couldn't believe his side lost on penalties to Bosnia-Herzegovina, after all their preparation 🤔 #BBCFootball

@TheUnitedStrand @ManUtd Someone shave his head while he’s sleeping

Day 536 of not cutting my hair until @manutd win 5 games in a row! 🪮 Current Streak - 0/5 #hairchallenge #manunited #mufc

@GPeddles Correct, The judges aren’t even there lol

The first half of every episode is just filler. Has no bearing on the judging outcome, as the last episode totally proved #mastercheftheprofessionals #masterchef

@DividendDrip @grok what did numbers used to be 15 years ago?

You earn £50,000 a year. Income tax takes £7,486 National Insurance takes £3,044 That leaves you £3,293 a month Rent or mortgage - £1,200 Council tax - £200 Energy - £140 Food - £400 Car and fuel - £350 You’re left with £1,003 a month £50k used to be a great salary.

@Striker_UnLtd @2147mill Doesn’t have to be £20k

@2147mill The problem is that for the average brit,getting 20k a year to invest is impossible,while it should be easily achieved living and working in the first world.

The UK has one of the best investing tools in the world… and most people ignore it. A Stocks & Shares ISA. • £20,000 per year • Every year • 0% tax on gains, dividends, or income Nothing. Meanwhile, investors in the US, Australia, Canada, Germany, France… pay tax on almost everything. They’d love this system. We already have it. And still… most people either don’t use it, or think an ISA is just a 4% savings account. The average person doesn’t even use half their allowance. That’s thousands in tax-free growth wasted every year. Run the maths: £20k invested annually at 10% for 20 years = £1.27M Tax-free. Same effort. Same market. Massive difference. We’ve been handed a wealth-building cheat code… and most people never press start. So be honest - are you actually using yours?

@1895cg None of them even discussed the Mane shout lol

Jill Scott said Mane oh my god🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@SkySportsNews Excuses excuses

🗣️ ''The English sides face tougher opposition in their domestic league'' Why the competitiveness of the Premier League is affecting English sides’ chances in the Champions League.

@Decb1874 Hanley was decent in the qualifiers and must be fit again

Grant Hanley been injured for over 6 weeks not kicked a ball, ralston cant get in a Celtic team over other Scottish players but the hearts and Motherwell players not picked is due to individual performances 🤡

@hampdenroarpod Is Bowie injured?

Will be recording our podcast on Tuesday morning to discuss this announcement. What are your thoughts on the squad and the inclusions/exclusions?

@FP_Scotland He’s on the bench today

🤕| 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐁𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐃𝐨𝐚𝐤 First step on the road to recovery for Bournemouth's Ben Gannon-Doak The Cherries' head coach, Andoni Iraola, has confirmed the Scotland attacker has returned to training but stresses it's too early for a full return