Euro Qualifiers , Sept 2nd - 3rd

I'm honestly not fishing or trying to start an argument here but it seems to me that I've heard the words "must win" in connection with all of Scotland's games so far. The trouble is, they usually don't and I can see that being the case again on Saturday to be honest.

It certainly wouldn't be a shock if Scotland failed to win, ODM. I agree. However, I think we'll just nick it with a workman-like performance and a scrappy goal bundled in from 2 yards.The Czechs are probably about the same level as us just now and home advantage perhaps gives us a slight edge.

Personally, I'd need crazy odds before I could back the home win. Our defence always means the potential exists of a real doing from just about any team on the planet.

I'll watch what happens in-play and wait for some, hopefully, fat-arse odds.

Well done, Swoop.

I believe so, Slick. Don't expect Scotland to entertain you though.

I think Scotland are a wee bit better than shite lately in all honesty, Slick. At least going forward. I still think we'll nick the win but as I said, defensively, it's going to be torture and heartache always awaits when it's Scotland.. waiting to kick our balls (I was watching Spain's 3rd goal against us again earlier and it really is soul destroying watching McManus BOING past the ball like a rubberised spastic).

There are a few decent players (Adam played well for Liverpool against Bolton) although one I'd prefer won't be playing (I'd have Dorrans in for Brown - someone with the same enthusiasm and willingness to work hard but also capable of passing and shooting - Scott Brown sucks ass and just wait and see him give the ball away over and over then get booked by barging into someone like a drunken cow).

And although Craig Levein thinks it isn't a gamble to play Darren Fletcher I don't see how it can be anything but a gamble considering he hasn't played since last season. He's hardly turned in a decent performance for the national side even when he's playing regularly and 100% match fit so it's a little worrying to me. Hutton too is starting and he hasn't played for quite some time either. I wonder how often the Czechs will catch him out of position? Gulp.

Also, playing Kenny Miller as a lone striker. I'm just totally depressed these days by lone strikers, especially ones with really, really, bad, ball control. And Naismith supporting no doubt. I've gone right off him as a player. He seems to dive a lot and appears generally stupid like Scott Brown. A lot of running about like a demented hamster and giving the ball away and terrible finishing.

Did I say Scotland would nick it? FOOL!! I still think so but I aint backing anything until I see how things are going.

A lot of similes in this post I notice. Fascinating.

I think I'm more anxious than excited, Keg. My brain is only now comprehending how massive this match is. As long as the players are suitably fired up and work hard I won't complain. Much.

I just wanna say that,as a half-sassanach(?),I very,very much want scotland to qualify as the 2014 world cup in Brazil just wouldnt be the same without scottish supporters-especially wearing kilts on the coppacobana beach!

OH DEAR,OH DEAR.

just goes to show what international football means to me....and what getting up too early does to my mental faculties!!

STILL,my comments about the world cup remain the same.

as for the euro championsips,its all a big yawn to me-but good luck to Scotland.

Man. I'm so nervous I think I'm gonna puke. Please God don't let us be embarrassingly shit. I'll settle for a 3-1 victory.

The obligatory awful start where the opposing team carve us open. Oh what fun!!!

Was I right about Scott Brown or was I right? Yip. I was right. Thank fuck he's out of the next game.

WE'RE JAMMY BASTARDS!!! HAHAHAHA!!!! KEENY MEELA!!!!!! GOOOOOOOAL!!!!

Well who saw that coming? 1-1 - Czechs should have had 5 or 6.