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SCOTLAND U21 season 69
Week 3 - || WCQ Group C || al-Jazā’ir U21 - Scotland U21 3:0
Week 4 - || WCQ Group C || Scotland U21 - Magyarország U21 1:1
Week 5 - || WCQ Group C || Scotland U21 - Lëtzebuerg U21 3:0
Week 6 - || WCQ Group C || U.A.E. U21 - Scotland U21 1:3
Week 7 - || WCQ Group C || Scotland U21 - USA U21 1:0
Week 8 - | Friendly | Scotland U21 – Island U21 5:0
Week 9 - || WCQ Group C || USA U21 - Scotland U21 2:1
Week 10 - || WCQ Group C || Scotland U21 - U.A.E. U21 2:1
Week 11 - || WCQ Group C || Lëtzebuerg U21 - Scotland U21 0:5
Week 12 - || WCQ Group C || Magyarország U21 - Scotland U21
Week 13 - || WCQ Group C || Scotland U21 - al-Jazā’ir U21
--- Age update ---
Week 1 - | Friendly | | Friendly
Week 2 - | Friendly | | Friendly
U21 World Cup Qualification - GROUP C
As a result of the draw, we ended up in Group C along with Hungary, the USA, Algeria, UAE and Luxembourg.
The clear favorite of the group is Hungary, which is in the lead when it comes to the NTu21 rankings. They are not a top 5 team, but they are capable of causing surprises even to the strongest.
USA - they have a great manager who has been building the NT there for years. In duels with our national team, the Americans will be the favorites. They seem to have a very cool generation.
Algeria - I strongly fear this opponent, they have a very strong attack. In addition, their squad seems to be very well balanced. They will be dangerous.
U.A.E. - with this opponent we should be able to cope. They can sometimes surprise someone, the engine will help something and some points can be snatched. I think not Scotland...
Luxembourg - a definite outsider of our group. I hope that our strikers will be able to score some goals and improve their statistics in the u21NT. So far, the stats of our strikers are really miserable.
Is there a chance to fight in this group for promotion? Until the ball is in play chances are always there. However, it will be very difficult - we are heavily outmatched by the Hungarians and the USA. In addition, we don't have strong strikers who could do something unexpected and surprise the rival with an individual action or a shot from distance.
GROUP C
1. Magyarország U21
2. USA U21
3. Scotland U21
4. al-Jazā’ir U21
5. U.A.E. U21
6. Lëtzebuerg U21
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Week 3 - || WCQ Group C || al-Jazā’ir U21 - Scotland U21 3:0
Week 4 - || WCQ Group C || Scotland U21 - Magyarország U21 1:1
Week 5 - || WCQ Group C || Scotland U21 - Lëtzebuerg U21 3:0
Week 6 - || WCQ Group C || U.A.E. U21 - Scotland U21 1:3
Week 7 - || WCQ Group C || Scotland U21 - USA U21 1:0
Week 8 - | Friendly | Scotland U21 – Island U21 5:0
Week 9 - || WCQ Group C || USA U21 - Scotland U21 2:1
Week 10 - || WCQ Group C || Scotland U21 - U.A.E. U21 2:1
Week 11 - || WCQ Group C || Lëtzebuerg U21 - Scotland U21 0:5
Week 12 - || WCQ Group C || Magyarország U21 - Scotland U21
Week 13 - || WCQ Group C || Scotland U21 - al-Jazā’ir U21
--- Age update ---
Week 1 - | Friendly | | Friendly
Week 2 - | Friendly | | Friendly
U21 World Cup Qualification - GROUP C
As a result of the draw, we ended up in Group C along with Hungary, the USA, Algeria, UAE and Luxembourg.
The clear favorite of the group is Hungary, which is in the lead when it comes to the NTu21 rankings. They are not a top 5 team, but they are capable of causing surprises even to the strongest.
USA - they have a great manager who has been building the NT there for years. In duels with our national team, the Americans will be the favorites. They seem to have a very cool generation.
Algeria - I strongly fear this opponent, they have a very strong attack. In addition, their squad seems to be very well balanced. They will be dangerous.
U.A.E. - with this opponent we should be able to cope. They can sometimes surprise someone, the engine will help something and some points can be snatched. I think not Scotland...
Luxembourg - a definite outsider of our group. I hope that our strikers will be able to score some goals and improve their statistics in the u21NT. So far, the stats of our strikers are really miserable.
Is there a chance to fight in this group for promotion? Until the ball is in play chances are always there. However, it will be very difficult - we are heavily outmatched by the Hungarians and the USA. In addition, we don't have strong strikers who could do something unexpected and surprise the rival with an individual action or a shot from distance.
GROUP C
1. Magyarország U21
2. USA U21
3. Scotland U21
4. al-Jazā’ir U21
5. U.A.E. U21
6. Lëtzebuerg U21
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al-Jazā’ir U21 - Scotland U21 3:0
(Boulmerka 17’, 47’, Yahia-Chérif 52’)
<<Red card - a game changer?>>
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nfortunately, a very bad start to the World Cup qualifiers. We lost the first important match. Algeria showed its strengths, a strong attack.
I believe that the red card for Wilkinson had a very big impact on the final result. Firstly, we lost our best DEF, secondly, the tactical conditions of the match changed and thirdly, Algeria played 78 minutes with the advantage of one player. Of course, I'm not saying that we would have won the match, but observing what happened during the match and what two tactics were prepared we could have easily not lost points in this match. However, it happened otherwise. After the first round of strong setbacks....
al-Jazā’ir U21 - Scotland U21 3:0
(Boulmerka 17’, 47’, Yahia-Chérif 52’)
<<Red card - a game changer?>>
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nfortunately, a very bad start to the World Cup qualifiers. We lost the first important match. Algeria showed its strengths, a strong attack.
I believe that the red card for Wilkinson had a very big impact on the final result. Firstly, we lost our best DEF, secondly, the tactical conditions of the match changed and thirdly, Algeria played 78 minutes with the advantage of one player. Of course, I'm not saying that we would have won the match, but observing what happened during the match and what two tactics were prepared we could have easily not lost points in this match. However, it happened otherwise. After the first round of strong setbacks....
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Scotland U21 - Magyarország U21 1:1
(McGhee 80’ - Rózsa 11’)
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<< Surprise >>
We enter the match without top DEF Wilkinson (red card) and another basic DEF - Cooper (injury).
The first 10 minutes belonged to Scotland. The Hungarians didn't create any situation and our midfielders performed very well. MacWhirter and MacAdie fought like lions, and MacMonies intercepted second balls in the middle of the field. Everything looked remarkably good.
In the 10th minute, however, we get the first warning, a dangerous action by Rózsa reminded who is the favorite here. In the 11th minute the same player no longer gives a warning, he finishes a very nice action and the Hungarians lead 1:0. The next part of the match is dangerous actions of the opponent's wingers and a fight in the middle of the field. We try to play on the counter and in the 22nd minute we create another dangerous situation. After a pass, McGhee shoots and the visitor's goalkeeper has to catch the ball twice. Of course, the advantage of the Hungarians is still visible, but we try to play with perpendicular balls. If not this way, to high balls to the strikers. In goal, MacMutrie does a great job, who defends 3 very dangerous situations. In the 41st minute we have a really great opportunity - it could have been an equalizer.
After the break, the picture of the game does not change. Hungarians attack, MacMutrie defends, we try to counter, etc. Only that the advantage of the guests, however, is greater....
In the 80th minute, in front of the opponent's penalty area, our player is fouled. MacMonies approaches the ball. He takes a shot, the ball is deflected by the goalkeeper. MacBeath walks to it and takes a shot. Again the ball is deflected by the goalkeeper, however, in the right place is MacGhee, who has an empty goal in front of him.... Goal!
A draw against Hungary restores hope, we get a valuable point!
Scotland U21 - Magyarország U21 1:1
(McGhee 80’ - Rózsa 11’)
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<< Surprise >>
We enter the match without top DEF Wilkinson (red card) and another basic DEF - Cooper (injury).
The first 10 minutes belonged to Scotland. The Hungarians didn't create any situation and our midfielders performed very well. MacWhirter and MacAdie fought like lions, and MacMonies intercepted second balls in the middle of the field. Everything looked remarkably good.
In the 10th minute, however, we get the first warning, a dangerous action by Rózsa reminded who is the favorite here. In the 11th minute the same player no longer gives a warning, he finishes a very nice action and the Hungarians lead 1:0. The next part of the match is dangerous actions of the opponent's wingers and a fight in the middle of the field. We try to play on the counter and in the 22nd minute we create another dangerous situation. After a pass, McGhee shoots and the visitor's goalkeeper has to catch the ball twice. Of course, the advantage of the Hungarians is still visible, but we try to play with perpendicular balls. If not this way, to high balls to the strikers. In goal, MacMutrie does a great job, who defends 3 very dangerous situations. In the 41st minute we have a really great opportunity - it could have been an equalizer.
After the break, the picture of the game does not change. Hungarians attack, MacMutrie defends, we try to counter, etc. Only that the advantage of the guests, however, is greater....
In the 80th minute, in front of the opponent's penalty area, our player is fouled. MacMonies approaches the ball. He takes a shot, the ball is deflected by the goalkeeper. MacBeath walks to it and takes a shot. Again the ball is deflected by the goalkeeper, however, in the right place is MacGhee, who has an empty goal in front of him.... Goal!
A draw against Hungary restores hope, we get a valuable point!
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Scotland U21 - Lëtzebuerg U21 3:0
(McGhee 4’,30’, Hislop 12’)
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<< Ineffectiveness >>
A match that had to happen. There was no question of any other result than our victory. What was worrying, however, was the low efficiency and only 3 goals. We are moving on...
Scotland U21 - Lëtzebuerg U21 3:0
(McGhee 4’,30’, Hislop 12’)
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<< Ineffectiveness >>
A match that had to happen. There was no question of any other result than our victory. What was worrying, however, was the low efficiency and only 3 goals. We are moving on...
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U.A.E. U21 - Scotland U21 1:3
(AL Yaseen 21’ - McGhee 33’, Hislop 51’, McBride 88’)
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<< Bad begginings >>
The match did not start well as Wilkinson was injured as early as the 10th minute. A change was necessary. A quick yellow card was also caught by Home - a change was necessary already in the 12th minute. Who knows what would have happened in this match if we had played 10 again. It was clear that the engine was looking for a surprise - we lost a goal in the 21st minute. It upset me a lot because immediately memories of the match against Algeria popped into my head.
Fortunately, we still bring the game to a draw in the first half, add 2 goals in the second half and leave UAE with 3pts.
U.A.E. U21 - Scotland U21 1:3
(AL Yaseen 21’ - McGhee 33’, Hislop 51’, McBride 88’)
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<< Bad begginings >>
The match did not start well as Wilkinson was injured as early as the 10th minute. A change was necessary. A quick yellow card was also caught by Home - a change was necessary already in the 12th minute. Who knows what would have happened in this match if we had played 10 again. It was clear that the engine was looking for a surprise - we lost a goal in the 21st minute. It upset me a lot because immediately memories of the match against Algeria popped into my head.
Fortunately, we still bring the game to a draw in the first half, add 2 goals in the second half and leave UAE with 3pts.
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Scotland U21 - USA U21 1:0
(McBride 34‘)
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<< Back to the game >>
We have been preparing for the match against the US for quite a long time. The tactics were to offset the assets of the Americans as much as possible, but also not to block the possibility of creating situations.
The match was very evenly matched, in the first half we had the advantage, but in the second half the guests inflicted a lot of blood on us. Our goalkeeper did a good job, luck was in our favor. As they say, luck has to be helped, and I'm glad that the preparations for this match bore fruit.
The rematch will be very difficult, the US coach is a very good manager and I think this defeat upset him a little. We certainly can't play the same so we also get to work to fight for another surprise.
In preparation, the match against Iceland will feature substitutes and debutants. It would be a shame to catch some cards and derail the possibility of playing in the qualifiers for any of the core players. And the substitutes' bench is short....
3 pts in this match means that we again count in the fight for promotion!
Table after the first round
GROUP C
1. Magyarország U21 13pts | 5 – 4 – 1 || 24-1||
2. Scotland U21 10pts | 3 – 1 – 1 || 8-5 ||
3. USA U21 9pts | 3 – 0 – 2 || 13-2 ||
4. al-Jazā’ir U21 9 pts | 3 – 0 – 2 || 12-4 ||
5. U.A.E. U21 3 pts | 1 – 0 – 4 || 4-18 ||
6. Lëtzebuerg U21 0pts | 0 – 0 – 5 || 0-31 || 13
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Scotland U21 - USA U21 1:0
(McBride 34‘)
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<< Back to the game >>
We have been preparing for the match against the US for quite a long time. The tactics were to offset the assets of the Americans as much as possible, but also not to block the possibility of creating situations.
The match was very evenly matched, in the first half we had the advantage, but in the second half the guests inflicted a lot of blood on us. Our goalkeeper did a good job, luck was in our favor. As they say, luck has to be helped, and I'm glad that the preparations for this match bore fruit.
The rematch will be very difficult, the US coach is a very good manager and I think this defeat upset him a little. We certainly can't play the same so we also get to work to fight for another surprise.
In preparation, the match against Iceland will feature substitutes and debutants. It would be a shame to catch some cards and derail the possibility of playing in the qualifiers for any of the core players. And the substitutes' bench is short....
3 pts in this match means that we again count in the fight for promotion!
Table after the first round
GROUP C
1. Magyarország U21 13pts | 5 – 4 – 1 || 24-1||
2. Scotland U21 10pts | 3 – 1 – 1 || 8-5 ||
3. USA U21 9pts | 3 – 0 – 2 || 13-2 ||
4. al-Jazā’ir U21 9 pts | 3 – 0 – 2 || 12-4 ||
5. U.A.E. U21 3 pts | 1 – 0 – 4 || 4-18 ||
6. Lëtzebuerg U21 0pts | 0 – 0 – 5 || 0-31 || 13
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I'd say that hopefully my def Wilkinson will end his bad luck series after getting an injury and a red card during these games. 3 wins and a draw in such a strong group is a good result from my perspective. Keep going!
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[b]Scotland U21 - Iceland U21 5:0 [/b]
(MacCaig 9', McGinty 11'(p.),25', 56', Hislop 69'
<< Reconnaissance >>
In this match, along with J.o.k.e.r, we fielded reserve players. There was no need to risk some cards that could later exclude players in important matches.
Scotland has a bigger backline than Iceland. This is thanks to you and thanks to your academies.
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[b]Scotland U21 - Iceland U21 5:0 [/b]
(MacCaig 9', McGinty 11'(p.),25', 56', Hislop 69'
<< Reconnaissance >>
In this match, along with J.o.k.e.r, we fielded reserve players. There was no need to risk some cards that could later exclude players in important matches.
Scotland has a bigger backline than Iceland. This is thanks to you and thanks to your academies.
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USA U21 - SCOTLAND U21 2:1
(Macy 74', Gidel 88'(p.) - Hislop 17'
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<< Unlucky thirteen - x2 >>
Well, we lost a decisive match. I doubt that there will be a chance to make up for the loss, especially since we have matches against Hungary and Algeria ahead.
Coming back to the match. It did not start very happily. In the 13th minute McGinty suffered a slight injury. Poorly, as our striker could no longer show his full potential. However, in the 17th minute Hislop scored a goal for 1:0!!!
As it turned out, however, on this day we were not given a win and the number 13 proved to be very unlucky for McGinty. Recall - the 13th minute of the match and a slight injury to the striker. After another 13 minutes, the same player gets a red card. From the 26th minute we play in 10.
Despite the weakness, our team shows Scottish character and fights bravely. The midfielders play great perpendicular balls.... Unfortunately, to a player who is not there because he went down for a red card....
Only in the 74th minute we lose a goal for 1:1. When I strongly started to believe that we are able to get at least 1 point, then comes the 88th minute of the match, a penalty for the USA and the loss of a goal for 1:2 - sad....
USA U21 - SCOTLAND U21 2:1
(Macy 74', Gidel 88'(p.) - Hislop 17'
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<< Unlucky thirteen - x2 >>
Well, we lost a decisive match. I doubt that there will be a chance to make up for the loss, especially since we have matches against Hungary and Algeria ahead.
Coming back to the match. It did not start very happily. In the 13th minute McGinty suffered a slight injury. Poorly, as our striker could no longer show his full potential. However, in the 17th minute Hislop scored a goal for 1:0!!!
As it turned out, however, on this day we were not given a win and the number 13 proved to be very unlucky for McGinty. Recall - the 13th minute of the match and a slight injury to the striker. After another 13 minutes, the same player gets a red card. From the 26th minute we play in 10.
Despite the weakness, our team shows Scottish character and fights bravely. The midfielders play great perpendicular balls.... Unfortunately, to a player who is not there because he went down for a red card....
Only in the 74th minute we lose a goal for 1:1. When I strongly started to believe that we are able to get at least 1 point, then comes the 88th minute of the match, a penalty for the USA and the loss of a goal for 1:2 - sad....
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SCOTLAND U21 - U.A.E U21 2:1
(Bryce 10', MacBeath 81' - Awzai 52'
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<< One step from blam >>
I thought I would burn with shame. The result is pretty shameful anyway but 3 pts we got
SCOTLAND U21 - U.A.E U21 2:1
(Bryce 10', MacBeath 81' - Awzai 52'
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<< One step from blam >>
I thought I would burn with shame. The result is pretty shameful anyway but 3 pts we got
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SCOTLAND U21 - U.A.E U21 2:1
(Bryce 10', MacBeath 81' - Awzai 52'
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<< One step from blam >>
I thought I would burn with shame. The result is pretty shameful anyway but 3 pts we got
SCOTLAND U21 - U.A.E U21 2:1
(Bryce 10', MacBeath 81' - Awzai 52'
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<< One step from blam >>
I thought I would burn with shame. The result is pretty shameful anyway but 3 pts we got
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Lëtzebuerg U21 - Scotland U21 0:5
(McGhee 16', 36', McGinty 39', McBride 81', 82')
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<< Sure victory >>
We won with confidence. There were no injuries, no cards. Everything was as it was supposed to be. Even our strikers shot a few goals. And this is not so obvious because even Kazakhstan has better attackers
Now the next match against Hungary. I put everything on one card. I hope you will forgive even if we get a serious beating. This is what I announced at the beginning of my work with the U21s - I don't put the bus in the penalty box, I don't play for draws - and here we have to play all in
Lëtzebuerg U21 - Scotland U21 0:5
(McGhee 16', 36', McGinty 39', McBride 81', 82')
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<< Sure victory >>
We won with confidence. There were no injuries, no cards. Everything was as it was supposed to be. Even our strikers shot a few goals. And this is not so obvious because even Kazakhstan has better attackers
Now the next match against Hungary. I put everything on one card. I hope you will forgive even if we get a serious beating. This is what I announced at the beginning of my work with the U21s - I don't put the bus in the penalty box, I don't play for draws - and here we have to play all in
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Magyarország U21 - Scotland U21 2:0
( Kubala 12', 73')
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<< End of dreams >>
Despite the fact that the match was quite good and we created several situations it was not possible to achieve a favorable result. The Hungarians showed their superiority - we lose the first goal after an individual mistake by MacCowan, who loses the ball and the opponent's striker takes advantage of the one-on-one situation. The second goal is a capital shot from a distance which ends our dreams of fighting for promotion
Magyarország U21 - Scotland U21 2:0
( Kubala 12', 73')
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<< End of dreams >>
Despite the fact that the match was quite good and we created several situations it was not possible to achieve a favorable result. The Hungarians showed their superiority - we lose the first goal after an individual mistake by MacCowan, who loses the ball and the opponent's striker takes advantage of the one-on-one situation. The second goal is a capital shot from a distance which ends our dreams of fighting for promotion
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Scotland U21 - al-Jazā’ir U21 1:1
(McGhee 72' - Boulmerka 65')
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<< End of qualification >>
In the last match of qualification, we draw with Algeria. It's a shame that we couldn't make up with our opponent for the first match. However, this result gives us 3rd place in the group.
GROUP C
1. Magyarország U21 26pts | 8 – 2 – 0 || 43-4||
2. USA U21 22pts | 7 – 1 – 2 || 31-7 ||
3. Scotland U21 17pts | 5 – 2 – 3 || 17-11 ||
4. al-Jazā’ir U21 16 pts | 5 – 1 – 4 || 25-8 ||
5. U.A.E. U21 6 pts | 2 – 0 – 8 || 9-35 ||
6. Lëtzebuerg U21 0pts | 0 – 0 – 10 || 0-61 ||
Scotland U21 - al-Jazā’ir U21 1:1
(McGhee 72' - Boulmerka 65')
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<< End of qualification >>
In the last match of qualification, we draw with Algeria. It's a shame that we couldn't make up with our opponent for the first match. However, this result gives us 3rd place in the group.
GROUP C
1. Magyarország U21 26pts | 8 – 2 – 0 || 43-4||
2. USA U21 22pts | 7 – 1 – 2 || 31-7 ||
3. Scotland U21 17pts | 5 – 2 – 3 || 17-11 ||
4. al-Jazā’ir U21 16 pts | 5 – 1 – 4 || 25-8 ||
5. U.A.E. U21 6 pts | 2 – 0 – 8 || 9-35 ||
6. Lëtzebuerg U21 0pts | 0 – 0 – 10 || 0-61 ||
Dear Scottish Community.
I wanted to thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to adventure with NTu21. It was quite a challenge and extremely interesting. This season I will not continue my work. The willingness to lead this staff was shown by J.o.k.e.r and so one of the members of this small but great community.
In view of the fact that I already had my chance and J.o.k.e.r was preparing for this role in other national teams, I decided to end (or stop this adventure - it may happen that one day I will want to return and again get a chance of you)
If you choose this candidate, I assure you that I will transfer all the base I worked on and will always be of assistance.
Thank you again and good luck !
Of course, there are still two friendly matches left. Our next match is against Denmark - the u20 national team.
I wanted to thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to adventure with NTu21. It was quite a challenge and extremely interesting. This season I will not continue my work. The willingness to lead this staff was shown by J.o.k.e.r and so one of the members of this small but great community.
In view of the fact that I already had my chance and J.o.k.e.r was preparing for this role in other national teams, I decided to end (or stop this adventure - it may happen that one day I will want to return and again get a chance of you)
If you choose this candidate, I assure you that I will transfer all the base I worked on and will always be of assistance.
Thank you again and good luck !
Of course, there are still two friendly matches left. Our next match is against Denmark - the u20 national team.
Great work Staszek Maliniak.
Don't be a stranger, keep training Scottish players, you know it makes sense :)
Don't be a stranger, keep training Scottish players, you know it makes sense :)
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