The bookies have Scotland to beat Ukraine, however what do they know?
David McCarthy: They know a lot. I imply, have you ever ever seen a poor bookie? Scotland must be favourites on Wednesday and now it’s all about Steve Clarke’s males going out and justifying these odds.
Michael Gannon: They know Scotland are in a wealthy vein of kind and may don't have anything to concern towards Ukraine. Steve Clarke ’s males will face a motivated staff however a repeat of the Denmark efficiency ought to see us by way of.
Andy Newport: All of us have large sympathy for Ukraine and the state of affairs they’ve been put in by Vladimir Putin’s vile invasion however FIFA say this recreation has to go forward. Scotland are on kind and have house benefit. They need to fancy their possibilities.
Who ought to Scotland begin in defence with out Kieran Tierney and Nathan Patterson?
David McCarthy: Stephen O’Donnell received’t allow us to down at right-back however the lack of Tierney is large as we don’t have anybody who carries the ball out from the again as he does. I reckon Clarke will go together with Scott McKenna who's strong defensively.
Michael Gannon: It’s a blow because the system has been working a deal with. Tony Ralston might be an excellent possibility on the correct, with a again three of Scott McTominay, Grant Hanley and McKenna.
Andy Newport: A again three of Liam Cooper, Hanley and McTominay is an effective mixture of defending and technical capability. Aaron Hickey is comfy on each flanks and his Serie A kind means he’s a greater guess than Patterson.
How a lot will Rangers get in the event that they promote Calvin Bassey this summer season?
David McCarthy: I’ve by no means seen a development as speedy within the house of six months. Bassey is tailored for the EPL and it’s no marvel golf equipment are lining up. The bidding has to begin at £20m and may go far increased than that.
Michael Gannon: The Rangers defender has all of the instruments to be a top-class centre again within the EPL in the future. There’s loads of time and except there’s a £20m plus bid on the desk then there’s nothing for Gers to consider.
Andy Newport: This child has all of it - energy, tempo, crossing and adaptableness. Rangers must be trying to maximise any earnings in the event that they let him go this summer season and £20million appears like an honest start line for negotiations.
Will Ange Postecoglou tweak his Celtic techniques for the Champions League?
David McCarthy: It’s not going to occur because it’s not within the massive man’s DNA. Right here’s a free tip once you go to select up your winnings on the bookies (see Q1) - each groups to attain in each Celtic Champions League match subsequent season.
Michael Gannon: Don’t be fooled by a number of the all-out assault stuff mentioned in the case of Postecoglou. He is aware of how one can adapt his staff to go well with – have a look at the best way they closed the sport down at Ibrox. He received’t be huge open towards the large weapons.
Andy Newport: Europe wasn’t type on the champions final season but it surely got here when Postecoglou was nonetheless transforming his staff. They’re a much more settled prospect now however a little bit of pragmatism is required when up towards top-level opposition.