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Albania 95-74 Scotland
One of our worst matches in several seasons. For the fourth match in a row, we played an inside offense, because McClair and Belcher are still not ready to play in the starting lineup. The opponent's coach took a risk, guessed the prediction, set a high mood, strengthened the inside defense, and deservedly won. We didn't have a player in this match who could score a lot and consistently, which is a pity.
Scotland 117-118 Slovenia
We played with a high spirit and lost only in overtime. With an optimal lineup, we could have won all three of our last matches, but we'll never know. MacNiven scored a three-pointer buzzerbeater in overtime, but we were already down by four points.
When will the first victory be? Ahead are Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Bosnia

The tournament turned out to be very disappointing for us, as we lost the remaining three matches and finished last in the group.
Turkey 93 - 88 Scotland
We played with a lot of enthusiasm and determination to win, but we were just a little short of success. Belcher was in form 7 for the past five matches, even though I gave him good weekly minutes, which is inexplicable to me. He reached form 9 for the matches against Azerbaijan and Bosnia, but it didn't make much of a difference. Turkey also had a very bad season, and we're not the only ones.
Scotland 98-113 Azerbaijan.
It was an inexplicable game. We played with less enthusiasm, but it seemed that we had slightly better players, and our players form was quite normal. In the first half, we were doing well, and we created a small lead, but in the second half, we suffered a devastating defensive collapse. We allowed 39 points in the first half and 74 points in the second half. No comments, if this is such a random, then it is merciless.
Scotland 81-96 Bosnia.
Spent the remnants of enthusiasm. Played well in places, but the team of Bosnia is a head stronger. MacNiven played only 10 minutes in the start, MacCosram in the form of 7. Could have shown a result a little better, but it is unlikely that they could win.
This is the first season with me without a single victory in tournament matches. And this is having the strongest roster in my presence. But this does happen sometimes, we let's draw conclusions.

Last edited by TRUF at 9/2/2025 10:53:05 AM

We are entering the 70th season.
After a disappointing last season, we are determined to redeem ourselves.
The draw for the consolidation tournament is traditionally favorable for us. The schedule includes Pakistan (A), Luxembourg (H), Bosnia (A), England (H), Indonesia (A), Montenegro (H), Puerto Rico (A), and Iran (H). Bosnia and England are clear favorites, but we must defeat the other opponents.
I am trust in high form of our players, especially our leaders.
I also want to wish a successful club season to all the guys who are reading this post.
Believe in the best.

Looking forward to a hopefully very successful season TRUF.

Scotland 94 - 112 Pakistan
The starting game was expected to be difficult, although we seemed to have a slightly stronger lineup, but we were playing away, and I chose the wrong tactics.
Belcher and MacKissock, although they are our strongest players in the 8th form, failed to perform well in the attack.
MacCosram in form 6, was not ready to play in the start, we missed him very much, as well as Menzies, who was in form 9 all last season.
The first three quarters imposed a fight, but in the fourth, they were not able to make a breakthrough in the score. In the end, it was a pity, we continued our losing streak in official tournaments.

Luxembourg 94 - 109 Scotland
The next match is no less difficult, but now it's at home.
The problems with the squad have not disappeared, on the contrary, we only had three players who could get a 9 form, and Luxembourg had seven.
At the same time, there is no way to lose, there are two matches with favorites ahead, we could go 0-4 after four rounds.
MacCosram fell in form even more and fell out of the squad.
I had to play with an increased mood and hope that Luxembourg would not do it in a mirror way.
In the end, the match went well, with the internal tactics, the attack played more successfully.
It's a relief, and the chances of reaching the playoffs are still there.
We have two very difficult matches ahead, with Bosnia visiting and England playing at home.
I would like to put up a fight in these matches, but it's challenging.

Last edited by TRUF at 11/6/2025 1:41:20 PM