George Burley Got It Wrong Against Norway

If ever a nation was beset with disappointment, it's Scotland. Could a single nation be any unluckier?

Chris Iwelumo missed two golden chances after coming off the bench to make his Scotland debut infront of a packed Hampden Park.

The Wolves striker had earlier stated that his mother was overjoyed after his recall to the Scotland set up but he's let his mother down today.

I don't blame Iwelumo though, I blame George Burley.

Burley started with a 4-3-3, James McFadden, Shaun Maloney and James Morrison formed a three pronged attack.

Apparently.

Who is Burley tying to kid? That was a 4-5-1 at home with McFadden chasing shadows.

We were at home for goodness sake, against a side ranked well below us. If we hadn't been found out before, we certainly have now.

Instead of playing Kris Boyd upfront with James McFadden in the hole, we sat back and said to Norway, we respect you, let's see what you've got.

Scotland had nothing to lose as a draw was a terrible result for us and Burley even said that before the game. So why not go for it?

The non-appearance of Kris Boyd in a game the home side craved a goal is beyond explanation. And replacing McFadden when Barry Robson was clearly tiring?

Boyd and Fletcher upfront with McFadden and Morrison/Maloney on the wings was the way to go for it, with Iwelumo available to be thrown on near the end if we still hadn't scored.

No wonder the players have no confidence, the boss doesn't even believe.

George Burley, you got it wrong.