Scotland will fire soon, insists boss Martinez

[Tallman]

Scotland will fire soon, insists boss Martinez
By Gareth Vincent (Swansea Evening Post)

SWANSEA City boss Roberto Martinez insists Jason Scotland is on his way to top form.

Last year's 29-goal top-scorer has only one to his credit so far this term.

More significantly, perhaps, Scotland looks to be lacking the confidence he gained after Swansea fans belatedly united behind him towards the back-end of last season.

The former St Johnstone frontman has struggled to make an impression since his man-of-the-match showing at Plymouth last month.

But Martinez is confident Scotland will soon be firing on all cylinders.

"The work Jason put in against Derby probably wasn't as shiny for the fans as it could have been," said the Spaniard.

"Sometimes the role he plays is difficult to appreciate, but he worked extremely hard and I know that in terms of sharpness he will get there very soon.

"You have to remember Jason has just come off the back of what was a disappointing international break.

"He had to travel a lot of hours, he had 10 days of very low intensity training and he didn't play any games.

"But I was delighted with his role against Derby and I know he will keep growing."

Martinez was full of praise for his whole team in the wake of their 1-1 draw with Derby, despite the fact that Swansea again failed to make their dominance count.

"We had a few chances, although probably not as clear cut as our play deserved," he added.

"But at this stage of the season I am still looking at performances more than results, and I was very happy with the performance.

"I am looking at the players dominating the game, adapting to the Championship and being themselves."

[superoli]

"You have to remember Jason has just come off the back of what was a disappointing international break.

He had to travel a lot of hours, he had 10 days of very low intensity training and he didn't play any games."

Jason must be so happy he got called up !

[pardners]

Just come off the back of what was a disappointing international break - true
He had to travel a lot of hours - true
...and he didn't play any games - 
He had 10 days of VERY LOW intensity training - 

[WestCoast]

He had 10 days of VERY LOW intensity training - 

yeah, is that the training of our National JACT (aka TTFF) Team?
we really have to come better

[Dinner Mints]

He had 10 days of VERY LOW intensity training - 

Ballroom dancing.

[Ngozi]

all kinda diss coming we way sah whoa

[spideybuff]

Just come off the back of what was a disappointing international break - true
He had to travel a lot of hours - true
...and he didn't play any games - 
He had 10 days of VERY LOW intensity training - 

Doh get all excited and vex people. If you have two games in the space of 4 days, including travelling, training has to be low intensity to ensure players fresh enough to actually play in the game.  Traditionally, players get a rest the day after a game, or have a classroom session more than actual physical work. unless they play real shite..

It is not a dig at our national team.

[Weh-it-is]

He had to travel a lot of hours, he had 10 days of very low intensity training and he didn't play any games.

If that is'nt ah message will I need ah slap.  He probably found out that they were training in that damm dinning room in thee hotel.  I'm feeling real sorry fuh Scotland. The man come all the way over thee oceans like twice and not sweat fuh he. Both Him and Roberts needs to be more sharp at scoring goals when giving the opportunity fuh the national team not just club, I guess.

[Sando prince]

He had to travel a lot of hours, he had 10 days of very low intensity training and he didn't play any games

If that is'nt ah message will I need ah slap.  He probably found out that they were training in that damm dinning room in thee hotel.  I'm feeling real sorry fuh Scotland. The man come all the way over thee oceans like twice and not sweat fuh he. Both Him and Roberts needs to be more sharp at scoring goals when giving the opportunity fuh the national team not just club, I guess.

Dont undestand what yuh sayin cause roberts has bussed de net for T&T on several occassions..he did score in the return leg against Bermuda..and how many times have he been selected for T&T since that game..?

[Weh-it-is]

He had to travel a lot of hours, he had 10 days of very low intensity training and he didn't play any games

If that is'nt ah message will I need ah slap.  He probably found out that they were training in that damm dinning room in thee hotel.  I'm feeling real sorry fuh Scotland. The man come all the way over thee oceans like twice and not sweat fuh he. Both Him and Roberts needs to be more sharp at scoring goals when giving the opportunity fuh the national team not just club, I guess.

Dont undestand what yuh sayin cause roberts has bussed de net for T&T on several occassions..he did score in the return leg against Bermuda..and how many times have he been selected for T&T since that game..?

Well tell that to Pacho.

[weary1969]

All yuh sensitive boi is ok 4 we 2 diss d TTFF and all is croonies and whoever else but when somebody else do it dey dissin oui. Try 2 b objective