Scotland Squad

[Tug]

what do our guys have to do to get recognised????

having seen the latest call ups i am begining to wonder if there is something against us

injured player from Saint J FFS

[Scotty]

With the possible exception of Esson, who is the on-form keeper in the SPL right now and thoroughly deserving of at least a call-up, who else in our squad would you think was worthy of a call-up to the national squad ?

Rooney, Hayes, Foran - all Irish.

Odhiambo - English / Tanzanian

Cox, Johnson (GK) - English.

Tuffey - N.Irish

Sanchez - Spanish

Blumenshtein** - Israeli

Gillet** - French

Munro (30), Tokely (31), Duncan** (30), McBain (36), Golabek (36), Innes** (34) - all probably too old in the eyes of Levein who is bringing in younger players.

Shinnie, Ross, Morrison, Sutherland** - too young for full squad, Ross is in the U21 sqaud ....

Proctor** - injured

Which leaves ..... McCann & Duff, - are they worthy ?

PS ** against name = injured !!!

[starchief]

Munro's 30? My gawd, how time flies.

[Kirishima]

Esson!! What on earth is Bell in there for? And why only two goalkeepers? But yes, ICT at the moment arent a rich vein forthe Scotland squad, but come the next world cup, Nick Ross will be leading the line!

[MissICT]

Esson would be very proud indeed to be called up sick of theses guys who are soo called "injured" and just do feel its an honor to play for their country.

Nick Ross will be called up if he keeps on improving like he is.

Cammy Bell gets a call up for gods sake :irritated:

Edited November 16, 2010 by MissICT

[Tug]

not only did he get a call up he has got on the bloody park too (scuse my french)

[MissICT]

I know. I will never understand craig

[Johnboy]

Some decent performances from some of the Scots fringe players tonight - currently 3-0 up against the might of the Faro Isles.

Good for Aberdeen folk to see some decent football at Pittodrie.

[tm4tj]

Wow..............Breathtaking, winning against a place smaller than Inverness, they must be so proud.

[MissICT]

It would have helped if the some of the better players played.....

[Harry Chibber]

With the possible exception of Esson, who is the on-form keeper in the SPL right now and thoroughly deserving of at least a call-up, who else in our squad would you think was worthy of a call-up to the national squad ?

Rooney, Hayes, Foran - all Irish.

Odhiambo - English / Tanzanian

Cox, Johnson (GK) - English.

Tuffey - N.Irish

Sanchez - Spanish

Blumenshtein** - Israeli

Gillet** - French

Munro (30), Tokely (31), Duncan** (30), McBain (36), Golabek (36), Innes** (34) - all probably too old in the eyes of Levein who is bringing in younger players.

Shinnie, Ross, Morrison, Sutherland** - too young for full squad, Ross is in the U21 sqaud ....

Proctor** - injured

Which leaves ..... McCann & Duff, - are they worthy ?

PS ** against name = injured !!!

Absolutely spot on Scotty.

Apart from Esson who has been excellent it's very hard to argue the case for any of our other players.. especially when you see the likes of Murphy & Reynolds from Motherwell being over looked after 2 successful seasons in the SPL.

Last night was the oppertunity to give some youth/fringe players a chance and to be fair I thought there was some excellent performances. The midfield excelled, with Bannan & Adams stealing the show, Wilson at the back was solid and could be a future star.... it may have been only the Faroe Islands but we showed against Leichtenstein even small nations can be well organised.

What interested me today was reading how Bannan was dropped from Celtic as a lad because he was too small, try telling that to Messi, Iniesta and Xavi. I have a work mate who's son is currently at Celtic and has the same problem, his is likely to be dropped, not because of his talent or ability but because of his height... seems ridiculous. I was glad to show the alternative when you consider Morrison, Shinnie & Ross who have obviously been judged on their talent and nothing else and are now ripping up the SPL... hopefully will soon be in consideration for the full squad and not just the U21s.