Scotland Squad

[Jute]

Scotland sqaud announced today.

 

Charlie Adam (Liverpool)

Phil Bardsley (Sunderland)

Christophe Berra (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Gary Caldwell (Wigan Athletic)

Don Cowie (Cardiff City)

Graham Dorrans (West Bromwich Albion)

Darren Fletcher (Manchester United)

Matt Gilks (Blackpool)

David Goodwillie (Blackburn Rovers)

Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers)

Alan Hutton (Aston Villa)

Craig Mackail-Smith (Brighton and Hove Albion)

Jamie Mackie (Queens Park Rangers)

David Marshall (Cardiff City)

Russell Martin (Norwich City)

James McArthur (Wigan Athletic)

Allan McGregor (Rangers)

Kenny Miller (Cardiff City)

James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion)

Jordan Rhodes (Huddersfield Town)

Barry Robson (Middlesbrough)

Robert Snodgrass (Leeds United)

Lee Wallace (Rangers)

Steven Whittaker (Rangers)

 

Still no Ross McCormack but brings back Jamie Mackie after only 45 minutes of first team football. Starting really dislike Levien.

[Dynamo]

Scotland sqaud announced today.

 

Charlie Adam (Liverpool)

Phil Bardsley (Sunderland)

Christophe Berra (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Gary Caldwell (Wigan Athletic)

Don Cowie (Cardiff City)

Graham Dorrans (West Bromwich Albion)

Darren Fletcher (Manchester United)

Matt Gilks (Blackpool)

David Goodwillie (Blackburn Rovers)

Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers)

Alan Hutton (Aston Villa)

Craig Mackail-Smith (Brighton and Hove Albion)

Jamie Mackie (Queens Park Rangers)

David Marshall (Cardiff City)

Russell Martin (Norwich City)

James McArthur (Wigan Athletic)

Allan McGregor (Rangers)

Kenny Miller (Cardiff City)

James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion)

Jordan Rhodes (Huddersfield Town)

Barry Robson (Middlesbrough)

Robert Snodgrass (Leeds United)

Lee Wallace (Rangers)

Steven Whittaker (Rangers)

 

Still no Ross McCormack but brings back Jamie Mackie after only 45 minutes of first team football. Starting really dislike Levien.

 

 

7 guffs.

[Jaws]

We're stuck with Levein, there's nothing we can do about that but why the hell does the likes of Grant Hanley keep his place when he doesn't even play games. Surely you have to be playing games to merit a call up.

 

And James McArthur is gash.

[Coopy100]

No Naisy. Wonder why eh. I haven't heard anything about it in every news programme or paper.

[Nealey]

We're stuck with Levein, there's nothing we can do about that but why the hell does the likes of Grant Hanley keep his place when he doesn't even play games. Surely you have to be playing games to merit a call up.

And James McArthur is gash.

 

Surprised Danny Wilson doesn't get a call up in that case. He falls into that category and is much the same ability-wise.

[Miglo don]

I like Levein, I would call up guys who are on the fringe of Premiership teams ahead of regulars, what would folk prefer Hanley or Kenneth? Jamie Mackie getting called up is a gesture I reckon to let him know he is still in the frame. think McCormack is unfortunate though!

[ebbe]

craig levein is a gormless, arrogant, specky, negative prick.

[Jaws]

I like Levein, I would call up guys who are on the fringe of Premiership teams ahead of regulars, what would folk prefer Hanley or Kenneth? Jamie Mackie getting called up is a gesture I reckon to let him know he is still in the frame. think McCormack is unfortunate though!

 

I never suggested Kenneth and never would. An abortion of a defender.

 

I don't know why he never calls up Andy Webster. It's a player Levein knows well, having signed him twice.

[Miglo don]

craig levein is a gormless, arrogant, specky, negative prick.

 

Qualify your statement!

[Miglo don]

I never suggested Kenneth and never would. An abortion of a defender.

 

I don't know why he never calls up Andy Webster. It's a player Levein knows well, having signed him twice.

 

I agree with Webster ability wise, but as for the future he is injured to often to have in your squad, better off with someone who is young and fit being involved like Hanley or Wilson, at least when they are first team regulars they will be used to being involved with the national set up.

[Sonoftherock]

We're stuck with Levein, there's nothing we can do about that but why the hell does the likes of Grant Hanley keep his place when he doesn't even play games. Surely you have to be playing games to merit a call up.

 

And James McArthur is gash.

 

Bit harsh on McArthur I reckon, has always looked the part when I've seen him at Wigan. Was very good at Hamilton too! Having said that, I'd probably have gone for Craig Bryson at Derby instead. By all accounts he's really kicked on this season and has been absolutely outstanding.

 

Crazy that McCormack is still being overlooked - particularly since the Steven Fletcher saga continues to drag on. Levein needs to be the bigger man, swallow his pride and bury the hatched with Fletcher. We desperately need him!

 

Also interesting that Lee Wallace has usurped Crainey. Why the sudden change of heart?

 

To conclude, I reckon Levein is well out of his depth at this level.

[ebbe]

Qualify your statement!

 

are you serious? or have you been living in a rabbit hutch for the past euro qualifying campaign?

[Miglo don]

Bit harsh on McArthur I reckon, has always looked the part when I've seen him at Wigan. Was very good at Hamilton too! Having said that, I'd probably have gone for Craig Bryson at Derby instead. By all accounts he's really kicked on this season and has been absolutely outstanding.

 

Crazy that McCormack is still being overlooked - particularly since the Steven Fletcher saga continues to drag on. Levein needs to be the bigger man, swallow his pride and bury the hatched with Fletcher. We desperately need him!

 

Also interesting that Lee Wallace has usurped Crainey. Why the sudden change of heart?

 

To conclude, I reckon Levein is well out of his depth at this level.

 

Fletcher is overrated in my opinion, I would prefer those in the squad ahead of him! If any team "desperately needs" Stephen Fletcher then their is something far wrong!

[Dynamo]

Anyway, with all these Englisg players, despite what anyone thinks about whether they should or shouldn't be playing, we've got them so play them.

 

Start Jordan Rhodes. He's scoring for fun at Huddersfield.

[Jaws]

Bit harsh on McArthur I reckon, has always looked the part when I've seen him at Wigan. Was very good at Hamilton too! Having said that, I'd probably have gone for Craig Bryson at Derby instead. By all accounts he's really kicked on this season and has been absolutely outstanding.

 

Crazy that McCormack is still being overlooked - particularly since the Steven Fletcher saga continues to drag on. Levein needs to be the bigger man, swallow his pride and bury the hatched with Fletcher. We desperately need him!

 

Also interesting that Lee Wallace has usurped Crainey. Why the sudden change of heart?

 

To conclude, I reckon Levein is well out of his depth at this level.

 

 

Totally agree about Fletcher. He's injured just now anyway but in the future we need the guy. Such a pity he wasn't involved in the likes of the Czech game at home as we were missing something that day. He could have made the difference.

 

Bryson's an interesting one. Thought he had a great season last year but i can't say i've seen Derby this season so can't comment on that. It seems Levein has his favourite's in there though, who'll never be shifted.

[Sonoftherock]

Fletcher is overrated in my opinion, I would prefer those in the squad ahead of him! If any team "desperately needs" Stephen Fletcher then their is something far wrong!

 

He's been terrific for the past couple of years. Wolves supporters absolutely love him... I was reading some comments earlier in the season and many reckon he's developed into their best striker since Steve Bull. He scored some critical goals for them last season which kept them in the EPL.

 

Scotland struggle for goals, the best we've got is Kenny Miller FFS!!!

 

In case you hadn't noticed, it's years since Scotland qualified the finals of any tournament... so yes, something is far wrong and we desperately Steven Fletcher.

 

Goals win games and he could be the difference in this next qualification campaign.

[Sonoftherock]

 

Totally agree about Fletcher. He's injured just now anyway but in the future we need the guy. Such a pity he wasn't involved in the likes of the Czech game at home as we were missing something that day. He could have made the difference.

 

Bryson's an interesting one. Thought he had a great season last year but i can't say i've seen Derby this season so can't comment on that. It seems Levein has his favourite's in there though, who'll never be shifted.

 

I haven't seen them either, but I still follow the Championship intently... hoping Forest will finally drag themselves out of that league. One thing that's notable this season is the turn around from Derby and from all accounts Bryson has been central to their renaissance.

[Miglo don]

He's been terrific for the past couple of years. Wolves supporters absolutely love him... I was reading some comments earlier in the season and many reckon he's developed into their best striker since Steve Bull. He scored some critical goals for them last season which kept them in the EPL.

 

Scotland struggle for goals, the best we've got is Kenny Miller FFS!!!

 

In case you hadn't noticed, it's years since Scotland qualified the finals of any tournament... so yes, something is far wrong and we desperately Steven Fletcher.

 

Goals win games and he could be the difference in this next qualification campaign.

 

Oh I, and Fletcher will fire us to glory! If you believe that then more the fool you!

[Jaws]

Oh I, and Fletcher will fire us to glory! If you believe that then more the fool you!

 

Fletcher is scoring goals at a good level and fairly regularly. I don't see why he shouldn't be in the squad.

[Jute]

Oh I, and Fletcher will fire us to glory! If you believe that then more the fool you!

 

Fletcher is a far better striker that Kenny Misser, Craig Mackel Smith and Jamie Mackie. Levien needs to do whatever is required to get Fletcher back in the fold. Fact that he hasn't is just another thing in long line of mistakes that will lead to him getting punted. Hopefully sooner rather than later.

[Sonoftherock]

Oh I, and Fletcher will fire us to glory! If you believe that then more the fool you!

 

He's our best striker by a country mile and as a country who've struggled for goals for years, then yes - I believe he could be the difference.

 

At present, we have nothing up front and that is a major problem.

[minijc]

Without getting in to my usual English/Scottish arguement, based purely on form and goal scoring aswell as time played, the fact Mackie got in ahead of Ross McCormack is disgusting, what has Ross got todo to get a game?

[The Boofon]

More to the point who the fuck are Scotland playing?

 

I thought the qualifying for the world cup started only after Euro 2012?

[Sonoftherock]

Without getting in to my usual English/Scottish arguement, based purely on form and goal scoring aswell as time played, the fact Mackie got in ahead of Ross McCormack is disgusting, what has Ross got todo to get a game?

 

He should be in. No question.

 

Also strange, something I've only just noticed, is that James Forrest has gone missing.... he was making the squad regularly when he wasn't getting a game for Celtic. However, now he's in the team, playing well and scoring goals, he drops out!

 

I really despair at Craig Levein being in charge of our national team.

[K-9]

He's our best striker by a country mile and as a country who've struggled for goals for years, then yes - I believe he could be the difference.

 

At present, we have nothing up front and that is a major problem.

Fletcher wouldn't be aqble to play up front on his own as Levein would play

[Dynamo]

More to the point who the fuck are Scotland playing?

 

I thought the qualifying for the world cup started only after Euro 2012?

 

 

Friendly min. Away to cyprus. They're shit. Cracking place for a summer holiday though :thumbs:

[K-9]

He should be in. No question.

 

Also strange, something I've only just noticed, is that James Forrest has gone missing.... he was making the squad regularly when he wasn't getting a game for Celtic. However, now he's in the team, playing well and scoring goals, he drops out!

 

I really despair at Craig Levein being in charge of our national team.

Only Rangers have players in squad from all of Scottish League clubs.

[The Boofon]

Friendly min. Away to cyprus. They're shit. Cracking place for a summer holiday though :thumbs:

 

 

What's the point in that if the qualifiers are almost a year away?

[Dynamo]

What's the point in that if the qualifiers are almost a year away?

 

 

i don't think there is really, well other than a beano to Cyprus which can't be scoffed at.

[dazzy_deff]

Forrest is only out because the under 21's have an important qualifier on Monday, so they are using him there.