Scotland Squad For Luxembourg

[Sonoftherock]

Charlie Adam (Stoke City)

Barry Bannan (Aston Villa)

Phil Bardsley (Sunderland)

Cameron Bell (Kilmarnock)

Christophe Berra (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Kris Commons (Celtic)

Darren Fletcher (Manchester United)

Steven Fletcher (Sunderland)

Matt Gilks (Blackpool)

Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers)

Jamie Mackie (Queens Park Rangers)

Shaun Maloney (Wigan Athletic)

David Marshall (Cardiff City)

Kenny Miller (Vancouver Whitecaps)

James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion)

Charlie Mulgrew (Celtic)

Steven Naismith (Everton)

Matt Phillips (Blackpool)

Jordan Rhodes (Blackburn Rovers)

Andy Webster (Heart of Midlothian)

Steven Whittaker (Norwich City)

 

No Ryan Fraser in either the full or under 21 squad! Thought he might have a chance of being named in the full squad after missing out selection for the U21s. All the players named in the latest U21 squad are 20 years or younger apparently... including Islam Feruz who is 17!

[ollie1903]

Charlie Adam (Stoke City)

Barry Bannan (Aston Villa)

Phil Bardsley (Sunderland)

Cameron Bell (Kilmarnock)

Christophe Berra (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Kris Commons (Celtic)

Darren Fletcher (Manchester United)

Steven Fletcher (Sunderland)

Matt Gilks (Blackpool)

Grant Hanley (Blackburn Rovers)

Jamie Mackie (Queens Park Rangers)

Shaun Maloney (Wigan Athletic)

David Marshall (Cardiff City)

Kenny Miller (Vancouver Whitecaps)

James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion)

Charlie Mulgrew (Celtic)

Steven Naismith (Everton)

Matt Phillips (Blackpool)

Jordan Rhodes (Blackburn Rovers)

Andy Webster (Heart of Midlothian)

Steven Whittaker (Norwich City)

Wow, inspiring. Can't wait for the Luxembourg game.

[ollie1903]

Well Craig Levein picked that team before he was relieved of his duties, that's for sure.

Of that there is no doubt.

[tommo1903]

Nial McGinn should be in the squad, its an absolute disgrace that he isn't!

[Sonoftherock]

Well Craig Levein picked that team before he was relieved of his duties, that's for sure.

 

Will be interesting to hear who is responsible. Ricky Sbragias name is listed as coach for the U21 squad... so where does Stark fit in?

 

[Dynamo]

Tried and tested failures.

[Sonoftherock]

Nial McGinn should be in the squad, its an absolute disgrace that he isn't!

 

I've seen worse attempts.... but only from Stoney!

[vanderark14]

No Ryan Fraser in the U21's is criminal

[barassie_afc]

Hutton not picked ? I think Fraser is being given a rest

[vanderark14]

Hutton not picked ? I think Fraser is being given a rest

 

no mcgregor, Brown, caldwell, Fox or Forrest

 

perfect game to pick Mackay Steven and Fraser

[ollie1903]

No Ryan Fraser in the U21's is criminal

Especially when you see McGeouch.

 

Hasn't he been injured for weeks n' weeks?

[Sonoftherock]

no mcgregor either or Brown

 

No Snodgrass, McArthur or Dorrans either....

[ollie1903]

Hutton not picked ? I think Fraser is being given a rest

I think if you were to ask Fraser he'd rather nae be

[NorthernLights24]

Not fussed that Fraser hasn't been picked for a meaningless U21 friendly especially if Sbragia is involved.

[Sonoftherock]

Especially when you see McGeouch.

 

Hasn't he been injured for weeks n' weeks?

 

We must have some great talent at U21 level if Ryan Fraser isn't good enough to make it.

[Foster14]

I'm nae caring, we are missing Jack enough, don't want our players risking injury training or playing for pointless international friendlies.

[vanderark14]

No Snodgrass, McArthur or Dorrans either....

 

Stark must go

[Dynamo]

Obviously the lad will be disappointed but from an AFC view point at least he won't get injured on international duty like Jack did.

[ollie1903]

I'm nae caring, we are missing Jack enough, don't want our players risking injury training or playing for pointless international friendlies.

I agree, but the players themselves must think to themselves, wtf

[sheepiekev]

International friendlies are a complete and utter waste of time.

Testimonial pace, fuck knows how many substitutions.

They'd be better getting together and having a few days training together, working on organisation etc.

Think they might've done that under Walter Smith a couple of times as he thought friendlies were pointless.

He was right.

Until a new manager is in place, this game is even more pointless.

[Sonoftherock]

International friendlies are a complete and utter waste of time.

Testimonial pace, fuck knows how many substitutions.

They'd be better getting together and having a few days training together, working on organisation etc.

Think they might've done that under Walter Smith a couple of times as he thought friendlies were pointless.

He was right.

Until a new manager is in place, this game is even more pointless.

 

Certainly is pointless if we're going to give guys like Kenny Miller a run out.

 

I would have loved to have seen Fraser unleashed against a team like Luxembourg. They wouldn't be able to handle him and it would've done wonders for the lads confidence. Folk will say he's too young and hasn't had enough experience, but he's been arguably the best Scottish player in the SPL this season. If he's good enough and playing brilliantly then throw him in there. We should be picking all our best players, regardless of circumstance - we aren't good enough to leave an obvious talent out of the squad.

[vanderark14]

International friendlies are a complete and utter waste of time.

Testimonial pace, fuck knows how many substitutions.

They'd be better getting together and having a few days training together, working on organisation etc.

Think they might've done that under Walter Smith a couple of times as he thought friendlies were pointless.

He was right.

Until a new manager is in place, this game is even more pointless.

 

 

training is nothing like a game. These friendlies are needed for international side to play their systems/formations together.

 

this one at this time can be classed as pointless as it does nothing for us right now due to not having a permanent manager. at the time it was organised it would have had a purpose.

[OddJob]

Trying to build for the future and we pick that lazy uninspiring squad? What the hell is the point of Miller being called up?

[sheepiekev]

Certainly is pointless if we're going to give guys like Kenny Miller a run out.

 

I would have loved to have seen Fraser unleashed against a team like Luxembourg. They wouldn't be able to handle him and it would've done wonders for the lads confidence. Folk will say he's too young and hasn't had enough experience, but he's been arguably the best Scottish player in the SPL this season. If he's good enough and playing brilliantly then throw him in there. We should be picking all our best players, regardless of circumstance - we aren't good enough to leave an obvious talent out of the squad.

 

Agree....why the hell ask Kenny Miller to have a 20 hour round trip flight from Canada to play against Luxembourg?! He probably won't even start!

I'm surprised he hasn't chucked playing for Scotland to be honest after getting about 10 minutes in the last 2 games....thought the toys would be out the pram by now.

[vanderark14]

Trying to build for the future and we pick that lazy uninspiring squad? What the hell is the point of Miller being called up?

 

no reason to get worked up about it.

 

Stark gets a day to pick a squad so he more than likely picked whatever Levein decided on before he was gone.

[Tommy]

Certainly is pointless if we're going to give guys like Kenny Miller a run out.

 

I would have loved to have seen Fraser unleashed against a team like Luxembourg. They wouldn't be able to handle him and it would've done wonders for the lads confidence. Folk will say he's too young and hasn't had enough experience, but he's been arguably the best Scottish player in the SPL this season. If he's good enough and playing brilliantly then throw him in there. We should be picking all our best players, regardless of circumstance - we aren't good enough to leave an obvious talent out of the squad.

 

Can't grasp the point of Miller's involvement.

 

And if Fraser played for the tims he'd have been a nap to be selected.

His selection would have been a reward for his performances and evidence

that age shouldn't matter.

[vanderark14]

Agree....why the hell ask Kenny Miller to have a 20 hour round trip flight from Canada to play against Luxembourg?! He probably won't even start!

I'm surprised he hasn't chucked playing for Scotland to be honest after getting about 10 minutes in the last 2 games....thought the toys would be out the pram by now.

 

I couldn't see Miller ever doing that. He's maybe Darren Mackie with a bigger bank balance and better tan but his attitude could never be called in to question when it comes to playing for Scotland.

 

doesn;t justify the call ups though. I've wanted him out for four or five years now

[sheepiekev]

training is nothing like a game. These friendlies are needed for international side to play their systems/formations together.

 

this one at this time can be classed as pointless as it does nothing for us right now due to not having a permanent manager. at the time it was organised it would have had a purpose.

 

Playing a game at a testimonial pace against Luxembourg in front of 10 people, and making 10 substitutions is totally pointless.

There are various international weekends. At least 3-4 friendlies a year?

This is one that they could definitely have a training get together for instead of a game.

No competitive game until March - there is a friendly week in February, play a game then.

[boboisared]

Can't grasp the point of Miller's involvement.

 

And if Fraser played for the tims he'd have been a nap to be selected.

His selection would have been a reward for his performances and evidence

that age shouldn't matter.

And that being an OF player maximizes your chances of a call up.

 

Has that cunt Whittaker played for Norwich yet? Should have been put down after the Spain game at Hampden.

 

I couldn't see Miller ever doing that. He's maybe Darren Mackie with a bigger bank balance and better tan but his attitude could never be called in to question when it comes to playing for Scotland.

 

doesn;t justify the call ups though. I've wanted him out for four or five years now

Billy Dodds was saying during the Belgium game that Kenny had told him he was very disappointed to not be starting both games,

[sheepiekev]

And that being an OF player maximizes your chances of a call up.

 

Has that cunt Whittaker played for Norwich yet? Should have been put down after the Spain game at Hampden.

 

 

Billy Dodds was saying during the Belgium game that Kenny had told him he was very disappointed to not be starting both games,

 

 

Bobo - point of order....THE OLD FIRM DON'T EXIST!