Gordopolis Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 McCormack withdrawn Shame. Don't expect a replacement though - no need really. Any other call-offs and Griffiths would be called up as backup you'd think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClydeNewcomer Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Can someone say England B Team? Hahaha... Pathetic, isn't it? Constantly dipping into the English second division for players whose Gran once went on a day trip to the Highlands. And people angry that Ritchie considers himself English? Hahaha. What did you expect? He's English. Probably grew up wanting to play for England, cheering on England at World Cups, wearing England shirts. Gets to 25, realise he'll never play for England... then gets a call from GS. SSSHHHHH!! ... They don't like the truth in here if it might be construed as slightly offensive, intolerant or unwelcoming. Racist bnp fascist homophobe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Can someone say England B Team? Hahaha... Pathetic, isn't it? Constantly dipping into the English second division for players whose Gran once went on a day trip to the Highlands. And people angry that Ritchie considers himself English? Hahaha. What did you expect? He's English. Probably grew up wanting to play for England, cheering on England at World Cups, wearing England shirts. Gets to 25, realise he'll never play for England... then gets a call from GS. Well no really, cause it's his dad that is Scottish. SFA just published this story; Matt Ritchie says his family were ‘over the moon’ when he told them he’d been called into the Scotland squad for the games against Northern Ireland and Gibraltar. The Bournemouth midfielder - who was born in Gosport - qualifies for the national team through his Edinburgh-born father, Alex. Speaking to the Scottish FA, Ritchie described the call-up to Gordon Strachan’s national team as an honour: “I’m delighted. It’s a proud moment for both me and my family. I can’t wait to join up with the squad next week. “My Dad is over the moon. Hopefully he’ll be able to come to the games and watch me if I’m involved.” The 25-year-old has been a stand-out performer for Bournemouth this season scoring 11 goals from 35 games, form which has helped propel his side to the top of the English Championship and caught the eye of Gordon Strachan.Ritchie said: “The (Scotland) manager gave me a call and mentioned that I was in his thoughts. He just told me to concentrate on my form and thankfully I’ve been able to do that.” How dare he say it's a proud honour to represent our country when it's only his da that was born here and no his maw too, disgraceful IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenBud Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Slaver alert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandarilla Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Lichtie did you expect him to say anything else? I'm quite pleased to be called up to the Scotland national team as I have finally come to terms with the fact that I'll never play for England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 He's of dual nationality, it's no big deal, WGS has questioned him over his 'Scottishness' and he passed, I'll trust him with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 People on the scotland facebook page are seething about Ritchie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieD Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 On Don Hutchison. I asked him on Twitter once about all this. He told me over a few tweets that Scotland was always the only option. He said he was brought up wearing Scotland tops amongst his English pals and whilst he considers himself a Geordie, he's a Scottish one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiochas III Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 SSSHHHHH!! ... They don't like the truth in here if it might be construed as slightly offensive, intolerant or unwelcoming. Racist bnp fascist homophobe! Or people don't accept bull**** from posters For example, tell me how naming 26 man squad with 20 Scottish Born players, 4 with parents born in Scotland, 1 with a Scottish Grandparent and 1 who qualifies through residency is an England B team. Go on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinkinFighter Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Some absolute nutters on here. Thought it was tamb for a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 TAMBLA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 If he tries his hardest while wearing the shirt, who could honestly give a f**k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisGRAEME Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 The roaster seethe would hilarious if he scored. Presumably the same c***s that were seething about James Morrison playing for Scotland. Don't get many moans about James Morrison any more, I wonder why that is? Absolute goons. I couldn't care less if half our team spent the summer training with Isis if we win and go to France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Wonder if it's ok for Jack Harper to play for us? Only ever been here a few times after all. Born in Spain, probably supporting Spain at the WC with all his Spanish pals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurbineTon Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Presumably the same c***s that were seething about James Morrison playing for Scotland. Don't get many moans about James Morrison any more, I wonder why that is? Absolute goons. I couldn't care less if half our team spent the summer training with Isis if we win and go to France. This. Morrison is quality. End of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Wonder if it's ok for Jack Harper to play for us? Only ever been here a few times after all. Born in Spain, probably supporting Spain at the WC with all his Spanish pals. Can't even get in the youth squad for us just now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattydfc Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Hanley looks like he has Down Syndrome there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poet of the Macabre Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Hanley looks like he has Down Syndrome there He always does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 How can people doubt Matt Ritchie's credentials? He comfortably fits within dryhorces selection criteria. Be interesting to see if he and Rhodes get some game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneteaminglasgow Posted March 24, 2015 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Do people really care that Matt Ritchie said he's both English and Scottish? Presumably he's have chosen England if he was good enough, but as he isn't who knows what he'd have done in that scenario? He has dual nationality, qualifies to play for us, is good enough to play for us, and most importantly, unlike some of the English born players we've asked to play (Gabby Agbonlahor, Kevin Davies), he actually wants to represent our country. People can say he's only doing it to further his club career or so he can demand higher wages, but who cares? Whatever his motivation, as long as he gives everything he has when he plays for Scotland then I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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