Barry Ferguson's Hat Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 We can always cap him 10 years down the line when he realises he's not good enough for England or Wales. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof! Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 10 hours ago, John Lambies Doos said: On 20/03/2021 at 08:32, Scumjob said: Bit harsh, born in England and has spent his whole life there and only qualifies for us via his gran. Reality is if we want these players then we'll need the full side to cap them from the bench early doors to get them locked in. I think that's a fair comment, guy probably sees himself as English and wants to play for them...he's now got a sniff but no guarantee he will make the grade. He’s wasted opportunities for others at u16, 17, and 18 level by turning out for us. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 He’s wasted opportunities for others at u16, 17, and 18 level by turning out for us. He won't make the cut for England, if we need him for Scotland he'll come scurrying back. Whether we take him or not is a different question. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red23 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) On 09/01/2021 at 19:27, Erih Shtrep said: Newcastle Just missed a big chance for Newcastle on his debut against Arsenal but they've high hopes for him. Capped a few times for Scotland at under 16s, 19s, 21s they seem to like him. https://theathletic.co.uk/2234289/2020/12/05/elliot-anderson-newcastle/ ABSOULTE stick on he is a "Rangers man" The most staunch face i've seen in a while. Edited March 24, 2021 by red23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red23 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 On 20/03/2021 at 08:32, Scumjob said: Bit harsh, born in England and has spent his whole life there and only qualifies for us via his gran. Reality is if we want these players then we'll need the full side to cap them from the bench early doors to get them locked in. do a Wales you mean? maybe we should follow their model of naming 2 or 3 youth filler players in the hope they are good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scumjob Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 18 hours ago, red23 said: do a Wales you mean? maybe we should follow their model of naming 2 or 3 youth filler players in the hope they are good. Basically. Seems to be working for them to be fair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red23 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Scumjob said: Basically. Seems to be working for them to be fair. The downside is their squad is (or will be) almost entirely english. i used to do the same in championship manager, get him capped in case he becomes good. Poor morals but i got a few good players committed to Scotland. Edited March 25, 2021 by red23 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 ABSOULTE stick on he is a "Rangers man" The most staunch face i've seen in a while.Dunno, has a wee look of James McCarthy.Defo one of the cheeks though. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 22 hours ago, red23 said: ABSOULTE stick on he is a "Rangers man" The most staunch face i've seen in a while. He looks very Geordie to me 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Back with Scotland in the latest u21s squad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/01/2021 at 12:36, Carnoustie Young Guvnor said: Aye, born and brought up in Scotland, played for Scotland u19s, and went to SFA Performance School. Been out of Scotland for six months and already pledged for Wales by the look of it. Outrageous. I'd also like to highlight that Scott Banks is also with the latest U21 squad, despite this knicker wetting 10 months ago. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Indeed, not much of a problem with players trying out for different national teams when they are younger (nationality isn't as black and white for most of us). The most difficult one is someone like Karamoko Dembele who clearly isn't English at all but chose to represent them (unless he was a very patriotic baby, he has no ties to the country). However, if it's going to make him millions more in sponsorship over the long run you can hardly blame him. Then again, Johanna Konte represents the UK despite being born in Australia to Hungarian parents and only coming to the UK aged 14. I don't even think Sky Brown has ever been to the UK. Athletes are professionals, they follow the money - nationality will only become less important over time. I would recommend any future footballing star to represent China or India - the sponsorship money would be insane for any elite player. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bing.McCrosby Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 15 minutes ago, The Moonster said: I'd also like to highlight that Scott Banks is also with the latest U21 squad, despite this knicker wetting 10 months ago. I'd like to highlight that our best young players going to play for other teams is something we should always try and discourage. And very worth discussing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Taranbino Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 In the news yesterday that England are looking to get him to switch back after being impressed with him lately and some chief scout having seen him at weekend and being blown away. From highlights I have seen, he is absolutely ripping it up at Bristol Rovers, but it is only League 2 The article mentions that 'previously England were relaxed about him playing for us as players are allowed one switch of allegience' now this is either poor journalism or badly worded I would guess? Hasn't he already switched from Scotland to England to Scotland? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lambies Doos Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 In the news yesterday that England are looking to get him to switch back after being impressed with him lately and some chief scout having seen him at weekend and being blown away. From highlights I have seen, he is absolutely ripping it up at Bristol Rovers, but it is only League 2 The article mentions that 'previously England were relaxed about him playing for us as players are allowed one switch of allegience' now this is either poor journalism or badly worded I would guess? Hasn't he already switched from Scotland to England to Scotland?Up to U19 Scotland, U19 England and U21 Scotland. Not sure if the switch rule is only applicable at u21 and elite level? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Tunbridge Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Sounds like shoddy journalism imo. Hasn’t Scott Banks switched back and forward between us and Wales a couple of times? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Scotty Tunbridge said: Sounds like shoddy journalism imo. Hasn’t Scott Banks switched back and forward between us and Wales a couple of times? Nope. Ol' Pep had a wee moment on here about it when something appeared on the Welsh FA website about them trying to get him but he's only ever played for Scotland and has been in U21 squads since that happened. Edited March 23, 2022 by The Moonster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pie Of The Month Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 Starts for Newcastle tonight. Still no real idea if he's any interest in playing for Scotland but worth a watch until he says otherwise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuttonDressedAsLahm Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Pie Of The Month said: Starts for Newcastle tonight. Still no real idea if he's any interest in playing for Scotland but worth a watch until he says otherwise. Interestingly, I've only just noticed that Harrison Ashby is a Newcastle player. Turns out he went there from West Ham in January. For £3m?! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theroadlesstravelled Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Hooked in the 77th minute against Leicester. Another Billy Gilmour. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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