Rab The Crab Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/mar/11/allan-mcgregor-decides-to-retire-from-international-duty-with-scotland-euro-2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Surprised and disappointed at that news. I do find it hard to believe that it is to protect his body as it is not as if goalkeeping sees you run about 5 to 10 km a match etc. The one saving grace is we're quite strong in the goalkeeping area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gala Tartan Army (Borders) Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Fact he was banned a month ago by SFA for kick out against Aberdeen surely a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Very disappointed. I think he is probably playing his best games in many years. At least it's announced prior to the campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Gala Tartan Army (Borders) said: Fact he was banned a month ago by SFA for kick out against Aberdeen surely a factor. I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Gala Tartan Army (Borders) said: Fact he was banned a month ago by SFA for kick out against Aberdeen surely a factor. Christ, can just imagine Rangers fans revelling in this. And so the nonsence will continue. Cheers Allan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Terrible news... scotlands best goalie by far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Disappointing. Whatever his reasons though it’s his time and if he’s not committed to the campaign it’s best he steps aside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccaughey85 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 14 minutes ago, EddardStark said: I doubt it. Surely it has to be the reason. If so then the guys a child and should be no where near the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 He’s 37. Unless he’s said something the ban doesn’t sound like the reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 26 minutes ago, Malcolm said: Terrible news... scotlands best goalie by far By a long long way. Huge hit to our qualification hopes. I do like Bain but McGregor is the far superior keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, ProudScot said: By a long long way. Huge hit to our qualification hopes. I do like Bain but McGregor is the far superior keeper. I don't think it's a huge hit, McGregor deserved to be number one but Bain is capable of stepping in.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I’m surprised because I do think we’ve got a half decent chance of qualifying for Euro 2020. I’m sure he’ll regret retiring if we do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chripper Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Bain has come on leaps and bounds in the past few months, he's inexperienced at international level, but I think his time has come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 38 minutes ago, EddardStark said: I doubt it. I don't, footballers are like ordinary people, Stupid and love to sulk. His suspension may have just been the final straw for someone who was already thinking of retiring Not the worst news IMO. He was always going retire soon enough anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csinclair Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I think my 3 keepers for the squad would now be Bain, Kelly & McLaughlin though i'd be tempted by MacGillivray for the 3rd spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I reckon by the end of this season he could have played over  50 competitive club game. I think it's reasonable for a 37 year old to take stock and consider how best he can remain at the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, EddardStark said: I reckon by the end of this season he could have played over  50 competitive club game. I think it's reasonable for a 37 year old to take stock and consider how best he can remain at the top. How many more games would he have yo play with Scotland? I'm guessing not that many Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotland Ever More Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 At least I won't have to listen to rockets singing that cringey song in San Marino. He's currently our best keeper though, so a slight blow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 In the 15 months?   10 maybe.? It all adds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 31 minutes ago, ProudScot said: By a long long way. Huge hit to our qualification hopes. I do like Bain but McGregor is the far superior keeper. I’m not sure if it’s that big a hit to our hopes as we have decent cover but it is a bit of a blow with just over a week until the campaign starts. I doubt he’d have went on after this campaign so we’ll just need to replace him a year earlier than we’d hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, EddardStark said: In the 15 months?   10 maybe.? It all adds up. In a season, are there that many Scotland fixtures? I've said all along I don't think playing the extra games is a big deal. Particularly for goalkeepers. IMO It's an excuse when they can't be arsed anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab The Crab Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 19 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: How many more games would he have yo play with Scotland? I'm guessing not that many We have 10 qualifiers, with the travelling to the away games he’s decided it’s too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudScot Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Get Liam Kelly called up Eck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 6 minutes ago, Rab The Crab said: We have 10 qualifiers, with the travelling to the away games he’s decided it’s too much. Poor McGregor, travelling for 5 away matches extra per season must be so tough, especially for a goalkeeper. The other 5 matches are on his doorstep.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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