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Kieran Tierney's lack of commitment towards Scotland


The_Dark_Knight

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The week of football is utter mince for supporters but I don't see how it's a hardship for players.

Something else to chuck in the hopper; suppose we really shine in these two meaningless ties, and some players have particularly good games (I know, it's a long shot, but work with me). Some of these players are then not selected for the play offs, but Tierney is, having made himself available.

Worrying potential for squad dissension when that kind of thing happens.

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2 hours ago, vanderark14 said:

I thought Clarke said he didn't speak to KT????

The fans deserve a lot more honesty but as always they remain tight lipped for fear of upsetting someone or tainting a players reputation.

I thought that was what Clarke said. If we believe what he actually said then he hadn't spoken to Tierney or anybody at Arsenal. He is just going by what Arsenal filled in on the forms that they returned. If Clarke has any baws about him he just shouldn't bother selecting him again. He doesn't need to say why if he doesn't want to, just don't select him. Fergie wouldn't have up with any of this shyte.

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16 hours ago, Dalgety Bay TA said:

I think your are possibly missing the point if you are listing two of the most driven players in the history of world football, who played for two of the biggest nations going, as examples of players who do want to play for the country.

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Nope - I got your point. I'm disagreeing with it.

Seems the other Home Nations don't have an issue with turning up for internationals. Our h ighest in recent times is Darren Fletcher (more reason than most to miss games) - 80 Caps, Kenny Miller 69 Caps, David Weir 69 Caps and Christian Dailly on 67. Then it's Caldwell on 55.

Scottish players are on the whole, wanks.

Chris Gunter - 97 Caps

Wayne Hennessey - 87 Caps

Ashley Williams - 86 Caps

Garerth Bale - 81 Caps

Joe Ledley - 77 Caps

Wayne Rooney 120 Caps

David Becham 115 Caps

Steven Gerrard 114 Caps

Ashley Cole 107 Caps

Frank Lampard 106 Caps

Robbie Keane 146  
Shay Given 134  
John O'Shea 118  
Kevin Kilbane 110

 

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2 hours ago, slasher said:

Big chance for him tonight with Bolingoli out injured. 

Lennon better no go with Hayes instead... 

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10 minutes ago, scotlad said:

As far as I can tell he's barely played for them since his move.

Played once since recovering from injury

3 minutes ago, AndyDD said:

Lennon better no go with Hayes instead... 

That's a possibility but hopefully not 👍

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33 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said:

Nope - I got your point. I'm disagreeing with it.

Seems the other Home Nations don't have an issue with turning up for internationals. Our h ighest in recent times is Darren Fletcher (more reason than most to miss games) - 80 Caps, Kenny Miller 69 Caps, David Weir 69 Caps and Christian Dailly on 67. Then it's Caldwell on 55.

Scottish players are on the whole, wanks.

Chris Gunter - 97 Caps

Wayne Hennessey - 87 Caps

Ashley Williams - 86 Caps

Garerth Bale - 81 Caps

Joe Ledley - 77 Caps

Wayne Rooney 120 Caps

David Becham 115 Caps

Steven Gerrard 114 Caps

Ashley Cole 107 Caps

Frank Lampard 106 Caps

Robbie Keane 146  
Shay Given 134  
John O'Shea 118  
Kevin Kilbane 110

 

I actually don't think you are disagreeing with my point.

IMO Scottish players aren't as committed to playing for Scotland as us fans think they should be. They would rather spend the time at home, clear up injuries or do a variety of other things when an international break comes round. We, as fans, find it hard to understand someone not wanting to play for their country. A lot of them, as players, don't have that same view.  That's what I have been arguing. You seem to be saying this too. Or have I misunderstood the whole "Scottish players are wank" comment.

Other nations suffer it to with certain individuals. But not to the extent we seem to.

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18 hours ago, slasher said:

Oooops...... 🤔

Haha typical! 

As a wing back in a 3-5-2 to be fair, which he suits better than Taylor. And whilst he did struggle defensively at times he was decent in what was a superb result, followed by another superb result, Excellent stuff. 

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2 minutes ago, The_Dark_Knight said:

https://www.thenational.scot/sport/18041870.chris-bungard-ready-put-show-kieran-tierney-ring-walk-starting-night-off/

It's nice that Tierney has some free time to attend such a worthwhile event...

Wonder if he watched the match yesterday. Doubt it.

This for me is a lot of the reason these guys retire / aren't available

So they can go on a bev weekend with their mates

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1 hour ago, The_Dark_Knight said:

https://www.thenational.scot/sport/18041870.chris-bungard-ready-put-show-kieran-tierney-ring-walk-starting-night-off/

It's nice that Tierney has some free time to attend such a worthwhile event...

Wonder if he watched the match yesterday. Doubt it.

The event mentioned in the article is next weekend.

What does that have to do with Keiran Tierney being unavailable for this week's games?

FFS - Get a life.

 

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1 hour ago, The_Dark_Knight said:

https://www.thenational.scot/sport/18041870.chris-bungard-ready-put-show-kieran-tierney-ring-walk-starting-night-off/

It's nice that Tierney has some free time to attend such a worthwhile event...

Wonder if he watched the match yesterday. Doubt it.

Are footballers not allowed a social life?

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