Maq Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 http://42.ie/1FFhT9y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brassrubber Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I always liked Craig Levein he had a similar win % as Jock Stein, Ally McLeod and Matt Busby and a better win % than Alex Ferguson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 How does David Johnson fit into that criteria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 How does David Johnson fit into that criteria? I guess Craig Brown would say that he applied the rules as they are - but he thinks the rules should be changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_B81 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I remember interviewing him for Tartan Army Magazine before the England game at Wembley and he said that he never agreed with the grandparent rule but he still used it. That's how we ended up having Sullivan, Elliott & Gould in the France '98 squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I guess Craig Brown would say that he applied the rules as they are - but he thinks the rules should be changed True, but I think only reason he is saying this just now is because of McGeady and McCarthy, any other time he would not be all that bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrystarfish Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I've long thought that managers of the national team should have the same qualification criteria as the players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 True, but I think only reason he is saying this just now is because of McGeady and McCarthy, any other time he would not be all that bothered. Spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantyboy1983 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I was at a charity dinner for my pal's son's football team where he did an after dinner speech, a few anecdotes, the " ya c@nt" one especially amusing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maq Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 I've long thought that managers of the national team should have the same qualification criteria as the players. Aye, me too - otherwise it's hardly pitting nations against each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I always thought CB was a bit negative on the attacking front. But he does talk a good game & makes good points any time I've heard him on radio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laud Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 A nil nil draw with russia in moscow was always my favourite game with auld granpaw broon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReid Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I've long thought that managers of the national team should have the same qualification criteria as the players. Completely agree, it would drive the manager to push for more. I don't think Vogts would of gave 2 monkeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usainboltyarocket Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Honestly he is an old twat. The ultimate hypocrite and someone who would have us playing the dullest football. Yes we qualified for 2 events but he had decent players for most of his tenure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 An extremely nice man, huge amount of respect for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 At a Sunshine Appeal fundraiser in Bucksburn in Aberdeen, he threw in a matchday with him and the Aberdeen squad to the auction. That alone raised £1000! That was nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Top bloke is our Broonie. Love listening to the way he talks about the game, even though it is probably a bit old school and dated for today's game & players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeLuvIrnBru Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 True, but I think only reason he is saying this just now is because of McGeady and McCarthy, any other time he would not be all that bothered. I think he may have been bothered about Houghton, Coyle and Coyne off the top of my head, there is probably more..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tam4ritchie Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) I think he may have been bothered about Houghton, Coyle and Coyne off the top of my head, there is probably more.....Am I not right in thinking all of them would have chose Scotland had they been asked?Also houghtons father was Irish Edited June 10, 2015 by tam4ritchie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I think he may have been bothered about Houghton, Coyle and Coyne off the top of my head, there is probably more..... Slightly different kettle of fish..... Houghton jumped ship at the 1st chance at a time when we were in no real need for a player in his position. Coyle was close to 30 when he got his 1 cap, and up to then had been playing most his career in the Scottish 1st division for teams who were relegation fodder when they got promoted to the premiership. Same applies for Tommy Coyne who was 30 when he switched to Ireland (granted he went on to have a career with them). TBH Coyne and Coyle were no major loses as this was at a time when we had guys like McCoist and Johnstone as our main two strikers, and plenty of other options waiting in the wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flure Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Slightly different kettle of fish..... Houghton jumped ship at the 1st chance at a time when we were in no real need for a player in his position. Coyle was close to 30 when he got his 1 cap, and up to then had been playing most his career in the Scottish 1st division for teams who were relegation fodder when they got promoted to the premiership. Same applies for Tommy Coyne who was 30 when he switched to Ireland (granted he went on to have a career with them). TBH Coyne and Coyle were no major loses as this was at a time when we had guys like McCoist and Johnstone as our main two strikers, and plenty of other options waiting in the wings. Houghton will be at the Sunshine Appeal night on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usainboltyarocket Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Rules shouldn't change because a player is needed or is or isn't good enough. The hypocrisy on here about that is staggering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 He's right about McCarthy and McGeady. The grandparent rule needs to be scrapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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