McExpat Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 NEWS | Leigh Griffiths, James McArthur, James Morrison, Charlie Mulgrew & Jordan Rhodes have withdrawn from Scotland squad ahead of #GIBSCO https://twitter.com/scottishfa We all know about Mulgrew but disappointingly no explanations provided for the others. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde1998 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scotland-hit-five-call-offs-6608520 "Griffiths has been playing through a calf complaint for Celtic" "Morrison ... had picked up an injury for West Brom against Crystal Palace in the last game before the international break." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 No mystery. We are out so why risk players even with slight niggles for a meaningless match. No merit in it whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonny78 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 are we allowed to call up under 21 players for this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I was talking to Mulgrew on Thurs, total good guy and carrying an injury. This has to be just about the most uninspiring game in our history hasn't it? certainly wouldn't be surprised if any are looking for an escape route tbh... shame about Rhodes tho, thought he might be able to score a few hundred with the pressure off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 No Griffiths or Rhodes means we'll get more of Fletcher up front. So we'll not be trying anything new when we have the perfect opportunity. This group couldn't end on more of a low unless we somehow manage to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86glebestreet Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 No Griffiths or Rhodes means we'll get more of Fletcher up front. So we'll not be trying anything new when we have the perfect opportunity. This group couldn't end on more of a low unless we somehow manage to lose. No doubt Naismith, Maloney will play and score and that will get them a starting place for the next important game, when ever that is , Strachan needs to give others a chance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McExpat Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Disappointed to see Griffiths and Rhodes out as hoped to see both of them start up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfifer Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 We have been here before, haven't we? We have went through spells where call-offs were the norm, I hope this isn't going to be the case next campaign. But maybe that sums us up now, a nation of fearties and quitters. Unable to put that extra bit of effort in when needed. Rather than bust a gut for the team, best to hold back. Terrified to take that extra step to achieve our goals. Unable to say "Yes, we can do this. Yes, we deserve to be there". I would rather they went across there for a couple of days in the sun, had a couple of beers, then went out and showed what they are capable of. I'm not sure introducing a load of youngsters will gets us anywhere near a solution. This game is dead, just let those who are willing have a lust hurrah. We won't actually learn anything by playing Gibraltar in a meaningless game. Let those who won't be around next time, have a chance to either put in a performance and give the fans a wave to say cheerio, to bring the curtain down on this sorry campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JECK Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 To be honest I'd be sick by now if I were griffiths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunchy Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Can understand some pulling out due to niggles but I do wonder if some are spitting the dummy with wgs because they are just making up the squad and been told they won't be playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyles Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I respect players leaving for injuries but how are these drop outs going to stake a claim for the starting 11 if they don't have the commitment and patience to get a run out. This Gibraltar game is an opportunity. If they aren't interested then they can sod off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyles Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I can only assume Strachan has told them they're not playing in which case is disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I can only assume Strachan has told them they're not playing in which case is disappointing. Surely not. Gibraltar would be the ideal game for Rhodes, Griffiths etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernscum Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I can only assume Strachan has told them they're not playing in which case is disappointing. Doubt that very much. There is no way he is going to tell the players who is, or is not, playing, before they even fly out. I think it is more a case of petted lips, which, if true, does not bode well for the commitment of some of these guys to the long term cause. This game should be seen as a huge opportunity for the "fringe players" to stake a claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Hunt Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Johnny Russell will play I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ryan Fraser not in u21 match day squad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ryan Fraser not in u21 match day squad... I would say that suggests he is about to be drafted into the full squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louch Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Mcarthur just tweeted his wife is due to give birth shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I would say these withdrawals are something and nothing. People reading far too much into them for what purpose I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louch Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Northern Ireland had 29 out of 29 turn up for their fixtures in june. When do we ever have that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I would say that suggests he is about to be drafted into the full squad. Short notice but would be worthy of a place on early season form Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er yir macaroon Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I would say that suggests he is about to be drafted into the full squad. Yup, no sign of Souttar either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gallus79 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Think the clubs will be having there say. Some of these players are playing great club football. And next transfer window not too far away, so why risk your 5-12 million pound asset? Really disappointed in Rhodes withdrawal. But he got a niggleing injury last season so why chance it. I'll forgive him this time if it means a Epl step up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Mulgrew is carrying an injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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