PaulReid 184 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/news/levein-comments-misconstrued-houston-1-2465079 Levein comments 'misconstrued' - Houston Scotland assistant manager Peter Houston claimed Craig Levein had been misrepresented over his comments on Lee Wallace as he explained why the defender's Rangers team-mate Ian Black had been called up to face Australia.Levein left Wallace out of the squad for the Easter Road friendly on Wednesday, revealing the left-back's decision to sign up for Rangers in the Irn-Bru Third Division had made it more difficult for him. But Black was called up on Sunday along with Leeds striker Ross McCormack, while Blackburn forward David Goodwillie was drafted in on Monday morning.When quizzed on Levein's comments, Houston responded: "He said the door was always open for Lee Wallace to get in the squad. He wants to have a look at Danny Fox as well. Lee Wallace is very much part of Craig Levein's plans, trust me, I know that personally. And Ian Black is a player for a position that we're a wee bit short of for this particular game."He added: "Ian Black had a tremendous season last year and he's a quality football player. He has merited the call-up."The door is open to any player, whatever division they are in. And if they are playing well, it means Craig has got a decision to make. I think it's been misconstrued, what he said with regards to Lee Wallace."Black did not have a proper pre-season after undergoing hernia surgery following his departure from Hearts but he started for Rangers during their 2-2 draw at Peterhead on Saturday."After the withdrawals, we spoke about what was available and the best player available to come into the Scotland squad was Ian Black," Houston said. "He almost got picked once or twice last season."Goodwillie has struggled to make an impact since leaving Dundee United for Rovers a year ago but he comes in after four weekend withdrawals."We know David's a talented player and we have brought him up as cover," Houston said. "Ross McCormack has been doing well and Ian Black has started the season well at Rangers."why no call up then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Houston you have a problem, getting him to make a statement because Levine couldnt face up to saying he made a mistake, typical. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry handsome 629 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It's a joke that this guy is involved in the national set up Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzano8 0 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It's a joke that this guy is involved in the national set upWhat gets me about levin is that he thinks he some tactical genius scotland are terrible and getting worse Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser1041 9,088 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 It's a joke that this guy is involved in the national set upI tend to agree give McKay Stevens and russel a few caps and they become internationals and possibly are worth more £ to Dundee utd Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastEnclosureBear 2,919 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Vile baldy wee man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardian 4,281 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Misconstrued my erse.Levein had to have his dig and is now regretting it and getting his sidekick to try and help him out of it.Rangers players should not be getting involved in the national side as long as Regan and co are running the SFA.It's not as if they will be missing out on anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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