McCrorie pulls out of the Scotland U21 tournament

[Virtuoso 27,180]

Sun in misleading headline shocker  He wasn't forced out, it was his choice.

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Rangers kid Ross McCrorie forced to withdraw from Scotland's Under-21s squad for the Toulon Tournament

The Gers defender had been named in Scot Gemmill's group for the competition which takes place later this month

ROSS McCRORIE has been forced to withdraw from the squad for the Toulon Tournament.

The Rangers defender had been named in Scot Gemmill's group for the competition which takes place later this month.

But last night McCrorie, 20, pulled out to focus on his fitness following his return from the long-term foot injury which saw him miss three months of the season.

Hearts kid Chris Hamilton, 16, will now travel with the group to the south of France instead.

Scotland will face group games against the hosts as well as Togo and South Korea.

 

[K.A.I 36,183]

Proud of the lad. He's put his long-term fitness first and told them thanks but no thanks.

Good professionalism if you ask me - thinking long-term.

[LeeWallace5 222]

Only thing he's pulled out of this season

[Davy Vandenbroucke 26,146]

20 minutes ago, LeeWallace5 said:

Only thing he's pulled out of this season

Other than yer maw yaasss

[Drumloyal 14,966]

11 minutes ago, Bronzy said:

Other than yer maw yaasss

 

[Moody Blue Legend 61,449]

4 hours ago, Bronzy said:

Other than yer maw yaasss

 

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,715]

Lad knows he's in for a huge season, focussing on his priorities.

Right decision.

[Big Al 55 9,248]

Good for him will be early start to what will be a huge season for him.

[Courtyard Bear 41,357]

Like him even more now. 

[DrLaudrup 4,597]

Brilliant decision. Come back refreshed for a big pre-season where hopefully he can show Gerrard he’s worth a slot in the side. 

[OneDavidCooper 2,505]

Love the kid. He is exactly the kind of aggressive, fearless character this club needs moving forward. He is far from the finished product but will develop into an outstanding SPL midfielder and, longer term, will confound those who have criticised him as a centre half.

Top lad who will be a top, top player.

[GWR1979 1,964]

Scotland u21s he could be playing European football at the start of next month. His Rangers career is more important than a trip away with the u21s.

[soulboy 2,518]

Would have loved it if he had said " due to continued attacks on my club by the sfa I don't want to be considered for selection while the attacks continue "

[eskbankloyal 19,446]

He put a picture of his Gran on instagram yesterday & given his comments after Pittodrie suspect that might have more to do with it.

Regardless though, happy he isn't playing for Scotland and can focus on gaining his fitness for pre season. 

[Malvern 11,329]

It's an under 21 tournie, he has a new boss coming in and coming back from rehab on his injury. Correct decision in my opinion as he has the rest if his career to think about not pissing about at the under 21's.

[Malkster 4,878]

well done Ross!

[Amokachi 3,006]

All things considered this is the right move. 

Rest up, re-focus, then get tore in to pre season with a mission. 

[plumbGER 24,518]

2 hours ago, OneDavidCooper said:

He is far from th finished product but will develop into an outstanding SPL midfielder and, longer term, will confound those who have criticised him as a centre half.

Wouldn't he have to perform well at centre half to confound the people who have criticised his performances there?

 

[Captain Hilts 12,819]

Good. Fuck them.

[Moody Blue 9,349]

14 hours ago, Bronzy said:

Other than yer maw yaasss

[OneDavidCooper 2,505]

9 hours ago, plumbGER said:

Wouldn't he have to perform well at centre half to confound the people who have criticised his performances there?

 

Yes. Because eventually he will switch back to centre half. And he will be outstanding.

[plumbGER 24,518]

1 hour ago, OneDavidCooper said:

Yes. Because eventually he will switch back to centre half. And he will be outstanding.

Possibly, well at least i hope so, but the criticism he has received has been deserved imo. He seems to be the blue eyed boy for many of our fans and i really like him myself but if he makes bad decisions then contructive criticism will only help him learn and improve.

[OneDavidCooper 2,505]

7 hours ago, plumbGER said:

Possibly, well at least i hope so, but the criticism he has received has been deserved imo. He seems to be the blue eyed boy for many of our fans and i really like him myself but if he makes bad decisions then contructive criticism will only help him learn and improve.

Constructive criticism is fine but often it isn't constructive at all, just abuse, and in any case the last person he should listen to is supporters. 

[plumbGER 24,518]

2 hours ago, OneDavidCooper said:

Constructive criticism is fine but often it isn't constructive at all, just abuse, and in any case the last person he should listen to is supporters. 

Not seen anything i would class as abuse, he seems well liked amongst the support.

 

[TheMotor 2,208]

3 minutes ago, plumbGER said:

Not seen anything i would class as abuse, he seems well liked amongst the support.

 

Nah, he has had a bit by "real life" standards. By internet standards, nothing serious.

For some reason, everything on here is hyperbole. Way of the world, I guess.

It doesn't seem to be possible to say, "thought he looked a bit weak at cb, gets caught out of position, might grow into the role but much better at cm for now."

It has to be, "He's shite, never a cb, sick of saying it."