Boab 73 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Celtic left-back Danny Fox has been selected for Scotland's friendly in Japan on 10 October. The Cheshire-born player has represented England at Under-21 level but is eligible to make the switch through his Scottish grandfather. Robert Snodgrass of Leeds is given his first call up, while Preston's Ross Wallace is back in the fold. Hibernian's Derek Riordan and Charlie Adam of Blackpool are also included in manager George Burley's squad. Fox, 23, joined Celtic from Coventry City in July and he has been first choice for the Glasgow club at left-back since. Snodgrass has helped Leeds get to the top of League One and he is joined in the pool by former Livingston team-mate Graham Dorrans, now at West Brom. Riordan won his only cap more than four years ago but has made a fine start to the season with Hibs, scoring five goals, despite two penalty misses. Adam featured twice as a substitute for Scotland in 2007 while playing for Rangers and is enjoying a new lease of life at Blackpool. The 23-year-old completed his move to the Seasiders in the summer after impressing on loan last season and has scored four goals from midfield this term. Rangers' Kevin Thomson returns after missing a large chunk of last season through injury and joins Wallace, formerly of Celtic and Sunderland, among Burley's midfield options. Wallace, who can also operate at left-back has only been capped at B level before. Celtic's Scott Brown is included despite his club hinting that they would like him to rest a nagging ankle injury, picked up on international duty. Forwards James McFadden, Kenny Miller and Chris Iwelumo are spared the long trip as they are all coming back from injuries. Former Dundee United stalwart Paul Hegarty was also confirmed as the latest addition to the Scotland coaching set up. The Scots last faced Japan in 2006 when they won the Kirin Cup under Walter Smith following a goalless draw. The sides have only ever met twice, with the previous friendly encounter also ending 0-0 in 1995. Scotland squad: Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Sunderland), Jamie Langfield (Aberdeen), David Marshall (Cardiff City) Defenders: Darren Barr (Falkirk), Christophe Berra (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Gary Caldwell (Celtic), Daniel Fox (Celtic), Alan Hutton (Tottenham Hotspur), Stephen McManus (Celtic), Steven Whittaker (Rangers) Midfielders: Charles Adam (Blackpool), Scott Brown (Celtic), Graham Dorrans (West Bromwich Albion), Darren Fletcher (Manchester United), Shaun Maloney (Celtic), Robert Snodgrass (Leeds United), Kevin Thomson (Rangers), Ross Wallace (Preston North End) Forwards: Steven Fletcher (Burnley), Steven Naismith (Rangers), Garry O'Connor (Birmingham City), Derek Riordan (Hibernian) http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/i...als/8284355.stm Actually a few could call-ups there with Snodgrass, Riordan, our own Kevin Thomson, Dorrans too. Didn't want Fox should be in there, seems convenient for him than though I'd like to hear more from him before I make a definitive decision whether he's another token Scotsman or not and Charlie Adam is an arsehole aswell so can't stand the thought of him for Scotland, bad enough for Rangers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff 245 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 More international games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Manticore* 1,893 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 All the way to japan and back for a game, we should tell the SFA to jog on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 941 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 The last thing Whittaker needs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibroxwonder 0 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 What a shocking time for an international, even if it wasn't all the way to bloody Japan... whoever had this idea should be sacked ffs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose_72 198 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Shocking time and destination for an international which we will gain nothing out of! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty657 1 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Fuck off Scotland. WATP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted October 1, 2009 Author Share Posted October 1, 2009 Fuck off Scotland. WATP Childish. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasGers 96 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 What a strange idea for a friendly, does this do anybody any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanseabear 25 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 What's the point of this game?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgruntled_bear 157 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Hopefully Naismith, Whittaker and Thomson pull out of this friendly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 358 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 The last thing Whittaker needs! Last thing Thomson needs more like! It was only a couple of months back that his knee was swollen after a short flight to Germany. What if the long haul flights to Japan & back cause him problems? I can't believe he's being allowed to go tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue85 0 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 What's the point of this game?! dunno...so the squad can "gel"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Imagine traveling around to world for 90 minute friendly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo1873 0 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I think it was booked with the World Cup in mind, maybe simalar heat, altitude etc, either way Thompson and Naismith should pull out as they are getting their careers back on track and could be doing without what is a useless friendly and no doubt a piss up for Burley and co...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biotechnology 2 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Its an International week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManchestGer 351 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I think it was booked with the World Cup in mind, maybe simalar heat, altitude etc, either way Thompson and Naismith should pull out as they are getting their careers back on track and could be doing without what is a useless friendly and no doubt a piss up for Burley and co...... I'll be waiting for the.....Breaking news - Burley drinks Japan's sake dry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopermania 1 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Im at the stage where I really couldnt give much of a fuck about Scotland. I never thought I would ever say that but there you have it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
knl1990 1 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Any one think we will wear our adidas kit ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribz2009 12 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 its time we got rid of the guys who 'run' scottish football, they dont have a clue..we need new leadership if we are ever going to develop as a nation. this just sums them up to be honest, retarded and nothing more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warden90 0 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 English danny fox is called up for Scotland but a decent young scottish left back lee wallace isn't called up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjorkland 13 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 English danny fox is called up for Scotland but a decent young scottish left back lee wallace isn't called up That does beggar belief IMO. If Fox is that good why no mention of a call up before he signed for Celtic? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gid 46 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Any one think we will wear our adidas kit ? Scotland has an Adidas kit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 English danny fox is called up for Scotland but a decent young scottish left back lee wallace isn't called up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
super hans 55 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Lee Wallace has been consistently the best fullback in the SPL for over a year. Danny Fox plays a handful of games for Celtic yet walks into the squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts