G.Linton 107 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Rangers' Allan McGregor will undergo a scan on a thigh injury, but Scotland are confident of avoiding a goalkeeping crisis for their Euro 2012 qualifiers.Blackpool's Matt Gilks has pulled out of the squad after suffering a dead leg, leading to a first squad call-up for Kilmarnock 24-year-old Cammy Bell. Oh and Craig Gordon is back too!If there any reason Neil Alexander has not be called up? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger 270 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 he was in the last squad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcheVinny 1,003 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Unfortunately for neil, he isn't playing 1st team football. And that should usually be a rule for selection IMO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Linton 107 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 so its just down to not playing? feel shan on him great keeper and surely Levien Knows this...plus i know Gordon is no1 but hes not been playing just back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu 981 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Unfortunately for neil, he isn't playing 1st team football. And that should usually be a rule for selection IMONeither has Gordon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Linton 107 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 see like the post above about gordon not playing thats what i was thinking...but i guess and can correct me if im wrong but its cause he is 'No 1' for scotland and levins 1st choice? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Maestro 11,024 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Neither has Caldwell either so just a poor excuse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Linton 107 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Neither has Caldwell either so just a poor excuse.well exactly so why in gods name is Neil Alexander not in there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Maestro 11,024 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 well exactly so why in gods name is Neil Alexander not in there.Cammy Bell is in for the same reason Garry Kenneth was, Levein's naivety in thinking decent at best young players outwith the old firm are going to be able to make the massive step up to international football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Linton 107 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 But like i know gordon and mcgregor will be 1st and second ( no order ) and alexander won't play but hes got to be infront of cammy bell surely? IMO! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Alexander certainly more than good enough for Scotland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Linton 107 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 Alexander certainly more than good enough for Scotland.Totally Agree and Surely Levien Must think this too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 He's not playing so its fair enough imo.Players get picked for Scotland squads all the time who dont get a game or havnt played many games. Alexander is one of our very best goalkeepers and should be in every squad along with Gordon and McGregor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Linton 107 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 well im glad i ain't the only one who thinks so! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amac9 2,060 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 The less Rangers players away on International duty the better as far as I'm concerned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
laudrupforever 17 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I agree that it's not a problem for me the less players we have away, but to call up Cammy Bell (who I rate quite highly) over Alexander is a joke. If it is about match time, why is Clodwell getting a cap? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjorkland 13 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Off topic a bit, but Alexander is far too good a keeper to be second choice at Rangers. Not saying he is better than McGregor, just saying he could still command a No. 1 jersey for a big team.We must be doing something right to keep a player of his quality on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I hope Neil does get called up, the more Rangers players in the Scotland squad the better but only if they are good enough.However why the bold parts in the opening post? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie1807 146 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I don't think it would be fair if Craig Gordon just walked back in to start in goalsHe should only come back in if McGregor makes a mistake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I don't think it would be fair if Craig Gordon just walked back in to start in goalsHe should only come back in if McGregor makes a mistakeLike McGregor sat and watched Alexander? when Alan was fit again, oh no thats right, he didnt, McGregor walked right back in! Football and life in general is not fair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broxi 11,473 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 But like i know gordon and mcgregor will be 1st and second ( no order ) and alexander won't play but hes got to be infront of cammy bell surely? IMO!matt gilks ahead of Alexander IMO he's been top quality for blackpoolso far and I think he could take 2nd place or even 1stbig English clubs will be after him next season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 He's played 1 competitive game this season.How many have Gordon and Caldwell played? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirWalterSmithLegend 206 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Craig Gordon is a better keeper than Alexander.Gary Caldwell is just shite, so he doesn't even count.But I know the point you're trying to make, McGregor (if fit) should be the first choice goalkeeper for the coming games- he's played the most first team football and kept the most clean sheets.But hes there and will no doubt play, and i agree with you, McGregor should be number 1 for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Linton 107 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 matt gilks ahead of Alexander IMO he's been top quality for blackpoolso far and I think he could take 2nd place or even 1stbig English clubs will be after him next seasoni said hes better than cammy bell surely!! i never mentioned gilks in that post you commented on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Linton 107 Posted October 5, 2010 Author Share Posted October 5, 2010 I hope Neil does get called up, the more Rangers players in the Scotland squad the better but only if they are good enough.However why the bold parts in the opening post? haha sorry about the bold parts im just trying to get used to it bear with me please lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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