Broxi1872 183 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 LEWIS Macleod will play for Rangers tomorrow after being given permission by his national manager.Ally McCoist and Gordon Strachan have come to an agreement that allows the 20-year old to be released from the Scotland squad to take on Alloa. The Light Blues boss was especially keen to have his midfield maestro in his team for Saturday and he confirmed the news today following talks between the managers, that had been on going all week.He said: “Lewis is available to us and he will play for us tomorrow, he trained with us this morning. “He’s thoroughly enjoying his time with the Scotland boys and he’s going to the game tonight.“He’ll turn up for us in the morning and be in the squad for tomorrow’s game against Alloa.“I will assume he will be back with Scotland after that but I’ve only been looking to the Alloa game – I’m just delighted he’s available to be selected for our team tomorrow.“Gordon and I spoke and if there was any opportunity to play or involve Lewis Macleod then that is clearly in the best interest of Rangers.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartypants 4,449 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_ger 1,454 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Brilliant news Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Excellent news.The regulars will be on to criticise and insult this decision soon anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,578 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamFyfe 1,438 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Happy days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delamonty 992 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Good news. Well done Ally and Strachan for making the right decision. Lewis was not going to feauture -- but has at least experienced the National side. Well done on all sides here. A win win for once Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAmerica18 846 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 He obviously wasn't going to be involved so it's pointless sitting on the bench when he could be playing. He'll be back in the squad for the England game and hopefully involved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieG54 812 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Good news but just shows how scared Ally is that he can't trust his other midfielders. It's no as if we're playing a Champions League game it's part time Wasps at home!!! Embarrassing Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 EmbarrassingYes you are mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,746 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Great news Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar 13,676 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Great news.Fair play to Strachan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Common sense has prevailed but full marks to both parties in sorting this one out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieG54 812 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yes you are mate.So are you mate for replying to my every post within 5 minutes too. I'm not gay sorry so go look elsewhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adoniram 1,919 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yet again our manager tells the squad he has his favourites and they will play regardless. Personally i find it embarrassing that we are having to recall a player to face....Alloa.So he can't put Smith or Shiels back in or play Clark in a 4-3-3.And i don't give a shit what the Sooper Ally brigade think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calio 688 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Common sense prevails, who'd a thunked it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmcf 34,448 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'm confident of a win tomorrow without him , but now that option is available to us we should use it and have our strongest team available so we can put the pressure on Hearts the week after. Good decision. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 So are you mate for replying to my every post within 5 minutes too. I'm not gay sorry so go look elsewhere.I had just logged in. It was more than obvious you'd spout your idiotic comments at some point.Funny you jump to homosexual thoughts first...you been in your tent by yourself for too long pal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,240 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Good news somewhat....for lewis in regards to playing a game rather than being on the bench. However, this does not detract from the realities that Ally seems to be showing little confidence in his other players. Whether this is in fact true or not, we won't know...We can only assume on what is the likely scenario here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Good news somewhat....for lewis in regards to playing a game rather than being on the bench. However, this does not detract from the realities that Ally seems to be showing little confidence in his other players. Whether this is in fact true or not, we won't know...We can only assume on what is the likely scenario here.Why should a club not use arguably their best player when he's available? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Maybe Ally just wants to give us the best possible opportunity to win on Saturday. Of course, we would be expected to beat Alloa whether this agreement had been made or not but having McLeod available can only be a bonus, surely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,715 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Good, we might beat Alloa now... was looking forward to the possibility of playing with two wingers (or one at least). Paahhh, what was I hoping for Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,240 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Why should a club not use arguably their best player when he's available? I can see you are trying to start some sort of argument here deary, but at what point did I say he shouldn't be used? You are reading too far into things wee Al...ma pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wafflesniffer 399 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Ecstatic that Macleod is available for selection, but this still gives off the impression that Ally evidently doesn't have much faith in the rest of his squad (or perhaps in his ability to motivate them). The postponements have been ridiculous but at least this one is going ahead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo 32,578 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Yet again our manager tells the squad he has his favourites and they will play regardless. Personally i find it embarrassing that we are having to recall a player to face....Alloa.So he can't put Smith or Shiels back in or play Clark in a 4-3-3.And i don't give a shit what the Sooper Ally brigade think.Interesting spin.Ally's responsibility is Rangers. If he has the possibility to field one of his best players it's only natural he should explore it. We're not 'having to' recall him, we're WANTING to. Everyone is winning here. If Scotland don't have any intention of playing him, then he isn't missing a week of football, which will be beneficial to a player that's progressing so quickly.As for your last line, you could do with growing up a bit. And you sound obsessed with McCoist, because this is also about what's best for Rangers, for Scotland and for the player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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