Bonus 275 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Rangers midfielder Lewis MacLeod's call-up to face the Republic of Ireland tomorrow and England next week received mixed reactions from the Tartan Army.There is no denying that MacLeod is a talent but does well playing in the lower leagues of Scottish football warrant a place in the national side? Even if it is only a "team-building" session?Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has insisted that his players are good enough and can't understand why they were snubbed by Scotland boss Gordon Strachan.McInnes said: "Gordon seems to be integrating a lot of youngsters who will probably be part of the team. He gets to look at them in training and brings them in for that experience so I like that idea of what he is doing there."I've got players that could be in that mould certainly like Peter Pawlett. But the biggest one for me at the minute is Ryan Jack. For me, outwith Scott Brown, he is the best Scottish midfielder in the SPL at the minute."I think he's only going to get better and better. I do believe we've got players at Pittodrie who can force their way into future squads."I totally respect Gordon's decision to omit my players at the minute and I hope it encourages my players to be hungry and show determination to force their way in. I believe I've got players who wouldn't let anybody down in a Scotland jersey."Jack has played 15 times this season for Aberdeen, including four Europa League games and has scored one goal against a higher quality of opposition than MacLeod.The Rangers midfielder has played 16 times this season, scoring seven times, but the height of the level of his opponents were in the League Cup against Inverness Caledonian Thistle and St Johnstone - two games that Rangers were turgid in but two games that saw MacLeod score late on.MacLeod has impressed in the Scotland Under-21 setup but the likes of Hull City's Andrew Robertson, Celtic's Callum McGregor, Sheffield Wednesday's Stevie May and Sporting Lisbon's Ryan Gauld have all impressed against a higher quality of opposition and deserved their call-ups.Did MacLeod win his place because of who he plays for rather than how good other players are?Jordan Rhodes has played well for Blackburn Rovers but has been ruled out under Strachan at this moment in time simply because he doesn't fit into his formation. But Rhodes is surely good enough to be a Scotland striker.How about Derby County's Johnny Russell? He has impressed since his move from Dundee United and has linked up well with strike partner Chris Martin. With the withdrawal of teammate Craig Bryson through injury, Russell has finally been rewarded with a call-up - but should have been ahead of MacLeod.Then we have another Aberdeen midfielder, Pawlett, one of the Dons' top players in recent seasons - called up for the friendly against Nigeria in May yet not since. Why not?Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser is another that has been snubbed despite playing 13 times for the English Championship side, who are currently top of the table.Stuart Armstrong, despite coming back from injury, certainly deserves a call-up for his performances since making his debut for Dundee United in November 2010.What of Ali Crawford? Sixteen games and five goals for high-flying Hamilton Accies. Yet despite impressing significantly he has been snubbed as well.Now if you are want a serious candidate for one of Scotland's brightest talents, why not Real Madrid's Jack Harper? While younger than those listed above, to play for Real Madrid - even at youth level - makes you no slouch. So why not give this kid a morale-boosting team-building session with the seniors?As the Evening Express's Anthony Joseph wrote recently: "Hearing the news that Rangers midfielder Lewis Macleod has been called up today must be a right kick in the teeth for any on-form Scottish Premiership player who is eligible for the national team."Would MacLeod have been handed a call-up if he wasn't playing for Rangers? I think not.Source: http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk/a-68af-Strachan-ignores-plenty-of-Scottish-talent-with-MacLeod-pickSad that some people can't see what a talented player he is and think he's just getting picked because he plays for Rangers we've only got one player in the squad ffs Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimoo 1,488 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Cut away all the shit and the real reason is people don't like it because he plays for Rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 an ex-cellic manager picks a rangers player because he players for Rangers and no other reason? - - for fuck sake - you couldn't make it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser1041 9,088 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 No one likes us we don't care. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvah 146 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Jack has played 15 times this season for Aberdeen, including four Europa League games and has scored one goal against a higher quality of opposition than MacLeod.The Rangers midfielder has played 16 times this season, scoring seven times, but the height of the level of his opponents were in the League Cup against Inverness Caledonian Thistle and St Johnstone - two games that Rangers were turgid in but two games that saw MacLeod score late on.They sound really pissed off because we beat two of the spfl teams and in both games macleod scored haha bhitter twats. Jack has played...... the rangers midfielder has played.... cmon to fook anyone can see the bhitterness spewing right there. he is one of scotlands best young talents and has been called up to get a taste of the national team and to build some confidence is this what the country has devolved into? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonus 275 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 It also misses the fact he's been on good form for the U21's including scoring 2 outstanding goals Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Why even bother with this pish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I wish no other Rangers player plays for this lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 and people wonder why a lot of Rangers fans don't support Scotland anymore...... every Scottish football fan that isn't a Bear hates us - that doesn't change when they put on a skirt Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyinroyalblue 16,478 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 He's played and scored in a winning side against two premiership sides this season.It's because he's a Rangers player that they dont want him picked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ger_Scott 73 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I'm sure Mark Wotte singled out MacLeod as the hottest prospect in the under 21s and of a similar level to Gauld.No surprise that some people would have a problem with his selection though, anything to do with Rangers seems to rile a lot of these aresholes that follow scottish fitba. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 beelin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueshoff 11,913 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I love their pain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvah 146 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Andy Muirhead in being a bitter Rangers-hater shocker. ahhhh....it all makes sense now I didn't realise it was that bitter bheast's article, I can now take everything in it with a pinch of salt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky True Legend 2,682 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Strachan has achieved more as a manager than McInnes so I know whose judgement I would back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopsleftboot 5,512 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Andy Muirhead in being a bitter Rangers-hater shocker.He's also had a pop at Barry Ferguson for his comments on Lewis' abilities. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,712 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I love THEIR pain. HAHAHA Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bothwellbear 1,392 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I wish no other Rangers player plays for this lot.Right ye are Aiden... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bothwellbear 1,392 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Strachan isnt just building the squad for the present but for the next squads. It is what Rangers should have been doing. ...as we all know. .Fuck Aberdeen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlBear. 8,499 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Am fucking ragin!Cannae even spell his fuckin name right. Bastards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Andy Muirhead in being a bitter Rangers-hater shocker.Is that who wrote that pish, why is it even still on here get it to fuck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachothelegend 1,932 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Strachan isnt just building the squad for the present but for the next squads. It is what Rangers should have been doing. ...as we all know. .Fuck AberdeenAnd you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,622 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Muirehead needs sent a diet sheet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Robot 21,398 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I think that game would have passed him by to be honest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courtyard Bear 41,357 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Cmon ta fuck admin get this Mhank pish deleted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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