ricksen_da_best 2,034 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 RANGERS striker Kris Boyd has withdrawn from the Scotland squad for this Friday's clash with the Czech Republic. The forward, who bagged a double against Queen of the South to secure the Scottish Cup for Rangers at the weekend, is the fifth player to pull out of George Burley's squad in the last day. Ibrox team-mates Kevin Thomson and Steven Whittaker have already withdrawn, Alan Hutton and James McFadden have also been ruled out and Steven Fletcher and Stephen McManus are struggling for fitness. And Burley reiterated his warning to players missing out on the friendly in Prague that they risk not making the team for the opening World Cup qualifier next season. "Boyd was here this morning but he has a tight hamstring so he will not be available," Burley said. "Steven Fletcher didn't train because he had a bang on the chest on the last day of the season, while Stephen McManus has a groin strain. "But he is very keen to play so hopefully he will be fit." "It gives others an opportunity and, if they take their chance, they will be in pole position for the World Cup qualifiers." "It's frustrating but maybe it comes with the territory. There is nothing we can do about it so it's a case of pushing on." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,708 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 thats a shame because burley was willing to give him a chance, oh well, we will have to put the miller/boyd partnership on hold for a wee while longer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam 0 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 RANGERS striker Kris Boyd has withdrawn from the Scotland squad for this Friday's clash with the Czech Republic. The forward, who bagged a double against Queen of the South to secure the Scottish Cup for Rangers at the weekend, is the fifth player to pull out of George Burley's squad in the last day. Ibrox team-mates Kevin Thomson and Steven Whittaker have already withdrawn, Alan Hutton and James McFadden have also been ruled out and Steven Fletcher and Stephen McManus are struggling for fitness. And Burley reiterated his warning to players missing out on the friendly in Prague that they risk not making the team for the opening World Cup qualifier next season. "Boyd was here this morning but he has a tight hamstring so he will not be available," Burley said. "Steven Fletcher didn't train because he had a bang on the chest on the last day of the season, while Stephen McManus has a groin strain. "But he is very keen to play so hopefully he will be fit." "It gives others an opportunity and, if they take their chance, they will be in pole position for the World Cup qualifiers." "It's frustrating but maybe it comes with the territory. There is nothing we can do about it so it's a case of pushing on." bit stupid saying that, Boyd was in his rights to withdraw from the squad along with the rest due to an injury, PLayers shouldnt be expected to play through injuries or knocks for friendlies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooperSF 5,792 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 RANGERS striker Kris Boyd has withdrawn from the Scotland squad for this Friday's clash with the Czech Republic. The forward, who bagged a double against Queen of the South to secure the Scottish Cup for Rangers at the weekend, is the fifth player to pull out of George Burley's squad in the last day. Ibrox team-mates Kevin Thomson and Steven Whittaker have already withdrawn, Alan Hutton and James McFadden have also been ruled out and Steven Fletcher and Stephen McManus are struggling for fitness. And Burley reiterated his warning to players missing out on the friendly in Prague that they risk not making the team for the opening World Cup qualifier next season. "Boyd was here this morning but he has a tight hamstring so he will not be available," Burley said. "Steven Fletcher didn't train because he had a bang on the chest on the last day of the season, while Stephen McManus has a groin strain. "But he is very keen to play so hopefully he will be fit." "It gives others an opportunity and, if they take their chance, they will be in pole position for the World Cup qualifiers." "It's frustrating but maybe it comes with the territory. There is nothing we can do about it so it's a case of pushing on." bit stupid saying that, Boyd was in his rights to withdraw from the squad along with the rest due to an injury, PLayers shouldnt be expected to play through injuries or knocks for friendlies Empty threats Does anyone actually believe that he would drop Ferguson, McAnus and Boyd just because they never played in a friendly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd 355 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Its a friendly FFS, whats burley getting his tits in a twist about ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,556 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Its his 2nd game in charge & he has to keep the momentum going with regards to results ... it only takes a couple of losses or poor performances from his team to loose the feel-good factor that is associated with the national squad. Personally, i am a bit pissed the KB has withdrawn from the squad, this is a guy who has played very little competative football and has complained about the lack of starts yet he is unwilling to pull on the dark blue of Scotland and help raise his profile further, on the back of a recent 2 goal display at Hampden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd 355 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Its his 2nd game in charge & he has to keep the momentum going with regards to results ... it only takes a couple of losses or poor performances from his team to loose the feel-good factor that is associated with the national squad. Personally, i am a bit pissed the KB has withdrawn from the squad, this is a guy who has played very little competative football and has complained about the lack of starts yet he is unwilling to pull on the dark blue of Scotland and help raise his profile further, on the back of a recent 2 goal display at Hampden. If it was a proper game i would agree, but a friendly isn't anything to get annoyed about. He'll be back for the actual thing im sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd 355 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Its his 2nd game in charge & he has to keep the momentum going with regards to results ... it only takes a couple of losses or poor performances from his team to loose the feel-good factor that is associated with the national squad. Personally, i am a bit pissed the KB has withdrawn from the squad, this is a guy who has played very little competative football and has complained about the lack of starts yet he is unwilling to pull on the dark blue of Scotland and help raise his profile further, on the back of a recent 2 goal display at Hampden. If it was a proper game i would agree, but a friendly isn't anything to get annoyed about. He'll be back for the actual thing im sure. Burley won't have ever had his full team available to him until his first competative game. The next friendly is scheduled for near the the champions league qualifiers in august, so our boys will probably pull out again. Poor bugger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,234 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Its his 2nd game in charge & he has to keep the momentum going with regards to results ... it only takes a couple of losses or poor performances from his team to loose the feel-good factor that is associated with the national squad. Personally, i am a bit pissed the KB has withdrawn from the squad, this is a guy who has played very little competative football and has complained about the lack of starts yet he is unwilling to pull on the dark blue of Scotland and help raise his profile further, on the back of a recent 2 goal display at Hampden. If it was a proper game i would agree, but a friendly isn't anything to get annoyed about. He'll be back for the actual thing im sure. Burley won't have ever had his full team available to him until his first competative game. The next friendly is scheduled for near the the champions league qualifiers in august, so our boys will probably pull out again. Poor bugger What did anyone expect? After all this game has been scheduled when supposedly ALL the players in the spl were on holiday or their clubs had arranged friendly tours! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dado 334 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Personally, i am a bit pissed the KB has withdrawn from the squad, this is a guy who has played very little competative football and has complained about the lack of starts yet he is unwilling to pull on the dark blue of Scotland and help raise his profile further, on the back of a recent 2 goal display at Hampden. Hes not withdrawing because he cant be arsed, he has a tight hamtring, its not worth risking an injury for a friendly. Im glad he pulled out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd 355 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Im glad he pulled out. Me too otherwise you might have got pregnant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dado 334 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Im glad he pulled out. Me too otherwise you might have got pregnant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd 355 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Im glad he pulled out. Me too otherwise you might have got pregnant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley1967 11 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 according to Celtic they could not extend the season because they were going to the far east on tour what happened to that then. :bullshit: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbm26896 995 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 no rangers players should have been selected for this squad , due to the number of games we played this season the players only have around 4 weeks off in the pre season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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