ian1964 10,761 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Kris Boyd will end a three-year international hiatus by joining the Scotland squad on the flight to Norway tomorrow ahead of Tuesday’s International Challenge Match in Molde. Boyd was drafted in to the squad by Gordon Strachan to replace Steven Fletcher, with the Sunderland striker permitted by the national coach to return to his club after playing in Friday night’s 0-0 draw against the USA at Hampden Park. The 30-year-old Kilmarnock striker last appeared for his country in a 2-1 victory against Liechtenstein in the UEFA European Championship qualifier at Hampden Park in September 2010. Boyd, who played under the Scotland national coach at Middlesbrough, has stated his desire to add to his 18 caps and seven goals for his country since returning to the SPFL Premiership and rejoining his home-town team, Kilmarnock, after a spell in Major League Soccer with the Portland Timbers. “I never gave up hope of playing for my country again and I am grateful to Gordon for giving me that chance,” he said en route to the team hotel. “I have always felt I can make a contribution at international level and knew that if I kept working hard my chance would come again. Hopefully I can get involved against Norway and show people what I am still capable of at the highest level.” Gordon explained he had no hesitation in turning to Boyd to supplement his attacking options after losing Fletcher, Matt Phillips and Jordan Rhodes from his original squad. “Kris has always said he was determined to return to the international squad. Now he has that opportunity again and I am delighted for him,” said Gordon. “He is a terrific professional who works hard on his game. Having spoken to a lot of people about him, they are of the same opinion as me – that Kris is an asset to any squad with his goalscoring capabilities. “He is playing regularly again at Kilmarnock and that sharpness made him a natural choice when looking for a striker to replace Steven.” Scotland have allowed Grant Hanley to return to his club after experiencing muscle tightness after his part in Scotland’s draw on Friday night, with Charlie Mulgrew also given leave for the trip to Norway. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Grenade!!!! Ya bastard Ian. Was just coming on to post this. (was gonna put it inRangers chat!). 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Grenade!!!! Ya bastard Ian. Was just coming on to post this. (was gonna put it inRangers chat!). You just want to cause bother!:devil:, go on, put it in rangers chat then 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zappa 0 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Moved.... hehehe. :devil: 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Moved.... hehehe. :devil: Shit stirring?:devil: 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 well done kris. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,761 Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 I think Rangers should sign him:smokin: 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 i think we can do better. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 not bad not many games though APPS GLS Kilmarnock 17 (3) 9 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Cooper 0 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 In a very poor Killie team too. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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