ian1964 10,724 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 (edited) Tom Rogic looks set to miss the clash with Rangers on December 29 after being called up by Australia for the Asian Cup. The St Pats' midfielder is joined in Graham Arnold's squad by Hibs trio Mark Milligan, Martin Boyle, and Jamie Maclaren - also likely to miss the Edinburgh derby on the same day. An Australian Football Federation spokesman told BBC Scotland they cannot play on December 29 - but will be available for the December 26 fixtures. He said: "This is two days over the Fifa regulation and has been communicated with all clubs. "It ensures some players get an extra game in for their clubs and enjoy Christmas with their families and friends at home." The Premiership quartet will take part in the tournament that runs during the winter break. It begins on January 5 with the final played on February 1. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3648036/tom-rogic-mark-milligan-martin-boyle-jamie-maclaren-australia-asian-cup-celtic-hibs-derby-set-to-miss/ Bit of good news for us! for me he is St Pats' best player. Edited December 20, 2018 by ian1964 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,201 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 I'll believe it when I see he's not in the team. You can guarantee that attempts will be made to persuade the AFF otherwise. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,749 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 After the Lafferty fiasco, I would not discard this. But in all honesty, I can clearly envisage Rogic being given leave for this "crucial game" and also the Racist riding to the Scum's rescue just in time. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer 1,665 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Who is Rogic anyway? One of 'their' players? Who cares? I'd prefer them to put out the best team possible because if we play like we did last night, we will beat anything they put on the pitch. GIRUY 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,724 Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 On 20/12/2018 at 13:49, der Berliner said: After the Lafferty fiasco, I would not discard this. But in all honesty, I can clearly envisage Rogic being given leave for this "crucial game" and also the Racist riding to the Scum's rescue just in time. AUSTRALIA appear to have ended any hopes of Celtic and Hibs stars being given special dispensation to play in their crunch derby showdowns. The Parkhead and Easter Road sides were outraged to discover Tom Rogic won't be available to play against Rangers, while Martin Boyle, Jamie Maclaren and Mark Milligan can't face Hearts. All four have been told to fly out from Scotland on Boxing Day as part of the Socceroos' preparations for the Asian Cup. Brendan Rodgers and Neil Lennon were hoping that Australia boss Graham Arnold would allow their players to fly out later. But Football Federation Australia have firmly closed the door shut on any suggestion they could be flexible and allow their Scottish-based stars to delay their departure to the United Arab Emirates, where the tournament is being held. It’s also where they play Oman on a friendly on December 30. The governing body pointed out they have already given players extra time at home to allow them to spend Christmas Day with their families. FFA’s head of performance Luke Casserly explained: "It’s difficult but it is what it is and we have to protect the integrity of our national teams and we will do that. "In the UK, in particular, it’s a really busy time and it’s a tough period. But, from our perspective, this tournament is once every four years. "Graham Arnold has been in constant communication with Brendan Rodgers regarding Tom Rogic and the fact is nations like Iran and Saudi Arabia are already in camp. "We haven’t called everybody in at the first possible opportunity. We’ve allowed them to play games. "But we have our own work to do to prepare for the tournament, and we have left things as long as we can to help the clubs. "There has to be a cut-off point and we will basically have all the players flying out Christmas night, or Boxing Day night, to assemble in Dubai by the 27th." https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3658136/tom-rogic-celtic-rangers-martin-boyle-jamie-maclaren-mark-milligan-hibs-hearts-call-up/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1545471613 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,201 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 That sounds encouraging but they will probably have Christie to take his place. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
der Berliner 3,749 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) As has been said, I'll believe it when the teams take the field. BTW, I wouldn`d mind if someone floors Forrest and Christie inbetween, who have been standouts for them of late. It is about time that injury-"luck" swings our way too ... Edited December 22, 2018 by der Berliner 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,055 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 It's good to see bishop Brendan in a flap . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 He'll be playing in the derby. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 5,201 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: He'll be playing in the derby. For once, I don't think they'll be able to force this one. They still have several good options for the position but with Rogic goes what has been their experienced 'Joker Card' on many occasions. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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