ian1964 10,724 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 The FAI have made contact with the Ibrox winger about switching his international allegiances. Republic of Ireland are trying to nick Rangers hit-kid Josh McPake from under Scotland’s nose. Mailsport can reveal the FAI have made contact with the Ibrox winger about switching his international allegiances. And they could force Scotland’s hand by calling up the 17-year-old for their Under-21 squad in September. The Scots U21’s also have Euro qualifiers next month against San Marino and Croatia but so far McPake hasn’t been capped at U17 level. McPake qualifies for the Republic through his Irish grandmother. Currently, he’s fully committed to playing for Scotland but could have a decision to make if Ireland step up their interest in him. McPake - who was wanted by the likes of Liverpool, Roma and Hoffenheim - signed a new deal in August to 2023 and is highly rated by Ibrox boss Steven Gerrard. He’s already made his first-team debut for the club after coming off the bench against St Joseph’s in the Europa League. And Mailsport understands that he’s now set to go on loan for more experience - as Dundee jumped to the head of the queue for his signature. Despite Premiership interest from St Johnstone and Ross County, the Dens Park club are now favourites to get him until January. McPake will take in the Dark Blues’ Betfred Cup clash against Aberdeen today as gaffer James McPake tries to tie up a deal. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/republic-irelands-interest-josh-mcpake-18955336 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,049 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Reading the above shows me how much I am now interested in the Scottish team I cant even remember who's the manager and cant be bothered to look it up .?? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 McPake plays for Rangers. There's no chance Scotland will be interested in him. Richard Gordon wouldn't wear it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briton 314 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, Bill said: McPake plays for Rangers. There's no chance Scotland will be interested in him. Richard Gordon wouldn't wear it. Even if there is prejudice towards Rangers and their players I will not surrender my support. Hopefully he'll stick with Scotland. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, Briton said: Even if there is prejudice towards Rangers and their players I will not surrender my support. Hopefully he'll stick with Scotland. Support for what? SFA prejudice? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briton 314 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Just now, Bill said: Support for what? SFA prejudice? The Scotland football team, obviously. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,724 Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 He would probably not get less BOOOOOOOOOOOS from the ROI fans, and have a better chance of playing in a major tournament! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscottislegend 2,325 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Really hope this doesn't happen. It's been galling to see so many Scotland players turning out for a club many of whose supporters cheer for the RoI. It's us who should have the lion's share of Scotland representation. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexscottislegend 2,325 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, ian1964 said: He would probably not get less BOOOOOOOOOOOS from the ROI fans, and have a better chance of playing in a major tournament! That will change soon. More Scotland players are playing in the top division in England now - that's not happened for years. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,724 Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, alexscottislegend said: Really hope this doesn't happen. It's been galling to see so many Scotland players turning out for a club many of whose supporters cheer for the RoI. It's us who should have the lion's share of Scotland representation. The ex Scotland & current Separate Entity FC captain had his testimonial v ROI, a big thanks to all the tranny army fans who spent money, time following and supporting the SFA team 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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