CammyF 8,079 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Alfie called up for Columbia and will miss Old Firm game. Likely to be without Sands, Alfie, Aribo and possibly Roofe. Need some reinforcements..... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,292 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 He tends not to get much game time when called up, which makes it all the more frustrating. International football - a pain in the @rse! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Certainly getting interesting. Let's hope they get a few call ups too. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 7,030 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 2 hours ago, CammyF said: Alfie called up for Columbia and will miss Old Firm game. Likely to be without Sands, Alfie, Aribo and possibly Roofe. Need some reinforcements..... Only covid can help us now 😂😂😉 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton_blows_goats 5,326 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 A bit odd they have called him up out of nothing, into a 30 man squad (or thereabouts) for a few games while we have games on. And will most likely not use him. Thats Football. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAA 3,658 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 In a tight title race, missing key men to South American, African and Asian international football could make the difference in where the title goes. With Celtic now affected by this too with Furuhashi, Rogic, Hatate and Maeda, I’d be taking this into account in our recruitment. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunslinger 3,366 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I think Sakala will cause them more problems anyway. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAA 3,658 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, the gunslinger said: I think Sakala will cause them more problems anyway. He certainly has the potential to. Morelos has often struggled against Celtic. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill 13,717 Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 The established wisdom that international football should always take precedence is something that needs to be looked at and reassessed at every level. The vast majority of international games have absolutely no bearing whatsoever on tournament qualification or trophy destination and the burden being placed on clubs is becoming ridiculous. One thing I would change immediately is that players from one FIFA area who are contracted by clubs in another area should no longer be eligible for selection for their national team. That would stop this crazy situation where clubs fund the player but on a whim and national association can deny clubs a return on that investment. It would also mean that national sides might actually represent and reflect the domestic progress of that country. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 8,079 Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 5 hours ago, Bill said: One thing I would change immediately is that players from one FIFA area who are contracted by clubs in another area should no longer be eligible for selection for their national team. That would stop this crazy situation where clubs fund the player but on a whim and national association can deny clubs a return on that investment. It would also mean that national sides might actually represent and reflect the domestic progress of that country. I agree 100% , however, would players still sign for a club knowing they wouldn't be able to represent their country? I'd go further and stop international football full-stop! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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