oor wullie
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Captain Shamrock said:It is not a matter of him trying to give Scotland a better chance in the long term by playing the likes of Burke, Hutton, etc....If he had more money, he would be doing exactly what you're saying he isn't doing.
Shammy,
Playing the likes of Scottish talent in the Scottish Premier League WILL change the face and quality of the National side.
The clear facts started with Souness back in 1986 with the "Anglo Invasion" at Ibrox...The majority of young football fans look up to thier idols and their decision making, and the majority of kids in Scotland either support Celtic or Rangers - fact. Therefore when OF players pull out of the Scotland squad for reasons best known to themselves, it doesnt take much to sway an OF firm supporter to discredit and not support the Scotland set-up. These 2 clubs have destroyed the possibility of a solid Scotland side. Signing second rate foreigners year after year has spoiled the young talented Scottish footballer. So my point with McLeish is, he is only playing with the cards he is dealt with..thats all he can dae! Its good in my eyes that he is turning to Scottish talent, whether it be good or bad, its still Scottish, and that is what is important to me.
Rant over,
Oor Wullie