elevenone Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 3 minutes ago, Fawlty Towers said: https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/josh-clarke-called-up-to-northern-irish-senior-squad/ As Scotland under 21s are playing on the 27th & 31st this month if Ben McPherson and Ben Stanway get called up the 2 games could be called off as we have 3 players on inernational duty - is that correct? Forgot about that and think you are correct so fingers crossed they get the call too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 27 minutes ago, elevenone said: Forgot about that and think you are correct so fingers crossed they get the call too. I have a feeling that they won’t be getting called up. If there was a chance of it, it makes the decision to schedule the Raith game for next week a bit daft instead of this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 4 minutes ago, Lenziejag said: I have a feeling that they won’t be getting called up. If there was a chance of it, it makes the decision to schedule the Raith game for next week a bit daft instead of this week. Like us Raith have a Friday night game next week, so you have to think playing this week would've been preferable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 I don't fancy two games with Budd lite in goals 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawlty Towers Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 No call up to the under 21 squad for both Bens so looks like the games after the St Johnstone one will go ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 12 minutes ago, Fawlty Towers said: No call up to the under 21 squad for both Bens so looks like the games after the St Johnstone one will go ahead. Scandalous that Ben S has been overlooked again. For perspective here's Kyle Ure's Championship stats: Games 15; Goals 0; Assists 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Scandalous that Ben S has been overlooked again. For perspective here's Kyle Ure's Championship stats: Games 15; Goals 0; Assists 1 But of course Kyle Ure is on loan from Celtic. Looks like Kyle is getting his revenge for Ben Stanway robbing him of the ball and curling in a delightful finish when we played Ayr at Firhill. Edited March 17 by partickthedog spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Scandalous that Ben S has been overlooked again. For perspective here's Kyle Ure's Championship stats: Games 15; Goals 0; Assists 1 Ure assisted Ben's goal against Ayr at Firhill! Edited March 17 by Albert's Ghost the dog beat me to it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy McD Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 If I was him I would be checking to see if I had a Welsh Granny, and jump ship, disgraceful decision not to include him , what has he got to do to be included????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 We must have some Under 21 squad if Ben Stanway is not considered worthy of a place. Looks tho' like an omission of Liam Lindsay proportion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Unbelievable that Scott Gemmill is still in place as under 21 manager. He's achieved the grand sum of hee haw in a long tenure. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Very Bitter Jag Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, lady-isobel-barnett said: We must have some Under 21 squad if Ben Stanway is not considered worthy of a place. Looks tho' like an omission of Liam Lindsay proportion. That runt Strachen not picking LL still really pisses me off!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevenone Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 No Mcpherson either who was a reg for u21’s squad when officially a Celtic player. Silver lining both him and Stanway available for Raith/Ross C games but obv Clarke away negates that lining a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifexile Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 3 hours ago, Jimmy McD said: If I was him I would be checking to see if I had a Welsh Granny, and jump ship, disgraceful decision not to include him , what has he got to do to be included????? Move to a Premier league team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle_1876 Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 3 hours ago, Jimmy McD said: If I was him I would be checking to see if I had a Welsh Granny, and jump ship, disgraceful decision not to include him , what has he got to do to be included????? Very patriotic that 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 The only saving grace is that both Bens were ignored, tho' I guess we would all have been more relaxed if Josh was also available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elevenone Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Jackie agrees https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/scotland-u21s-starlets-omission-forces-36881035.amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juanito Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 Who's Ben Stanway's Agent? 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy McD Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 4 hours ago, Thistle_1876 said: Very patriotic that 🙄 Well if you are one of the best midfielders in the Scottish Championship and your country don't want you, look at his stats.somththing Scott Gemmell didn't do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlsarmy Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 3 hours ago, Jimmy McD said: Well if you are one of the best midfielders in the Scottish Championship and your country don't want you, look at his stats.somththing Scott Gemmell didn't do.. Does anyone believe that Scott Gemmill even watched half of these players, goalkeepers from Alloa and East Fife etc , did anyone see him at Recreation Park or Methil I’m sure if Scott Gemmill had been at Firhill we would have known about it Re Ben McPherson and T , they were only included at the start because of their Celtic connections Seems to me that a lot of these players are sourced by their parent clubs lobbying them for recognition. Some of these players selected haven’t even played first team football Bizarre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlsarmy Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 12 hours ago, Jimbo said: Scandalous that Ben S has been overlooked again. For perspective here's Kyle Ure's Championship stats: Games 15; Goals 0; Assists 1 But his parent club is Celtic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle_1876 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 12 hours ago, Jimmy McD said: Well if you are one of the best midfielders in the Scottish Championship and your country don't want you, look at his stats.somththing Scott Gemmell didn't do.. Talk about an overreaction to missing out on about 3 squads to go and change allegiance to another country. The manager clearly doesnt pick players based on current form, much like the A squad manager as well, hes clearly picking players from where they are coached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alb Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 As much as it's disappointing for Ben, last thing we need now is for a midfielder to pull out and Ben to get called up so we miss Clarke and stanway for 2 games. Selfish I know, but Ben's time will come....now given the injuries, if a midfielder and defender both pull out and both Ben's get called up, happy days we can get the two games called off and give the injured collective more time to recover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG1970 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 We have so few options middle to front now. Adequate cover in defence so maybe McPherson is going to be played in a more attacking wing back role with Ingram behind him. But we are down to just 5 outfield players on the bench (it will be just 4 on Friday with OReilly suspended). It’s a big ask for a squad of now just 17 excluding the youngsters who are very much untested. Hopefully we can catch a break soon! But finishing second will be a major achievement this season regardless of how the playoffs turn out. If we manage to achieve promotion by whatever means it will be a stunning success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laukat Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 I presume one positive from yesterday's news on Chalmers, Smyth and Watt is that Fraser Taylor wasn't included in that update. Does that suggest he's not a long term injury and might be available shortly? If we had him then it might provide some creativity and cover in wide areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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