Cagey Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 I see Matty Kennedy has been called up for NI. We now have 4 squad players in international squads. Is this the most we have ever had ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgour Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, Cagey said: I see Matty Kennedy has been called up for NI. We now have 4 squad players in international squads. Is this the most we have ever had ?. I think it must be .Still baffled why in a squad of 3 keepers Zander is overlooked again.Being in a squad tells manager and staff a lot about your game even if you dont step on the pitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Wonder how long Tommy had been convincing him to go play for Northern Ireland Cagey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Cagey said: I see Matty Kennedy has been called up for NI. We now have 4 squad players in international squads. Is this the most we have ever had ?. If we're being pedantic, Kennedy isnt officially in the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy rhodes fancy watch Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 minute ago, RandomGuy said: If we're being pedantic, Kennedy isnt officially in the squad. And folk calling for Zander to be in one right then. Lt. Col Kojak Slaphead II 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik2304 Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Zander isn't good enough IMO. Lt. Col Kojak Slaphead II, Havana Saint and Johnny B 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cristo Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Kilgour said: I think it must be .Still baffled why in a squad of 3 keepers Zander is overlooked again.Being in a squad tells manager and staff a lot about your game even if you dont step on the pitch. I can't believe we're still dreaming that Zander is good enough for Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Cagey said: I see Matty Kennedy has been called up for NI. We now have 4 squad players in international squads. Is this the most we have ever had ?. Has he been called up? we have spoony and the Estonian who else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat McGroin Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, 541ntees said: Has he been called up? we have spoony and the Estonian who else? Not officially, he’s with the squad to integrate but can’t play these games due to paperwork hold ups. He’s expected to play the next round of games 541ntees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted September 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, 541ntees said: Has he been called up? we have spoony and the Estonian who else? Sun says Matty called up but waiting for clearance. McCann in NI under 21 squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
templeofsaints Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Pretty sure in the early 90s we had 9 internationalists on the go - O'Boyle, Griffin, O'Halloran etc and even Paul Deas for Scotland u-21s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 44 minutes ago, templeofsaints said: Pretty sure in the early 90s we had 9 internationalists on the go - O'Boyle, Griffin, O'Halloran etc and even Paul Deas for Scotland u-21s. Yep, there were definitely times during the Sturrock era where we had to have First Division matches cancelled because we had so many players away on international duty at the same time. This is just from memory, but I reckon there was a point when O'Boyle, Griffin, Dasovic, McCluskey and Whiteford were all called up at the same time. Philip Scott, Stephen Robertson, Kieran McAnespie and Callum Davidson were in and out of Scotland U21 squads at that time too. Possibly also Alan Main, though I think maybe his call-ups were generally after we got promoted. I'm not sure if O'Halloran ever actually got a call-up during his time with us but I do remember when we signed him he'd been an Ireland U-21 international. I'm fairly sure there's a photo in one of the lounges at McDiarmid of a bunch of mid-90s Saints players who were all called up at the same time, all standing together in their international kits. I can't find it online though, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Bakers rebel army Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 How much do saints get paid for having players called up for international squads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abernethy Saint Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Ginger Bakers rebel army said: How much do saints get paid for having players called up for international squads? A LOT if it’s a tournament finals. For other games, the associations have to compensate for injuries suffered (I presume they take out insurance). This was to encourage clubs to stop pulling players out with mystery injuries. I think that’s how it works, others may know more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 We have Spoony Estonian Matt K McCann All on the go With May Muzz Kerr Zander Who else?? all having tasted International set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueheaven Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 Is there a reason why no one ever refers to "The Estonian" by his name? Is he cursed? Havana Saint and MySpazz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny B Posted September 6, 2019 Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, MySpazz said: We have Spoony Estonian Matt K McCann All on the go With May Muzz Kerr Zander Who else?? all having tasted International set up According to Wikipedia O'Halloran Under 16, 17, 19 and 21 Duffy Under 17 and 19 Ralston Under 19, 20 and 21 Holt Under 19, 20 and 21 Edited September 6, 2019 by Johnny B MySpazz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilgour Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 12:22 PM, cristo said: I can't believe we're still dreaming that Zander is good enough for Scotland. Not seen enough of McGiivray of Portsmouth to evaluate if he is better than Zander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted September 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 On 9/5/2019 at 12:22 PM, cristo said: I can't believe we're still dreaming that Zander is good enough for Scotland. I actually thought a couple of seasons ago that he could get in Scotland squad but he seems to have regressed. Doesn't fill me with faith he used to. Doesn't command his area like he used to & seems reluctant to come off his line. That may be down to new coach or Tommy's instructions. Havana Saint and garydavidson 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garydavidson Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 8 hours ago, Cagey said: I actually thought a couple of seasons ago that he could get in Scotland squad but he seems to have regressed. Doesn't fill me with faith he used to. Doesn't command his area like he used to & seems reluctant to come off his line. That may be down to new coach or Tommy's instructions. Those are all instructions from Tommy. He said so in an interview a couple of years ago. He doesn't like keepers 'commanding their area'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumpy1949 Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 13 hours ago, Kilgour said: Not seen enough of McGiivray of Portsmouth to evaluate if he is better than Zander Never mind he was born in Perthshire though. Kilgour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy rhodes fancy watch Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 On 9/7/2019 at 10:37 AM, Kilgour said: Not seen enough of McGiivray of Portsmouth to evaluate if he is better than Zander Here's a wee clip Kilgour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ScottMann Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 I think some people miss the point. I doubt anyone thinks Zander should be the number one choice for Scotland. People feel that given some of the third/fourth choice and younger keepers brought into the squad that are no better and sometimes actually worse than Zander, eg Jack Hamilton, he should be given his chance in the squad. At various points I've seen fans of other teams say Clark and Kerr should be included in squads so it's not just blue titted specs that has Saints fans saying they be, when they are playing well enough to deserve it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixties saintee Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 2 hours ago, ScottMann said: I think some people miss the point. I doubt anyone thinks Zander should be the number one choice for Scotland. People feel that given some of the third/fourth choice and younger keepers brought into the squad that are no better and sometimes actually worse than Zander, eg Jack Hamilton, he should be given his chance in the squad. At various points I've seen fans of other teams say Clark and Kerr should be included in squads so it's not just blue titted specs that has Saints fans saying they be, when they are playing well enough to deserve it. Jeez , Hoodlum will be wanting a pair o they blue titted specs. Tranmere Saintee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted September 8, 2019 Report Share Posted September 8, 2019 On 9/6/2019 at 12:29 PM, MySpazz said: We have Spoony Estonian Matt K McCann All on the go With May Muzz Kerr Zander Who else?? all having tasted International set up Zander? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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