nips Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I was under the impression that Fletcher had, at some point, come out in the press and said he wanted to play? There are a few people under that impression, but I've yet to see evidence of such an article. I remember an article in the Daily Retard which had a headline which suggested Fletcher wanted back in, but when you actually read the article it says nothing of the sort. None of the quotes attributed to him made any suggestion that he was thinking of making himself available. I know it serves me right for picking up such a rag of a paper, but thankfully someone at work had brought it in so I didn't waste any money on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODAB Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I could be making this up but I think he gave an interview to SKY before a game last year saying he watched possibly the Spain game in th epub with friends but woulld rather he was playing. Anyway it is 100% Fletcher's fault. The fact that he is a good player is irrelevant. If in some Football Manager world where Alex Ferguson was manager and Ian Black did the same, how many people would come out moaning about Ferguson? No player is bigger than the team. 541ntees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickDT Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Fully support Levein on this one. Fletcher has proven by his actions that playing for his country isn't important to him, otherwise he would swallow his pride and move on. Levein is a talented manager (no matter what some say) and he now has a range of attacking options. It will be tough with Belguim and Serbia but possible. Smarmy Arab and 541ntees 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiangsu Sainty Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 BTW Levein has said the door is shut on Fletcher, he has rescinded his offer of it being up to fletcher, he says it is now too late. Was on the record website2 or 3 months ago, I've linked it here before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 BTW Levein has said the door is shut on Fletcher, he has rescinded his offer of it being up to fletcher, he says it is now too late. Was on the record website2 or 3 months ago, I've linked it here before I've no problem with that. He is unsurprisingly getting fed up of being asked the same questions. Shutting the door will hopefully stop the press asking. Maybe they'll even turn their attention to asking Fletcher the questions. Then again... Smarmy Arab and 541ntees 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I've no problem with that. He is unsurprisingly getting fed up of being asked the same questions. Shutting the door will hopefully stop the press asking. Maybe they'll even turn their attention to asking Fletcher the questions. Then again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiangsu Sainty Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsbUU7CXn1g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havana Saint Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 Another goal for Fletcher against Liverpool. How his nation miss and need him more than ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlickDT Posted September 15, 2012 Report Share Posted September 15, 2012 As good a player is Fletcher is, he'd make minimal difference to the national set up at the moment until we get a team that keeps the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHallSaint Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 He's scored for pish teams all his career, he would fit in great for Scotland!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Madrid Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I don't see what the fascination with Fletcher is. Sunderland paid about 11 1/2 million too much for the donkey. He will be lucky to score 10 goals for them this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejksjfc Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Until Fletcher comes out and says he wants to be considered for Scotland selection everyone should get off CLs back on this subject. Fletcher chose of his own free will to say he did not wish to be selected that should be the end of it until he says different. (arsehole that he is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1962 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Until Fletcher comes out and says he wants to be considered for Scotland selection everyone should get off CLs back on this subject. I agree, there are enough other things to be on Avril's back for, crap selection, poor organisation, negativity and lack of fight etc without bothering him about Fletcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Apparently Fletcher has said he would play in next month's games if asked. If true, I personally think he's only saying it now because Levein has come out and said the door is closed, which puts more pressure on a guy he clearly doesn't get on with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windross180 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 fletch will be back in the scotland team before you know it, how can you keep him out? i also have heard a rumour that he got shagging levein's daughter but agin thats just a rumour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 how can you keep him out? Because he's a cock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1962 Posted September 16, 2012 Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Because he's a cock. Using that criteria we wont have a team, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevensan Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Fletcher is the best striker Scotland have. Period. He plays and scores regularly in the EPL. He should be the first name on the team sheet. He has now said he wants to play - that should be the end of it. Get him in there and let his goals do the talking. What have we got to lose? Playing with Miller upfront is not going to get us qualification, so the worst that can happen is that fletcher comes in, plays pish, and gets dropped and everyone says 'we told you so'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MySpazz Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 He was born in England, and he can stay there. Big mouth, big ego.....no heart - let him jog on. Bring Rhodes thru, a guy who was born in England and cherishes his Scots connection. Big heart. Goals to follow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheYellowBox Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) While I can never understand why anyone wouldn't want to play for their country, he has now said clearly that he wants to play, so get him in. He didn't directly tell cl he didn't want to play and has done the same to say he does, cl can't have his cake and eat it. Yes he has been childish, but cl has been too stubborn. In my view some of his selections have devalued the cap, black springs to mind and he just seems petulant. Fletcher is on form and looking sharp, miller looks done. Edited September 17, 2012 by TheYellowBox Barty1884 and andy rhodes fancy watch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
541ntees Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 i see rhodes scored 2 at the weekend, dont need fletcher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 While I can never understand why anyone wouldn't want to play for their country, he has now said clearly that he wants to play, so get him in. He didn't directly tell cl he didn't want to play and has done the same to say he does, cl can't have his cake and eat it. Yes he has been childish, but cl has been too stubborn. In my view some of his selections have devalued the cap, black springs to mind and he just seems petulant. Fletcher is on form and looking sharp, miller looks done. Has Fletcher apologised yet? Until then he can get tae, as far as I'm concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy rhodes fancy watch Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Has Fletcher apologised yet? Until then he can get tae, as far as I'm concerned. Was reported in todays newspapers as saying he is available for selection and would like to be selected . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Was reported in todays newspapers as saying he is available for selection and would like to be selected . So that's a "no" to my question. He answered a question posed to him on twitter saying he would play if asked, but as far as I'm aware has yet to indicate to Levein, his coaching staff or the SFA that this is the case, despite knowing damn fine that's all he would have had to do a couple of months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1962 Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 Has Fletcher apologised yet? Until then he can get tae, as far as I'm concerned. What does he have to apologise for? Saying he didnt want to play? Has Levein apologised for crimes against Scottish football? He has a worse record than Berti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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