14 May 2018 15:23:17
just my 2nd post aha, and wanted to say the Scotland Squad was announced and There’s NO tierney, mcgregor, Griffiths, Forrest, or Bain. but there is armstrong and Hendry so got me wondering does that mean armstrong is off in the transfer window since he’s 1st team or Mcleash has went mad and dropped the best Scotland players? I’m guessing Brendan doesn’t want our first team risked on friendlies but with Armstrong in the squad it’s got me wondering, thoughts guys?
{Ed007's Note - I thought Hendry's inclusion was a strange one and it's probably because Armstrong hasn't played much football through injury and the game and squad training will aid his recovery.}
14 May 2018 16:00:11
thanks Ed, here’s hoping then I know some people have split feelings about Armstrong, but I personally hope he stays. a honestly love the type off player he is and the batch off our players together in the national team is really great to see aswell when they all play!
{Ed007's Note - I'd like to see Armstrong stay but I can't see it happening.}
14 May 2018 16:39:25
ElChris, just read some comments from McLeish there. He spoke with BR and seemingly the players who have played more football (KT, Forrest, McGregor etc) have been given a rest for fear of burning out. After all, it is McLeish's job to look after his better players 😉.
14 May 2018 18:43:21
Armstrong will stay, if he doesn't get a better deal elsewhere, he had done more up to the summer transfer window last season and couldn't get better than he had on offer here, after a poor season, I don't think he will have many suitors from down south.
14 May 2018 23:00:59
SA fit is no brainer cheap option for many an English club this summer. Bad stop start season aside there will be a few managers that will think "£4m why the #not"
The ONLY thing that is in our favour is he has had a crap season and the club's he wants aren't going to bid high and fight. They aren't daft either. They know he is going to be the bargain buy of the season for some team. He knows it as well. Maximum 1year extension if that. Personally if he wants to do that again take 4m and put it back into the team for a fresh group that want to be here. 3yr deal to cover our arse or he has to go this summer.