Gribz 743 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Scotland manager George Burley has revealed that he is weighing up the prospect of calling on Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley. The 22-year-old right-back was born in Eccles but qualifies for Scotland through his Glasgow-born father. "I will watch Bardsley and assess if he warrants selection," said Burley. "If he does it would be a case of speaking to Phil. "If he didn't want to play for us that would be the end of the story." Bardsley agreed a three-and-a-half year deal with Sunderland in January after starting his career with Manchester United. While at Old Trafford, Bardsley was farmed out on loan to Royal Antwerp, Burnley, Rangers, Aston Villa and Sheffield United. He featured in seven games for Rangers in 2006 before a training ground disagreement saw him sidelined by then Ibrox manager Paul Le Guen. Tottenham's Alan Hutton has established himself as the first choice right-back for Scotland, while Graham Alexander and Graeme Murty have also been deployed in the role recently. Steven Whittaker and Kevin McNaughton are also certain to be considered for the position Burley filled as a player for Ipswich and Scotland. Bardsley has been non-committal about his international future since he was first approached by former Scotland boss Walter Smith. "Players have to show they want to play for Scotland, show they have passion and a hunger for Scotland," added Burley. "That is the key. I won't force any man to play for us." Hutton will just have to keep him out of the team again! Dont like Bardsleys attitude but he is a better option than McNaughton and Alexander. However Hutton has this position his own for the next 10 years and Whittaker is fine back up. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlock 0 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Steven Whittaker could play right back if needed too. He's a bit more adventurous than pass-it-backwards-Alexander if Hutton was ever injured. Seems he could do a decent shift at left back too if McEveley doesn't make the grade ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Steven Whittaker could play right back if needed too. He's a bit more adventurous than pass-it-backwards-Alexander if Hutton was ever injured. Seems he could do a decent shift at left back too if McEveley doesn't make the grade ? McEveley? No way! Stevie Smith is on the road back. He'll be Scotlands 1st choice LB in a few months. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Ally 0 Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Was of a similar standard as Hutton at the start of the PLG era, when Hutton was branded "crap". HAving said that, even back then Hutton was my preferred choice due to his height, with Bardsley being weak in the air. Add in a bad attitude and it's no thanks from me. Hutton then Whittaker. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juffery 0 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Bardsley can fook right off. I'll maybe play for Scotland if I don't make it for England. Your either English or Scottish! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarty 1,876 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Yup, he's english. He was pretty gash when he played for us and he's hardly setting the Premiership alight with any sparkling displays for Sunderland so he can get tae fook! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,409 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Never mind him,get wee Nacho capped 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Never mind him,get wee Nacho capped Oooooooooft, controversial or what! I'd love to see that happen but the uproar from fans from the tinks and sheep land would be deafening. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmidd 0 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 When is he eligible? He's been in Scotland for years, does he just apply for citizenship? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,409 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Think he qualifies already,as long as you've not been capped by another country and you've played / stayed in one country for 5 years,I THINK !!!! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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