Canadian Pride Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 http://the11.ca/2013/06/01/airds-name-on-gold-cup-35-man-list-process-to-make-him-canada-eligible-can-begin/ Has he agreed to join Canada by being named to the 35 man roster? According to this, they still seem like they are trying to persuade him to join Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted June 19, 2013 Share Posted June 19, 2013 We've been speculating. Have a look at this thread, too http://www.cansoc.org/showthread.php?41626-Fraser-Aird-signs-with-Glasgow-Rangers-Academy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidCanada Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 His roommate is Luca Gasporatto, from what I am hearing is Luca may be part of the reason for this possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 The Sunday Mail is saying Aird is on the prelim roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 The Sunday Mail is saying Aird is on the prelim roster. That's referring to the 35 man roster which has been confirmed by the CSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 That's referring to the 35 man roster which has been confirmed by the CSA. Oh. So when does the camp start then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Conversation about Fraser Aird popped up again in the weekly Canadians Abroad thread. Jordan brought it to my attention that Aird's name has once again popped up, in the Scottish Sun. To find the original article, you gotta pay, but the Scottish Rumour Mill has the gist of it. http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/rumour-mill-fraser-forster-rangers-world-cup-1-3386697 With those said friendlies only being a month away, if they become confirmed, it won't be that long to find out the truth of this. With the Gold Cup prelim roster thing not being that long ago, you have to believe that there has been contact between Fraser and the CMNT to some degree over the last year. They placed him on that roster in the hopes that he would decide to come, but obviously he did not, right? Still as I said, that sort of confirms that there was SOME degree of previous interest, but that certainly doesn't make this rumour true. As we have all said in the past, we'll believe it when we see it. Aird for me would definitely be a strong addition to our squad so this has me hopeful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 That would be an unexpected piece of good news. He and Petrasso on the wings might actually get us a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Would be nice to see someone with options pick Canada. I've only seen Rangers a couple of times on tv this year, but for those who follow them more closely, does Aird only play on the right side? It would be nice to see a team in the future, with him on one side and Petrasso on the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 ^And then there's even a possibility of depth with Teibert. Depth.. on the CANmnt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Bob Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 My policy, as ever, is that I believe it when I see him on the field in a Canada kit and not one second before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Would be nice to see someone with options pick Canada. I've only seen Rangers a couple of times on tv this year, but for those who follow them more closely, does Aird only play on the right side? It would be nice to see a team in the future, with him on one side and Petrasso on the other. played on both sides, when hes on left, he cuts in and shoots lots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deschamp86 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 http://taboard.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=150527 Checked out a thread on the Tartan Army board. General consensus with the Scottish fans is that they don't mind him making the switch so long as he's doing it for the right reasons (playing for his country of birth, where he grew up). Just hoping this isn't some BS getting stirred up to try and get Scotland to call him up or something like that. Or have him join the Scottish U20s and tear up his plane ticket at the last minute a la Jacob Lensky. Like Lord Bob, I won't believe it until I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatest Cockney Rip Off Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 One poster was lamenting that it's a shame since Aird came their system, how long was he in Scotland for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohan Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 My policy, as ever, is that I believe it when I see him on the field in a Canada kit and not one second before. My policy is, only after being tied after a WCQ or other major tourneys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdude Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 One poster was lamenting that it's a shame since Aird came their system, how long was he in Scotland for? Aird moved there in 2011. So 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigi riva Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I am hoping Aird plays for us But I will believe it when I se it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamrock Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 There's no real benefit to choose Scotland over Canada, so it's a no-brainer really. But how good is he actually? Because half a season is League Two and 1 season in League One doesn't say all that much. I know, he's young and talented but we'll all have to see how big his potential is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 We don't have many 18-19 years old playing regular professional football at any level, certainly not for a big club like Rangers. I'd say he's good enough to play for us on that basis, but other who follow the Gers all seem pretty impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Cavallini Petrasso Tiebert Osorio Aird Piette Morgan Henry Adekugbe Ouimette Stillo Weird formation, but thats a solid U23 team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 As a side note, could this be the first time we enter the U23 Olympic qualifiers with a fully professional line up? People who have been around longer than me would know if we've done it before. Obviously some of the guys above won't be u23 anymore, but assuming we filled in the gaps it could very well be doable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Yeah it is^. Qualifying starts in 2016 so some of those lads will be too old. By that time, however, a midfield of: Petrasso Aleman Piette Aird + depth. That looks pretty strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Yeah it is^. Qualifying starts in 2016 so some of those lads will be too old. By that time, however, a midfield of: Petrasso Aleman Piette Aird + depth. That looks pretty strong! The big games will start in 2016, but qualifying will actually start in 2015 with the prelim round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Aird scored again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmonte Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Cavallini Petrasso Tiebert Osorio Aird Piette Morgan Henry Adekugbe Ouimette Stillo Weird formation, but thats a solid U23 team. Wow, yeah, that's all U-23...you're right as U-23 goes that's pretty solid. And that's only arguable the best XI as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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