jpg75 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Did anybody interview Welshman and ask him about his international ambitions? Seems a bit much to expect him to announce a press conference on the subject Here's the transcript of my recent interview with Emery Welshman: jpg75: Can you tell us your name? EW: My name is Em- jpg75: It doesn't matter what your name is! [lays a smackdown on his candy ass] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppage Time Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Scottish manager, Gordon Strachan, has announced his 23 man squad for upcoming games against Germany and Georgia. Scott Arfield has, once again, been left out. http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/scottish_fa_news.cfmpage=2986&newsCategoryID=6&newsID=15189 This must be very disappointing for Arfield since he has previously stated his desire to play for the Tartans. Unfortunately for Arfield, Mr. Strachan again does not have room in the crowded Scottish midfield for Championship side Burnley's midfielder. Scott, your place is with the Reds, so we, the Voyageurs, invite you with open arms, and a pint or two (or three), to come and help make history with Canada. Besides, your dad's a Canuck. What's more, as our manager says, "Canadian footballers, we fuck with our cock." Seriously, Mr. Arfield, give us a call at the CSA, pull on the red jersey with the maple leaf on it, and play for the country and fans that really want you today! Nae, lad, we'll nae turn ye away (unlike Gordon Strachan!)! So, Scott, in the historical words of the Canadians everywhere, Come to Canada, and kick some CONCACAF ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Does he have twitter or instagram? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Does he even have a Canadian passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Here's the transcript of my recent interview with Emery Welshman: jpg75: Can you tell us your name? EW: My name is Em- jpg75: It doesn't matter what your name is! [lays a smackdown on his candy ass] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Does he have twitter or instagram? Here's his twitter https://twitter.com/scottyarf Somebody shoot him a message. the Humberlands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Does he even have a Canadian passport? All he'll need is a stamp on his Scottish passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db707 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 All he'll need is a stamp on his Scottish passport. Well played sir. Also well played jpg75. Nice to not be the only one making wrestling references around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Someone should send him a tweet/message.. Hey Scotty how would you like the be the face of Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hey Scotty, how would you like to spend 28 hours on airplanes, have a paid-for stay in the Tegucigalpa HoJo, tweak a muscle and lose your place with Burnley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Hey Scotty, how would you like to spend 28 hours on airplanes, have a paid-for stay in the Tegucigalpa HoJo, tweak a muscle and lose your place with Burnley? if that was the attitude, nobody would play intl football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermanator Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Anyone expecting Arfield to be announced in the MNT lineup is just setting themselves for disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Anyone expecting Arfield to be announced in the MNT lineup is just setting themselves for disappointment. Don't think anyone is expecting him to be annouced. He'd fall under the "pleasant surprise" category. The Voyageurs love "pleasant surprises". the Humberlands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) if that was the attitude, nobody would play intl football No. There is a huge difference in taking those chances playing for your country, and taking those chances to play for the country where your grandma just happened to have pushed your Dad out of her womb. And even if you fall into that latter category, there is also a big difference in taking those chances while jetting around Europe vs. taking them while trekking from Europe to Central America. There is zero reason for Arfield to play for us. He's an established pro on a great contract with the potential to play for a second tier European side. We do nothing for him other than risk his career for zero reward. Edited August 27, 2015 by Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 No. There is a huge difference in taking those chances playing for your country, and taking those chances to play for the country where your grandma just happened to have pushed your Dad out of her womb. And even if you fall into that latter category, there is also a big difference in taking those chances while jetting around Europe vs. taking them while trekking from Europe to Central America. There is zero reason for Arfield to play for us. He's an established pro on a great contract with the potential to play for a second tier European side. We do nothing for him other than risk his career for zero reward. There are risks to playing internationally but there are many positive reasons to play internationally as well such as prestige, extra income, exposure, more club signing possibilities, possibility of playing in major tournaments, marketing yourself in different markets, travel to interesting countries etc. He has stated he wants to play internationally and would prefer Scotland but is open to the possibility of playing for Canada and if we take him at his word I don't think it is that implausible that he would choose to play for us. He will be 27 in a few months and one has to think even if he were to get a Scotland selection sometime in the future he would likely be a sub/depth player for them. For us he could walk into the starting 11 and probably keep that spot for a number of years. I am not holding my breath for him to commit to us but I don't think it is all that far fetched either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king1010 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) No. There is a huge difference in taking those chances playing for your country, and taking those chances to play for the country where your grandma just happened to have pushed your Dad out of her womb. And even if you fall into that latter category, there is also a big difference in taking those chances while jetting around Europe vs. taking them while trekking from Europe to Central America. There is zero reason for Arfield to play for us. He's an established pro on a great contract with the potential to play for a second tier European side. We do nothing for him other than risk his career for zero reward. So when do you guys think Arfield gives up on Scotland and accepts Canada? hehe Edited August 27, 2015 by king1010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theaub Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 If Canada doesn't shit the bed against Honduras and El Salvador I think he gives us a good look in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Knight Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hope sooner than later but I think we'd have to make the hex before we're more strongly considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Guys, your choice, Arfield or Hoilett? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Arfield only because Hoilett has lingered for so long i've just developed a disdain. Pure ability speaking though I would go with Hoilett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hoilett....I think he would be an instant success in concacaf Scotty Arfield is a good player, however is he that much better than what we currently have in his position.... Hutchinson? Johnson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hoilett....I think he would be an instant success in concacaf Scotty Arfield is a good player, however is he that much better than what we currently have in his position.... Hutchinson? Johnson? Maybe not Hutch, but Arfield is probably an upgrade on Johnson. When i saw him last year he didn't look out of place in the EPL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finchster Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Hoilett....I think he would be an instant success in concacaf Scotty Arfield is a good player, however is he that much better than what we currently have in his position.... Hutchinson? Johnson? Hutch is 32. Arfield might not be better than him now, but who knows in a year or two? He probably will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 So Burnley released a message about all their players who got international call-ups. They only mentioned youth level stuff but it seemed like the type of message where they would have mentioned "full" call-ups as well. There was no mention of Arfield. My guess is that he did not get the Scotland call once again and did not reach out to Canada. http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/article/international-clarets-2715521.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Kinda hard to tell with that one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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