Bertuzzi44 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 I think this definitely clears one thing up, Arfield has not retired from international footy and is open to receive callups from Canada. My guess reading between the lines is he would also show up to a January non-FIFA camp if it were up to him. Kyle_The_Hill, Corazon, Shway and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archer21 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bertuzzi44 said: I think this definitely clears one thing up, Arfield has not retired from international footy and is open to receive callups from Canada. My guess reading between the lines is he would also show up to a January non-FIFA camp if it were up to him. Yeah, it did seem that way from his comments. Rangers are playing Jan 22 in a cup so I’m sure they won’t want to let him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiecanuck Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, archer21 said: Yeah, it did seem that way from his comments. Rangers are playing Jan 22 in a cup so I’m sure they won’t want to let him go. Stirling Albion are in the Scottish league 2. Rangers fixtures in the league are against Ross County who are currently last in the table and Livingston who are currently 8th. Surely they can handle these without Arfield. gator and Califax 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertuzzi44 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Re-watching, he also quickly says, with regards to the January window, "if not, it'll be March". So yeah, I think Arfield is keen. Xavier., narduch, N1ckbr0wn and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, Bertuzzi44 said: Re-watching, he also quickly says, with regards to the January window, "if not, it'll be March". So yeah, I think Arfield is keen. If not January he’s done no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Shway said: If not January he’s done no? That’s what I have generally maintained but it is ultimately between him and Herdman, who will consider the interests of the other players. Who really knows…? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: That’s what I have generally maintained but it is ultimately between him and Herdman, who will consider the interests of the other players. Who really knows…? It’s also suspected that by the end of this next window, we could start booking tickets to Qatar. And let’s say we do qualify “without” him…does he make the team for the WC? I sure see better value in bringing a guy like Fraser over Arfield for the long term experience. footballfreak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Shway said: It’s also suspected that by the end of this next window, we could start booking tickets to Qatar. And let’s say we do qualify “without” him…does he make the team for the WC? I sure see better value in bringing a guy like Fraser over Arfield for the long term experience. I am not a fan of the idea of someone skipping the entire qualifying campaign and then playing in Qatar but the fact is that the tournament itself is not about grooming the next generation or the long term - it is about being as competitive as we possibly can at the tournament itself. lamptern, Kusch to the Corner, Xavier. and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shway Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Just now, dyslexic nam said: I am not a fan of the idea of someone skipping the entire qualifying campaign and then playing in Qatar but the fact is that the tournament itself is not about grooming the next generation or the long term - it is about being as competitive as we possibly can at the tournament itself. Will be a very interesting and exciting year. He’s definitely a piece to have on the bench even if he plays 20 mins. I just hope this will he/won’t he convo can get put to bed - and I think January is when we hear/see the final answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, dyslexic nam said: I am not a fan of the idea of someone skipping the entire qualifying campaign and then playing in Qatar but the fact is that the tournament itself is not about grooming the next generation or the long term - it is about being as competitive as we possibly can at the tournament itself. I think this is an important point. also they have the old firm in early Jan and then nothing for almost 3 weeks until that cup tie. To the football keeners here; What’s the deal with that big gap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Califax said: I think this is an important point. also they have the old firm in early Jan and then nothing for almost 3 weeks until that cup tie. To the football keeners here; What’s the deal with that big gap? Simply a winter break Califax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bene11 Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 3 hours ago, JamboAl said: Good find and quite an interesting interview. Russell Latapy smoked 40 a day. That’s like Borjan (don’t know how many he smokes a day) but I’ve seen him having a smoke and drinking a coffee in the morning outside hotels. Off topic but a banner with Borjan smoking a cigarette at the Hamilton game seems too perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Sings in Mariah Carey: ♫♪ All I want for Christmas is ... to see Scott Arfield at Camp Poutine♪♫ narduch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiecanuck Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, Bene11 said: Off topic but a banner with Borjan smoking a cigarette at the Hamilton game seems too perfect. Smoking a cigarette wearing his walmart sweats. Surely we have the coolest keeper in the world! Bene11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macksam Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 4 hours ago, RS said: I mean, there's only 24 hours in a day. 16 waking hours. It just seems like a logistical nightmare 🤣 Europe is not Canada though...I'm sure you can light up in the bars/restaurants unlike here so logistically, how hard is it, really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matro25 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 2 hours ago, dyslexic nam said: I am not a fan of the idea of someone skipping the entire qualifying campaign and then playing in Qatar but the fact is that the tournament itself is not about grooming the next generation or the long term - it is about being as competitive as we possibly can at the tournament itself. As long as whatever issues that existed (or didn't) between Arfield & whoever else was involved is settled I'm cool with it. Last thing we need is to break the harmony that exists between the players with 4 Central American road games to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker911 Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 I also like when questioned about not starting how he mentions he will do anything for the team and carry himself in a positive way. I don't get the impression he would be upset about being a late game sub or not used at all. If this guy is getting minutes at Rangers he absolutely needs to be there in January. johnyb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Love Arfield. He's always seems to keep it light hearted. It's a good demeaner to have around the team. I expect to see him back in January. No guarentees obviously, but Herdman and him have talked by the sounds of it, which is a good sign. I believe the game in question is a Scottish cup game as well, and with the squad Rangers have I don't imagine him being held back. I could see it for a cup final or something, but that won't be the case. johnyb, baulderdash77 and Floortom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califax Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 As someone noted above, after that cup game, these are the next 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Rangers will also be short a few key players at that time due to AFCON so it wont be as simple as "we can manage without Scotty". I'm sure they're hoping he doesnt get called. Obinna and Shway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, Floortom said: Rangers will also be short a few key players at that time due to AFCON so it wont be as simple as "we can manage without Scotty". I'm sure they're hoping he doesnt get called. Aribo is likely to be gone with Nigeria, but that'd be the only center mid by my count. Am I missing someone obvious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floortom Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Obinna said: Aribo is likely to be gone with Nigeria, but that'd be the only center mid by my count. Am I missing someone obvious? Aribo the only CM yes, but they have a few others like Balogun and Bassey that will leave them short-handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Floortom said: Aribo the only CM yes, but they have a few others like Balogun and Bassey that will leave them short-handed. For sure, but what are the knock on effects as they pertain to Arfied? Scott won't be covering for Balogun at CB. Is there another midfielder that would, thus leaving them a player short in that sector? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 If Scott Arfield is being asked to attend Camp Poutine, Rangers can hold him back if they so wish. However, there's nothing that they can do to stop him accepting a potential call up for the 3-match WCQ window. Obinna, lamptern and An Observer 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 17 minutes ago, SthMelbRed said: If Scott Arfield is being asked to attend Camp Poutine, Rangers can hold him back if they so wish. However, there's nothing that they can do to stop him accepting a potential call up for the 3-match WCQ window. While they can’t outright refuse to let him go they can let him know that his attendance at a time when he is needed but the club could impact his prospect of a new contract going forward. Given his age and probable need to manage minutes I don’t think his international situation I s straightforward at all. Kusch to the Corner, Califax and johnyb 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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