Burley stands by bold selection

"In the case of [Chris Iwelumo], it's simply a matter of always being on the look-out for options, of leaving the door open to anyone showing good form and playing regularly," said the manager. "He's six feet four, but, this season, he has shown that he's not just a big...

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Published inScotsman (Edinburgh, Scotland : Daily)
Main Author Glenn Gibbons Chief Football Writer
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Edinburgh (UK) Scotsman Publications 03.10.2008
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Burley, George
Iwelumo, Chris
McAllister, Jamie
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Summary:"In the case of [Chris Iwelumo], it's simply a matter of always being on the look-out for options, of leaving the door open to anyone showing good form and playing regularly," said the manager. "He's six feet four, but, this season, he has shown that he's not just a big target man, but that he has goals in him, too. "[Jamie McAllister] was a midfielder when I knew him at Hearts," said [George Burley], "but, in the last year or so, he has settled into the left-back position and has been playing well at Bristol. Everybody knows that we were not inundated with left-backs and Callum Davidson, who had to pull out of the last squad, is still not ready. Jamie will provide reliable cover." In the absence from central defence of the suspended Stephen McManus, the Rangers, veteran, David Weir, seems certain to form a partnership with Celtic's Gary Caldwell. "David had to call off from the squad for Macedonia and Iceland last month," said Burley, "But I saw him against Hibs last Sunday, and he was outstanding. He is very fresh and, as we do with every squad, we simply have to hope that we are not hit with a lot of injuries and withdrawals before the event."
ISSN:0307-5850