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Hearts star Stewart gets Scotland call



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Published Date: 18 August 2008
By BARRY ANDERSON
HEARTS midfielder Michael Stewart has been called into George Burley's Scotland squad to help the national coach offset the effect of five withdrawals ahead of Wednesday's friendly with Northern Ireland.
Stewart has been enlisted alongside Rangers' David Weir and Graham Alexander of Burnley. It's the midfielder's first international recognition since 2002, when he played in Scotland's 2-0 defeat by South Africa in Hong Kong. To date he has three full caps.

Celtic's Paul Hartley and Gary Caldwell, Gavin Rae and Kevin McNaughton of Cardiff City and Preston's Callum Davidson have all been forced to pull out of Wednesday's match, leaving Burley's squad once again decimated by withdrawals.

Scotland are expected to add more players to the group in order to strengthen their resources for the final friendly before the 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign begins next month.





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  • Last Updated: 18 August 2008 2:02 PM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Heart of Midlothian FC
 
1

Roscoe P Coltrane,

18/08/2008 14:40:38
Good luck Mikey. Just keep the heid!
2

Will1875,

18/08/2008 14:43:16
Its a disgrace, he's absolutely rubbish. Pals from the Hearts days no doubt.

There must be better out their surely............

3

Will1875,

18/08/2008 14:43:52
Even worse he will probably play............ watch fro Scotland plummeting down the world rankings.
4

victorian of gorgie ,

18/08/2008 14:49:51
#2, suggest a name then. let's have a laugh.

5

Gashauskis,

Edinburgh 18/08/2008 14:55:18
#2

Pals from the Hearts days?
Interesting comment given the fact that Stewart was dumped by Burley when he came in and resigned for us 18 months after Burley left.

I think his inclusion is merited. He'll offer the midfield the same passion as Rae, Bazza or Hartley would have so it makes sense. WHo else to you recommend? Brian Kerr, John Rankin, Ian Murray???
6

Staffs Hibby,

18/08/2008 16:03:05
#2
Did you actually see Michael Stewart play under Tony Mowbray at Hibs ? He actually started to fulfil his undoubted potential whilst at ER. Not sure he's done so in his second stint at Hearts, but we'll see, he certainly has the ability just a question if he can apply himself, and yes there could be worse in there. It's not as if Scotland have a surfeit of quality players to call upon. I wish him well
7

Johnny Jambo,

18/08/2008 16:16:34
#4 Victorian I am with you that there is not a lot better out there, but to be honest I am not sure about Stewart's ability being good enough for the National Team yet. It's not his fault the squad have injuries and he has been selected and I am sure he will give 100% if selected.
8

Aaron I,

18/08/2008 16:50:21
#4 Stewart wasn't at Hearts at the time Burley was there.

Goood try though.
9

gorgeousgorgieboy,

Edinburgh 18/08/2008 16:50:24
Ian Murray is nowt but a clogger.

And no a very good one.

If he's one of your best you're in worse shape than I thought.
10

CBJambo,

18/08/2008 17:28:56
#10

Isn't he also a defender... and a pretty poor one at that??!

11

CBJambo,

18/08/2008 17:42:59
Again... isn't he a defender?

I think he has occasionally played in midfield in a sort of 'Big Zal/Karipidis' way... but has been found out for his lack of pace and his general she-hite play!

But then he isn't a jambo so he must be better eh...pun-tit.

Away an blow yer flute.
12

what a chancer,

its mad 18/08/2008 17:43:40
usually the squad is full to the brim with oldfirm,possible bit of p.r. going on here held the midfield again on his own with larry and others not capable to withstand the opposition ,this heart squad are not good enough to compete against oldfirm,sell larry and invest the money in youth setup,oh will miko be sent to the salt mines cant beat them with eleven on the pitch,down to ten and others still meandering surly vlad can see now who is wasting his time and money.
13

Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robertson!,

18/08/2008 18:34:49
#15

He never played for Rankgers you idiot
14

Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robertson!,

18/08/2008 18:35:14
Ian Murray - Couldn't get his game for Norwich FFS
15

Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robertson!,

18/08/2008 18:36:19
Stephen Hughes....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! For a Pundit your a bit Jimmy White!!
16

Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robertson!,

18/08/2008 18:38:06
Mikey Stewart

Big Team - Scotland Call Up

Wee Team - Nae Call Up

Sorry Boys it was too tempting!!! ;O)
17

Pride Eh The Capital,

18/08/2008 19:22:57
Mikey has the talent but doesnt give 100% every game, he is hot and cold especially last season. Now that Shabba is in he is playing to his potential to impress the new gaffer and will continue to do so to keep his place. Why else was he on Man Utd's payroll if he didnt have ability Fergie doesnt just breed sh*te at Man Utd even if he didnt make the first team Fergie must have saw something.

Id rather have an 100% playing Mikey in my starting 11 than Murray or Hughes by far, he just need to keep the head and not lash out if he loses the plot.
18

mcaitchi,

Hibs 18/08/2008 21:54:11
21# - The Fact is That Man Utd - will sign ony "Cun£"
with "GINGER" Hair !!

Miky Stewpot - is a Good Player - he does deserve a call up tho !!

G.G.T.T.H.
19

Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robertson!,

18/08/2008 22:02:41
#22 Excuse me?
20

Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robbo Robertson!,

18/08/2008 22:09:27
#20

Ronaldo, Kaka and Messi all had a trial with Rangers....they were not better than Charley Adam, Alan Gow, Alex Rae, Gavin Rae, Kirk Broadfoot and Stephen Hughes though so they never got a contract.

Jog on
21

Leithjambo,

18/08/2008 23:11:03
#26
Man your such a tw@t. Typical Rangers fan, spouting off about all and sundry from the top of your marble steps.
Never been off these threads since you won at the weekend, yet when you lost to Kaunas not seen or heard for a week.
Even your grammar stinks, 'the fact is that murray done well for Rangers'.
People who begin thier sentences with, 'the fact is' generally have a power complex. You satisfy your own power complex through your attachment to an institution which is much bigger and more powerful than all of its peers, (with the exception of one).
This affords you the luxury of being an authority on football, as 99% of the time, your predictions of glory will inevitably come true. (Except against Celtic of course).
I know your sort, youve never played a game of football in your life.
22

The Gorgie Boys Are In Town,

18/08/2008 23:12:58
26 are you really a gers fan? honestly either you are a poor mans Charlie Nicholas or you have never watched a match in your life, or just plainly daft right enough. Stewart has the worst temperment you hhave ever seen!

What a clown you come across as but nothing new in that
23

Angoos,

Baku, Azerbaijan 19/08/2008 04:37:04
#29 thepundit

Keep up the postings.
My days in work would be REALLY boring were it not for your "witterings" of p!sh on these threads.
You are either a 10-12 year old getting your facts from a Pannini Sticker Album or you have the football knowledge of Vladimir Romanov and the combined grammar skills of Charlie Nicholas and Alan "Rambo" McAnally !!
Keep up the good work !
24

CBJambo,

19/08/2008 12:41:24
#29

Ian Murray has trouble lacing his own boots!

And i think Sir Alex is a better judge of footballer than uncle 'turncoat' wattie and aunt sally.

Congrats to Mikey for his 'deserved' call up and 'just deserts' to the ex hubz/ ex rankers/ ex norwich/ hubz utility man.
25

EDINA SOUPERIORITY,

19/08/2008 20:33:58

Stewart was duff last season, hada rerr game vs. Motherwell, but was mediocre at best against Rankgers.
I cannot see what he's done to make any Scotland squad, and all he needs is his head to swell up again.
Maybe after a full season of genuine good displays he'd be worth another international look-in, but this could easily backfire on Hearts. Personally, I'm not too sure that this particular leopard can ever change his spots !!

 

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