Bridcutt called up by Scotland

1:12pm Thursday 7th March 2013 in Sport

Liam Bridcutt has been called up for the World Cup qualifiers Liam Bridcutt has been called up for the World Cup qualifiers

Albion midfielder Liam Bridcutt has been called up by Scotland for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Wales and Serbia.

Bridcutt's selection follows his consistently influential performances for the Seagulls as a defensive midfielder. Bridcutt qualifies for Scotland through a grandparent.

He was watched by new Scotland manager Gordon Strachan and his assistant, former Albion boss Mark McGhee, in Albion's recent draw at Blackburn Rovers.

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Stop the bus and let my brother Jack off says...
1:17pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Well done Liam , well deserved.

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Stripes says...
1:24pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Unless Liam really does want to represent Scotland rather than using it as a quick route in to international football I think this is a massive mistake.

He has the ability to be a fully established England international in my opinion.

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Seagulls Over Surrey (SOS) says...
1:24pm Thu 7 Mar 13

About time! This'll add a nought or two to his eventual transfer fee!! Way to go, Liam - long overdue.

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VegasSeagull says...
1:42pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Pleased for you Liam, and if the England selectors didn't see what we and the selectors of Scotland see, well that's their loss.

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B rian Tawses left foot says...
1:49pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Stripes says...
1:24pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Unless Liam really does want to represent Scotland rather than using it as a quick route in to international football I think this is a massive mistake.

He has the ability to be a fully established England international in my opinion.”

You obviously think there is huge kudos in playing for England. The way they play suggests I might get called up myself

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Old Scrote of the Amex says...
2:12pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Stripes wrote:
Unless Liam really does want to represent Scotland rather than using it as a quick route in to international football I think this is a massive mistake.

He has the ability to be a fully established England international in my opinion.
He won't get an England call-up unless he plays for one of the big 6 clubs in the Prem. Given the amount of time for even Scotland to realise his ability (not a nation awash with talent), do you really think England will?

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Old Scrote of the Amex says...
2:14pm Thu 7 Mar 13

B rian Tawses left foot wrote:
Stripes says...
1:24pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Unless Liam really does want to represent Scotland rather than using it as a quick route in to international football I think this is a massive mistake.

He has the ability to be a fully established England international in my opinion.”

You obviously think there is huge kudos in playing for England. The way they play suggests I might get called up myself
Yes, of course there is huge kudos to playing for the - what are we? - 4th ranked international team in the world? To think otherwise is nonsense, unless you're not English or hate football.

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tug509 says...
2:32pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Well earned Liam,nothing more than you deserve.

Gordon,you look after our lad. UTA

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WestStander17 says...
2:37pm Thu 7 Mar 13

This had to happen at some point. Good move by Strachan. There is a lot of competition for the midfield positions for England but I don't think Bridcutt would look out of place in a top six Premiership team and so therefore possibly England at some point.

Would think he could fit straight in to the Scotland side in that position in front of the back 4. Scotland will play 5 in midfield most games too.

Good luck, Liam. Very well deserved!

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Yorkieseagull says...
2:38pm Thu 7 Mar 13

What an opportunity for the lad. Fully deserved.

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Baldseagull says...
2:49pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Old Scrote of the Amex wrote:
Stripes wrote:
Unless Liam really does want to represent Scotland rather than using it as a quick route in to international football I think this is a massive mistake.

He has the ability to be a fully established England international in my opinion.
He won't get an England call-up unless he plays for one of the big 6 clubs in the Prem. Given the amount of time for even Scotland to realise his ability (not a nation awash with talent), do you really think England will?
I think he could make an England squad in the near future, Hodgson won't care which club he plays for, even Palace players have had a look in recently.
Representing Scotland is not to be sniffed at though, and is more likely to become a regular selection.
He will still get the chance to play against some of the worlds best, and show that he can compete with them.

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Old Scrote of the Amex says...
3:10pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Just look how far down the pecking order he'd be for England. You could easily name a dozen players ahead of him.

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falmer seagull says...
3:16pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Well deserved Liam!

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klemaniac says...
3:26pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Well done Jock Bridcutt, couldn't have happened to a more deserving player

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Hector66 says...
3:49pm Thu 7 Mar 13

surely he would have been informally asked if he'd represent Scotland before they added him to the squad, so i would imagine his decision is already made. he's going to represent scotland and the very best of luck to him. marvellous player. a better than david batty, david batty, perhaps?

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dave from bexill says...
4:17pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Brilliant. Representing your country must be the pinnacle of any players career and also raises the status of the parent club. Well done Liam and well done Brighton and Hove Albion.

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championshipgull says...
4:26pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Tremendous to see Liam added to the growing number of internationals at Brighton. Every time I look at list of international players, as on the Scottish FA web site and read Brighton and Hove Albion next to the name, I feel Terrific

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Alfie T says...
4:37pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Possibly my favourite player, so consistent, intelligent, calm, good passer, brilliant at breaking up opposition moves and possession, and his ariel ability for such a little fella is excellent. Great opportunity for him under Strachan.

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markymark03 says...
4:48pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Its going to be a tough decision now on weather to dress up as a bull fighter or the loche ness monster. Perhaps a combo is in order?

Still too cold for my Egyptian robe though

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Willie, Willie Irvine says...
4:49pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Al well and good, but has he got any room left on his arms for the Saltire tattoo..?

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Alfie T says...
4:54pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:
Al well and good, but has he got any room left on his arms for the Saltire tattoo..?
Probably not, but I can think of somewhere more appropriate for it !

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tug509 says...
5:11pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Willie, Willie Irvine wrote:
Al well and good, but has he got any room left on his arms for the Saltire tattoo..?
No ,too many SEAGULLS!. UTA

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B rian Tawses left foot says...
5:24pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Old Scrote of the Amex says...
2:14pm Thu 7 Mar 13


B rian Tawses left foot wrote:
Stripes says...
1:24pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Unless Liam really does want to represent Scotland rather than using it as a quick route in to international football I think this is a massive mistake.

He has the ability to be a fully established England international in my opinion.”

You obviously think there is huge kudos in playing for England. The way they play suggests I might get called up myself
Yes, of course there is huge kudos to playing for the - what are we? - 4th ranked international team in the world? To think otherwise is nonsense, unless you're not English or hate football.”

You really think that England are the 4th best team in the world ? If that's so why do we never win - or even come anywhere near to winning - any major trophy ? Why are we regularly beaten by teams who are supposedly much worse than us ? Why do some England players seem to have no pride in wearing the shirt ? If you really think that England are the fourth best team in the world then frankly you are a deluded fool.

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Southwick seagull says...
5:55pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Fantastic news! Well deserved recognition for one of our most consistent and influential players. We are all proud of you, Liam.

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SanFranciscoSeagull says...
5:59pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Well done Liam. Gordon Strachan has a good eye. Another International in the Albion ranks. UTA!

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cvs says...
6:12pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Liam McBridcutt

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championshipgull says...
6:40pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Gus Poyet told seagulls.co.uk of his delight at the call-up, adding: “I am really happy for him, whenever a player gets a first call up it is really special."

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RottingdeanBAH27 says...
6:59pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Why has this only just happened? I don't mean to be rude but the Scotland international team isn't that great and could of done with him last year ( good work Gordon). He has been the best and most consistant player of the past two seasons at the AMEX and deserves this chance. I would rather see him wih the three lions on his badge but really happy for he lad. If Brighton don't make the premiership I think he will be off and why not he is too good for the championship. Lets hope they go up together.

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jockithenoo says...
7:09pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Stripes wrote:
Unless Liam really does want to represent Scotland rather than using it as a quick route in to international football I think this is a massive mistake.

He has the ability to be a fully established England international in my opinion.
I have to disagree any player worth his salt wants to represent at international level
Liam you get my vote welcome to Scotland

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fairweathersupporter says...
7:43pm Thu 7 Mar 13

B rian Tawses left foot wrote:
Old Scrote of the Amex says...
2:14pm Thu 7 Mar 13


B rian Tawses left foot wrote:
Stripes says...
1:24pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Unless Liam really does want to represent Scotland rather than using it as a quick route in to international football I think this is a massive mistake.

He has the ability to be a fully established England international in my opinion.”

You obviously think there is huge kudos in playing for England. The way they play suggests I might get called up myself
Yes, of course there is huge kudos to playing for the - what are we? - 4th ranked international team in the world? To think otherwise is nonsense, unless you're not English or hate football.”

You really think that England are the 4th best team in the world ? If that's so why do we never win - or even come anywhere near to winning - any major trophy ? Why are we regularly beaten by teams who are supposedly much worse than us ? Why do some England players seem to have no pride in wearing the shirt ? If you really think that England are the fourth best team in the world then frankly you are a deluded fool.
England regularly qualify for World Cups etc and have half a go when we're there (yes we've been disappointing, players paid too much, Wags etc etc). Quite frankly with a little more luck and better management of expectations, not to mention the strange decisions by the FA, then we may have faired a little better.
Scotland have been an international Joke since the mid nineties and have not qualified for a tournament since.
If i were Scottish, i would however be honoured to play for my country, as i would if i were from Togo or the Faroe Islands...
Liam has been outstanding for the past two seasons and has made a choice. And deserves recognition from whatever quarter.

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Old Scrote of the Amex says...
11:10pm Thu 7 Mar 13

B rian Tawses left foot wrote:
Old Scrote of the Amex says...
2:14pm Thu 7 Mar 13


B rian Tawses left foot wrote:
Stripes says...
1:24pm Thu 7 Mar 13

Unless Liam really does want to represent Scotland rather than using it as a quick route in to international football I think this is a massive mistake.

He has the ability to be a fully established England international in my opinion.”

You obviously think there is huge kudos in playing for England. The way they play suggests I might get called up myself
Yes, of course there is huge kudos to playing for the - what are we? - 4th ranked international team in the world? To think otherwise is nonsense, unless you're not English or hate football.”

You really think that England are the 4th best team in the world ? If that's so why do we never win - or even come anywhere near to winning - any major trophy ? Why are we regularly beaten by teams who are supposedly much worse than us ? Why do some England players seem to have no pride in wearing the shirt ? If you really think that England are the fourth best team in the world then frankly you are a deluded fool.
Firstly, England ARE rated the 4th best side in the world, whether you like it or not. Secondly, they are ranked high ebcause, over the past 15-20 years they have constantly been in the world's top 10, because of an exemplary record of qualifying for major tournaments. They many not have won any but are consitently good, whereas more successful teams like France burn brightly, win something, then disappear again.

If you can't understand something this complicated, maybe look to Andy Murray who was ranked 4th for AGES before he won anything. Maybe you should try to understand stuff a bit better before you start accusing people of being deluded fool. Pot. Kettle.

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Hector66 says...
4:30am Fri 8 Mar 13

rather than these incessant arguments with each other, can't we just keep it at a bravo to bridcutt for (over) due recognition of his progress and talent?

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Alfie T says...
7:05am Fri 8 Mar 13

Hector66 wrote:
rather than these incessant arguments with each other, can't we just keep it at a bravo to bridcutt for (over) due recognition of his progress and talent?
Well said old chap.

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hannover seagull says...
7:20am Fri 8 Mar 13

Liam has weighed up his options and made his decision
He knows full welll that the midfield places in the England set up are probably the hardest to break into at any level

By making himself available for Scotland
he will get games and be recognised.

I respect his decision and wish him well
Hugely deserved
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dave from bexill says...
9:17am Fri 8 Mar 13

Hopefully in the future, he and CMS will be able to share the taxi costs to Scotland games.

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hannover seagull says...
10:39am Fri 8 Mar 13

dave from bexill wrote:
Hopefully in the future, he and CMS will be able to share the taxi costs to Scotland games.
And Greer don´t forget
Who knows maybe Ulloa has an Ancient Keltic link

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