Lord Snooty Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Steven Fletcher has spoken of his frustration having missed Scotland’s double-header Euro 2020 qualifiers against Kazakhstan and San Marino. The Owls’ striker would almost certainly have featured for the Scots but Fletcher’s concern over playing on artificial pitches whilst managing his fitness dictated his absence. Then, to exacerbate matters, Fletcher sustained a groin injury as Wednesday beat Blackburn last time out at Hillsborough ahead of the international break. He said: “I am passionate about playing for my country and I made the decision with a very heavy heart. With the knee injury I had, it held me back for a long time, and I couldn’t take a chance on aggravating it again. It would just put me back to square one again. “On doctor’s advice, and kind of on personal advice, I thought it’d be best to leave it. “I played for Wednesday against Blackburn and the knee was fine on the grass but I pulled my groin. “Since then I’ve been working overtime with the physios. I was initially really disappointed but now I’m more upbeat because I’ve looked after my body over the past few months and that can only help with my recovery.” Owls boss Steve Bruce added: “I feel for Steven because he has so much passion for Scotland and he was as desperate to play as always. “But he was managing his own situation, he has to be careful with his knee, and both of these games were on artificial surfaces, which would not be the best for him. “Steven played for us against Blackburn and picked up a groin injury and again, we have to be sensible, we took him off when the game was very finely poised at 1-0. “He’s been in with the physios all week having treatment and we want him back out there as soon as possible. “I don’t like singling players out for praise because we win and lose as a team but I have to say Steven has been outstanding since I came into the club. “He is the consummate professional, he has led the line fantastically well and given me absolutely everything and that has been reflected in his form. “You know, we want him back out there as soon as we can and his desire is so strong but his fitness situation has to come first.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARMYARMY2010 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 But yet, Darren Fletcher called into question his loyalty/passion of or for playing for Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrev Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, DELUDED OWL said: But yet, Darren Fletcher called into question his loyalty/passion of or for playing for Scotland. Probably just upset after their humiliation at the hands of Kazakhstan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxonOwl Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Probably a pundit not knowing what they're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlZfan84 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 So he's got a groin injury - really hope he's fit for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post southportdc Posted March 25, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 25, 2019 They could have done with him. They've come out of a double header of Kazakhstan and San Marino with negative goal difference. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OWLERTON GHOST Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Dodged a reyt bullet Fletch Stuff Scotland .. We are more important ... Edited March 25, 2019 by OWLERTON GHOST 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camffiti Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Scotland tho 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LittleG Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 34 minutes ago, DELUDED OWL said: But yet, Darren Fletcher called into question his loyalty/passion of or for playing for Scotland. Just a pundit talking crap. I assume he didn't do any research as to the reasons our Fletch pulled out and has made himself look even more of a numpty than what he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_owl Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 If he hadn't picked up the groin injury it sounds like he may not have played anyway, which just sounds like a sensible approach given the problems he has had with his knee. I don't doubt his passion for Scotland, I don't think th various managers have had over the years have been as thoughtful about what he could do for them - their loss. A fit confident SF playing for Wednesday and Scotland has got to be the aim. Since he cam back from the knee op he has been excellent, even under Jos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 40 minutes ago, DELUDED OWL said: But yet, Darren Fletcher called into question his loyalty/passion of or for playing for Scotland. Another twohat who obviously hasn’t done his homework. What on earth is wrong with these pundits? First dumb and dumber Murphy and Ruud with their comments on Bruce, now this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camffiti Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, LittleG said: Just a pundit talking crap. I assume he didn't do any research as to the reasons our Fletch pulled out and has made himself look even more of a numpty than what he is. Av 'erd Darren has asked Carlton to have a word Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Wasn't the San Marino v Scotland game on grass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Bonvin Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, FreshOwl said: Another twohat who obviously hasn’t done his homework. What on earth is wrong with these pundits? First dumb and dumber Murphy and Ruud with their comments on Bruce, now this Obviously desperate for a nomination to Snoots' Bellend of the Year vote. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARMYARMY2010 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 53 minutes ago, OxonOwl said: Probably a pundit not knowing what they're talking about. He plays for Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARMYARMY2010 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 27 minutes ago, LittleG said: Just a pundit talking crap. I assume he didn't do any research as to the reasons our Fletch pulled out and has made himself look even more of a numpty than what he is. He plays for Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 A bbc pundit talking rollock and not having a clue what he's on about that's not happened for at least a week I wonder if Sutton will also be slagging Sancho off for not playing with an injury for England but there more chance he will get called out with England players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARMYARMY2010 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, room0035 said: A bbc pundit talking rollock and not having a clue what he's on about that's not happened for at least a week I wonder if Sutton will also be slagging Sancho off for not playing with an injury for England but there more chance he will get called out with England players. He plays for Stoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 To sum up, Fletcher will be fine for the weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
room0035 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, DELUDED OWL said: He plays for Stoke. See Chris Dutton comments today about Fletcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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