Bairn bid to show he's best Barr none; SCOTLAND v NORTHERN IRELAND COUNTDOWN...Byline: By David McCarthy David McCarthy (born 16 July 1983 in Dublin) is an Irish sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres and began racing over 800 metres in 2007. He finished seventh at the 2002 World Junior Championships in Kingston and fifth at the 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships in DARREN BARR Darren Barr (born 17 March 1985 in Glasgow) is a Scottish professional footaller currently playing for Scottish Premier League club Falkirk. Barr, a defender, previously had a loan spell with Forfar Athletic during season 2005-06. will become the first Falkirk player since John White in 1959 to win a Scotland cap if he plays against Northern Ireland Northern Ireland: see Ireland, Northern. Northern Ireland Part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland occupying the northeastern portion of the island of Ireland. Area: 5,461 sq mi (14,144 sq km). Population (2001): 1,685,267. . The 23-year-old Bairns skipper believes his elevation to the national team can act as an inspiration to the many talented youngsters working under John Hughes
He said: "The manager has had a massive influence on me. A lot of young boys, such as Scott Arfield Scott Arfield (born 11 January, 1988) is a Scottish football midfielder who currently plays for Falkirk. Falkirk F.C. (current squad) and Thomas Scobie, have come through the ranks and he has helped us all." Hughes made Barr BARR Board on Agriculture and Renewable Resources (Washington, DC, USA) BARR Bureau of Aeronautics Resident Representative captain this term despite being younger than seasoned pros Jackie McNamara, Lee Bullen, Russell Latapy and Neil McCann and he has relished the responsibility he has relished. The centre-back said: "It's a bonus to have guys like Jackie at the club. It's got to be a benefit. Boys like Lee and Neil have helped as well. "It's a great privilege to be captain and it has given me a bit more responsibility. It's a bonus and those players will help me. "I had good times watching Scotland as a boy so it's great to be here and a experience being around top-class players." Scotland assistant coach Steven Pressley hinted Barr may get his debut at some point. The defender admits it would be a dream come true. He said: "My parents and brother have been the biggest influences on my career and they would be ecstatic." |
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