GAFFER IS LEFT-BACK IN LURCH.Byline: By MARK GUIDI SCOTLAND boss George Burley bur·ley n. pl. bur·leys A light-colored tobacco grown chiefly in Kentucky and used especially in making cigarettes. [Probably from the name Burley.] admits he has concerns at left-back - and challenged someone to nail down the position before the World Cup campaign kicks off. Gary Naysmith Gary Andrew Naysmith (born November 16, 1978 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a football defender, currently playing for Sheffield United in the Football League Championship. Club Career Hearts has been regarded as the main man for that role but injury has held him back in recent seasons. Preston's Graeme Alexander and Jay McEveley of Derby are in contention while Burley hopes Stevie Smith This article is about the female British poet. For the male Scottish footballer, see Steven Smith (footballer). Stevie Smith (September 20 1902–March 7 1971) was a British poet and novelist. will stake a claim. Ibrox team-mate Steven Whittaker may also fill the role in future. Cardiff's Kevin McNaughton was set to be named in the squad to face Croatia but is crocked. Burley said: "The left-back position is there for a player to make his own.We've covered lots of games and many guys have been considered. "Nobody has put a stamp on it and we don't have someone definite for the opening World Cup qualifier in September. "It's up to a player to show he is the man to be given it. I'll be looking at the left-back slot closely for the Croatia game. "There are several candidates and we'll see how they do before the World Cup qualifiers. "McNaughton was in my thoughts before his injury. Alexander can play there and so can McEveley and Naysmith. "We may well have Smith at Rangers coming back to full fitness and that would be good after his injury problems." |
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