Source: Daily_Mail
Barry Ferguson admits: I may yet make a Scotland return
Barry Ferguson has not ruled out a return to international football.[LNB]The Birmingham midfielder, 32, has not played for Scotland since his part in the 'Boozegate' scandal 18 months ago.[LNB]Craig Levein had offered Ferguson an olive branch ahead of the recent Euro 2012 qualifying double-header against Lithuania and Liechtenstein but the former Rangers player knocked back the offer from the national team boss - insisting he wanted to focus on his club career.[LNB] Controversial: Ferguson hasn't played for Scotland since the Boozegate scandal[LNB]But now Ferguson, who has won 45 caps for his country, could be ready to change his mind.[LNB]'You can never say never in football,' he told BBC Radio.[LNB]'I don't have a fear of going out and being booed. To captain Scotland is the pinnacle of your career, is it not?[LNB]'Craig came down to see me in the summer and we had a great chat. He's a guy I have a lot of respect for. He wanted an answer before the Sweden game and my answer was no.[LNB]'Craig knows I will speak to him. His words were: "The door will never be shut". It never leaves you and you always want to represent your country.[LNB]Tussle: Ferguson clashes with Fernando Torres during Birmingham's game against Liverpool last weekend[LNB]'Watching the games, you want to be out there helping Scotland get to a major European finals. It does hurt not being part of it.[LNB]'When I signed for Birmingham my only concern was to play for them.[LNB]'Moving away from my family, the gaffer gave me time to come back up the road. My break from internationals gives me more time to spend time with the family.[LNB]'But to be asked back, it plays on your mind. It's not an easy decision to make.'[LNB]The Scotland boss has kept the door open for the former Rangers midfielder toreturn for next month's Euro 2012 qualifying double-header against the CzechRepublic and Spain.[LNB]Levein said: 'The situation has been ongoing and I have been upfront in saying I would like him to be part of the set-up. [LNB]'If there is any update to the situation then we will keep everyone informed.'[LNB] Beausejour could make Birmingham bow at West Brom after visa arrivalMcLeish says new signing Hleb could be Birmingham's new DugarryBIRMINGHAM FC
