Source: Team_Talk
I had to put my family first - Ferguson
arry Ferguson has revealed loyalty to his family and Birmingham boss Alex McLeish was behind his decision not to play for Scotland again.[LNB] The midfielder was banned from international selection in April 2009 for his role in the "Boozegate" affair but was offered the opportunity to return by Scotland boss Craig Levein.[LNB]However, Ferguson this week informed Levein he had no intention of playing for his country again.[LNB]He told the Herald: "The main reason, as far as I am concerned, is to spend more time with my family and stay true to a promise I made them when I signed for Birmingham City.[LNB]"When I moved down to England, it was on the understanding I'd be coming back up the road during the international breaks to spend a week or possibly two weeks with my family and that is the way things have worked out up until now.[LNB]"The second reason is that I want to continue to give my best to Birmingham.[LNB]"Alex McLeish was the man who put his neck on the line when he signed me and I want to repay his faith by making sure I'm as fit as I possibly can be and that means not playing an additional five or six games for my country."
