Ferguson to take time over Scotland decision

Published: 09 Feb 2010 - 08:49:04

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Ferguson to take time over Scotland decision

Barry Ferguson will take plenty of time before deciding whether to make an international return for Scotland under Craig Levein.The Birmingham midfielder, however, revealed Levein is the only coach he would have considered returning to play under for Scotland.He told Press Association Sport: "As soon as Craig got announced as Scotland manager I said he was the right man for the job. He is the only guy I would probably consider coming back to play for."The former Rangers captain was dropped by his country following much-publicised off-the-field incidents when on Scotland duty last season. Levein has held talks with the 32-year-old and indicated he wants Ferguson back for the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign and to add to his 45 caps."I've still got a lot of thinking to do and I am nowhere near a decision," Ferguson added. "I am fully committed to Birmingham. I will give them a full season. They took a chance on me when people were knocking me down. I owe them everything.""There are loads of things I have to take into consideration and I have to be honest with the gaffer (Blues boss Alex McLeish) as well. He has given me a platform to come down here and play. I've not had a long chat with him yet. I need to sit down and see what his thoughts are."