Source: Team_Talk
Brown pours cold water on Boyd talk
Levein is set to take over as national team boss after agreeing a two-and-a-half year deal with the Scottish Football Association.[LNB]His appointment could pave the way for a return to the national fold for Rangers striker Boyd, who refused to play under previous boss George Burley after complaining of a lack of opportunities.[LNB]But Brown would not welcome the sight of Boyd in the dark blue jersey of Scotland again, insisting: "You are either committed to Scotland or you are not. It shouldn't depend on who the manager is."[LNB]However, he believes the potential return of Barry Ferguson is a completely different matter.[LNB]Ferguson and goalkeeper Allan McGregor were banished from the national team following the infamous 'Boozegate' affair but could also find themselves back in the fold under the new regime.[LNB]Speaking of Ferguson, Brown added: "He was actually told, I understand, by the SFA that he was finished, as was Allan McGregor.[LNB]"That's a different issue. He did not say he didn't want to play. He was told he wasn't going to play.[LNB]"So they would have to rescind that if they decided to bring back Barry Ferguson."[LNB]Brown does not expect Levein's history of conflict with the SFA to cause problems between himself and chief executive Gordon Smith in his new role.[LNB]He told Sky Sports News: "I don't think there should be too many concerns.[LNB]"Craig was brought before various committees for indiscretions or comments about referees.[LNB]"The figure-head of the establishment is the chief executive and he represents authority and Craig was not happy with some of the decisions against him.[LNB]"Quite clearly there was conflict there but I don't think it was a personal thing. I may be wrong but I don't think it was person to person."[LNB]He added: "You've got to be diplomatic but Craig is an intelligent guy and I think he is sensible enough not to put his foot in it.[LNB]"I'm sure he will be diplomatic. He will also be very authoritative and completely forthright and these are good qualities."[LNB][LNB]
