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.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.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."However, he believes the potential return of Barry Ferguson is a completely different matter.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.Speaking of Ferguson, Brown added: "He was actually told, I understand, by the SFA that he was finished, as was Allan McGregor."That's a different issue. He did not say he didn't want to play. He was told he wasn't going to play."So they would have to rescind that if they decided to bring back Barry Ferguson."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.He told Sky Sports News: "I don't think there should be too many concerns."Craig was brought before various committees for indiscretions or comments about referees."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."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."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."I'm sure he will be diplomatic. He will also be very authoritative and completely forthright and these are good qualities."

Source: Team_Talk