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Daily Record
18 hours ago
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- Daily Record
Greg Docherty reveals Charlton driving factor as former Rangers star refuses to let one dream die
The former Rangers and Hull City midfielder is on his way back to the English Championship after Wembley play-off joy Greg Docherty tasted promotion joy at Wembley - and he hasn't given up hope of international recognition at Hampden. The former Rangers and Hull midfielder is on his way back to the Championship down south after captaining Charlton to play-off joy last week. And now as he prepares to take a step up to England's second-tier, he hopes that will be a platform for a Scotland call-up. The 28-year-old was capped at several youth levels - including with Scot Gemmill's Under-21s. But while he's yet to make the step up to Steve Clarke's full national team, he believes there is still time yet. The Addicks ace said: 'Yeah, it has to be my ambition. 'It's about striving for the best version of yourself and so hopefully doing well for Charlton will help that. 'If it doesn't happen for me, I'll still support Scotland. 'But of course that dream is still a driving factor, I think it would be silly for it not to be. 'I know the midfield has always been the strongest part of the squad, especially over the last few years. 'There's a lot of young midfielders coming through, which is great to see, and the nation is now qualifying for tournaments again. 'But I'm still fit. That endurance side has always been my thing so age to me doesn't really kick in at the minute. 'I've truly believe I've still got my best years ahead of me. 'I'm going to be playing in a really demanding league again next season. I want to improve on the spell I had with Hull in the Championship, I want to be more of a dominant midfielder in the Championship. 'I feel I'm better for it now, having the experience that I've had, particularly this season, leading up to now.' Docherty certainly won't have it easy fighting his way into an engine room packed with Premier League stars and even a couple of new Serie A champions. But he's willing to give it his best shot. He said: 'I knew last year that by stepping down to League One, I wouldn't be on the cards, so I put those thoughts on the back burner. But playing for Scotland is something that I would love to do. 'I know I've got some proper players in front of me like your Scott McTominays, you Billy Gilmours, your John McGinns. But all I can do is play my best and hope I catch someone's eye.'
BBC News
26-03-2025
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- BBC News
Gemmill says loss is 'embarrassing'
Scotland Under-21 head coach Scot Gemmill admits losing 6-1 to friendly opponents on Tuesday was "a really embarrassing scoreline". (Herald - subscription required), externalRead Wednesday's Scottish gossip
