03-03-2012, 01:18 AM
Couple of facts gentlemen.
Not too sure about the adult situation but the junior selectors do have published guidelines it is not just selection on a whim.
For some years before Matthew started coaching Scotland juniors (Glorney 2009) he was a paid up member of Chess Scotland while living in England and largely inactive in Scotland. I don't recall anyone complaining at the time he he should be allowed to be a member of Chess Scotland. Nor did I hear any complaints from Scotland about him being allowed to coach our juniors.
And David Deary you imply that Hamilton have a reputation for playing ringers in their teams. As a former guest player for Hamilton in the Lanarkshire league I have no reply to make to that comment.
Not too sure about the adult situation but the junior selectors do have published guidelines it is not just selection on a whim.
For some years before Matthew started coaching Scotland juniors (Glorney 2009) he was a paid up member of Chess Scotland while living in England and largely inactive in Scotland. I don't recall anyone complaining at the time he he should be allowed to be a member of Chess Scotland. Nor did I hear any complaints from Scotland about him being allowed to coach our juniors.
And David Deary you imply that Hamilton have a reputation for playing ringers in their teams. As a former guest player for Hamilton in the Lanarkshire league I have no reply to make to that comment.