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McCoist Hopeful Over Trio Recalls

McCoist Hopeful Over Trio Recalls

RANGERS assistant manager Ally McCoist would love to see Ibrox pair Kris Boyd and Allan McGregor - and former skipper Barry Ferguson - return to the Scotland fold. 20 Nov 2009
Collins Backs Scotland to Bounce Back

Collins Backs Scotland to Bounce Back

JOHN Collins believes Scotland does have the talent to qualify for a major finals - despite the criticism which has been aimed at the national team recently. 20 Nov 2009
McLeish Not Interested In Scots Post

McLeish Not Interested In Scots Post

Alex McLeish has ruled out a possible return as Scotland manager but insisted the job is "not a poisoned chalice". 20 Nov 2009
Laszlo Open to Scotland Talks

Laszlo Open to Scotland Talks

Csaba Laszlo today revealed he would be prepared to talk to the Scottish Football Association about taking the Scotland job. 20 Nov 2009
Ferguson Surprised By Scotland Talk

Ferguson Surprised By Scotland Talk

Barry Ferguson would consider playing for Scotland again if the new manager picks him. 20 Nov 2009
New Boss Could End Scotland Bans - SFA

New Boss Could End Scotland Bans - SFA

Gordon Smith believes the appointment of a new Scotland manager could herald the return to international football for shamed duo Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor as well as Kris Boyd, who withdrew his services under former boss George Burley. 19 Nov 2009
Weir Hits Back After Burley Slur

Weir Hits Back After Burley Slur

David Weir has hit back at Craig Burley's claim that some of Scotland's players were "too thick" to understand his uncle George's coaching methods. 19 Nov 2009
Scotland Players Were 'Too Thick' - Burley

Scotland Players Were 'Too Thick' - Burley

Some of Scotland's players were "too thick" to understand George Burley's coaching methods, according to the sacked manager's nephew, Craig. 18 Nov 2009
Jefferies 'Flattered' By Scotland Link

Jefferies 'Flattered' By Scotland Link

Jim Jefferies tonight admitted it was "flattering" to be linked with the Scotland job but refused to divulge whether he was interested in succeeding George Burley. 17 Nov 2009
End for Burley Was Mercifully Swift

End for Burley Was Mercifully Swift

The most positive aspect of George Burley's tenure as Scotland manager was its quick and relatively painless end. 17 Nov 2009
Johnston Calls for Scottish Spirit

Johnston Calls for Scottish Spirit

Scotland need someone to instil character in the national team, according to 38-times capped striker Maurice Johnston. 17 Nov 2009
Souness Not In Scotland Running

Souness Not In Scotland Running

Graeme Souness has ruled himself out of the running to replace George Burley as Scotland manager. 17 Nov 2009
Teen Star Ramsey's Reputation Grows

Teen Star Ramsey's Reputation Grows

Aaron Ramsey enhanced his growing reputation with an outstanding performance that plunged Scotland into further turmoil and gave Wales their best win in months. 16 Nov 2009
Toshack Feels for Burley

Toshack Feels for Burley

JOHN Toshack hailed a confident Wales performance but expressed sympathy for counterpart George Burley after the 3-0 defeat of Scotland. 15 Nov 2009
Driver's National Dilemma Torment

Driver's National Dilemma Torment

Gordon Smith today compared Andrew Driver's dilemma over his international future to someone choosing between two potential girlfriends. 5 Nov 2009
Driver Right to Wait for Scotland 'Invitation' - Laszlo

Driver Right to Wait for Scotland 'Invitation' - Laszlo

Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo insists George Burley is wrong to expect Andrew Driver to make the running to become the first player to represent Scotland under the 'school rule'. 16 Oct 2009
Scotland Slump In Japan

Scotland Slump In Japan

A Christophe Berra own goal and a side-footed effort by Keisuke Honda in the final eight minutes earned Japan a 2-0 win over a makeshift Scotland at the Nissan Stadium. 11 Oct 2009
McAllister Wants Club Role

McAllister Wants Club Role

GARY McAllister has turned down the chance to become a coach in George Burley's Scotland set-up. 25 Sep 2009
Smith: Friendlies Are Not All About Winning

Smith: Friendlies Are Not All About Winning

SCOTTISH Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith insists results are not everything when it comes to Scotland's upcoming friendlies. 22 Sep 2009
McAllister Set for Scotland

McAllister Set for Scotland

SCOTTISH Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith has confirmed Gary McAllister is in line for a place in the Scotland coaching set-up. 21 Sep 2009
Burley Prepared for Friendly Fire

Burley Prepared for Friendly Fire

GEORGE Burley knows he will now be under as much pressure in friendlies as he has been in competitive games after avoiding the axe as Scotland boss. 17 Sep 2009