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Burley Rejects Claims of Player Revolt

Burley Rejects Claims of Player Revolt

GEORGE Burley today denied Steven Pressley's departure from his Scotland backroom team had anything to do with a player revolt. 17 Sep 2009
Caldwell All Shook Up By 'Elvis' Exit

Caldwell All Shook Up By 'Elvis' Exit

GARY Caldwell today denied there was tension between some Scotland players and Steven Pressley, who quit George Burley's backroom staff this morning. 16 Sep 2009
Pressley Quits Scotland Job

Pressley Quits Scotland Job

STEVEN Pressley today quit George Burley's backroom staff, less than 24 hours after it was announced the Scotland boss was keeping his job. 16 Sep 2009
Burley Stays on As Scotland Boss

Burley Stays on As Scotland Boss

GEORGE Burley will remain as Scotland manager, the Scottish Football Association confirmed today. 15 Sep 2009
Scots Boss Burley Hits Out

Scots Boss Burley Hits Out

SCOTLAND manager George Burley has described the wait he faces to discover if he will keep his job as "ridiculous". 13 Sep 2009
Smith Sidesteps Scotland Issue

Smith Sidesteps Scotland Issue

WALTER Smith felt the pain of Scotland's World Cup failure as much as the rest of the nation - but declined to comment on speculation linking him with a return to the job. 12 Sep 2009
Burley Gets Butcher Backing

Burley Gets Butcher Backing

GEORGE Burley will not resign as Scotland boss and sacking him would be "negligent", according to assistant manager Terry Butcher. 11 Sep 2009
McCoist: We've Scot to Move on

McCoist: We've Scot to Move on

Ally McCoist insists there is no point dwelling on what might have been as he urged Scotland to move on from their World Cup failure. 11 Sep 2009
McCoist: Blaming Burley a Red Herring

McCoist: Blaming Burley a Red Herring

GEORGE Burley's future as Scotland manager may be hanging in the balance but Ally McCoist believes the national team's problems date back much further than the current regime. 11 Sep 2009
Smith Calls for 'Considered Reflection'

Smith Calls for 'Considered Reflection'

SCOTTISH Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith has called for "measured and considered reflection" after Scotland's failure to qualify for the World Cup. 10 Sep 2009
Peat to Meet Burley Next Week

Peat to Meet Burley Next Week

SCOTTISH Football Association president George Peat will hold talks with George Burley next week to discuss his future as Scotland manager. 10 Sep 2009
Burley Wants Chance to Make Amends

Burley Wants Chance to Make Amends

GEORGE Burley refused to walk away from the Scotland job tonight after the nation's hopes of reaching the World Cup finals were shattered. 10 Sep 2009
Scots Must Be Strong: Butcher

Scots Must Be Strong: Butcher

ASSISTANT manager Terry Butcher believes Scotland must produce another performance full of determination and courage if they are to keep their World Cup dreams alive as Group Nine reaches its climax. 9 Sep 2009
Jordan Hails Burley Stoicism

Jordan Hails Burley Stoicism

JOE Jordan has applauded George Burley for shutting out the criticism that has dogged his reign as Scotland boss. 8 Sep 2009
Butcher Lauds Burley's Achievements

Butcher Lauds Burley's Achievements

TERRY Butcher has paid tribute to George Burley for taking Scotland to within 90 minutes of a World Cup play-off spot despite a campaign marred by criticism, bad luck and dodgy decisions. 8 Sep 2009
Jordan Call to Stir Scots

Jordan Call to Stir Scots

JOE Jordan today urged Scotland's players to put everything on the line to win Wednesday night's make-or-break clash with Holland. 8 Sep 2009
Rae and Dorrans Called Up

Rae and Dorrans Called Up

SCOTLAND today called up Cardiff midfielder Gavin Rae and West Brom's Graham Dorrans for their World Cup qualifier with Holland. 7 Sep 2009
Stark Upeat Despite Defeat

Stark Upeat Despite Defeat

SCOTLAND Under-21 boss Billy Stark reflected on his side's first defeat of their European Championship qualifying campaign and said: "We've got nothing to be afraid of in this group". 7 Sep 2009
Miller Wants Repeat Performance Against Holland

Miller Wants Repeat Performance Against Holland

KENNY Miller insists Scotland have already shown they can triumph against all the odds and sees no reason why they cannot do so again as they prepare to face Holland in a vital World Cup qualifier. 7 Sep 2009
Brown Boost For Burley

Brown Boost For Burley

SCOTLAND have received a boost ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Holland with the news that Scott Brown's injury is not as bad as first feared. 7 Sep 2009
Fletcher Expecting No Favours From Holland

Fletcher Expecting No Favours From Holland

DARREN Fletcher has warned Scotland to forget about Holland being a soft touch in Wednesday night's final World Cup qualifier at Hampden. 6 Sep 2009