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Sneijder a Chance to Face Scots

Sneijder a Chance to Face Scots

WESLEY Sneijder could be fit to face Scotland on Wednesday after X-rays revealed the injury he sustained against Japan was not as bad as first feared. 6 Sep 2009
Peat Yet to Decide on Burley's Future

Peat Yet to Decide on Burley's Future

SCOTTISH Football Association president George Peat has yet to make up his mind whether George Burley should be kept on, should Scotland fail to qualify for the World Cup finals. 6 Sep 2009
Scotland Eye Play-Off Berth

Scotland Eye Play-Off Berth

GEORGE Burley survived to fight another day as Scotland manager as goals from Scott Brown and James McFadden secured a crucial 2-0 victory against Macedonia to keep their World Cup play-off hopes alive. 6 Sep 2009
Peat Apology for Iwelumo

Peat Apology for Iwelumo

SCOTTISH Football Association President George Peat has apologised to Chris Iwelumo after blaming him for scuppering Scotland's World Cup qualification hopes. 5 Sep 2009
Fletcher: I Would Never Resort to Diving

Fletcher: I Would Never Resort to Diving

SCOTLAND skipper Darren Fletcher has vowed never to resort to simulation to win a match - even if it could mean the difference between qualifying for the World Cup and not. 5 Sep 2009
Peat Points Finger At Iwelumo

Peat Points Finger At Iwelumo

Scottish Football Association president George Peat has blamed Chris Iwelumo's infamous miss against Norway for Scotland's World Cup hopes now hanging in the balance. 4 Sep 2009
Macedonia Confident of Hampden Win

Macedonia Confident of Hampden Win

Macedonia keeper Jane Nikolovski believes Scotland are worse than they were when his country beat them in the opening World Cup qualifier last September. 2 Sep 2009
Kyle and Weir Win World Cup Recall

Kyle and Weir Win World Cup Recall

Kevin Kyle and David Weir were today recalled to the Scotland squad for the must-win World Cup qualifiers with FYR Macedonia and Holland. 25 Aug 2009
McFadden Considered Quitting Scotland

McFadden Considered Quitting Scotland

JAMES McFadden has revealed he thought about quitting Scotland - but could not bring himself to turn his back on his country. 22 Aug 2009
Ref Defends Red Card Decision

Ref Defends Red Card Decision

Referee Alain Hamer has dismissed stinging criticism from the Scotland camp for his decision to send off Gary Caldwell in the 4-0 defeat by Norway on last night. 14 Aug 2009
10-Man Scots Thumped By Norway

10-Man Scots Thumped By Norway

Gary Caldwell was sent off as Scotland's World Cup hopes unravelled in spectacular fashion against Norway as they went down 4-0 in the Ullevaal Stadium. 13 Aug 2009
Burley: Everything Went Wrong

Burley: Everything Went Wrong

George Burley looked back on Scotland's 4-0 thumping in Norway and moaned: "Whatever could have gone wrong tonight went wrong." 13 Aug 2009
Manager Expects Early Hurly-Burly

Manager Expects Early Hurly-Burly

Scotland boss George Burley is anticipating an early onslaught from a desperate Norway side in tonight's crunch World Cup qualifier in Oslo. 12 Aug 2009
Hangeland Seeks World Cup Miracle

Hangeland Seeks World Cup Miracle

Norway skipper Brede Hangeland is looking for another footballing miracle from Egil Olsen against Scotland to rescue the Norwegians' fading World Cup qualification hopes. 12 Aug 2009
Butcher Slams Ferguson Timing

Butcher Slams Ferguson Timing

Barry Ferguson's stinging attack on the Scottish Football Association will not distract Scotland from their crucial World Cup qualifier in Norway tomorrow night, according to assistant boss Terry Butcher. 12 Aug 2009
Ferguson Vents Anger At SFA

Ferguson Vents Anger At SFA

Barry Ferguson has launched a stinging attack on the Scottish Football Association over their handling of the 'Boozegate' affair. 10 Aug 2009
Fletcher Turns Down Burley Plea

Fletcher Turns Down Burley Plea

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher today rejected a plea from Scotland boss George Burley to sit out Sunday's Community Shield match against Chelsea. 5 Aug 2009
The A-League's Scottish Invasion

The A-League's Scottish Invasion

EXCLUSIVE: Lawrie McKinna believes the A-League's Scottish flavour will grow stronger as players see their countrymen thrive Down Under. 27 Jul 2009
Japanese Reveal Cup Warm-Up

Japanese Reveal Cup Warm-Up

Japan have announced they will play Holland and Scotland as part of a string of friendlies arranged in the build-up to next year's World Cup. 9 Jul 2009
Hartley In Optimistic Mood

Hartley In Optimistic Mood

PAUL Hartley sees no reason why Scotland cannot take all three points from their crucial World Cup qualifier in Norway next month. 6 Jul 2009
Scotland Stand By Stars' Bans

Scotland Stand By Stars' Bans

Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith has confirmed Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor have no chance of playing for Scotland under the current regime. 19 Jun 2009