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Burley Expects Tight Finish

Burley Expects Tight Finish

George Burley urged caution after Scotland's task in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup became clearer and more encouraging following yesterday's Group Nine qualifiers. 12 Jun 2009
Burley Fancies Scotland's Chances

Burley Fancies Scotland's Chances

Scotland boss George Burley today turned up the heat on Norway by claiming defeat in Holland on Wednesday night would leave their World Cup qualifying hopes hanging by a thread. 7 Jun 2009
Boyd Rejects Scotland's Olive Branch

Boyd Rejects Scotland's Olive Branch

Kris Boyd today slammed the door on a Scotland return under George Burley after the manager once again extended an olive branch to the Rangers striker. 30 Apr 2009
Scots to Make Japan Trip

Scots to Make Japan Trip

The Scottish Football Association have confirmed Scotland will play Japan in a friendly in October. 13 Apr 2009
Burley Distances Himself From Bans

Burley Distances Himself From Bans

George Burley has revealed it was not his decision to banish Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor from international football. 13 Apr 2009
Glimmer of Hope for Banned Ferguson

Glimmer of Hope for Banned Ferguson

Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith today refused to rule out a dramatic U-turn over the decision to ban Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor from representing Scotland ever again. 10 Apr 2009
Fans Prompted Scottish Ban

Fans Prompted Scottish Ban

BARRY Ferguson and Allan McGregor were handed a lifetime ban from international duty after pressure from angry Tartan Army fans was brought to bear on the Scottish Football Association. 4 Apr 2009
Lifetime Scotland Bans for Duo

Lifetime Scotland Bans for Duo

BARRY Ferguson and Allan McGregor were today told their Scotland careers are over and were suspended for two weeks without pay by Rangers. 4 Apr 2009
Peat Demands Drinking Probe

Peat Demands Drinking Probe

SCOTTISH Football Association president George Peat has ordered a probe into the drinking session which resulted in Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor being dropped for the World Cup qualifier against Iceland. 3 Apr 2009
Winner Has Silver Lining for Fletcher

Winner Has Silver Lining for Fletcher

STEVEN Fletcher put his first Scotland goal on a par with winning silverware with Hibernian after grabbing the winner against Iceland. 2 Apr 2009
Burley Booze Decision Backed

Burley Booze Decision Backed

BARRY Ferguson and Allan McGregor were today condemned by fans and former players for the late-night drinking session that saw them axed for Scotland's vital World Cup qualifier with Iceland tonight. 2 Apr 2009
Gordon Backs Axed Duo to Return

Gordon Backs Axed Duo to Return

CRAIG Gordon believes Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor should be welcomed back for Scotland's next World Cup qualifier against Norway in August. 2 Apr 2009
Butcher Wants Streetwise Scots

Butcher Wants Streetwise Scots

Terry Butcher has told Scotland they must be "cuter" in their vital World Cup qualifier against Iceland after being taught a hard footballing lesson by Holland. 31 Mar 2009
Scotland Crash To Dutch Defeat

Scotland Crash To Dutch Defeat

ROSS McCormack believes Scotland were beaten by a "world class" Holland team after they went down 3-0 in the World Cup qualifier in Amsterdam. 29 Mar 2009
Fans Refused Entry to Big Match

Fans Refused Entry to Big Match

SEVERAL hundred Scotland supporters were refused entry to the World Cup qualifier in Holland after it emerged they had black market tickets. 29 Mar 2009
Scotland: Dutch Defeat Not End of the World

Scotland: Dutch Defeat Not End of the World

Craig Brown believes defeat in Holland would not spell disaster for Scotland's World Cup qualification hopes. 28 Mar 2009
McManus Joins Scotland's Long Injury List

McManus Joins Scotland's Long Injury List

Stephen McManus has been ruled out of Scotland's World Cup qualifier against Holland on Saturday. 27 Mar 2009
Scots Have Chance Against World-Class Dutch

Scots Have Chance Against World-Class Dutch

Former England manager Steve McClaren believes Holland are good enough to win the World Cup. 26 Mar 2009
Scots Facing Tough Dutch Task - Advocaat

Scots Facing Tough Dutch Task - Advocaat

Dick Advocaat believes Holland are weaker than his team which thrashed Scotland 6-0 six years ago but the former Rangers boss holds out little hope for the Scots when they return to the Amsterdam ArenA for Saturday's World Cup qualifier 24 Mar 2009
Redknapp: Hutton Not Ready For Holland

Redknapp: Hutton Not Ready For Holland

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp today explained why Alan Hutton is set to miss Scotland's crucial clash against Holland. 21 Mar 2009
Gordon Not Worried Over Lack of Games

Gordon Not Worried Over Lack of Games

Craig Gordon insists his international experience outweighs his recent lack of first-team action in his battle to hold on to the Scotland number one jersey. 18 Mar 2009