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McFadden Credited At Last

McFadden Credited At Last

James McFadden has finally won his fight to be credited with Scotland's decisive goal in their World Cup qualifier in Iceland. 15 Mar 2009
Aussie Inman Set To Slip Away

Aussie Inman Set To Slip Away

RISING star Bradden Inman could be lost to the Socceroos in the future with the Newcastle United youngster being heavily courted by Scotland as he waits for his homeland to get in touch. 8 Mar 2009
Peat Warns Against Political Interference

Peat Warns Against Political Interference

SCOTTISH Football Association president George Peat has warned that "meddling" from MSPs could result in Scotland being kicked out of the World Cup. 6 Mar 2009
Burley Shrugs Off Banned Referee Concerns

Burley Shrugs Off Banned Referee Concerns

Scotland manager George Burley has no concerns about referee Laurent Duhamel officiating this month's World Cup qualifier against Holland - despite him being banned from top-flight matches in France. 3 Mar 2009
SFA to Discuss Eligibility Ruling

SFA to Discuss Eligibility Ruling

The Scottish Football Association are set to table a proposal which could allow non-Scots and asylum seekers to play for Scotland. 27 Feb 2009
Oz Tug Of War Looms Over Brad

Oz Tug Of War Looms Over Brad

PROMISING Newcastle United teenager Bradden Inman could be the latest Australian youngster lost to the Socceroos after receiving a call-up to Scotland's under-19 squad. 26 Feb 2009
Scotland Wants Auld Enemy Clash

Scotland Wants Auld Enemy Clash

Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith has vowed to continue his quest to resurrect the Auld Enemy clash with England despite difficulties over finding a date. 24 Feb 2009
Ferguson: Fleck Scotland Talk 'Crazy'

Ferguson: Fleck Scotland Talk 'Crazy'

BARRY Ferguson has hit out at plans to hand Rangers youngster John Fleck a Scotland cap against Holland. 21 Feb 2009
SPL Lend Burley a Helping Hand

SPL Lend Burley a Helping Hand

GEORGE Burley believes the Scottish Premier League's decision to postpone the start of next season could prove decisive in Scotland's bid to qualify for the World Cup. 15 Feb 2009
Butcher Favourite For Thistle Post

Butcher Favourite For Thistle Post

FORMER Sydney FC boss Terry Butcher is thought to be the front runner to land the manager's job at Scottish outfit Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
27 Jan 2009
Smith: Football Should Not Be Olympic Sport

Smith: Football Should Not Be Olympic Sport

SCOTTISH Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith not only wants to stop a Great Britain team entering the Olympics, he does not want any country to be able to compete. 24 Jan 2009
Smith Urges Boyd to Come Back

Smith Urges Boyd to Come Back

SCOTTISH Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith has renewed his call for Kris Boyd to end his international exile. 24 Jan 2009
Ex-Football Star Spared Jail Over Bar Brawl

Ex-Football Star Spared Jail Over Bar Brawl

Former Scotland striker Frank McAvennie was given a four-month suspended jail sentence today after he admitted fighting outside a bar on the Isle of Man. 13 Jan 2009
Boyd In Line for Scotland Return

Boyd In Line for Scotland Return

Scotland manager George Burley has paved the way for Kris Boyd to make a surprise return to the national team. 2 Jan 2009
Brown Petition to 'Save Scottish Football'

Brown Petition to 'Save Scottish Football'

Former Scotland manager Craig Brown will launch a petition this weekend aimed at stopping a Great Britain team competing at the 2012 Olympics. 13 Dec 2008
Scotland No Longer Brazil Nuts

Scotland No Longer Brazil Nuts

Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith admits the "disappointing" turnout for Scotland's friendly against Argentina has dampened his enthusiasm for bringing Brazil to Hampden. 21 Nov 2008
Maradona Taunts Butcher Again

Maradona Taunts Butcher Again

DIEGO Maradona mocked old foe Terry Butcher after a Maxi Rodriguez goal gave Argentina victory over Scotland at Hampden in his first match in charge of the South Americans. 20 Nov 2008
Argentina Prove Just Too Good For Scotland

Argentina Prove Just Too Good For Scotland

A Maxi Rodriguez goal after eight minutes against Scotland at Hampden gave Diego Maradona victory in his first game in charge of Argentina. 20 Nov 2008
Mascherano: Maradona Inspired Us

Mascherano: Maradona Inspired Us

Argentina captain Javier Mascherano revealed he and his team-mates were inspired by the sight of Diego Maradona on the bench as the new manager's reign got off to a winning start against Scotland. 20 Nov 2008
Maradona Welcomed Like a Hampden Hero

Maradona Welcomed Like a Hampden Hero

More than 30,000 Scotland fans braved the wind and rain on a cold November night to witness the return of a national hero at Hampden. 20 Nov 2008
Burley Tells Butcher to Put Knives Away

Burley Tells Butcher to Put Knives Away

Scotland manager George Burley believes Terry Butcher must "move on" and forget Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal which knocked England out of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. 19 Nov 2008