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Birmingham Get McLeish As New Boss

Birmingham Get McLeish As New Boss

Birmingham look set to have won their battle to sign Scotland manager Alex McLeish as a replacement for Steve Bruce. 28 Nov 2007
Celtic Cup Agreed In Principle

Celtic Cup Agreed In Principle

A 'Celtic Cup' involving Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland moved a step closer to reality tonight after all four national associations agreed "in principle" to a biennial tournament starting in 2009. 27 Nov 2007
Scotland: 'We're Not Scared By Draw'

Scotland: 'We're Not Scared By Draw'

Scotland midfielder Lee McCulloch believes there is nothing to fear in their World Cup qualifying group. 26 Nov 2007
World Cup Draw May Not Keep McLeish

World Cup Draw May Not Keep McLeish

A tempting World Cup draw might not be enough to keep Alex McLeish from leaving the Scotland job. 26 Nov 2007
Scotland: Bring It on

Scotland: Bring It on

Scotland manager Alex McLeish last night looked ahead optimistically to the 2010 World Cup qualifiers after the bitter disappointment of missing out on Euro 2008. 26 Nov 2007
Scotland Euro Campaign Wins Admirers

Scotland Euro Campaign Wins Admirers

Celtic striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink has urged his adopted homeland to remain positive despite Scotland's failure to qualify for the European Championship finals. 24 Nov 2007
Reunite Auld Enemies - Ferguson

Reunite Auld Enemies - Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson has called for the traditional England-Scotland fixture to be revived. 24 Nov 2007
Smith: We'll Fight To Keep McLeish

Smith: We'll Fight To Keep McLeish

Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith came out fighting today and insisted he would battle to keep national team boss Alex McLeish. 23 Nov 2007
Brown Backs Home International Plan

Brown Backs Home International Plan

Prime Minister Gordon Brown reacted to England's failure to qualify for Euro 2008 by giving his support to a one-off home nations championship next summer. 23 Nov 2007
McLeish Denies Any Plan to Quit

McLeish Denies Any Plan to Quit

Alex McLeish has eased fears he is seeking a new challenge by insisting he will carry on as Scotland manager. 20 Nov 2007
McLeish Wants Foul Ref Sacked

McLeish Wants Foul Ref Sacked

SCOTLAND boss Alex McLeish has called for the official who helped destroy his Euro 2008 dream to be removed from the top level of the game by UEFA. 19 Nov 2007
New Agony for Scotland

New Agony for Scotland

Scotland found a new way to inflict agony on their fans by crashing out of the 2008 European Championships qualifiers in the last minute against Italy at Hampden. 18 Nov 2007
McLeish Fury Over Free-Kick

McLeish Fury Over Free-Kick

Manager Alex McLeish was furious with Spanish referee Manuel Enrique Mejuto Gonzalez after Scotland slipped to a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Italy at Hampden Park to end their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2008. 18 Nov 2007
Scotland's Euro Dream Nightmare

Scotland's Euro Dream Nightmare

SCOTLAND'S dream of qualification for Euro 2008 came to a heart-breaking end at Hampden as they lost 2-1 following a heroic effort against world champions Italy.
18 Nov 2007
Ferguson Fired Up for Crunch

Ferguson Fired Up for Crunch

BARRY Ferguson insists Scotland are not even contemplating the prospect of defeat to Italy in today's crunch European Championship qualifier. 17 Nov 2007
Donadoni Not Fazed By Nightmare Scenario

Donadoni Not Fazed By Nightmare Scenario

Italy coach Roberto Donadoni fired off a warning shot to his critics ahead of the crunch Euro 2008 qualifier with Scotland at Hampden Park. 17 Nov 2007
SFA Play Down 'Spy' Claim

SFA Play Down 'Spy' Claim

THE SCOTTISH Football Association have played down reports that a 'spy' filmed their latest training session ahead of tomorrow's Euro 2008 clash with Italy. 16 Nov 2007
Miller: Scots Are Alive and Kicking

Miller: Scots Are Alive and Kicking

Scotland striker Kenny Miller has warned Italy to expect a bruising encounter in Saturday's crunch Euro 2008 qualifier at Hampden. 16 Nov 2007
Gallas to Watch Scots, Root for Azzurri

Gallas to Watch Scots, Root for Azzurri

France defender William Gallas claims he will be glued to the television when Scotland meet Italy on Saturday and makes no secret of the fact he "hopes Scotland lose". 16 Nov 2007
Toni Confident of Azzurri Success

Toni Confident of Azzurri Success

Italy striker Luca Toni will not even consider the possibility of defeat when the world champions face Scotland in Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier at Hampden Park. 16 Nov 2007
Scotland Unbeaten At Home Against Italy

Scotland Unbeaten At Home Against Italy

Scotland go into Saturday's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Italy at Hampden on the back of an unbeaten home record against the Azzurri. 16 Nov 2007