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Boyd Hopes for France Chance

Boyd Hopes for France Chance

Scotland goal hero Kris Boyd hopes his strike against Lithuania is enough to secure his place in the side to face France. 10 Sep 2007
Henry Warns of Scottish Threat

Henry Warns of Scottish Threat

France striker Thierry Henry has warned that next week's Euro 2008 qualifying encounter with Scotland in Paris will represent a stern challenge for his team-mates. 10 Sep 2007
McLeish Fury As Scots Get 'Justice'

McLeish Fury As Scots Get 'Justice'

Alex McLeish watched Scotland overcome the gamesmanship tactics of Lithuania to record a vital 3-1 win at Hampden then declared: "Justice was done." 9 Sep 2007
McLeish Hails Fringe Stars

McLeish Hails Fringe Stars

Scotland manager Alex McLeish hailed his fringe players after James McFadden and Shaun Maloney came off the bench to give the lift the hosts needed in their 3-1 win over Lithuania. 9 Sep 2007
Lubinskas: 'We'd Lose With All Six Hearts Stars'

Lubinskas: 'We'd Lose With All Six Hearts Stars'

Lithuania manager Algimantas Lubinskas admits it would be a recipe for disaster to pick all six of his Hearts players for Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against Scotland. 8 Sep 2007
McLeish: I've Never Had It This Good

McLeish: I've Never Had It This Good

Scotland manager Alex McLeish admits he is spoilt for choice as he attempts to whittle his squad down to the 11 players who will carry the hopes of a nation against Lithuania at Hampden. 8 Sep 2007
McLeish: We Can Cope Without Ferguson

McLeish: We Can Cope Without Ferguson

Alex McLeish is confident the loss of captain Barry Ferguson will not greatly affect Scotland's hopes of a win over Lithuania on Saturday. 7 Sep 2007
Celtic Cup Could Kick-Off Next Year

Celtic Cup Could Kick-Off Next Year

A Celtic Cup featuring Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland could start next year, according to Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith. 6 Sep 2007
McLeish Keeps Players Guessing

McLeish Keeps Players Guessing

Scotland manager Alex McLeish will not risk disrupting squad harmony by making an early decision on the team to face Lithuania and has hinted that competition for places up front is intense. 6 Sep 2007
Scotland Promise Hampden Fireworks

Scotland Promise Hampden Fireworks

Scotland hope to bulldoze their way into a strong position to reach next summer's European Championships by launching an all-out attack on Lithuania at Hampden on Saturday. 6 Sep 2007
Miller Blow for Scotland

Miller Blow for Scotland

Scotland striker Kenny Miller has been ruled out of Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against Lithuania and next week's clash with France after failing to recover from a hamstring injury. 5 Sep 2007
'Who Is the Scotland Coach?' - Lithuania Boss

'Who Is the Scotland Coach?' - Lithuania Boss

Lithuania coach Algimantas Liubinskas admitted he did not know that Alex McLeish had taken over from Walter Smith as Scotland boss. 4 Sep 2007
Aitken Confident For Scotland

Aitken Confident For Scotland

Scotland assistant boss Roy Aitken believes the next nine days will allow his side to gauge their true standing in Euro 2008 qualifying Group B. 4 Sep 2007
McLeish Hails Boyd Impact

McLeish Hails Boyd Impact

Scotland manager Alex McLeish watched Kris Boyd claim the only goal of the game in tonight's friendly against South Africa - then placed him in the same bracket as prolific strikers Ally McCoist and Tony Cottee. 23 Aug 2007
Boyd Saves The Day For Scots

Boyd Saves The Day For Scots

Any lingering doubts over Kris Boyd's goalscoring ability were banished when the Scotland striker claimed the only goal of the friendly victory over South Africa. 23 Aug 2007
Fletcher Grateful for Skipper Chance

Fletcher Grateful for Skipper Chance

Darren Fletcher is relishing the opportunity to captain Scotland in tonight's friendly against South Africa - and gain some much-needed match minutes. 22 Aug 2007
Naismith and Co Delight Knox

Naismith and Co Delight Knox

Scotland Under-21s coach Archie Knox hailed Steven Naismith for his captain's role in tonight's 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic. 22 Aug 2007
O'Connor Joy At Ending Exile

O'Connor Joy At Ending Exile

Birmingham striker Garry O'Connor has vowed to continue repaying Alex McLeish for ending his international exile with Scotland in tonight's clash with South Africa at Pittodrie. 21 Aug 2007
Moyes: Workout Good for McFadden

Moyes: Workout Good for McFadden

David Moyes hopes James McFadden will make good use of his link-up with Scotland this week to report back sharp for duty with Everton. 20 Aug 2007
McLeish Has Options For Scotland

McLeish Has Options For Scotland

Scotland manager Alex McLeish believes he is "spoiled for choice" when picking his squads after Dundee United midfielder Barry Robson became the latest to earn a call-up. 14 Aug 2007
Robson Ready for Scotland Bow

Robson Ready for Scotland Bow

Dundee United midfielder Barry Robson has earned his first full Scotland call-up after being named in Alex McLeish's 22-man squad for next week's friendly against South Africa. 14 Aug 2007