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McLeish Still Backing Miller - for Now

McLeish Still Backing Miller - for Now

Scotland manager Alex McLeish has attempted to ease some of the pressure on Kenny Miller by assuring him he remains firmly in his thoughts for crucial forthcoming matches - for now. 8 Aug 2007
Scotland Wins The (homeless) World Cup

Scotland Wins The (homeless) World Cup

Scotland captain Paul Smith hailed the "exceptional" quality of football on display in Copenhagen after leading his side to the Homeless World Cup crown on Saturday. 5 Aug 2007
Abidal Wary of Scottish Spirit

Abidal Wary of Scottish Spirit

France star Eric Abidal expects Scotland to defend for their lives when they travel to Paris for their Euro 2008 qualifier on September 12. 25 Jul 2007
Scotland Go Down To Japan In U-20s

Scotland Go Down To Japan In U-20s

Hibernian goalkeeper Andrew McNeil was back in the spotlight for two fresh blunders after Japan cruised to a 3-1 victory over Scotland at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup. 2 Jul 2007
Scotland Boss Has Belief

Scotland Boss Has Belief

Scotland tonight achieved the win which was an absolute necessity to maintain their Euro 2008 hopes, and manager Alex McLeish insisted: "We've got to believe." 7 Jun 2007
Lippi Wary of Scotland Threat

Lippi Wary of Scotland Threat

Former Italy coach Marcello Lippi insists Scotland are capable of rivalling the Azzurri and France for qualification to Euro 2008. 19 May 2007
Scotland Must Be 'Cuter'

Scotland Must Be 'Cuter'

Alex McLeish has told his Scotland players they have to be more street-wise in their future Euro 2008 qualifiers - or continue to suffer at the hands of referees. 30 Mar 2007
Braveheart Scotland Go Down To Italy

Braveheart Scotland Go Down To Italy

Italy 2 Scotland 0

Italy got their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign back on track with a Luca Toni double earning them the spoils against Scotland.
29 Mar 2007
Donadoni Hoping for Buffon Recovery

Donadoni Hoping for Buffon Recovery

Italy coach Roberto Donadoni is hoping goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will recover in time for tomorrow morning's Euro 2008 qualifier against Scotland in Bari. 28 Mar 2007
McLeish Warning As Italian Job Looms

McLeish Warning As Italian Job Looms

Alex McLeish claims his Scotland players could pay a hefty price if they get carried away by their recent run of success. 27 Mar 2007
Fighting Spirit the Key - McManus

Fighting Spirit the Key - McManus

Scotland defender Stephen McManus believes the squad's spirit could carry them to a famous result in Italy on Wednesday. 27 Mar 2007
Forza Italia Say Scots

Forza Italia Say Scots

Craig Beattie's late winner against Georgia could help Scotland bag a famous result against Italy on Wednesday, say the Scots 25 Mar 2007
Georgia Undermined By Scotland

Georgia Undermined By Scotland

Scotland 2 Georgia 1

Craig Beattie grabbed a dramatic last-gasp winner to hand Alex McLeish victory over Georgia in his first game as Scotland manager - and keep his team on track for Euro 2008 qualification.
25 Mar 2007
McLeish: 'It's Not Rocket Science'

McLeish: 'It's Not Rocket Science'

Alex McLeish will face one of the biggest challenges of his career tonight when he takes charge of Scotland for the first time knowing the hopes of a nation rest on his shoulders. 24 Mar 2007
Boyd Can Put Kris of Death on Georgia Hopes

Boyd Can Put Kris of Death on Georgia Hopes

Scott Severin knows only too well how lethal Kris Boyd can be in front of goal - and he believes the striker can fire Scotland to Euro 2008 qualification glory. 23 Mar 2007
Let's Get Them, Says Boyd

Let's Get Them, Says Boyd

Kris Boyd has urged Scotland manager Alex McLeish to go for the jugular in Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against Georgia. 22 Mar 2007
Donadoni Scouts Scots

Donadoni Scouts Scots

Italy coach Roberto Donadoni will go on a reconnaissance mission to Scotland to learn more about the Azzurri's next opponents in their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign. 21 Mar 2007
Georgia Not a One-Man Team - Gordon

Georgia Not a One-Man Team - Gordon

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has warned there is more to Georgia than former Rangers striker Shota Arveladze. 20 Mar 2007
Italy's Rookie Call-Ups For Scotland

Italy's Rookie Call-Ups For Scotland

Italy coach Roberto Donadoni has handed first call-ups to Roma defender Max Tonetto and Sampdoria forward Fabio Quagliarella ahead of the Euro 2008 qualifier against Scotland. 19 Mar 2007
Scottish Premier League Preview Round-Up

Scottish Premier League Preview Round-Up

Your game-by-game guide to the weekend's Bank of Scotland Premier League action. 17 Mar 2007
Sweet 16th for Scotland

Sweet 16th for Scotland

Scotland have climbed to their highest ever position of 16th in the FIFA world rankings. 14 Mar 2007