Andy Muirhead / July 31, 2011 8:44 pm
Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has shipped sex offender Craig Thomson out of Tynecastle and Scotland to Lithuania as the defender is loaned to FBK Kaunas player until the end of the Lithuanian season. The Official Kaunas website lauded Thomson’s arrival as the ‘first soccer player from Scotland to play in Lithuania’. Thomson who officially is still a Hearts player, will
Andy Muirhead / July 31, 2011 7:51 pm
A comprehensive second-half display by Dundee saw off a dogged display by second division Dumbarton in this Scottish Communities Cup first round tie. The match burst into life after the break following a goalless first-half which Dumbarton had arguably the better of the play. In 48 minutes it was Steven Milne, who has just re-signed for the Taysiders after leaving
Andy Muirhead / July 31, 2011 1:48 pm
Over the years Scotland have played some meaningless friendlies, which have cost the side valuable co-efficient points. So rather than facing another country which could cost Scotland further misery to gain valuable match practice, why not gather together ALL of the Scotland players, who are good enough to play for the Scotland first team and let them play one another?
Donald C Stewart / July 31, 2011 10:57 am
There were few surprises after the first round of the Scottish Communities Cup whilst a few cards were flashed making it seem like the cup was sponsored more by Clinton’s than the Government. Here’s the results. Airdrie United 5 Stirling Albion 0 After last weekend’s humiliation of a 5-0 drubbing by Livingston Jimmy Boyle’s Airdrie United made amends in spectacular
Guest Writer / July 30, 2011 10:30 pm
SCOTLAND have learned their fate in their latest bid to qualify for a major international tournament as the 2014 World Cup Qualifying draw was made in Rio this evening. The Scots will have to overcome Croatia, Serbia, Belgium, Macedonia and Wales in order to make their first appearance on the World’s biggest stage since France ’98. It makes tough reading
Guest Writer / July 30, 2011 9:10 pm
The Scottish Communities League Cup took centre stage this weekend as Partick Thistle took on Berwick Rangers at Firhill. Both teams looked to continue their good form after they both picked up victories in the Ramsdens Cup. The Jags relied on goals from David Rowson and Tommy Stewart to take them through with a 2-1 victory over Stenhousemuir. While Berwick
Andy Muirhead / July 30, 2011 7:57 pm
Scotland learned their World Cup 2014 qualification fate after the draw in Nyon, Switzerland. Craig Levein’s side were drawn in Group A alongside Croatia, Serbia, Belgium, FYR Macedonia and Wales. It is a very tough draw for Levein’s side as they look to qualify for a major tournament since France 1998. They will face familiar opponents in Wales, who they
Andy Muirhead / July 29, 2011 7:32 pm
It looks as though Dundee United striker David Goodwillie will be travelling south to discuss terms with English Premier League side Blackburn Rovers. Steve Kean’s side lodged an increased offer of £2.8 million for the Scotland international with the deal broken down as £2 million up front, plus £800,000 of add-ons. According to reports the deal is set to be
Donald C Stewart / July 29, 2011 7:08 pm
Whilst SPL clubs have been starting their league campaign whilst falling out of European competition quicker than a queue at a Katie Price book signing SFL clubs have had cups like buses. Wait ages for one and two turn up! Having despatched the first round of the Ramsdens Cup they are now on duty for the Communities Cup – League
Andy Muirhead / July 28, 2011 6:14 pm
Last season, Scottish Football was overshadowed once more by the scourge of our game – Sectarianism. During the summer, the Scottish Government tried to push through the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Bill, which would tackle sectarianism and offensive behaviour in the Scottish game. However after widespread criticism at the half-cocked way that the SNP Government was
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