Archive for category: Scotland

/ November 23, 2011 9:34 pm

Scotland kick off their World Cup 2014 qualifying campaign at home against Serbia

Scotland will face Serbia in their opening fixture in the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign. The first game of Scotland's campaign will be played at Hampden Park on September 8th 2012, with a 3pm kick off

/ November 23, 2011 10:50 am

Rise and Shine Number 49 as Scotland break back into FIFA Top 50

Scotland have moved back into the FIFA Top 50 after moving up two places in the latest world rankings. Craig Levein’s side have risen two places to 49th position in the world rankings, in part thanks to their 2-1 win over Cyprus this month. According to STV Sport, that 2-1 win in Larnaca gained 240 points for the Scots towards

/ November 18, 2011 6:07 pm

Scotland line up Slovenia in another friendly

The Scottish FA have confirmed that Scotland will travel to Slovenia for another international friendly on Wednesday 29th February 2012. Scotland national manager, Craig Levein, said: “I’m really pleased to accept the invitation to travel to Slovenia. The players are all looking forward to another opportunity to continue building momentum as a group.” Earlier this month, Scotland played against Cyprus

/ November 14, 2011 10:30 pm

Berra the devil you know – A meaningless friendly that proved nothing

The usual suspects were in attendance on Friday night as Scotland played Cyprus, as Craig Levein looks to become Jack Charlton Mk II with the number of English-born players coming to the fore under his tenureship.An international friendly against Cyprus in November, while other nations are fighting it out on the pitch for a place in the European Championships. How

/ November 9, 2011 8:07 pm

Scotland to wear Poppy on Black Armbands after FIFA hullaballoo

The Scottish FA will adopt the English approach of wearing a Poppy on the black armbands on Friday night after FIFA softened their stance after the Westminster government and Royal Family intervened. After the England team received the green light to wear poppies on their black armbands when they face Spain, Scottish FA Chief Executive Stewart Regan commented that Scotland

/ November 1, 2011 1:43 pm

Craig Levein names Scotland squad for friendly with Cyprus

Craig Levein has named his squad for the international friendly game with Cyprus next week. Huddersfield striker Jordan Rhodes is called up to the squad for the first time, while there are returns for Norwich City defender Russell Martin and QPR striker Jamie Mackie. Aston Villa Barry Bannon has been dropped by Levein in the wake of being arrested for

/ October 20, 2011 6:57 pm

Scotland to face Cyprus in November friendly

Scotland have lined up a friendly match with Cyprus on Friday 11th November, the game will take place on the same night as the play-offs for the EURO 2012 finals. “The players are all looking forward to getting together again and building on the progress we have made as a group,” said Levein. “Going to Cyprus will give us an

/ October 13, 2011 10:41 pm

Opinion: The End of the EURO 2012 campaign should be the start of a new era

With the World Cup 2014 qualifiers a year away some players who have graced the turf at Hampden Park, should now be moved to pastures new, the international wilderness. After failing to secure a play-off place for EURO 2012, the Scotland squad needs to be injecting with some new blood and youth. In the past few games Barry Bannan has

/ October 12, 2011 9:44 pm

The Final Whistle Scottish Football Show Episode 11: Scotland, EURO 2012 campaign & Craig Levein

On tonight’s show Danny McWilliams, Chris Gallagher and Bryan McManus join host Andy Muirhead to discuss Scotland’s EURO 2012 campaign as Craig Levein’s men fail to secure a play-off place. The team discuss Craig Levein’s position as manager and Donald Stewart rounds-up the action in the Ramsdens Cup Semi Final games from the weekend. As ever if you want to

/ October 12, 2011 1:19 pm

Scotland say adiós to a EURO 2012 play-off place

Another campaign ends for Scotland and the inevitable failure to qualify for a major tournament hits home once more, as Craig Levein’s side crashed to a 3-1 defeat to World and European champions Spain in Alicante. Two first half goals from David Silva and a third from David Villa secured victory for Spain, with David Goodwillie scoring a 66th minute

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