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Houllier Up For French Coaching Supremo

Houllier Up For French Coaching Supremo

SHORTLISTED potential Socceroos boss Gerard Houllier has been nominated as the next technical director of the French Football Federation. 15 Sep 2007
Smith Hails France Win As Scotland's Best

Smith Hails France Win As Scotland's Best

Walter Smith has hailed Scotland's midweek Euro 2008 qualifying victory over France as the nation's greatest ever result. 15 Sep 2007
Nic's Scots Nightmare Becomes Reality

Nic's Scots Nightmare Becomes Reality

France striker Nicolas Anelka admitted defeat to Scotland was difficult to accept as their Euro 2008 qualifying hopes were dented. 14 Sep 2007
Collins Hails 'Phenomenal' Win

Collins Hails 'Phenomenal' Win

John Collins has hailed the "great achievement" of Alex McLeish's Scotland side after beating France in Paris to go top of their group. 13 Sep 2007
McFadden: Qualifying Would Top French Feeling

McFadden: Qualifying Would Top French Feeling

Scotland hero James McFadden admitted only qualification for next summer's European Championship finals would beat the feeling of scoring a remarkable winner against France in the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night. 13 Sep 2007
McFadden Hails 'Unbelievable' Success

McFadden Hails 'Unbelievable' Success

Goal hero James McFadden hailed Scotland's 1-0 win in France as his country's best result in living memory. 13 Sep 2007
Och La La! Scots Shock France

Och La La! Scots Shock France

Scotland took a giant step towards qualifying for the 2008 European Championships with an amazing 1-0 win over France. 13 Sep 2007
McLeish: Players Deserve Credit

McLeish: Players Deserve Credit

Scotland manager Alex McLeish insists his players deserve all the praise they are getting for pushing the World Cup finalists all the way in their Euro 2008 qualifying section. 12 Sep 2007
McCulloch Ready to Face the Best

McCulloch Ready to Face the Best

Scotland midfielder Lee McCulloch will be playing against the best team he has ever faced in France in the tonight's Euro 2008 qualifier. 12 Sep 2007
Scots Play Down Henry Absence

Scots Play Down Henry Absence

Scotland coach Andy Watson played down the significance of Thierry Henry's absence from France's line-up for Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier in Paris. 11 Sep 2007
Domenech Worried By Parc Pitch

Domenech Worried By Parc Pitch

France coach Raymond Domenech is worried the use of the Parc des Princes pitch for the Rugby World Cup could play into Scotland's hands in Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier. 10 Sep 2007
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
Italy Prepare for France Showdown

Italy Prepare for France Showdown

France will be looking to further avenge their World Cup final defeat when they travel to Italy for their latest Euro 2008 qualifier on Saturday. 8 Sep 2007
Toni Still Optimistic Over France Tie

Toni Still Optimistic Over France Tie

Italy striker Luca Toni is still hoping to be fit to face France in Saturday's European Championship qualifier in Milan. 6 Sep 2007
Domenech Turns To Serie A Duo

Domenech Turns To Serie A Duo

France coach Raymond Domenech has no qualms about picking Serie A players Philippe Mexes and David Trezeguet for next week's friendlies. 17 Aug 2007