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Hoops Rout Was Coming - Lennon

Hoops Rout Was Coming - Lennon

CELTIC boss Neil Lennon claims his side "sent out a message" to the rest of Scottish football with the 6-0 thrashing of Inverness in their Co-operative Insurance Cup third-round tie at Parkhead. 23 Sep 2010
Smith Relieved To Avoid Euro Hangover

Smith Relieved To Avoid Euro Hangover

RANGERS manager Walter Smith expressed relief at maintaining the Ibrox side's 100% record in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League after a tough shift against Manchester United in the Champions League. 19 Sep 2010
Levein Still Keen As Ferguson Ponders Return

Levein Still Keen As Ferguson Ponders Return

BARRY Ferguson looks set to make a dramatic return to international football after Craig Levein reiterated his desire to have him back in his Scotland squad. 16 Sep 2010
Naismith Calls for Supporter Unity

Naismith Calls for Supporter Unity

STEVEN Naismith has hit back at Scotland's snipers by claiming too much criticism is aimed at the national team. 11 Sep 2010
Scotland Scrape Past Minnows

Scotland Scrape Past Minnows

A DRAMATIC injury-time winner from Stephen McManus saved boss Craig Levein from a disastrous competitive home debut against Liechtenstein and kept their Euro 2012 hopes on track. 8 Sep 2010
Levein Wants More From Fletcher

Levein Wants More From Fletcher

Scotland manager Craig Levein admits he is still trying to figure out how to bring the best out in Darren Fletcher as his captain enters the Hall of Fame with his 50th cap tonight. 7 Sep 2010
Fletcher Poised to Miss Liechtenstein Game

Fletcher Poised to Miss Liechtenstein Game

STEVEN Fletcher is expected to withdraw from the Scotland squad for their Euro 2012 Euro qualifying game against Liechtenstein at Hampden on Tuesday. 5 Sep 2010
Levein Draws Positives From Opening Draw

Levein Draws Positives From Opening Draw

SCOTLAND manager Craig Levein admitted there was plenty of room for improvement following the goalless draw in Lithuania - but he feels his players' effort has restored some pride in the national team. 4 Sep 2010
Turkish Ref Riles Levein

Turkish Ref Riles Levein

Craig Levein hit out at Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir after Scotland drew 0-0 with Lithuania in their opening Euro 2012 qualifying Group I match in Kaunas. 4 Sep 2010
Naismith Called In for Scotland Start

Naismith Called In for Scotland Start

STEVEN Naismith was last night rewarded for his early-season form for Rangers when he was named in the Scotland team for their Euro 2012 opener against Lithuania. 3 Sep 2010
Scotland Were First Choice - Gilks

Scotland Were First Choice - Gilks

Matt Gilks insists Scotland was always his first choice international team despite being born in Rochdale. 1 Sep 2010
Domestic Failures Don't Concern Levein

Domestic Failures Don't Concern Levein

Craig Levein does not believe Scotland are under any more pressure to succeed in their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign as a result of the domestic clubs' failings in Europe. 31 Aug 2010
Injured Webster Out of Scotland Squad

Injured Webster Out of Scotland Squad

ANDY Webster has pulled out of the Scotland squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Lithuania and Liechtenstein after failing to recover from a hamstring injury. 27 Aug 2010
Scotland Makes Ipswich Move

Scotland Makes Ipswich Move

Ipswich have completed the signing of Wigan striker Jason Scotland for an undisclosed fee. 23 Aug 2010
Scotland Hammered By Swedes

Scotland Hammered By Swedes

Craig Levein suffered his first defeat as Scotland manager and goalkeeper Allan McGregor endured a difficult return to the national team as a patchwork side slumped to a 3-0 defeat against Sweden in tonight's friendly in Stockholm. 12 Aug 2010
Country First for Levein's Scotland

Country First for Levein's Scotland

Craig Levein will adopt a hard-line approach when it comes to players turning up when picked for Scotland duty. 3 Aug 2010