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Scotland Boss Cautious on Naturalised Players

Scotland Boss Cautious on Naturalised Players

Scotland manager George Burley has refused to rule out picking Nacho Novo and claims the SFA must be open to using FIFA's residency rules. 30 Oct 2008
SFA Boss Rejects Naturalised Scots

SFA Boss Rejects Naturalised Scots

Scottish Football Association president George Peat believes picking Nacho Novo for Scotland would "devalue" the national team. 28 Oct 2008
Boyd: 'Burley Jibe a Low Blow'

Boyd: 'Burley Jibe a Low Blow'

Kris Boyd today accused Scotland boss George Burley of stooping "below the belt" in his criticism of the Rangers striker. 17 Oct 2008
SFA Boss Calls for Burley Backing

SFA Boss Calls for Burley Backing

Scottish Football Association president George Peat has told any players considering following Kris Boyd into international exile to get behind manager George Burley. 15 Oct 2008
Messi Missing for Scotland Date

Messi Missing for Scotland Date

Argentina star Lionel Messi will not face Scotland at Hampden, the South American country's football federation have confirmed. 15 Oct 2008
Burley Hits Back At Retiring Boyd

Burley Hits Back At Retiring Boyd

Scotland manager George Burley insists he only needs players who will "fight for the cause" after Kris Boyd quit the international scene. 14 Oct 2008
Boyd Stands By Decision to Quit

Boyd Stands By Decision to Quit

Kris Boyd is refusing to reconsider his decision to quit Scotland while George Burley is manager. 13 Oct 2008
Gordon Backs Under-Fire Iwelumo to Strike Back

Gordon Backs Under-Fire Iwelumo to Strike Back

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon believes Chris Iwelumo still has a big role to play for his country despite a disastrous debut against Norway. 13 Oct 2008
Tartan Army Turned Off By 'Yesterday's Man' Boyd

Tartan Army Turned Off By 'Yesterday's Man' Boyd

Kris Boyd's decision to quit Scotland has been condemned by the Tartan Army, who have accused the striker of a lack of loyalty. 13 Oct 2008
Do Not Blame Iwelumo - Fletcher

Do Not Blame Iwelumo - Fletcher

Steven Fletcher insists no-one in the Scotland camp is pointing the finger of blame at Chris Iwelumo following his disastrous debut. 13 Oct 2008
Iwelumo's Scottish Nightmare

Iwelumo's Scottish Nightmare

CHRIS Iwelumo marked his international debut with the worst miss of his career as Scotland were held to a goalless draw in their World Cup qualifier against Norway. 12 Oct 2008
Taylor: Scotland Could Jointly Host Euros

Taylor: Scotland Could Jointly Host Euros

UEFA general secretary David Taylor has told his native Scotland they could still host an expanded European Championships - but only as part of a joint bid. 11 Oct 2008
Club Success Won Fletcher Armband - Burley

Club Success Won Fletcher Armband - Burley

SCOTLAND boss George Burley has explained how establishing himself as a first-team regular at Manchester United helped Darren Fletcher land the Scotland captaincy for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Norway. 8 Oct 2008
Butcher: We Must Be Scotland the Brave

Butcher: We Must Be Scotland the Brave

EX Sydney FC boss Terry Butcher has challenged Scotland to demonstrate 'bravery and bottle' in their first home game of the World Cup qualifying campaign against Norway on Saturday. 7 Oct 2008
Burley Backing for New Home Nations Tournament

Burley Backing for New Home Nations Tournament

Scotland manager George Burley gave his approval to the 4 Associations Tournament which will involve his team, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in spring 2011. 19 Sep 2008
Scotland See Off Iceland

Scotland See Off Iceland

DEBUTANT Kirk Broadfoot was Scotland's unlikely hero when he set the ball rolling on a crucial World Cup qualifying win over Iceland on an action-packed night in Reykjavik. 11 Sep 2008