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Fletcher Snubs Favourites Tag

Fletcher Snubs Favourites Tag

Darren Fletcher dismissed France coach Raymond Domenech's claim that Scotland are favourites to qualify out of Group B for next summer's European Championships as "ludicrous". 11 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
Scotland Win Opens Group Wide

Scotland Win Opens Group Wide

While most expected Euro 2008 Qualifying Group B to be a battle between France and Italy, it will be Scotland who have the final word on who goes to Austria and Switzerland. 10 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
McLeish Fury As Scots Get 'Justice'

McLeish Fury As Scots Get 'Justice'

Alex McLeish watched Scotland overcome the gamesmanship tactics of Lithuania to record a vital 3-1 win at Hampden then declared: "Justice was done." 9 Sep 2007
McLeish Hails Fringe Stars

McLeish Hails Fringe Stars

Scotland manager Alex McLeish hailed his fringe players after James McFadden and Shaun Maloney came off the bench to give the lift the hosts needed in their 3-1 win over Lithuania. 9 Sep 2007
Lubinskas: 'We'd Lose With All Six Hearts Stars'

Lubinskas: 'We'd Lose With All Six Hearts Stars'

Lithuania manager Algimantas Lubinskas admits it would be a recipe for disaster to pick all six of his Hearts players for Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against Scotland. 8 Sep 2007
McLeish: I've Never Had It This Good

McLeish: I've Never Had It This Good

Scotland manager Alex McLeish admits he is spoilt for choice as he attempts to whittle his squad down to the 11 players who will carry the hopes of a nation against Lithuania at Hampden. 8 Sep 2007
McLeish: We Can Cope Without Ferguson

McLeish: We Can Cope Without Ferguson

Alex McLeish is confident the loss of captain Barry Ferguson will not greatly affect Scotland's hopes of a win over Lithuania on Saturday. 7 Sep 2007
Celtic Cup Could Kick-Off Next Year

Celtic Cup Could Kick-Off Next Year

A Celtic Cup featuring Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland could start next year, according to Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith. 6 Sep 2007
McLeish Keeps Players Guessing

McLeish Keeps Players Guessing

Scotland manager Alex McLeish will not risk disrupting squad harmony by making an early decision on the team to face Lithuania and has hinted that competition for places up front is intense. 6 Sep 2007
Scotland Promise Hampden Fireworks

Scotland Promise Hampden Fireworks

Scotland hope to bulldoze their way into a strong position to reach next summer's European Championships by launching an all-out attack on Lithuania at Hampden on Saturday. 6 Sep 2007
Miller Blow for Scotland

Miller Blow for Scotland

Scotland striker Kenny Miller has been ruled out of Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against Lithuania and next week's clash with France after failing to recover from a hamstring injury. 5 Sep 2007
'Who Is the Scotland Coach?' - Lithuania Boss

'Who Is the Scotland Coach?' - Lithuania Boss

Lithuania coach Algimantas Liubinskas admitted he did not know that Alex McLeish had taken over from Walter Smith as Scotland boss. 4 Sep 2007

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