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O'Connor Joy At Ending Exile

O'Connor Joy At Ending Exile

Birmingham striker Garry O'Connor has vowed to continue repaying Alex McLeish for ending his international exile with Scotland in tonight's clash with South Africa at Pittodrie. 21 Aug 2007
Moyes: Workout Good for McFadden

Moyes: Workout Good for McFadden

David Moyes hopes James McFadden will make good use of his link-up with Scotland this week to report back sharp for duty with Everton. 20 Aug 2007
McLeish Has Options For Scotland

McLeish Has Options For Scotland

Scotland manager Alex McLeish believes he is "spoiled for choice" when picking his squads after Dundee United midfielder Barry Robson became the latest to earn a call-up. 14 Aug 2007
Robson Ready for Scotland Bow

Robson Ready for Scotland Bow

Dundee United midfielder Barry Robson has earned his first full Scotland call-up after being named in Alex McLeish's 22-man squad for next week's friendly against South Africa. 14 Aug 2007
McLeish Still Backing Miller - for Now

McLeish Still Backing Miller - for Now

Scotland manager Alex McLeish has attempted to ease some of the pressure on Kenny Miller by assuring him he remains firmly in his thoughts for crucial forthcoming matches - for now. 8 Aug 2007
Scotland Wins The (homeless) World Cup

Scotland Wins The (homeless) World Cup

Scotland captain Paul Smith hailed the "exceptional" quality of football on display in Copenhagen after leading his side to the Homeless World Cup crown on Saturday. 5 Aug 2007
Abidal Wary of Scottish Spirit

Abidal Wary of Scottish Spirit

France star Eric Abidal expects Scotland to defend for their lives when they travel to Paris for their Euro 2008 qualifier on September 12. 25 Jul 2007
Scotland Go Down To Japan In U-20s

Scotland Go Down To Japan In U-20s

Hibernian goalkeeper Andrew McNeil was back in the spotlight for two fresh blunders after Japan cruised to a 3-1 victory over Scotland at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup. 2 Jul 2007
Scotland Boss Has Belief

Scotland Boss Has Belief

Scotland tonight achieved the win which was an absolute necessity to maintain their Euro 2008 hopes, and manager Alex McLeish insisted: "We've got to believe." 7 Jun 2007
Lippi Wary of Scotland Threat

Lippi Wary of Scotland Threat

Former Italy coach Marcello Lippi insists Scotland are capable of rivalling the Azzurri and France for qualification to Euro 2008. 19 May 2007
Scotland Must Be 'Cuter'

Scotland Must Be 'Cuter'

Alex McLeish has told his Scotland players they have to be more street-wise in their future Euro 2008 qualifiers - or continue to suffer at the hands of referees. 30 Mar 2007
Braveheart Scotland Go Down To Italy

Braveheart Scotland Go Down To Italy

Italy 2 Scotland 0

Italy got their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign back on track with a Luca Toni double earning them the spoils against Scotland.
29 Mar 2007
Donadoni Hoping for Buffon Recovery

Donadoni Hoping for Buffon Recovery

Italy coach Roberto Donadoni is hoping goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon will recover in time for tomorrow morning's Euro 2008 qualifier against Scotland in Bari. 28 Mar 2007
McLeish Warning As Italian Job Looms

McLeish Warning As Italian Job Looms

Alex McLeish claims his Scotland players could pay a hefty price if they get carried away by their recent run of success. 27 Mar 2007
Fighting Spirit the Key - McManus

Fighting Spirit the Key - McManus

Scotland defender Stephen McManus believes the squad's spirit could carry them to a famous result in Italy on Wednesday. 27 Mar 2007
Forza Italia Say Scots

Forza Italia Say Scots

Craig Beattie's late winner against Georgia could help Scotland bag a famous result against Italy on Wednesday, say the Scots 25 Mar 2007