Scotland to take on Sweden in friendly

The SFA have confirmed that Scotland will take on Sweden in an international friendly on August 11th, at a venue still to be decided.
The game gives Scotland and Levein some more time to build on their 1-0 victory against the Czech Republic at Hampden on Wednesday night.
Craig Levein said, “I am looking forward to taking [...]

Fan Opinion: A Night Out at Hampden

The temperature dropped almost as quick as our international standing when Scotland played the Czech Republic – but Craig Levein left us feeling warm and fuzzy.
Being back at Hampden for a Scotland game almost makes me wonder what kind of twisted individual I am when I keep going back. The best way I can describe [...]

Scotland 1-0 Czech Republic: The Levein era begins

So another new era began last night as the Tartan Army wandered into Hampden to witness Craig Levein’s first assignment as Scotland manager.
We all got an idea of what life is going to be like under the former Hearts and Dundee United boss early on.
It isn’t going to be pretty, we aren’t going to be [...]

Live Match Commentary: Scotland v Czech Republic

Follow all the action from Hampden Park as Scotland take on the Czech Republic at Hampden Park from 8pm.
Scotland v Czech Republic

Cerny hopes for last laugh on Accies Team mates

Tomas Cerny insists he is keeping quiet in the face of banter from his Scots’ team-mates in the Hamilton dressing room – but hopes to have the last laugh.
The Czech Republic goalkeeper will see his countrymen jet into Glasgow for their friendly with Scotland next week as Craig Levein takes charge of his first game.
But [...]

Scotland U21 2-2 Azerbaijan U21

Scotland blew a golden opportunity to boost their Euro 2011 qualification hopes after being held to an embarrassing home draw with bottom side Azerbaijan.
Billy Stark’s young guns, who beat their opponents 4-0 away from home in November, were hoping to move two points clear of Austria at the top of Group 10 but were unconvincing [...]

Scotland team to face Czech Republic announced

Scotland gaffer Craig Levein has named his first starting eleven for the friendly against the Czech Republic tomorrow night, and it is arguably the strongest side he could select for the Hampden Park clash.
Andy Webster will return to the Scotland line-up for the first time in four years partnering Gary Caldwell at the heart of [...]

Scotland – The Rollercoaster Begins Again

It’s only 24 hours until Craig Levein takes his bow as Scotland manager against the Czech Republic – and that familiar feeling of excitement and caution has come back.
For any Scotland fans that have been over the course they’ll know that feeling as well and while some are so cynical, they can see nothing but [...]

Scotland boss Levein imposes Booze ban

Scotland boss Craig Levein has imposed a booze ban on his players. The former Dundee United manager is taking a tough stance to ensure that there is no repeat of the ‘Boozegate’ scandal involving Allan McGregor and Barry Ferguson.
Levein will take chage of his first game as Scotland boss tomorrow night in a friendly with [...]

New Scotland Kit Revealed!

The new Scotland kit has been revealed and it looks a belter in my opinion. Yes they could have returned to the auld round badge, but its an improvement on the Diadora and Fila efforts of previous years.
The new Adidas Scotland kits were officially launched at Hampden today and will be worn for the first [...]

Czech Republic squad named for Scotland friendly

Czech boss Michal Bilek has named his squad for the friendly match against Scotland on the 3rd March at Hampden Park. And there will be two familiar faces returning to our shores in the guise of Roman Bednar and Rudi Skacel who used to play for Hearts.
Striker Bednar, now with West Brom, and Arsenal midfielder [...]

Barry Ferguson: Mockery of a Dream

Barry Ferguson has insisted he wants to take his time in deciding on whether or not he wants to play for Scotland again. I have one question – why?
The former Rangers captain had us believe that playing for Scotland was an honour, not to mention captaining our country, after his shambolic behaviour last year [...]

Denis Law – 70 Years Young

I’m a little too young to appreciate just how good a player Denis Law was back in his day – but I bet we’d love to have someone like him now.
The legendary striker is 70 years old today and his amazing international record of 30 goals, shared with Kenny Dalglish, from 55 games still stands. [...]

Scotland squad announced: No place for McGregor and Ferguson

Scotland manager Craig Levein has named the 24 strong squad that will face the Czech Republic on the 3rd March. With the news of Allan McGregor over the weekend, the Rangers shot stopper is not named in the squad and there is no place for Barry Ferguson either. However there are places for Rangers’ u-turn [...]

UEFA Euro 2012 Qualifiers Dates Agreed for Scotland games

Scotland will begin their Euro 2012 qualification campaign away to Lithuania and they will finish the qualifying campaign away to Group favourites Spain. Craig Levein’s side will travel to Lithuania for the opener on Friday 3 September after fixtures were agreed at a meeting in Madrid earlier today. The Scots will end their campaign in [...]

Scottish Women’s Football – Four Glasgow City players in Scotland squad for Cyprus Cup

Four Glasgow City players head out with the Scotland squad on Monday to compete in the Cyprus Cup. Jane Ross, Rachel Corsie, Leanne Ross and Emma Fernon make up a strong 20 player pool for Boss Anna Signeul to utilise during the high profile matches at the annual international friendly tournament in Larnaca.
The Cyprus Cup [...]

Scotland U21 Squad For Azerbaijan Euro Qualifier announced

Billy Stark has announced his Under 21 squad for the UEFA European qualifier against Azerbaijan on the 2nd March.
Goalkeepers
Jamie Barclay (Falkirk on loan to East Stirlingshire)
Scott Gallacher (Rangers)
Alan Martin (Leeds United)
Defenders
Paul Caddis (Celtic)
Brian Easton (Burnley on loan to Hamilton Academical)
Paul Hanlon (Hibernian)
Chris Mitchell (Falkirk on loan to Ayr United)
Ross Perry (Rangers)
Thomas Scobbie (Falkirk)
Midfielders
Scott Arfield (Falkirk)
Paul [...]

What a Farce! Andy Driver can’t play for Scotland after all

Another day and another farcical scene at the Scottish Football Association. After chasing Andy Driver for so long and even changing the eligibility rules so that he can play for Scotland, it has been announced that he cannot play for Scotland after all.
The statement from the SFA said:
After recent media interest, the Scottish FA regrets [...]

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