Written by Smithy on March 13th, 2009
The SFA have launched an “Official Netherlands V Scotland Grey Polo Shirt” for the bargain price of £14.99 + £4.95 p&p. This sounds like a normal kind of price for an embroidered polo shirt, but take a look.
This is nothing more than a grey polo shirt (£3) with what the SFA calls an “Official Match Stamp”. What’s an official match stamp?
A comment on the Tartan Army Message board reads -
"Not so much bothered about the cost, but the complete lack of design suggests somebody thought about at tea break this morning."
Don't the SFA know there's a credit crunch?
If you realy want to buy one you can but it from the Official Scotland Shop here
Some stuff currently on eBay:-
Live eBay listings at 6:40am 8 February 2012
Posted in: Scottish FA
Written by Smithy on March 3rd, 2009
The Scottish and Welsh FA's have decided to abandon plans for a joint bid for the Euro 2016 cup finals.
In 2016 UEFA are expected to increase the number of teams compeeting from 16 to 24, meaning more grounds would have to be available. During this ecenomic downturn securing finance would become an issue.
At the moment only France have entered a bid, with and Italy thinking very seriously about it. Both countries already have football stadiums large enough to host the championship - capacity above the 30,000 mark is what's usually expected.
The only stadium in Wales of that capacity at the moment is the Millenium Stadium in Cardiff. In Scotland we have Hampden, Ibrox and Celtic Park in glasgow, and Murryfield in edinburgh. Other possible stadiums in Scotland could include an upgraded Tynecastle or Eater Road, a new joint Dundee and Dundee United stadium in Dundee and a new stadium for Aberdeen.
Rob Shorthouse, SFA cumminications suprimo commented "Scotland would put on a hell of a show, it would be a great championships and as we go forward maybe they'll be other opportunities to do it again"
Scotland will now put all their effort in to securing a place in the 2010 world cup finals, being held in South Africa.
Posted in: Scottish FA
Written by Smithy on February 21st, 2009
The SFA has revealed that a third of Scotland Supporters Club members have taken up the season ticket offer covering the remaining home 2010 World cup Qualifier games. 11,540 SSC members out of 32,500 took up the offer which closed on Friday 20th February.
The SFA offer included the Netherlands, Iceland and Macedonia home games.
Alison Jack, the SSC’s customer service managers said:
“Everyone here is absolutely blown away by the success of the multi match packages. We introduced them on the back of the largest ever survey of Scotland fans that we have ever conducted. The fans asked and we acted. The success is there for all to see.
“The fact that supporters have bought them in such huge numbers shows the passion that they have for following Scotland and also the faith that they have in George and the boys.
“Getting to the World Cup will be a huge team effort. Clearly the supporters want to play their part.”
Rob Shorthouse, the SFA communications manager commented:-
“The introduction of multi match tickets was the latest in a line of improvements to the way in which we deal with ticketing and communicate with supporters. The supporter survey, the new system of balloting and greater use of online ticket sales have worked well and clearly this latest move has also been a hit.
“We will soon be launching a new website that will make it even easier for us to speak directly to supporters and take on board their views. We are reacting to supporter demand like never before and we will continue to look for new ways to do our best for the people who show such incredible loyalty to their country.”
Posted in: Home Matches, Scottish FA
Written by Smithy on February 14th, 2009
Acording to a recent email from TACC (Tartan Army Childrens Charity) there will be a new Scotland Away Football top for our match against the Netherlands on March 31st 2008.
3rd Prizes x 5 - The new Scotland away top, as worn by the team in Holland
No Pictures have surfaced as yet of the new top, and no other mention has been made of a new top coming out.
Hopefully there won't be a repeat of the maroon shirt disaster when we lost against Georgia away.
A new top at this stage is nothing more than a money making exercise dor Diadora.
Posted in: Netherlands, Scottish FA
Written by Smithy on February 4th, 2009
26 Scotland players have been "selected" to attend next weekends training in St Andrews.
This will be the last time the players are together before they face the Netherlands at the end of March.
Goalkeepers
Craig Gordon (Sunderland)
David Marshall (Norwich City)
Allan McGregor (Rangers)
Defenders
Graham Alexander (Burnley)
Darren Barr (Falkirk)
Christophe Berra (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Kirk Broadfoot (Rangers)
Gary Caldwell (Celtic)
Jamie McAllister (Bristol City)
Stephen McManus (Celtic)
Gary Naysmith (Sheffield United)
David Weir (Rangers)
Midfielders
Scott Brown (Celtic)
Kris Commons (Derby County)
Barry Ferguson (Rangers)
Darren Fletcher (Manchester United)
Paul Hartley (Celtic)
James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion)
Gavin Rae (Cardiff City)
Barry Robson (Celtic)
Forwards
David Clarkson (Motherwell)
Steven Fletcher (Hibernian)
Chris Iwelumo (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Ross McCormack (Cardiff City)
Kenny Miller (Rangers)
Lee Miller (Aberdeen)
Posted in: Scottish FA
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