Written by Smithy on February 8th, 2011
SPORT: Football
On: Sky Sports 1
Date: Wednesday 9th February 2011
Time: 19:30 to 22:00 (2 hours and 30 minutes long)
Fai Carling Nations Cup - Northern Ireland v Scotland.
Game two of the FAI Carling Nations Cup sees Northern Ireland face Scotland at Aviva Stadium. This is a tournament that also features Wales and the Republic of Ireland.
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Posted in: Away Games
Written by Smithy on December 17th, 2010
An email has been sent out from the SFA today informing fans that the dates for the Nations cup in May have been changed. They claim this is due to the Barclays Premier League finishing on the 22nd of may. Story's have also been circulating that it has more to do with Sky TV rights.
The Scotland dates have been changed as follows:-
- Scotland V Wales moved from Tuesday 24th May to Wednesday 25th May
- Republic of Ireland V Scotland moved from Friday 27th May to Sunday 29th May
This has obviously inconvenienced many fans.
The full email:-
The Football Association of Ireland today (December 17) announced that it has secured a television deal with Sky Sports to show all six Carling Nations Cup matches.
In addition they have also altered the match dates for the games to be played in May.
These changes were made in order to allow greater recovery time for the players participating in the Barclays Premier League , as their season finishes on Sunday the 22nd of May.
The revised dates are as follows :
- Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland - Tue,May 24 2011
- Scotland v Wales - Wed , May 25 2011
- Wales v Northern Ireland - Fri, May 27 2011
- Republic of Ireland v Scotland(6.30 KO) - Sun , May 29 2011
All the above matches will be 7.45pm kick offs unless otherwise highlighted.
Posted in: Tartan Army - General
Written by Smithy on December 15th, 2010
The No Team GB campaign believes that the future of the England football team has been put in jeopardy by the recent comments of Lord Moynihan, the BOA chairman and former Olympic cox...
His push for a GB football team made up of players from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales at the 2012 London Olympic games could spell the end for the current independent status that the four home nations have in world football. Previous calls for a joint GB football team at the 2012 Olympics have been met with comments from FIFA and UEFA that this could put the independence of the home nations under threat on the world stage.
Football managers across Britain are also aware of risks involved in such a move. This was acknowledged by the football associations of all four countries and the FAs of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales then made the decision not to risk their futures by declining to become involved. This led to the English FA agreeing that only English players would be considered for Team GB at the 2012 London Olympics.
Like Seb Coe before him, Lord Moynihan does not have any relevant experience of football politics. The recent FIFA decision for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups will have opened the eyes of Seb Coe to the inner workings of FIFA and the fact that assurances for future votes cannot always be relied upon. At Prime Minister’s Questions on 15 December 2010 David Cameron stated “My recent experiences have taught me to stay away from international football”. Certain figures within FIFA may take the opportunity to use a GB football team made up of all four home nations to press forward their agenda to end the independence of England and the other three nations.
The No Team GB campaign would suggest that that Lord Moynihan invites David Cameron, Seb Coe and Andy Anson to BOA HQ for tea and biscuits and to get a feel for the powers of world football. He will then realise that his suggestion for a GB football team will have serious implications for all four home nations. Implications that heavily outweigh putting an under 23 team into a future Olympic competition.
The fans of all four home nations are standing shoulder to shoulder under www.NoTeamGB.com to reject this suggestion from Lord Moynihan. Simon Johnston from the Association of Tartan Army Clubs is quoted as saying “I find Lord Moynihan’s comments extraordinary given the events of the past few weeks. The England 2018 bid team were promised votes from seven or eight FIFA delegates but only one delivered. What are their assurances worth? This clearly showed that FIFA cannot be relied upon with the future of the four home nations. It really is time that the BOA and the English FA put to bed the pipedream of Team GB. The risks are just too high”.
Ken Malley of the Football Supporters’ Federation said “Every survey of English fans that we have done or seen has shown that the majority do not want a combined GB team. Like the followers of the other Home Nations, fans of England are concerned that this will set a precedent and that we may lose our independent identities. Promises from people in authority that this will not happen are not trusted by the fans. After recent events concerning the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bids, Lord Moynihan’s assertion that Sepp Blatter has reassured the respective FAs of their continued autonomy is likely to be greeted with some derision by the supporters.”
By retracting his suggestion, Lord Moynihan, who previously tried to force an ID card scheme on British football fans, would show that he has the interests of football supporters throughout the four home nations onside.
Posted in: NoTeamGB.com
Written by Smithy on October 2nd, 2010
The Scotland V Spain game will be shown on Sky Sports One. The game will also be the first international football game to be shown on Sky 3D which will be available in the home from the 1st October.
SPORT: International Football
On: Sky Sports 1
Date: Tuesday 12th October 2010
Time: 19:30 to 22:30 (3 hours long)
Euro 2012 Qualifier - Scotland v Spain.
Euro 2012 qualifying action with the Group I game between Scotland and Spain at Hampden Park. Spain are the reigning champions and current World Cup holders.
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Posted in: Home Matches
Written by Smithy on September 30th, 2010
SPORT: Sportscene
On: BBC1
Date: Friday 8th October 2010
Time: 19:00 to 21:30 (2 hours and 30 minutes long)
Czech Republic v Scotland.
Rob Maclean introduces live coverage of Scotland's crucial Euro 2012 qualifier in Prague. Stephen McManus's dramatic late winner against Liechtenstein, coupled with the Czechs' surprise home defeat to Lithuania, have put the Scots in a favourable position in Group I. However, this always had the look of a crunch match against the team many feel will be Scotland's biggest rivals for second place in the group behind world and European champions Spain. Studio analysis comes from Pat Nevin and John Collins, with commentary by Liam McLeod and Kevin Gallacher.
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Posted in: Czech Republic
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