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Written by Smithy on December 1st, 2008

TartanArmy.Net | Tartan Army Photos | Scotland V Argentina 2008

4 Photo albums have been added to the Scotland V Argentina photo index.

Posted in: Friendlys, Photos

Scotland Squad V Argentina on 19th November

Written by Smithy on November 11th, 2008

The Scotland squad for the forthcoming challenge match with Argentina was announced today by George Burley.

Goalkeepers
Craig Gordon (Sunderland)
Allan McGregor (Rangers)
David Marshall (Norwich City)

Defenders
Graham Alexander (Burnley)
Darren Barr (Falkirk)
Christophe Berra (Heart of Midlothian)
Kirk Broadfoot (Rangers)
Gary Caldwell (Celtic)
Alan Hutton (Tottenham Hotspur)
Jamie McAllister (Bristol City)
Stephen McManus (Celtic)
Gary Naysmith (Sheffield United)

Midfield
Scott Brown (Celtic)
Kris Commons (Derby County)
Barry Ferguson (Rangers)
Darren Fletcher (Manchester United)
Paul Hartley (Celtic)
Shaun Maloney (Celtic)
James Morrison (West Bromwich Albion)
Barry Robson (Celtic)

Forwards
David Clarkson (Motherwell)
Steven Fletcher (Hibernian)
Chris Iwelumo (Wolverhampton W.)
Ross McCormack (Cardiff City)
James McFadden (Birmingham City)
Kenny Miller (Rangers)

Posted in: Friendlys

Argentina Tickets now on Public Sale

Written by Smithy on October 31st, 2008

Tennent's International Challenge Match
Scotland v Argentina
Wednesday 19 November 2008
Hampden Park. Kick off 8pm

Tickets for the glamour friendly against Argentina are now on sale. Don't miss your chance to see George's boys take on some of the best players in the world.

Tickets are available online or by calling 0844 481 1818. You can also buy the tickets at the Hampden Park Museum Shop or at the Official Scotland Shop at Unit 41 the Plaza Shopping Mall in East Kilbride.

Posted in: Friendlys

No Go For Argentina

Written by Smithy on July 26th, 2008

Scottish Football Association: The Scottish FA: Scotland :

Scotland will not be pursuing the friendly match against Argentina that was proposed for later this year, the Scottish FA today confirmed.

The decision was taken following an innovative and wide ranging consultation with Scotland fans on the issue. While there was an overwhelming desire among supporters to play

Posted in: Scottish FA

Scottish Football Association: The Scottish FA: Scotland :

Written by Smithy on July 12th, 2008

Scottish Football Association: The Scottish FA: Scotland :
POTENTIAL MATCH AGAINST ARGENTINA

Tuesday, 08 Jul 2008

In recent weeks, the Scottish FA has been having discussions with agents representing the Argentinean FA regarding an International Challenge Match between the two countries that is proposed for 19 November this year.

Commenting on the discussions, Scottish FA Chief Executive Gordon Smith said:

'Qualifying for the World Cup Finals is our number one priority. We have shown over the past few years that we have made major improvements in our game and that we are ready to take the next step and play alongside the world's best in a major championships.

'However, if we want to keep on improving, we have to continually test ourselves against top class opposition. And, if we want to do more than qualify for a World Cup Finals, but also make our mark at them, we have to play against different styles of teams from around the world, not just from Europe.

'We want to play teams of the quality of Argentina and Brazil, but the match fees and costs for these teams is not cheap. In fact, the match fees and expenses involved in bringing any top class team to Hampden can be substantial.

'We will always strive to keep ticket prices down, but if we want to play the very best, then there will be an impact on ticket prices. If we were to play Argentina later this year - then in order to cover all the costs involved, the ticket prices would be higher than for a normal friendly match - indeed, there is every likelihood that the prices would be more than for our competitive matches.

'Today we are starting a debate. We want the fans and the media to talk about this issue frankly and openly. The question is a simple one. Are we prepared to pay more so that Scotland can play against the world's best?"

You can have your say by emailing:

info@scottishfa.co.uk

Posted in: Scottish FA