Written by Smithy on October 16th, 2009
Scotland have dropped 16 places in the FIFA World Rankings. This follows game losses to Norway, Netherlands and Japan. Unfortunately we've not been able to blame meaningless friendly for our drop this time.
The table leads with Brazil first, Spain second and Netherlands third - all are unchanged. England remain on 7th, Northern Ireland up one place to 30th and Wales drop 11 places to 78th.
Our only other annoinced game is v Czech Republic who move up 3 places to 15th.
Of our previous campaign, Iceland move up 9 places to 87th, and Macedonia drop 10 places to 66th.
Posted in: Tartan Army - General
Written by Smithy on September 2nd, 2009
At FIFA's request, the Scottish Football Association have moved next weeks kick off time for the Scotland V Netherlands match. The game had been due to be played at 8pm.
More information on the SFA's website here - Change to Netherlands kick off time
It seems exptrodinary that they're chaning this time at such a late stage. Many fellow footsoldiers initially thought it was a wind up.
Wednesday, 02 September 2009
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ Qualifier
Scotland v Netherlands
Hampden Park
Wednesday 9th September 2009 Kick Off 7.30pm
Due to FIFA's wish to encourage a fair and sporting conclusion to our qualifying group, they have requested that the final matches next Wednesday night kick off at the same time.
This request was based on the possibility that these results could ultimately decide the final placings in the group.
Followimg this request, the Scottish FA entered discussions with the other teams involved and have agreed to move the kick off time from 8.00pm to 7.30pm.
This decision was made before the results of Saturday’s matches are known, to ensure that our supporters have as much advance warning as possible.
Therefore, no matter what stage the group is at following Saturday’s results, the kick off time for the Netherlands match will be 7.30pm next Wednesday.
Your current tickets are still valid for this match and will be accepted.
Please note that there is no change to the kick off time for Saturday’s game with Macedonia; this remains at 3.00pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Posted in: Home Matches
Written by Smithy on June 11th, 2009
39 New photo albums have been added to the Netherlands V Scotland photo albums section on TartanArmy.net.
Posted in: Netherlands, Photos
Written by Smithy on June 9th, 2009
8 New photo albums have been added to the Scotland V Iceland photo albums section on TartanArmy.net.
Posted in: Photos
Written by Smithy on June 4th, 2009
Scotland has climbed another 2 places to 22nd place in the FIFA Coca Cola World Rankings. Even though Scotland hasn’t played a match in the past month points from over a year ago are now being “devalued”.
Spain remain top, with the Netherlands moving in to second place from thirds, and Germany dropping one place to third.
England moves up one place to sixth, Wales and Northern Ireland stay at 27th place.
Other teams relevant to Scotland:-
Norway drops 2 places to 47th.
Iceland drop 18 places to 93rd place
Macedonia stay put at 64th place
Japan moves up 4 places to 31st place.
Full rankings are here
Posted in: Tartan Army - General
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