Scotland V Iceland photo albums added to TartanArmy.net

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

Scotland Climb to 22nd place in the FIFA World Rankings

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

NoTeamGB Press Release – Fans blast U-Turn on Team GB

Written by Smithy on May 29th, 2009

JOINT STATEMENT FROM:-

The Association of Tartan Army clubs (ATAC - Scotland)
Football Supporters Federation (FSF - England)
Football Supporters Federation Cymru (FSF Cymru - Wales)
Amalgamation of Official NI Supporters Clubs (AONISC - Northern Ireland)

Fans blast U-Turn on Team GB

The No Team GB campaign today launched a scathing attack towards the Football Associations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as it was revealed they will set aside their previous objections and will allow an all England team to participate in the 2012 Olympics, badged up as a Team GB.

Spokesman Tam Ferry said;
“We are shocked and disgusted with this U-turn and apparent endorsement of a Team GB.

It was only 2 months ago that the SFA, IFA and FAW sent a joint letter to FIFA, BOA and the FA, stating categorical opposition to the creation of a Team GB Football team. Furthermore the SFA, IFA and FAW explicitly mentioned they would not participate in any more discussions on this topic.

Given this statement of intent, we were astonished to find out that there was a secret meeting of the 4 FA’s to discuss Team GB.

The decision to remove their opposition and thus allowing England to play as Team GB sets a dangerous precedent which could lead to the end of our identities as independent international football nations.

The 4 FA’s clearly fail to realise that this decision could not only end up costing them their positions and could also be the beginning of the end of the Scottish, English, Wales and Irish FA’s.”

He continued;
“This is not the end of the fight. The very futures of our independent International teams are at stake here.

The England and Scotland - two oldest international teams - along with Northern Ireland and Wales could disappear forever if FIFA decide to vote through a change to the special privileged articles which allows the teams to participate, despite not meeting entry requirements to FIFA.

The fans, the REAL football fans of the 4 countries will be convening a meeting in Newcastle next month to decide the next steps in the fight to preserve their independence.”
 
ENDS

Posted in: NoTeamGB.com

April FIFA World Rankings – Scotland now 24th

Written by Smithy on April 9th, 2009

Today saw the release of Aprils Fifa World Rankings in which Scotland have climbed 4 places to 24th place.

The top 3 have stayed the same – Spain in first place, followed by Germany and the Netherlands.

Other teams relevant to Scotland, Norway down one place to 46th, Macedonia down 3 to 64th and Iceland plummet 18 places to 93rd (from 75).

Of the home nations, England climb 2 places to 7th, Wales drop 5 places to 73rd and Northern Ireland jump a massive 15 places to 27th. Only Mexico separate Scotland and Northern Ireland.

San Marino is still joint bottom in 202 with 5 other teams. Come on SFA, you know you want an away friendly!

Full results here

Posted in: General Tartan Army

Holland v Scotland TV Schedule Confirmed

Written by Smithy on March 17th, 2009

SPORT: Holland v Scotland
On: Setanta Sports 1
Date: Saturday 28th March 2009 (starting in 11 days)
Time: 19:30 to 22:30 (3 hours long)

World Cup 2010 Group 9 qualifier from the Amsterdam Arena as George Burley's Scotland look to cement their second place with a tough encounter with group leaders; Holland.
(Live)
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