Written by Smithy on August 25th, 2009
George Burley today announced the squad to face Macedonia and the Netherlands in the forthcoming World Cup 2010 qualifiers at Hampden.
There's a few surprises in the team including Kevin Kyle and David Weir. Kyle hasn't played for Scotland in the past 5 years. Weir is now 39 years old but was axed for the Norway match.
Craig Gorden is also back in the squad having been injured last season - he played his first game for Sunderland on Monday.
Gary Caldwell is suspended for the Macedonia game after being red carded in Norway.
Goalkeepers
Neil Alexander - Rangers
Craig Gordon - Sunderland
David Marshall - Cardiff City
Defenders
Darren Barr - Falkirk
Stephen McManus - Celtic
Christophe Berra - Wolverhampton Wanderers
Gary Caldwell - Celtic
Steven Caldwell - Burnley
Callum Davidson - Preston North End
Alan Hutton - Tottenham Hotspur
Jamie McAllister - Bristol City
Steven Whittaker - Rangers
David Weir - Rangers
Midfielders
Graham Alexander - Burnley
Scott Brown - Celtic
Kris Commons - Derby County
Darren Fletcher - Manchester United
Paul Hartley - Bristol City
James McFadden - Birmingham City
Shaun Maloney - Celtic
Forwards
David Clarkson - Bristol City
Steven Fletcher - Burnley
Kevin Kyle - Kilmarnock
Kenny Miller - Rangers
Steven Naismith - Rangers
Match Details
Scotland V Macedonia World Cup 2010 Qualifier
Saturday 5th September
Kick off 3pm
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Scotland V Netherlands World Cup 2010 Qualifier
Wednesday 9th September
Kick off 8pm
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Posted in: Home Matches
Written by Smithy on August 25th, 2009
Sky Sports 2 will this time host the coverage for Scotland world Cup Qualifier against the Netherlands.
So far in the campaign the Netherlands have not been beeten - a first for the country. They'll be out to ensure a clean slate.
Depending on how the Macedonia games goes, this game could mean the difference between Scotland reaching a major tournament for the first time in 10 years and another failure to qualify.
Scotland must beat both Macedonia and Netherlands in order to stand the chance to be one of the 8 teams to reach a playoff.
SPORT: International Football
On: Sky Sports 2 (512)
Date: Wednesday 9th September 2009 (starting in 19 days)
Time: 19:30 to 22:30 (3 hours long) VideoPlus: 443606
World Cup Qualifier - Scotland v Netherlands (e).
World Cup qualifier between Scotland and Holland at Hampden Park. Scotland have a decent chance of reaching the play-offs, but face a tough proposition against the runaway Group 9 leaders.
(Dolby Stereo, Widescreen, Live)
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Copyright (c) GipsyMedia Limited.
Posted in: Home Matches
Written by Smithy on August 23rd, 2009
Sky Sports 1 will play host to the Scotland V Macedonia World Cup 2010 qualifier.
This is a must win game for Scotland manager George Burley as Scotland face the possibility of not qualifying for yet another majour tournament.
SPORT: International Football
On: Sky Sports 1
Date: Saturday 5th September 2009
Time: 14:30 to 17:30 (3 hours long)
World Cup Qualifier - Scotland v Macedonia (e).
The World Cup qualifier between Scotland and Macedonia at Hampden Park. With Holland running away with Group 9, both these sides are battling to qualify for the play-off position.
(Dolby Stereo, Widescreen, Live)
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Excerpt taken from DigiGuide - the world's best TV guide available from http://www.getdigiguide.com
Copyright (c) GipsyMedia Limited
Posted in: Home Matches
Written by Smithy on August 20th, 2009
The Tartan Specials have announced they're to play at Hampden Park Stadium for the first time.
The band will be providing the half time entertainment during the Scotland V Macedonia and Scotland V Holland World Cup 2010 qualifiers on Saturday 5th and Wednesday 9th September.
This marks a real step forward for the band - there's not many small abnds who can say they've played in front of 52,000 fans!
There's stories circulating that ticket sales for the football match have increased due to the Tartan Specials gig during half time.
Posted in: General Tartan Army
Written by Smithy on July 29th, 2009
The SFA have announced details for the public sale of tickets for the Scotland v Netherlands football match on Wednesday 9th September. Kick off will be at 8pm, Hampden Park, Glasgow.
Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday 31st July. Family tickets will only be available from the Telephone line and Hampden Museum. At this stage you'll be able to buy 8 tickets each.
At the moment 2,200 tickets have been allocated to the Dutch, and SSC members haven't taken up their full allocation.
West Stand - £25
East Stand - £25
East Stand Family - Adult £18
East Stand Family - Under 16 £10
South Stand Upper - £30
South Stand Lower - Wings £30
South Stand Lower - Main £35
Website - www.ticketlink.co.uk/scotlandtickets
Telephone Sales - 0844 481 1818
SECC Box Office - Monday to Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm
Museum Shop - Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
Posted in: Home Matches
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