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 v Northern Ireland B International – Squad Announced

Written by Smithy on April 29th, 2009

Scotland v Northern Ireland
B International Challenge MatchWednesday 6 May 2009 - Kick-off 7.30pm
Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld

Cash Gate: Adults £5, Juveniles/Concessions £2

George Burley named his squad for the forthcoming Scotland B match against Northern Ireland earlier today

 

Goalkeepers

David Marshall (Norwich City)
Iain Turner (Everton on loan to Nottingham Forest)

 

Defenders

Darren Barr (Falkirk)
Scott Cuthbert (Celtic on loan to St Mirren)
Brian Easton (Hamilton Academical)
Steven Hammell (Motherwell)
Mark Reynolds (Motherwell)
Mark Wilson (Celtic)

 

Midfielders

Scott Arfield (Falkirk)
Barry Bannan (Aston Villa on loan to Derby County)
Craig Bryson (Kilmarnock)
Graham Dorrans (West Bromwich Albion)
Stephen Hughes (Motherwell)
Ross Wallace (Preston North End)

 

Forwards

David Clarkson (Motherwell)
Paul Gallacher (Blackburn Rovers on loan to Plymouth Argyle)
Steven Naismith (Rangers)

 

Ends

Posted in: B International Challenge Match

Scotland 2 Iceland 1 – Match Day Report

Written by Scott on April 8th, 2009

1st April 2009, 20h00

Following the weekend defeat in the Netherlands, this match took on a ‘must win’ air if Scotland are to retain hopes of a play off and eventual qualification for the finals in South Africa in 2010. Only 3 points from this would do and if not, it would be looking very much like George Burley would be stepping closer and closer to the trap door!

The city centre was fairly quiet for a Scotland match – even for a midweek one! The usual TA pubs and drinking haunts were quite quiet and there were a few dishevelled and sorry looking footsoldiers who were clearly only recently back from their bender in Amsterdam! Nevertheless, there was still some clear tension among the fans as they ‘warmed up’ for the game.

The atmosphere at Hampden was quite tense as well and not only the issues of having to win helping along but also that Ferguson and McGregor were both on the bench following a disciplining from George Burley for their now infamous post-Netherlands all night drinking binge. It didn’t become apparent until after that match but the two players were pictured giving a V salute from the bench. It was a totally unprofessional and childish action, the result of which means that neither of them will play for Scotland again.

The match started with a fiery tempo with Scotland well on top and well in control of the game. The first 20 minutes were fast and furious and all the play was Scotland. However, the goal that looked so likely just didn’t come! The tempo eased off and the game went flat before McCormack of Cardiff City whacked home the opener. Breathe easy for a while.

However, the Icelanders got themselves right back into shortly it after half time. A shot from a ball that should have really been cleared came back off the post. No Scotland players were on hand to help clear it further and one of the first chances Iceland had in the match was immediately converted to a goal.

After that, the game was a bit flat until around 15 minutes later, Stephen Fletcher nodded in from the edge of the 6 yard box. Scotland had a couple more chances in the match but Iceland started to come back into it again. The last five minutes were certainly not for the faint hearted. Iceland could have scored three or four times – and should have. Final whistle halped prevent any more heart attacks.

The 3 points gained from this match are vital for Scotland in Group 9. It is still anybodies group for a second place and play off spot, although the other sides will still need to win their potential points in hand. The coming game against Norway is now very important. A Scotland win there would effectively neutralise their hopes but a win for Norway would bring them right back into it!

Three games left to get that second place and hopefully a play off. It has been a pretty poor display from Scotland so far in the campaign so lets hope Burley can get the side motivated and playing entertaining foorball for the rest of the group games!

This is a guest post from Scott, one of the thousands of Tartan Army footsoldiers who traveled to Glasgow fo the game.

Posted in: Home Matches

Scotland v Iceland Highlights on BBC1 TV

Written by Smithy on March 28th, 2009

SPORT: Sportscene
On: BBC1
Date: Wednesday 1st April 2009
Time: 22:45 to 23:35 (50 minutes long)

Scotland v Iceland.
David Currie presents highlights of Scotland's World Cup qualifying tie against Iceland from the National Stadium. George Burley's side will not play again until August, so three points are a must if they are to take a step nearer to the finals in South Africa. Analysis comes from Pat Nevin, with commentary by Paul Mitchell and Craig Paterson.
(Stereo, Widescreen, Subtitles)
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Copyright (c) GipsyMedia Limited.

Posted in: Home Matches

Scotland V Iceland – tickets still available

Written by Smithy on March 19th, 2009

An email just released by the SFA has annoinced a further sale for Scotland V Iceland match tickets. The game will be held at Hampden Park, Glasgow on the 1st April. From this annoincement it also appears that anybody who applied in the ballot for a ticket was successfull.

Tickets can bought from the following outlets:-
PHONE - 08444 81 1818
Internet - http:\\www.ticketlink.co.uk/scotlandtickets)
In person from the SECC BOX OFFICE
In person from the SFA MUSEUM SHOP, HAMPDEN PARK

West Stand £25
East Stand £25
East Stand Family - Adult £18
East Stand Family - Under 16 £10
North Stand £30
South Stand Upper £30
South Stand Lower - Wings £30
South Stand Lower - Main £35

Posted in: Home Matches