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 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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Posted in: Home Matches
Written by Smithy on July 15th, 2009
SSC members are reminded that applications for tickets to see the upcoming Scotland V Macedonia and Scotland V Netherlands games is this Friday 17th July at 11:59pm.
Tickets can be booked through Ticketline - http://www.ticketlink.co.uk/sscticketing
The public ballot or sale of tickets is likely to begin in the next week. The SFA may choose to run a ballot again for tickets to prevent their website and telephone systems crashing as soon as they go on sale.
Meanwhile all SSC tickets for the Norway V Scotland match have been sold. Some members of the Tartan Army Message oard have been successfully in obtaining Norway end tickets. Some of these tickets are in the sections either side of the Scotland Section.
Posted in: Home Matches
Written by Smithy on June 30th, 2009
SSC members who purchased the 3 match packages for Norway, Macedonia and Netherlands are now starting to receive their match tickets through the post. Tickets are being sent to the lead name. This is the earliest in recent years that the SFA have sent out tickets - nearly 6 weeks in this case. For recent games tickets have been sent out as late as 6 days before the game.
Meanwhile reports are appearing saying some members who purchased individual tickets from the SSC Ticket line have been charged twice. For somebody booking one Macedonia and one Netherlands ticket this is showing up as 2 x £50 charges. Ticket line are said to be investiagting.
Posted in: Home Matches
Written by Smithy on June 16th, 2009
The Scotland Supports Club today announced the arrangements for tickets for the Scotland V Macedonia game on Saturday 5th September (3pm kickoff).
Tickets will be on sale from Monday 22 June to Friday 17th July. Each SSC member is guaranteed a ticket in the stadium.
Ticket Prices
West Stand / East Stand - £25
East Stand Family -Adult - £18 + child (under 16) - £10
North Stand - £30
South Stand Upper & Wings - £30
South Stand Lower Main - £35
To book tickets, log on to the SSC ticketing website
http://www.ticketlink.co.uk/sscticketing
At the moment there’s no indication if additional tickets will be available for members.
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