Written by Smithy on September 8th, 2009
With the Scotland game being brought forward by half an hour at FIFA's request, Sky Sports have moved the coverage program. Coverage is now due to start at 7pm.
SPORT: Scotland v Netherlands-Live
On: Sky Sports 2
Date: Wednesday 9th September 2009
Time: 19:00 to 22:00 (3 hours long)
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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There's also a highlights show on BBC 1
SPORT: Sportscene
On: BBC1
Date: Wednesday 9th September 2009
Time: 22:45 to 23:35 (50 minutes long)
Dougie Donnelly presents highlights of Scotland's final World Cup qualifier from Hampden Park. The Dutch won the group with ease, and now put pressure on Scots coach George Burley with a daunting task. With analysis from Pat Nevin, and commentary from Paul Mitchell and Craig Paterson.
(Stereo, Widescreen, Subtitles)
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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.
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Written by Smithy on September 2nd, 2009
Tickets are still available for the 2 upcoming 2010 World Cup Qualifiers.
For the Scotland V Macedonia game on Satruday (3pm kickoff) there's still 2,000 tickets available
Scotland V Netherlands on Wednesday (8pm kickoff) there's about 3,000 tickets still up for grabs.
Both sets of tickets available from the following places:-
Web - 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
Written by Smithy on September 1st, 2009
Citylink have announced they will be running buses from across Scotland to Hampden for the Macedonia and Holland home games. It's not known at this stage when the buses will leave from each city or depart from the stadium.
It seems Citylink aren't too up to date with todays drinking standards though:-
And because you’re not driving home after the game, you can enjoy a half-time drink!
More information on Citylinks website here
The return fares seem reasonable from Edinburgh - a return train ticket will cost about £13 then you've still to travel onwards to Hampden. Stirling the train fare is about £7.
Return Fares
| Edinburgh |
£10 |
| Aberdeen |
£35 |
| Dundee |
£25 |
| Stirling |
£10 |
| Inverness |
£35 |
| Aviemore |
£32 |
| Perth |
£20 |
Alternatively you could always check out the home games forum on the Tartan Army Message board
Posted in: Home Matches
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
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