Scotland V Czech Republic squad announced

Written by Smithy on February 22nd, 2010

Craig Levein announced his first Scotland squad today which will face the Czech Republic on Wednesday 3rd March.

Forwards
Kris Boyd - Rangers
Steven Fletcher - Burnley
Chris Iwelumo - Wolverhampton W
Kenny Miller - Rangers

Midfield
Charlie Adam - Blackpool
Scott Brown - Celtic
Graham Dorrans - West Bromwich Albion
Darren Fletcher - Manchester United
Paul Hartley - Bristol City
Lee McCulloch - Rangers
James McFadden - Birmingham City
Barry Robson - Middlesbrough
Kevin Thomson - Rangers

Defenders
Alan Hutton - Tottenham Hotspur
Christophe Berra - Wolverhampton W.
Gary Caldwell - Wigan Athletic
Paul Dixon - Dundee United
Garry Kenneth - Dundee United
Lee Wallace - Heart of Midlothian
Andy Webster - Rangers
Steven Whittaker - Rangers

Goalkeepers
Neil Alexander - Rangers
Craig Gordon - Sunderland
David Marshall - Cardiff City

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Burley Names sqaud against Japan

Written by Smithy on October 1st, 2009

George Burley has named his squad for next weeks friendly against Japan.

Making a first appearence in the squad is Robert Snodgrass who is currently playing for Leeds, Daniel Fox from Celtic and Ross Wallace playing for Preston. Charlie Adam and Derek Riordan make a return to the international squad

Goalkeepers

Craig Gordon (Sunderland)
Jamie Langfield (Aberdeen)
David Marshall (Cardiff City)

Defenders

Darren Barr (Falkirk)
Christophe Berra (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Gary Caldwell (Celtic)
Daniel Fox (Celtic)
Alan Hutton (Tottenham Hotspur)
Stephen McManus (Celtic)
Steven Whittaker (Rangers)

Midfielders

Charles Adam (Blackpool)
Scott Brown (Celtic)
Graham Dorrans (West Bromwich Albion)
Darren Fletcher (Manchester United)
Shaun Maloney (Celtic)
Robert Snodgrass (Leeds United)
Kevin Thomson (Rangers)
Ross Wallace (Preston North End)

Forwards

Steven Fletcher (Burnley)
Steven Naismith (Rangers)
Garry O’Connor (Birmingham City)
Derek Riordan (Hibernian)

The Game

Japan v Scotland

Saturday 10 October, 2009

Nissan Stadium Yokohama

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News Roundup from the past few weeks

Written by Smithy on September 18th, 2009

Saturday 5th September

Hampden Park Glasgow

Scotland 2 - Macedonia 0

Scott Brown scored at 56 minutes and James McFadden at 80 minutes.

Attendance 50,214

This game put Scotland back in second place in the Euro qualifier table.  Win against Netherlands and we'd pretty much be on for a play-off, draw and it would depend on the other results.

Wednesday 9th September

Hampden Park Glasgow

Scotland 0 - Netherlands 1

Attendance 51,230

With this result, and Norways win on the same day, Scotland finish in 3rd place.

Monday 14th September

George Burley met with SFA top man George Peat to discuss the 2010 qualifying campaign.

Tuesday 15th September

Following a meeting of the SFA committee, they have confirmed that George Burley will keep his job for the current time.  Burleys contract is due to finish in the summer of 2010 with an option to extend to summer 2012.

Wednesday 16th September

George Burley confirms that Steven Presley will no longer form part of his backroom staff and Presley will return to full time football.

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Squad announced for Scotland V Netherlands and Macedonia

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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Scotland Squad Announced for Norway V Scotland

Written by Smithy on August 4th, 2009

George Burley, Scotland Nation Coach, today announced the squad that will face Norway in Oslo on Wednesday 12th August.

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