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 Climb to 22nd place in the FIFA World Rankings

Written by Smithy on June 4th, 2009

Scotland has climbed another 2 places to 22nd place in the FIFA Coca Cola World Rankings.  Even though Scotland hasn’t played a match in the past month points from over a year ago are now being “devalued”.

Spain remain top, with the Netherlands moving in to second place from thirds, and Germany dropping one place to third.

England moves up one place to sixth, Wales and Northern Ireland stay at 27th place.

Other teams relevant to Scotland:-

Norway drops 2 places to 47th.
Iceland drop 18 places to 93rd place
Macedonia stay put at 64th place
Japan moves up 4 places to 31st place.

Full rankings are here

Posted in: Tartan Army - General

Scotland 3 – Northern Ireland 0 – B International Challenge Match

Written by Smithy on May 6th, 2009

The Scotland B team put a superb performance to beat Northern Ireland 3 - 0 Broadwood.

The first goal came from Andy Webster after 47 minutes.  Geroge Boyd scored the second, and with just 5 minutes to go Leigh Griffiths scored the third.

1,690 People braved the torrential rain which at one point threatened to halt the game.

Posted in: B International Challenge Match

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

The Complete Scotland FC 1872-2008

Written by Smithy on April 23rd, 2009

the-complete-scotland-fc-1872-2008-1862231753This book contains a complete match-by-match statistical record of every game played by the Scotland National team from the first ever international match against England in 1872 through to the end of 2008.

For each game, this book includes full line-ups for both teams, scores, scorers, attendance, date, venue and the name of the referee.

This book also includes a listing of every player to make an appearance for Scotland during this period.

Available from Amazon UK for £13.60 with free p&p
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Fomrat - Paperback
Pages - 155
Publisher - Soccer Books Ltd
Published - 19 Mar 2009 
ISBN - 1862231753
Dimensions - 23 x 15.4 x 1.2 cm

Posted in: Tartan Army Books