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Butcher and Pressley join Scots
George Burley flanked by Terry Butcher (left) and Steven Pressley
Burley has chosen Butcher (left) and Pressley as his assistants
Terry Butcher and Steven Pressley have been confirmed as assistants to new Scotland manager George Burley.

Former England captain Butcher was a team-mate of Burley's at Ipswich, while Pressley skippered Hearts during Burley's short reign at Tynecastle.

Pressley insists he can add to his 32 caps but the Celtic defender has been used sparingly this season.

He was not listed for this week's squad gathering at Loch Lomond but Burley will monitor Pressley's progress.

"He'll be considered if he's playing regularly for his club and at a good level," said Burley of the 34-year-old.

Rangers defender David Weir, three years older than Pressley, is among the 27-man pool assembled by Burley on Sunday for a three-day get-together.

There were no new faces but Burley insists he will tinker with hi... Read more »

Views: 33 | Date: 04-Feb-2008 | Rating: 0.0/0 | Comments (0)

Auld Enemy summer game scrapped

George Burley wants the friendly played at a later date

Scotland will not face England in a friendly this summer, the Scottish FA has confirmed.

The Auld Enemy were expected to meet in May, but it has been ruled out by Scotland manager George Burley.

Celtic and Rangers players may be unavailable for international duty due to club trips in the close season.

Views: 40 | Date: 01-Feb-2008 | Rating: 0.0/0 | Comments (1)

Butcher agrees to Scotland offer

Terry Butcher (left) and Steven Pressley at Hampden

Butcher will join the Scotland set-up - Pressley may follow

Former England captain Terry Butcher has agreed to become part of Scotland manager George Burley's coaching staff.

Butcher, 49, is finalising the details of his contract to assist Burley, and will join up with the squad for their gathering in February.

The 77-times capped Butcher held talks on Monda... Read more »

Views: 34 | Date: 29-Jan-2008 | Rating: 0.0/0 | Comments (0)

Burley - reaction

Butcher delighted for Burley and Scotland
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Views: 44 | Date: 23-Jan-2008 | Rating: 0.0/0 | Comments (0)

Burley for Scotland?

Burley to be offered Scotland job

Burley has been struggling with finances at Southampton

Southampton's George Burley will be offered the Scotland manager's job on Wednesday, BBC Sport understands.

A Scottish Football Association spokesman would only confirm that its interview panel had decided on a preferred candidate.

And its board will be asked to ratify the decision on Wednesday.

Views: 35 | Date: 22-Jan-2008 | Rating: 0.0/0 | Comments (0)

Souness wants the job

Souness eager for Scotland post

Graeme Souness wants to be the next Scotland manager

Souness has spoken to the Scottish FA's four-man panel

Graeme Souness has spoken to the Scottish FA and insists he wants to become the next Scotland manager.

"I have been interviewed," he told the Scottish Mail on Sunday. "It was conducted in a very professional manner and I want the job."

Mark McGhee and George Burley have already held talks with the SFA, with Tom... Read more »

Views: 34 | Date: 20-Jan-2008 | Rating: 0.0/0 | Comments (0)

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING FIXTURES

Friday, 18 Jan 2008

Scotland supporters may be aware that FIFA have altered the dates that are available to Associations to play their qualifying matches for the 2010 World Cup. Previously the play off dates were scheduled for October 2009, meaning that all games had to be completed by then. This was the basis in which we negotiated our Group 9 fixtures late last year.

We have now been informed that the play offs have been scheduled for November 2009 - meaning that dates in October are now available as official match days.

We realise that many supporters will have already made plans to follow the National Team during the campaign and, as such, we have contacted the teams in our group to tell them that we do not wish to alter our schedule to make use of these extra dates.

Obviously, we have to get the agreement of the other National Associations in our group to this. Scotland supporters can be assured ... Read more »

Views: 26 | Date: 19-Jan-2008 | Rating: 0.0/0 | Comments (0)

CROATIA-SCOTLAND

Croatia To Play Scotland in Hampden Park

The Croatian national team will play a friendly match against Scotland in Hampden Park on March 26.

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The head secretary of the Croatian Football Federation, Zorislav Srebric, has managed to settle a friendly match that will be played on March 26. Croatia’s adversary will be Scotland, and the match will be played in Hampden Park, Glasgow.

They talked a lot about this friendly match, and who Croatia’s adversary will be. They mentioned a game against Ireland to be played in Belfast or Zagreb. Another option wou... Read more »

Views: 55 | Date: 19-Jan-2008 | Rating: 0.0/0 | Comments (0)

Burns doubt in race for Scots job

Tommy Burns has worked with the Scotland squad before

Burns has worked as an assistant to two Scotland managers

Tommy Burns's apparent reluctance to face an interview could cost him the chance of the Scotland manager's job.

The Celtic coach has so far refused to confirm whether he will engage in discussions with the Scottish FA.

The SFA insists no-one has withdrawn from the process, but BBC Sport understands that t... Read more »

Views: 33 | Date: 18-Jan-2008 | Rating: 0.0/0 | Comments (0)

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