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Eddie Thompson has given Levein a seat on the Tannadice board

Dundee United manager Craig Levein has been given an additional role as director of football at the club.

Announcing the Scottish Premier League club's annual financial results, chairman Eddie Thompson said Levein would bring experience to the board.

"He is widely respected throughout the game and I've come to rely on h ... Read more »

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 »

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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 »

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The SFA insists no-one has withdrawn from the process, but BBC Sport understands that t ...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

Murray was out-of-favour under new Canaries boss Glenn Roeder

Ian Murray has returned to Hibernian on a short-term deal until the end of the season after terminating his contract at Norwich City.

The 26-year-old left Easter Road in the summer of 2005 to join Rangers under freedom of contract.

The versatile player moved to Norwich on a one-year deal in August but has made just 11 appearances this season. ... Read more »

Dailly could be on his way to Ibrox

Rangers are in talks with West Ham United with a view to taking Scotland defender Christian Dailly on loan until June, BBC Sport understands.

With Ugo Ehiogu appearing to favour a transfer to Sheffield United, Dailly would provide a ready-made replacement.

The 34-year-old joined the London club in 2001, but spent the first part of this season on loan after finding his opportunities ... Read more »

Irons watched his side trouble Rangers at Fir Park

Gretna head coach David Irons was pleased with his team's showing against Rangers despite a 2-1 SPL defeat.

"I was delighted with the players' spirit and attitude but it was disappointing to lose a goal just before the interval," he said.

"Of course it's nice to hear that we have been praised by Walter (Smith) but it doesn't make it any ... Read more »

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