International Football

England warned to be on alert after bugging incident at team hotel

ENGLAND officials have been warned to sweep team venues for listening devices on a regular basis to avoid being bugged.

Gordon Smith livid as football says no to technology

The Scotsman: International Football - March 7, 2010 - 00:00
FOOTBALL'S traditionalist lawmakers yesterday closed the door permanently on goalline technology, over-ruling both the Scottish and English FAs who were adamant it should

Craig Levein explains why his Scotland team must play with just one up front

The Scotsman: International Football - March 7, 2010 - 00:00
ALONG and grinding road is the only path that Craig Levein's Scotland team will travel in the quest for international credibility. He has told us as much since his appoi

Hard work and solid shape can lay foundation for steady progress, says Paul Hartley

The Scotsman: International Football - March 7, 2010 - 00:00
BE STRONGER. Be Scotland. Nothing is impossible. That's the new slogan now that Adidas has taken over the job of kitting out the national team and it's completely in

Andy Carroll in frame

The Scotsman: International Football - March 7, 2010 - 00:00
SCOTLAND manager Craig Levein remains committed to persuading Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll that his international future lies north of the Border, writes Andrew Smith

Gordon Smith wants greater say for fourth officials as IFA Board meets in Zurich

The Scotsman: International Football - March 6, 2010 - 00:00
SCOTTISH Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith will today urge Fifa to give the fourth official a greater say in decision-making and to reconsider introducing goa

The Rumour Mill: Friday's football news and gossip

The Scotsman: International Football - March 5, 2010 - 08:49
Celtic amazed over appeal rejection; Deek discontent over pitches; Bazza stalls on Scotland future; plus the rest of today's news, gossip and moaning.

Barry Ferguson delays decision on Scotland future until end of season

The Scotsman: International Football - March 5, 2010 - 08:26
BARRY Ferguson has promised Craig Levein an answer over his Scotland future once the current season is over.

Alan Pattullo: Craig Levein's gritty labourers lay foundations to build upon

The Scotsman: International Football - March 5, 2010 - 00:00
IT WAS not, conceded Craig Levein, a night of nights; one, say, to compare with the epic match against Czechoslovakia in September 1973 which saw Scotland qualify for the Wor

Craig Levein's gritty labourers lay foundations to build upon

The Scotsman: International Football - March 5, 2010 - 00:00
IT WAS not, conceded Craig Levein, a night of nights; one, say, to compare with the epic match against Czechoslovakia in September 1973 which saw Scotland qualify for the Wor

Kris Boyd's welcome return can help unite Scots, says Craig Gordon

The Scotsman: International Football - March 5, 2010 - 00:00
SCOTLAND goalkeeper Craig Gordon hopes the positive reception given to the returning Kris Boyd during their first Hampden friendly victory since 1996 can help the national tea

Peter Crouch strikes a chord with Capello

The Scotsman: International Football - March 5, 2010 - 00:00
THE harmony Peter Crouch brought to England's victory over Egypt on Wednesday night struck just the right World Cup note for Fabio Capello.

Stuart Holden in World Cup race after breaking leg

The Scotsman: International Football - March 5, 2010 - 00:00
BOLTON Wanderers midfielder Stuart Holden faces at least the next six weeks on the sidelines after fracturing his right fibula.

Argentina hit the right note for Maradona

The Scotsman: International Football - March 5, 2010 - 00:00
AFTER a turbulent 18 months as Argentina coach, Diego Maradona has put his troubles behind him and finally appears to be finding his way just in time for the World Cup.

Scottish player ratings for Scotland v Czech Republic

The Scotsman: International Football - March 4, 2010 - 11:08
Craig Levein got off to a winning start at Hampden with a 1 - 0 win over the Czech Republic. But how did each member of the squad perform?

In pictures: Scotland 1 - 0 Czech Republic

The Scotsman: International Football - March 4, 2010 - 10:51
The Craig Levein era got off to a winning start at Hampden last night. Relive Scotland's 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic with a selection of images from the match.

The Rumour Mill: Thursday's football news and gossip

The Scotsman: International Football - March 4, 2010 - 08:49
Boo boys outnumbered at Hampden; SPL expansion talks; day five in the Old Firm fall-out; plus the rest of the day's news, gossip and idle rumours.

Scott Brown gives Craig Levein's Scotland the ideal start

The Scotsman: International Football - March 4, 2010 - 00:00
CRAIG Levein last night gained a pre-European Championships boost as Scotland gained a victory over a team they meet again in their forthcoming Group I qualifying campaign.

Scotland 1 - 0 Czech Republic: Levein rises to challenge

The Scotsman: International Football - March 4, 2010 - 00:00
SCOTLAND, Hampden and friendlies or, to use the modern day euphemism "international challenge matches", have long been uncomfortable bedfellows.

Your Views on Scotland's Display

The Scotsman: International Football - March 4, 2010 - 00:00
Elliot Young, Dumbiedykes: "I'm pleased with the win. Hopefully we can carry this much luck into the qualifying campaign. With a bit of luck and confidence we should b
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