Tag: Gordon Strachan
Letter from Scotland
Seventy years ago work began on building the council housing estate where I now live. What a different world it was then. But now that housing has come to the top of the political...
Scotland face Malta in must win tie at Hampden Park
Friday night’s 3-0 win over Lithuania continued Scotland’s rejuvenation as they set their sights on Slovakia who lie within touching distance, four points ahead.
A year ago Scotland defeated Malta 5-1 as the World Cup...
Tickets still available for Scotland v Malta game at Hampden Park
Tickets are still available for the Scotland v Malta game at Hampden Park on Monday night.
It is all to play for in World Cup Qualifying Group F and Gordon Strachan's men have their eyes...
Steven Whittaker recalled to Scotland squad for World Cup Qualifying double-header
Gordon Strachan has named his Scotland squad for the vital FIFA World Cup Qualifying double-header against Lithuania and Malta.
Steven Whittaker has been recalled to the squad and will join team mate John McGinn and...
Gordon Strachan insists that players have desire and hunger to do well
Scotland face Slovenia at Hampden tonight knowing that victory is essential to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
The visitors are currently four points ahead of Scotland but on the positive side they have never lost against Slovenia...
Scotland squad announced for Canada and Slovenia games
Gordon Strachan has announced his squad for Scotland’s forthcoming matches against Canada and Slovenia.
Hibs' star John McGinn is included which could mean that he would miss the game against Falkirk on Saturday 25th.
Bournemouth winger...
Gordon Strachan to continue in his role as National Coach.
Gordon Strachan will continue in his role as National Coach.
Speculation about his future has been ongoing since Scotland's defeat to England at Wembley eight days ago.
After this defeat, the Board of the Scottish FA considered the...
Gordon Strachan names squad for England game
Gordon Strachan has named his squad to take on England at Wembley Stadium next Friday night.
Hibs' midfielder John McGinn retains his place alongside Hearts' Jack Hamilton and Callum Paterson.
Scott Brown is back in the...
Letter from Scotland
Will Nicola Sturgeon turn the tide on Brexit ? She’s certainly trying hard. She’s using this weekend’s SNP conference in Glasgow to call for a grand coalition of all opposition parties and pro-Europe Tories...
Hamilton, Paterson and McGinn named in Scotland squad
Three Edinburgh based players have been called up to the Scotland squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifier against Malta.
Hearts goalkeeper Jack Hamilton and defender Callum Paterson join Hibs' John McGinn in Gordon Strachan's squad.
The...
Andy Watson joins Scotland coaching staff for the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 qualifiers.
Former Hearts and Hibs player Andy Watson will join Gordon Strachan’s Scotland coaching staff for the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 qualifiers.
The experienced coach will return to the national set-up for a second time,...
Edinburgh duo in Scotland squad for upcoming matches against Italy and France,
Gordon Strachan today announced his Scotland squad for the upcoming matches against Italy and France, as he prepares for the start of the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers later this year.
Hibs' midfielder John McGinn...
Scotland 1-0 Denmark – Gordon Strachan hands debut to Hibs’ John McGinn
Gordon Strachan handed international debuts to Hibs' midfielder John McGinn and Celtic teenager Kieran Tierney at a rain soaked National Stadium last night and an early goal from Bournemouth midfielder Matt Ritchie was enough to secure...
John McGinn ‘delighted’ to step up from Under-21s to full squad
Scotland will face Denmark on Tuesday as part of Gordon Strachan's warm up preparations for the 2018 World Cup qualification campaign and Hibs' midfielder John McGinn has been selected for the squad for the...
Scotland’s greatest ever team as chosen by fans
Only one former Hibs' player was selected for the greatest ever Scotland team as voted for by fans in a recent poll although a former manager and a supporter also made the team.
Andy Goram...
Gordon Strachan to lead Scotland into World Cup qualifiers
Gordon Strachan will lead Scotland into the FIFA World Cup qualifiers after signing a two-year extension as national coach and agreeing
to remain in charge following the unwavering support demonstrated by the Scotland fans throughout the European...
Scotland squad to face Poland and Gibraltar
European Qualifiers
Scotland v Poland
Thursday 8th October 2015, kick-off 7.45pm
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Gibraltar v Scotland
Sunday 11th October, kick-off 7.45pm
Estadio Algarve, Portugal
Gordon Strachan has named his 27-player squad for the final two UEFA European Championship Qualifiers against...
Leigh Griffiths recalled to Scotland squad
Former Hibs' striker Leigh Griffiths (pictured) has been named in Gordon Strachan's 26-man squad to play Qatar and the Republic of Ireland next month.
Griffiths has scored 13 goals for Celtic in the Scottish Premiership this...
Easter Road to host Scotland v Qatar on 5th June
Scotland will prepare for their crucial UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying match against Republic of Ireland with a Vauxhall International Challenge Match against Qatar on Friday 5 June Easter Road Stadium.
The match will kick-off at...
Gordon Strachan congratulates Boys’ Brigade Scotland on becoming Guinness World Record holders!
A team of football mad volunteers from The Boys’ Brigade Scotland are celebrating after officially becoming the Guinness World Record holders for the longest 5-a-side game (55 hours) with Gordon Strachan the first to...
Will Scotland qualify for Euro 2016?
Can Scotland qualify for Euro 2016?
Every member of the Tartan Army has held onto the dream that, one day, they would see their beloved national football team represent the country in a major tournament...
Hibs’ star Kevin Thomson recalled to Scotland Squad
Hibs' midfielder Kevin Thomson is back in the Scotland squad for this week’s World Cup qualifiers double header against on form Belgium at Hampden Park on Friday night then Macedonia in Skopje four days...
The Edinburgh Reporter’s Weekly Sports Round-up
This week, The Edinburgh Reporter sends our congratulations to Edinburgh Capitals for clinching a place in the Ice Hockey Play Offs, and also to Edinburgh Rugby following their first victory of the year. We also...
The Edinburgh Reporter’s Weekly Sports Round-up
It’s been a busy week for Edinburgh sport, and the Reporter highlights some excellent team performances as well as individual achievements in a variety of fields today. Firstly however we would like to send...
Edinburgh’s Gordon Strachan is new Scotland Manager
Muirhouse’s favourite son, Gordon Strachan has made history by becoming the first Edinburgh born manager of Scotland, replacing Craig Levein who was sacked in November following a disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign which has...