Homework is done, now pupils must make Craig’s lesson countCRAIG BROWN has more experience at major tournaments than any other football man in this country.
Fast Fletch fires a Stark reminderSCOTLAND Under-21 boss Billy Stark believes victory over Slovenia proves he has the squad to cope with the possible loss of Steven Fletcher for their make-or-break final qualifier.
Boss Burley was right to axe me says MaloneySHAUN MALONEY had no complaints when he was dropped from the Scotland squad by George Burley - because he knew he didn't deserve a place in the manager's plans.
Eidur wary of Carew threatEIDUR GUDJOHNSEN believes Iceland must stop Norway dangerman John Carew if they are to get their campaign off to a winning start.
IN MY OPINION: Quick points on the board vital GeorgeTHEY departed this morning with hopes high, a nation primed to start chasing the dream once more, a team ready to perform under a new banner; We'll be coming.' But will we? Will Scotland be going to South Africa, finally returning to a major tournament for the first time since the 1998 World Cup Finals in France?
Samba beat will resonate in SPL as Robinho effect pushes up valuesTHE entire football world was stunned this week when Manchester City broke the British transfer record and signed Brazilian superstar Robinho from Real Madrid for a cool £32million.
Cautious Bhoys plan for long-termCELTIC have learned invaluable lessons from their free-spending past and are now being far more financially prudent than before.
Gers have added but net spend’s nilRANGERS fans have been delighted in recent weeks to see Ibrox boss Walter Smith splash serious money on a string of top quality new players.
TRANSFER TABLE: How Walter Smith and Gordon Strachan have fared in head-to-head transfer windows. Figures are estimated. Compiled by Gary SmithRANGERS January 07