John Collins

Scotland manager: The contenders

Published Date: 22 November 2009 CRAIG LEVEIN 2/1 For: Has a decent track record in the SPL and commands respect. Against: A poor relationship with Gordon Smith and the SFA may hinder his chances. WALTER SMITH 4/1 For: Soon to...

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Why Scottish football is in such a mess

In the end, it came as a relief, like an act of mercy. The dismissal of George Burley last Monday left Scotland without a manager and lost to a deep and sincere introspection. The 3-0 defeat by a young Wales side in Cardiff...

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The crisis of Scottish football, part 147

This week’s sacking of Scotland manager George Burley won’t make a mediocre generation of players any better. Former Scotland captain Graeme Souness doesn’t think changing the coach will revive the fortunes of the national...

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Axed Paul Hegarty views losing his post with national team as his 'hardest setback'

Published Date: 20 November 2009 PAUL Hegarty may have become more accustomed than most to the pain of dismissal as a football manager or coach but that did not make his departure from the Scotland set-up this week any easier...

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Scotland can reach Euro finals, insists John Collins

Published Date: 20 November 2009 JOHN Collins would love nothing more than to be in a Polish or Ukrainian stadium in less than three years time watching Scotland make their return to the finals of a major championship. Whether...

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Settled Hughes says 'I have the best job in Scotland'

Published Date: 20 November 2009 THE thrill of being back at Hibernian has not yet worn off for John Hughes and he yesterday dismissed any possibility that he might be a contender to replace George Burley as Scotland manager....

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David Ferguson: 'Rugby's moved on and left the Borders behind'

Published Date: 20 November 2009 THE RAIN turning fields and roads into lakes around the Borders in the last 24 hours may sadly provide the biggest impact on attendance for Scotland A's return to the south after a seven-year...

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The balance of Powder

By Andrew Murfett. For years, the members of Powderfinger maintained the success of frontman Bernard Fanning's 2005 solo album, Tea and Sympathy, did not affect the band's mindset. And this week, as they release a seventh...

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Laszlo open to Scotland talks

Hearts boss would not rule out replacing Burley Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo has confirmed he would be willing to discuss the opportunity to become the new Scotland coach. George Burley's dismissal on Monday has left the...

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18. Craig blames players for uncle's sacking

GLASGOW: Former Scotland striker Craig Burley said some of the country’s players were “too thick” to understand George Burley’s (pic) methods after his uncle was sacked as manager of the national team. But Craig said he was not...

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