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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: George Burley, coach of Scotland reacts during the FIFA 2010 World Cup Qualifier match beteween Scotland and Macedonia at Hampden Park on September 5, 2009 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

George Burley: The Problem of Managing Scotland

by Adam Dennehey

In the wake of Scotland’s disappointing 3-0 defeat to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, George Burley has again come under pressure and we've learnt that he's now lost his job as Scotland Manager ...

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In the wake of Scotland’s disappointing 3-0 defeat to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, George Burley has again come under pressure as there are strong rumours that his time in the job is coming to an end...

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Mark Smith commented on Scotland's "Glorious Failures" Outplay Holland With Total Football

Norway awhile back which made this tie a must win. great piece though enjoyable read. I like the completely one eyed assessment of the past qualification...

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European Championship qualifying group containing the World Champions Italy, former Euro and World Champions France and the not-so-bad Ukraine led by Andriy Shevchenko. Online degree...

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Matt S commented on Scotland's "Glorious Failures" Outplay Holland With Total Football

Tough break for Scotland, as usual as you point out. You certainly had the chances but just couldn’t put them away so it wasn’t to be...

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  I was at that match at Wembley - awful, awful night! The worst thing was that...
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  @Matt: He has to go, this campaign has been a farce. It will be wee Gord...
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Maire Ofeire commented on Scotland's "Glorious Failures" Outplay Holland With Total Football

Next time Andrew, next time. So it seems only England make it again from the home nations. Northern Ireland have all but lost out after last...

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  Yip, same old same old by the looks of it haha Good luck in the play...
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  I don't think there is any fear Ireland will get a country on par with ourselves...

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illya mclellan commented on Scotland's "Glorious Failures" Outplay Holland With Total Football

good article Andrew, nice spin on it as well, its not all doom and gloom as you say, just another chance to regather and have a...

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  Thanks mate. We are bad enough away from home most of the time nevermind with ten...
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  you can always support the kiwis if we make it mate, there are enough Scots down...

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Salomon Gonzales commented on Scotland's "Glorious Failures" Outplay Holland With Total Football

Tough break mate! You seem to use the word "outplayed" a lot and I dont agree with a few of your flash back descriptions. I didn't...

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  Norn Iron haven't a hope.
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  Lol so what flashback's don't you agree with? :) I still feel as proud this morning...

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Willie Gannon commented on Scotland's "Glorious Failures" Outplay Holland With Total Football

too little too late?

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  Ah well, you can't keep a good boxer down. Still, kudos to the SFA and the...
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  @Willie: We still have to finish second in a group for that :P
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