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Burley sacked as Scotland boss new
Monday, 16 November 2009
The Scottish Football Association tonight confirmed George Burley's sacking as Scotland manager.
Irish need a miracle in Paris
Monday, 16 November 2009
Rep of Ireland 0 France 1: Shortly before half-time on Saturday evening, the Croke Park crowd howled with delight at a dithering Nicolas Anelka.
Souness not in running for Scotland job
Monday, 16 November 2009
Graeme Souness has ruled himself out of the running to replace George Burley as Scotland manager.
Burley on verge of the sack as SFA reacts to latest rout
Monday, 16 November 2009
Wales 3 Scotland 0: George Burley, the Scotland manager, was last night on the brink of being dismissed after the Scottish Football Association board announced it will meet this week to review his position.
George Burley: The highs and lows new
Monday, 16 November 2009
George Burley was sacked by the Scottish Football Association today following 22 months as Scotland manager. Here we document his highs and lows in the job.
Foster won't demand Manchester United exit
Monday, 16 November 2009
Ben Foster has no intention of banging on Sir Alex Ferguson's door and demanding to know why his World Cup dream is in jeopardy.
Capello singles out Milner for praise
Monday, 16 November 2009
England coach Fabio Capello feels James Milner is improving at every stage of his footballing development.
England outmuscled by Dunga's power rangers
Monday, 16 November 2009
Brazil 1 England 0: No disgrace in defeat for reserves but Brazil's 'big lads' reveal the size of the challenge that awaits Capello's men in South Africa
Gibbs moves into cup mix as Under-21s pip Portugal
Monday, 16 November 2009
England U-21 1 Portugal U-21 0: The England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce believes there is more to come from Kieran Gibbs for both club and country this season.
Bosnia pledge to spring surprise on Portuguese
Monday, 16 November 2009
Shorn of Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal secured only a 1-0 victory over Bosnia on Saturday and must now negotiate what looks a very tricky second leg away from home if they are to reach the World Cup.
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