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How Morocco turned to their migrants and mothers and became a major World Cup force

Scotland take on Morocco in the World Cup on Friday - opponents who have become a major force by turning to their migrants and mothers.

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What Scottish football fans forgot amid outcry over Celtic penalty award at Fir Park

The former SFA head of refereeing has attributed the outcry over the Celtic penalty award at Fir Park last month to a lack of understanding about…

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Reasons for FIFA snubbing Scotland's top referees for the World Cup finals revealed

The former SFA head of refereeing has revealed why FIFA snubbed Scotland's leading match officials for the World Cup finals this summer.

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A final snub, a sinister plot and a Vatican visit: Scottish referees at the World Cup

A cruel final snub, a "sinister plot" and an audience with the Pope at the Vatican - the adventures of Scotland's referees at the…

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Celtic's final day punishment is too lenient - the SPFL must get tough on fan unrest

The SPFL must consider far tougher punishments for supporter disorder in future if the sanctions they have hit clubs with fail to have the desired…

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World Cup finals tipped to inspire the next generation of Scotland footballers

Maurice Malpas believes that seeing Scotland play in the World Cup finals for the first time in 28 years will inspire a new generation of…

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Steve Clarke urged to revert to a five man defence - and launch a World Cup offensive

Scotland great Maurice Malpas has admitted he would like to see Steve Clarke revert to a five man defence at the World Cup and go on the offensive.

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Maurice Malpas reveals reason Scotland lost to Costa Rica and won’t get beat by Haiti

Maurice Malpas has revealed the reasons Scotland suffered Italia '90 humiliation against Costa Rica and why the national team won't lose…

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Alex McLeish reveals the Kenny Dalglish trick that made John McGinn a Scotland icon

Alex McLeish on the Kenny Dalglish trick that has helped make John McGinn a Scotland icon and the rise of Scott McTominay and Andy Robertson.

The National (Scotland)

Big Jock's aura, Zico's shirt and MoJo's chance: Alex McLeish's World Cup memories

Alex McLeish is one of five men to play for Scotland at three World Cups - he looks back on Spain '82, Mexico '86 and Italia '90 and…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland World Cup 2026 team guide

After dramatic qualification, an experienced squad could progress beyond the group stage if they beat Haiti in their opening game

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Alex McLeish reveals reason Rangers blew the Scottish title - and it isn't Danny Rohl

Alex McLeish won two Scottish titles during his time as Rangers manager - and believes he knows why the Ibrox club blew the Premiership this season.

The National (Scotland)

'I was the most hated guy in Birmingham. I ignored the graffiti and I never got a penny to spend at Villa. I was given one simple goal: finish as high as possible without spending' Alex McLeish on swapping Birmingham City for Aston Villa

Alex McLeish achieved great things with Birmingham City, but risked it all when he switched sides for Aston Villa

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‘For my plan to work in a final against such a high-level team as Arsenal was one of my best achievements. The main thing was the discipline of the players in terms of their opponents’ Ex Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish on 2011 League Cup final glory

Birmingham City beat Arsenal to the League Cup in 2011, in one of the all-time great cup upsets

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‘I got to Manchester at 4.30am after my train was abandoned – the trip was worth it to get Scott McTominay to play for Scotland’ Alex McLeish on his efforts to secure the Napoli star’s international allegiance

McLeish was Scotland manager when the former Manchester United midfielder declared for the Tartan Army

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‘The Least He Could Do’—Jose Mourinho Reflects on Benching Paul Pogba for Unknown Man Utd Teammate

Paul Pogba was the most expensive player in the world at the time.

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How Jose Mourinho Robbed England of a Ballon d’Or Nominee

Scott McTominay had the option to represent the Three Lions at international level.

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The truth behind John McGinn’s ‘bum game’: How his dad inspired his unique move

John McGinn shares how his dad's advice helped him perfect his unique 'bum game' technique, despite warnings from Alex McLeish.

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Ferguson to Man Utd near miss revealed as Rangers hero was almost Keane replacement

Barry Ferguson to Man Utd near miss revealed as Rangers hero possible Keane successor

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I'd love Ferguson to land Rangers job - he'd deserve it if they beat Athletic Bilbao

Alex McLeish believes that Barry Ferguson can land the Rangers job permanently if he beats Athletic Bilbao in Spain.

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Simo Valakari on Russian interference, American owners and a Zinedine Zidane warning

Motherwell cult hero Simo Valakari on why he is loving life with St Johnstone despite the fight for Premiership survival the McDiarmid Park club is…

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Ferguson will 'take inspiration from' three ex-Rangers bosses in Fenerbahce tie

Barry Ferguson says he will take inspiration from three of his predecessors in Rangers' game against Fenerbahce tomorrow.

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The best Scottish defenders ever

We pick out the finest right-backs, centre-backs and left-backs from Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Mikel Arteta: coach with ‘British DNA’ who learned from McLeish and Moyes

Five years since the start of his Arsenal tenure, two of his former managers look at how his playing career shaped him

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Tragedy, St Mirren, Aberdeen and Iceland: Winnie lays down law on his journey

David Winnie lifts lid on life at St Mirren in the '80s, overcoming tragedy, the pressure at Aberdeen in their glory years and his new life in…

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