Ex-Celtic midfielder reveals X-rated putdown after manager halted training Ex-Celtic midfielder reveals X-rated putdown after manager halted training The National (Scotland) · Sep 29
A humbling at the hands of Del Piero has Pocognoli convinced Scotland are ready Sebastien Pocognoli had a rough start as a player in international football, but he is convinced his new-look Scotland are ready to make a good… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25
Aiden McGeady reveals Celtic 'ban' from Gordon Strachan involving cult hero McGeady has claimed Strachan once threatened to drop him from a Scottish Cup final. The National (Scotland) · Sep 11
Despite having ties to Celtic, I'm backing Derek McInnes to succeed at Rangers Strachan believes McInnes has the character and resilience to cope with the pressure of managing Rangers. The National (Scotland) · Sep 11
Celtic summer exit backed to achieve 'extraordinary things' in his career Celtic summer transfer exit backed to achieve 'extraordinary things' in his career The National (Scotland) · Sep 7
"It was a season where most of what we touched turned to gold" Matt Grimes and Gordan Strachan on how Coventry City ended their 25-year Premier League exile After 25 years, the Sky Blues are in the top tier again under Frank Lampard. Skipper Matt Grimes and their last Premier League boss, Gordon Strachan, share their joy FourFourTwo · Aug 22
"The community took a battering for 25 years. It’s a different world now in Coventry" – Former Sky Blues boss Gordon Strachan hails impact promotion has already had in Coventry Coventry were once of of the big mainstays of top-flight football but are now set to embark on their first Premier League campaign for quarter of a decade FourFourTwo · Aug 15
WATCH ex-Celtic boss steal golf punter's chair in hilarious Scottish Open exchange Former Scotland and Celtic manager Strachan was caught on camera jokingly taking a Rangers fan's chair. The National (Scotland) · Jul 13
Scottish legend predicts third major Hearts exit to Rangers this summer Strachan believes Hearts could be bracing themselves for another key departure to Rangers, with Cammy Devlin firmly on the radar. The National (Scotland) · Jun 19
The unwanted second-game tournament record that Scotland must banish vs Morocco History is against Scotland when they face Morocco - they have only won their second game once in 12 tournaments. The National (Scotland) · Jun 16
Why ex-Scotland boss backs Scottish FA decision on Steve Clarke Why ex-Scotland boss backs Scottish FA decision on Steve Clarke The National (Scotland) · Jun 9
Scotland's 'reminiscence bump' as generations get set for their first World Cup Stephen McGowan on his Scotland World Cup memories, as his country descend on this year's tournament The National (Scotland) · Jun 8
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) · Jun 7
‘After the highs of last season, the first time I saw the lads after the trophy days, we were on a plane to one of our mates' funerals’ Andy Robertson describes impact of Diogo Jota’s death on Liverpool The Scot, who recently exited Anfield, has shed further light on the impact of Diogo Jota’s tragic passing FourFourTwo · May 26
FourFourTwo · May 4 ‘Everybody wanted to be in the post-match drug test, because you could drink as much alcohol as you wanted until you needed a wee!’ Gordon Strachan on his Scotland World Cup adventures The former Leeds United midfielder went to the 1982 and 1986 World Cups with the Tartan Army
FourFourTwo · Apr 26 Gordon Strachan interview with Henry Winter: 'I never really enjoyed the World Cups, three weeks in a room which was basically a prison cell, Sir Alex was next door coming to visit every now and then to see if I was still alive' The former Coventry player and manager pays tribute to Mark Robins, recalls coming on with Frank Lampard as he made his debut and predicts Scotland will cruise their World Cup group
FourFourTwo · Apr 20 'I was there in 1982 against that unbelievable Brazil side. I was on the pitch and saw them up close - but I don’t think I played!' Gordon Strachan recalls Scotland World Cup memories and reveals his striker solution There are few Scots better qualified to assess the Tartan Army's chances at this summer's FIFA World Cup than Gordon Strachan
FourFourTwo · Dec 24, 2025 'I was 31 before people started to ask me about the throw, I don’t know what I was good at before that, but it must have something!' Rory Delap explains how his throw-in morphed into a psychological assault in the Barclays era The former javelin ace became a cult hero by rattling defences everywhere – he later spent time in a panic room in Israel before watching son Liam shine
FourFourTwo · Nov 26, 2025 'Benjamin Sesko isn't as good as Manchester United's other forwards' – Gordon Strachan wants to see more from Slovenian Red Devils attacker Manchester United great Strachan hasn’t been too impressed with summer signing Sesko so far
FourFourTwo · Aug 31, 2025 ‘That game is still the last time that Real Madrid lost a major European final. We were led by Sir Alex Ferguson, arguably the best manager of all time, who just scared you into winning!’ Gordon Strachan on Aberdeen’s iconic 1983 Cup Winners’ Cup victory The Dons saw off Real Madrid in the 1983 Cup Winners' Cup final
FourFourTwo · Aug 3, 2025 ‘I still recall the feeling of hitting the ball. I was shattered, 32,000 people were watching me, but it was like when you hit the perfect golf shot – you just know, by the sound and the feel’ Gordon Strachan on firing Leeds United to promotion The Scottish midfield maestro delivered at the perfect moment to end Leeds’ ‘80s top-flight exile
FourFourTwo · Jul 20, 2025 Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim 'would accept the sack', having been given 'a good shot', says former Red Devil Manchester United have strengthened in the summer transfer window and Ruben Amorim will now be judged on his own terms
The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025 Ex-Celtic duo among 'contenders' for Dundee job as Gordon Strachan leads hunt Former Celtic duo Shaun Maloney and Scott Brown are reportedly contenders for the vacant Dundee job.
FourFourTwo · May 21, 2025 'You wonder about Manchester United's decision to sell Scott McTominay – if you were picking a team to save your life, would you have him in it? I would. Some of the others, I wouldn't' Ex-Old Trafford star on why the Red Devils have missed Napoli ace Speaking to FourFourTwo, a former Manchester United winger explained why letting McTominay leave has backfired
FourFourTwo · Mar 22, 2025 ‘Mikel Arteta could have handled the media differently recently – bad PR can take up so much of your time as a manager, but your brains are scrambled’ Ex-Premier League boss explains why Arsenal boss got it wrong Experienced former gaffer offers Spaniard advice on how to navigate tricky situations during post-match interviews