81 m. ago Steve Clarke hopes Scotland’s World Cup qualification will inspire next generation

Manager wants youth to dream of playing for ScotlandClarke uses missed chances as player to inspire teamSteve Clarke hopes Scotland’s long-awaited qualification for a men’s World Cup will inspire the country’s young footballers.Against a backdrop of euphoric scenes at Hampden Park on Tuesday night, the Scots defeated Denmark 4-2 to seal a World Cup spot for the first time since 1998. Their manager was delighted to end that long wait, especially as he believes it has harmed the nation’s football development. “This should stimulate or motivate young players to go out and become Scotland internationals in the future,” said Clarke. “Hopefully there is a legacy from this group of players to the younger generations and we don’t wait so long to go to the next tournament and the next tournament. Continue reading...

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88 m. ago Steve Clarke opens up on his Scotland future and reveals whether he could stay on BEYOND World Cup

STEVE CLARKE has revealed the door is still open for him to sign a new deal to STAY as Scotland boss. Clarke will lead the Tartan Army to their first World Cup in 28 years next summer. Tuesday night’s epic win over Denmark made him the first manager to qualify for THREE major tournaments after back-to-back Euros. Clarke’s...

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88 m. ago Steve Clarke's Scotland future addressed as options emerge for World Cup training base

Manager ‘not closing any doors’ after making history

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88 m. ago Andy Robertson declares Steve Clarke Scotland's greatest ever as he reveals speech that inspired World Cup heroics

Clarke entered the history books after taking the nation back to the World Cup and Robertson reckons nobody can deny he is now the country's greatest boss.

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88 m. ago Cryptic Steve Clarke drops major hint on his Scotland future

Clarke had previously suggested that he would likely call it a day when his current contract ends after next summer's tournament

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1 hour ago John Swinney backs Steve Clarke for knighthood after Scotland World Cup qualification

The First Minister said it would “be a lovely idea” for the Scotland manager to be honoured for taking the men’s football team to next year’s World Cup.

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2 h. ago Andy Robertson relieved and honoured to lead Scotland to World Cup

Scotland beat Denmark in dramatic fashion to reach next summer’s tournament.

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3 h. ago John Swinney backs calls for Steve Clarke to receive knighthood after leading Scotland to World Cup

The First Minister told an audience in London he would consider calls for a bank holiday to mark Scotland's return to the world's biggest sporting event.

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5 h. ago Piper describes ‘honour’ of playing at Scotland’s World Cup finals clincher

Scotland have secured a place in their first men’s World Cup in nearly 30 years.

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6 h. ago Andy Robertson sees Celtic transfer swirl answered as Liverpool 'timing' dilemma named after Scotland heroics

Robertson will be the first Scotland captain to lead out the country at a World Cup in 28 years next summer

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6 h. ago Call for Steve Clarke to receive knighthood after leading Scotland to first World Cup finals since 1998

A motion lodged at the Scottish Parliament calls on MSPs to support the Tartan Army boss receiving royal recognition for his efforts.

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6 h. ago Scotland’s wild World Cup moment was built by collective will and individual brilliance | Ewan Murray

Steve Clarke’s history-making team has a ferocious work ethic that should typify what Scotland stands forIt was not a time for calm reflection. Kenny McLean had just lobbed Kasper Schmeichel from the halfway line. Limbs. Unbridled, unfiltered joy.On one outrageous Hampden Park night McLean, Kieran Tierney and Scott McTominay relegated Archie Gemmill’s stupendous solo effort against the Netherlands in 1978 to merely the fourth best Scotland goal of all time. Zinedine Zidane’s volley for Real Madrid in Hampden’s Champions League final of 2002? A mere tap-in by comparison. What was produced by McTominay, Tierney and McLean will live long in the memories of the children and grandchildren of anybody who was in attendance on Tuesday night. They call McLean “the Mayor of Norwich”. He may as well now be the mayor of Nairn, North Berwick and Newtongrange. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Steve Clarke in his own words: Here are 20 interesting quotes from the Scotland manager on football, fans and qualifying for the World Cup

The Scotland gaffer is never short of something interesting to say.

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8 h. ago Sweden explain decision as Liverpool star Alexander Isak overlooked again

Alexander Isak watched from the bench as Sweden drew 1-1 at home to Slovenia in their final World Cup qualifier, with the Liverpool striker yet to start a game since October 22

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8 h. ago 25 brilliant retro photos of Scotland fans and the Tartan Army at the 1998 World Cup in France

Scotland fans will finally be able to dream of attending the World Cup again after their dramatic win over Denmark - so here are some brilliant retro photos to celebrate their last visit to the tournament.

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9 h. ago How Scotland combined the sublime and ridiculous to make World Cup history

Steve Clarke’s band of brothers scored three of the greatest goals in Scotland’s history to reach a first men’s World Cup in 28 years

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9 h. ago Who could Scotland face at the World Cup? Potential opponents and seedings revealed as FIFA shake up format

Steve Clarke and the Tartan Army are already planning for the tournament after a dramatic night at Hampden

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9 h. ago The final 24 Rugby World Cup teams and expected seedings amid big change

All 24 teams for the 2027 World Cup have now been confirmed, ahead of the expanded tournament in two years' time

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9 h. ago Scotland reach 2026 World Cup: Celtic star Kieran Tierney on surreal moment that makes up for injury hell

The man from Muirhouse helped send Scotland to their first World Cup finals since 1998 on an unforgettable night at Hampden

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10 h. ago Steve McClaren quits as Jamaica head coach with path to World Cup still open

Draw with Curaçao ends automatic qualification hopeHe says team need ‘new energy and different perspective’Steve McClaren has resigned as Jamaica’s head coach after a goalless draw with Curaçao ended the team’s hopes of automatic World Cup qualification and left them in March’s intercontinental playoffs.Jamaica needed a win but hit the woodwork three times in the second half as Curaçao became the smallest country by population to win a berth at the World Cup finals. McClaren’s side finished second in Group B of Concacaf qualifying despite being the favourites. Continue reading...

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