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Scotland considering former USA boss Bruce Arena to replace Alex McLeish

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Scotland considering former USA boss Bruce Arena to replace Alex McLeish

Bruce Arena has put his name in the frame to replace Alex McLeish

The American has twice taken the USA to the World Cup finals

His credentials are being taken most seriously by chief executive Ian Maxwell 

By Fraser Mackie For The Scottish Mail On Sunday

Published: 20:05 EDT, 27 April 2019 | Updated: 20:05 EDT, 27…

Alex McLeish to be sacked as Scotland manager after Kazakhstan defeat

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Alex McLeish will be sacked as Scotland manager with the next 24 hours.

The Aberdeen legend oversaw two poor performances as Scotland began their Euro qualifying campaign with defeat by Kazakhstan.

That was followed by a struggling victory over minnows San Marino to leave the Scots with an uphill battle to finish in the top two.

And as reported by the Daily Record , McLeish will hold…

Scottish Gossip: Alex McLeish, Scotland, Hearts, Rangers

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Scotland manager Alex McLeish urges the Tartan Army to turn out in force for clash against Israel tomorrow after giving them “something to cheer about” against Albania. (Daily Mail)[1]

“The players that have pulled out of this double-header are with totally genuine injuries, there is no fabrication whatsoever,” insists S…

Scottish Gossip: Alex McLeish, Scotland, Hearts, Rangers

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Scotland manager Alex McLeish urges the Tartan Army to turn out in force for clash against Israel tomorrow after giving them “something to cheer about” against Albania. (Daily Mail)[1]

“The players that have pulled out of this double-header are with totally genuine injuries, there is no fabrication whatsoever,” insists S…

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FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Scotland manager Alex McLeish urges the Tartan Army to turn out in force for clash against Israel tomorrow after giving them “something to cheer about” against Albania. (Daily Mail)[1]

“The players that have pulled out of this double-header are with totally genuine injuries, there is no fabrication whatsoever,” insists Scotland boss Alex McLeish after a spate of call-offs. (Daily Record)[2]

Hearts are set to take French winger Killian Colombie on trial amid MLS interest in the 23-year-old. (Daily Record)[3]

Former Rangers defender Sasa Papac says he’s a phone call away if Ibrox manager Steven Gerrard wants any more scouting advice on the Balkan market. (Sun)[4]

Celtic and Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie insists he was “an innocent bystander” after being on the receiving end of a second headbutt in two weeks. (Daily Record)[5]

Ryan Christie urges Scotland to carry the feelgood factor from Shkoder to Hampden for tomorrow’s crucial Nations League game against Israel. (Press & Journal)[6]

Defender David Bates says he didn’t feel any pressure going into his Scotland debut in Albania, insisting the job is only half done. (Sun)[7]

Aberdeen and Scotland defender Scott McKenna remains grateful for the “pretty blunt” coaching advice he received as a youth from Pittodrie great Willie Miller. (Scotsman)[8]

Hibs winger Martin Boyle vows to repay Australia boss Graham Arnold after making debut against South Korea in Brisbane on Saturday. (Edinburgh Evening News)[9]

References

^ (Daily Mail) (www.dailymail.co.uk)

^ (Daily Record) (www.dailyrecord.co.uk)

^ (Daily Record) (www.dailyrecord.co.uk)

^ (Sun) (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)

^ (Daily Record) (www.dailyrecord.co.uk)

^ (Press & Journal) (www.pressandjournal.co.uk)

^ (Sun) (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)

^ (Scotsman) (www.scotsman.com)

^ (Edinburgh Evening News) (www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com)

BBC Sport – Scottish

Gossip: Holts blasts McLeish for pitch jibe

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Boni Ginzburg believes Israel will capitalise on Scotland’s call-offs, with the former Rangers goalkeeper confident his nation will do the double over Alex McLeish’s side. (Sun on Sunday – print edition)

Sheran Yeini has warned Scotland that Israel will go for all three points at Hampden, despite only needing a point to…

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Boni Ginzburg believes Israel will capitalise on Scotland’s call-offs, with the former Rangers goalkeeper confident his nation will do the double over Alex McLeish’s side. (Sun on Sunday – print edition)

Sheran Yeini has warned Scotland that Israel will go for all three points at Hampden, despite only needing a point to win their Nations League group. (Sun on Sunday – print edition)

Livingston manager Gary Holt has blasted Scotland manager Alex McLeish for blaming the pitch at the Tony Macaroni Arena for Kieran Tierney’s injury. (Sunday Post)[1]

Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna says Pittodrie legend Willie Miller’s criticism helped make him a better player. (Scotsman)[2]

Martin Boyle’s Australia debut was praised by boss Graham Arnold, with the Hibs winger playing the final 20 minutes against South Korea. (Sunday Express – print edition)

And the Aberdeen-born Boyle said he was “honoured” to have won his first cap for Australia. (Daily Record)[3]

Sunday’s English gossip[4]

Other gossip

Gregor Townsend was proud of his Scotland side despite losing 26-20 to South Africa at Murrayfield. (Herald on Sunday – print edition)

References

^ (Sunday Post) (www.sundaypost.com)

^ (Scotsman) (www.scotsman.com)

^ (Daily Record) (www.dailyrecord.co.uk)

^ Sunday’s English gossip (www.bbc.co.uk)

BBC Sport – Scottish

Scots will be 'wrapped in cotton wool' – McLeish

Alex McLeish will have Scotland’s players “wrapped in cotton wool” to prevent further injuries as they host Israel after thumping Albania 4-0.

The Scotland head coach suffered nine call-offs ahead of the win in Shkoder.

But the win means his side can make the Nations League play-offs and move up to League B with another win on Tuesday.

“The guys are now…