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Craig Gordon: Hearts goalkeeper set to return as Scotland No 1 for Nations League games vs Croatia and Portugal | Football News
A Scotland return at 41 is just the latest in a long line of achievements for Craig Gordon, but it could be the most satisfying for the Hearts goalkeeper. After being left out of Scotland’s Euro 2024 squad it looked like Gordon had waved farewell to the Tartan Army at Hampden after earning his 75th…
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Simo Valakari: St Johnstone name former Motherwell and Derby midfielder as Craig Levein’s successor | Football News
Former Motherwell, Derby and Finland midfielder Simo Valakari has been named St Johnstone’s new manager. The McDiarmid Park club have been searching for Craig Levein’s successor, after sacking him two weeks ago. St Johnstone had held talks with former Celtic, Aberdeen and Hibs midfielder Scott Brown, who instead opted to sign a new deal at…
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Wales reporter notebook: Craig Bellamy brings optimism but knows he must get Wales to the World Cup and the Euros | Football News
Craig Bellamy wants an ‘identity’ for his team, but the ultimate aim is the same – to qualify for the major tournaments and be at the World Cup and Euros party, writes Geraint Hughes. So the long-term plan of getting to the World Cup in 2026 and then also a ‘home’ Euros in 2028 is…
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Craig Bellamy: Former Wales captain Bellamy succeeds Rob Page as national team manager | Football News
Craig Bellamy has been named as the new Wales manager. Bellamy succeeds Rob Page – who was sacked last month – after turning down the opportunity to stay at Burnley under new manager Scott Parker. He has signed a contract until 2028. Senior FAW (Football Association of Wales) figures including chief executive Noel Mooney and technical director David…
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Scotland: Craig Gordon, Lawrence Shankland, Kieran Tierney in 25-man squad as Euro 2024 countdown begins | Football News
Craig Gordon, Lawrence Shankland and Kieran Tierney have been included in Scotland’s squad for upcoming friendlies against the Netherlands and Northern Ireland, as the countdown to Euro 2024 begins. After missing out from the group that were picked to face Norway and Georgia last November, captain Andy Robertson, goalkeeper Angus Gunn plus defenders Grant Hanley…
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Scotland: Will Steve Clarke name Lawrence Shankland, Craig Gordon or any other surprises in Euro 2024 squad? | Football News
‘We’re off to Germany’ – the message on the Scotland players’ t-shirts said it all. Steve Clarke’s side went into their final two Euro 2024 qualifiers having already sealed their spot at next summer’s tournament. Five wins from five at the start of the campaign – a run that included victories over Spain at Hampden…
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Castleford Tigers: Craig Lingard named head coach for 2024 Super League season with Danny McGuire as assistant | Rugby League News
Former Batley Bulldogs and Keighley Cougars head coach Craig Lingard will succeed Danny Ward as Castleford Tigers’ head coach after signing a two-year deal; Danny McGuire joins Lingard at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle as assistant coach having recently left Hull Kingston Rovers Last Updated: 17/10/23 6:00pm Craig Lingard is taking over as Castleford’s new head coach…
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Rafael Nadal: No date for return, despite Australian Open chief Craig Tiley claiming Spaniard will compete | Tennis News
No date has been set for Rafael Nadal’s return to action from hip surgery, despite Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley claiming the former champion will compete. The Spaniard, who has won 22 Grand Slam titles, has been out of action since January after picking up a hip flexor injury in a second-round defeat at…
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