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The National
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The National
What Martin told Rangers players after Panathinaikos triumph
The Ibrox club drew 1-1 with the Greek giants on Wednesday, which, combined with their 2-0 victory in Govan last week, was enough to see them through to the third qualifying round. Martin has since revealed his post-match message to his players following the conclusion of the tie: "I've just said to them in the dressing room, 'I'm so proud of them'", the head coach told BBC Sport Scotland. "To be only five weeks into the process of being the team we want to be, from where they were to where they are now, it's incredible. Read more: "It's never easy away from home. I think this was the toughest tie we could have got in the draw, before the game. Really difficult place to come. "And tonight, the response to a setback, to a difficult moment was incredible. And I'm so proud of them because they stuck together. "And at half-time, I said to them, 'We just need to be a bit closer together, play a bit quicker, a bit more aggression, a bit more intensity'. In the second half there was loads of that." Rangers will now face Czech outfit Viktoria Plzen in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. The first leg will be played at Ibrox on Tuesday, August 5. Kick-off will be at 7.45pm. The second leg will be played in Czechia a week later at Doosan Arena with a kick-off scheduled for 6pm UK time.
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Matchwinner Zac Sapsford had 'goosebumps' on Dundee Utd debut
'I had goosebumps... I've never heard a stadium like that' Image source, SNS Author, Thomas Duncan Role, BBC Sport Scotland at Tannadice 1 hour ago Striker Zac Sapsford says it was "a great feeling" to score the winning goal against UNA Strassen on his Dundee United debut at an "incredible" Tannadice. The Australian finished sharply two minutes after the break to clinch victory in the Conference League second qualifying round first leg. Sapsford, who arrived on a three-year deal from Western Sydney Wanderers this summer, revealed his mum was over from Australia to watch his debut strike. "It was a good game. A tough game, to be fair," Sapsford said. "We're disappointed we didn't make it two, three, or four heading to Luxembourg. 1-0 isn't too bad so we can hopefully go there and finish the job. "I'm a striker, I love scoring goals and go get a winner is a great feeling but there's more work to do in Luxembourg. "It was incredible [Tannadice]. Everyone told me it's amazing. I had goosebumps walking out hearing the fans scream.
Daily Record
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Steve Clarke directly addresses Scotland flak as he tells the disgruntled 'I don't need to be loved'
The national team head coach has came under more pressure from some fans in the wake of Friday's dismal defeat to Iceland Steve Clarke insists he is 'not bothered' about calls from disillusioned supporters that his time as Scotland manager is up and is adamant he is a guy who does not need to be loved. The former West Brom boss is facing fresh another inquest from fans in some quarters after watching his team fall to a 3-1 friendly defeat to Iceland on Friday night, with the head coach and his players booed off the pitch at Hampden. That loss has extended the national team's record to just four wins in their last 20 matches in all competitions, with Scotland suffering relegation to Nations League B earlier this year following a two-legged relegation play-off defeat to Greece, who they will face again in World Cup 2026 qualifying later this year. Clarke will need to pick his players up for the trip to face Liechtenstein on Monday night, the Scots' final friendly encounter before they kick off their qualifying campaign with a tough assignment on away soil against Denmark in September. But the 61-year-old - who is under contract with the SFA until after next year's finals in North America - insists he is able to handle the calls for the sack like water off a duck's back. Speaking to BBC Sport Scotland, he said: "(I'll handle it) just the way that I handle everything else. I try to be very measured in my approach and I try to be very measured in my approach to life. "I've done alright. I'm over 60. I'm still involved in the game. "So I must have a fair idea how to deal with the disappointments and also how to deal with the highs as well. "Football, especially club football can be week to week and can be one minute (you are) up and one minute (you are) down. "It's a little bit like that in international football but it's more spread out. You just have to learn to deal with it. "I think my character is quite suited to being the guy who gets all the stick. "Everybody likes to be loved but I don't.... I'm very good at not going on social media and reading the newspapers or whatever. "You get a general feel for what's happening in the world of football that concerns you but no, that doesn't bother me too much."
Scottish Sun
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Scotland vs Iceland: Stream FREE as Serie A heroes and young guns push for minutes in friendly clash
THE domestic season is finally over but there's still plenty of football to be played. All eyes will be back on Hampden as Scotland build up to the World Cup qualifiers in a clash with Iceland. Advertisement 3 Napoli superstar Scott McTominay is back with the national team Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Steve Clarke's men are preparing for the World Cup qualifiers in September Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Albert Gudmundsson, right, is Iceland's top man Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Steve Clarke's men will begin to reach the 2026 showpiece in USA, Canada and Mexico in early September. The two friendly clashes over the course of the next week will be the final preparations for the national team on the pitch before those qualifiers. Before facing Liechtenstein next week, it's Iceland up first. Scotland had found a good run of form, ending a horror run by going four games unbeaten. Advertisement A run of three wins in a row came to a shuddering halt with a 3-0 home defeat to Greece that consigned Clarke's side to Nations League relegation. So these two upcoming matches will give the Scots a chance to build some momentum once again ahead of September. There are several players looking to earn their first cap and look to make an impact ahead of those big games coming up too. SunSport has all you need to know ahead of the big game. Advertisement When does Scotland vs Iceland kick off? Scotland face Iceland TONIGHT, Friday, 6 June The match kicks-off at 7.45pm It's happening at Hampden Park in Glasgow Granit Maqedonci from Sweden will be the referee but VAR will NOT be in operation at the national stadium Can I live stream Scotland vs Iceland? Is it on TV? Scotland vs Iceland will be shown live by the BBC Coverage gets underway on BBC One Scotland from 7.30pm The match can be streamed for FREE via the BBC Sport app, BBC Sport Scotland website and BBC iPlayer via the BBC Sport app, BBC Sport Scotland website and BBC iPlayer Sportsound will have live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland You can also follow every kick right here with SunSport's LIVE match blog Latest team news Many of Scotland's biggest stars are part of the squad at the end of a hectic campaign. Those include captain Andy Robertson and Scott McTominay, who both tasted league title glory in England and Italy respectively. Nobody has, at the time of writing, pulled out of the squad that was named by Steve Clarke. Goalkeeper Angus Gunn is back in the squad and likely to start but Craig Gordon is out. Advertisement Hibs striker Kieron Bowie's excellent form earned him a first Scotland call-up and he'll be one of the uncapped players hoping for a debut. Connor Barron, Andy Irving, Lennon Miller, Josh Doig, Robby McCrorie and Cieran Slicker will also be eyeing a first international cap. One-time Hibs star Victor Palsson, now of Plymouth Argyle, is part of the Iceland group. Former Burnley winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson and ex-Cardiff man Aron Gunnarsson are among the other more familiar names in Arnar Gunnlaugsson's squad. Advertisement Gunnlaugsson, who as only appointed Iceland boss this year, had a brief spell in Scottish football as a player with Dundee United in the 2002-03 season. Iceland's danger man is striker Albert Gudmundsson. The 27-year old has 10 goals 39 caps for his country and spent last season on loan at Fiorentina from Serie A rivals Genoa. Latest odds* Scotland 8/13 Advertisement Draw 13/5 Iceland 15/4 *odds as of 4pm on Tuesday, June 4 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Scotland vs Iceland: Stream FREE as build up to World Cup qualifiers begins with new faces in squad
THE domestic season might be over but there's still football to be played. All eyes will be back on Hampden as Scotland build up to the World Cup qualifiers in a clash with Iceland. Advertisement 4 Steve Clarke's men are preparing for the World Cup qualifiers in September Credit: Kenny Ramsay 4 Napoli superstar Scott McTominay is back with the national team Credit: Kenny Ramsay 4 Lennon Miller will be hoping to win a first Scotland cap Credit: Kenny Ramsay 4 Albert Gudmundsson, right, is Iceland's top man Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd Steve Clarke's men will begin to reach the 2026 showpiece in USA, Canada and Mexico in early September. The two friendly clashes over the course of the next week will be the final preparations for the national team on the pitch before those qualifiers. Before facing Liechtenstein next week, it's Iceland up first. Scotland had found a good run of form, ending a horror run by going four games unbeaten. Advertisement A run of three wins in a row came to a shuddering halt with a 3-0 home defeat to Greece that consigned Clarke's side to Nations League relegation. So these two upcoming matches will give the Scots a chance to build some momentum once again ahead of September. There are several players looking to earn their first cap and look to make an impact ahead of those big games coming up too. SunSport has all you need to know ahead of the big game. Advertisement When does Scotland vs Iceland kick off? Scotland face Iceland this Friday, 6 June The match kicks-off at 7.45pm It's happening at Hampden Park in Glasgow Granit Maqedonci from Sweden will be the referee but VAR will NOT be in operation at the national stadium Can I live stream Scotland vs Iceland? Is it on TV? Scotland vs Iceland will be shown live by the BBC Coverage gets underway on BBC One Scotland from 7.30pm The match can be streamed for FREE via the BBC Sport app, BBC Sport Scotland website and BBC iPlayer via the BBC Sport app, BBC Sport Scotland website and BBC iPlayer Sportsound will have live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland You can also follow every kick right here with SunSport's LIVE match blog Latest team news Many of Scotland's biggest stars are part of the squad at the end of a hectic campaign. Those include captain Andy Robertson and Scott McTominay, who both tasted league title glory in England and Italy respectively. Nobody has, at the time of writing, pulled out of the squad that was named by Steve Clarke. Goalkeeper Angus Gunn is back in the squad and likely to start but Craig Gordon is out. Advertisement Hibs striker Kieron Bowie's excellent form earned him a first Scotland call-up and he'll be one of the uncapped players hoping for a debut. Connor Barron, Andy Irving, Lennon Miller, Josh Doig, Robby McCrorie and Cieran Slicker will also be eyeing a first international cap. Former Burnley winger Johann Berg Gudmundsson and ex-Cardiff man Aron Gunnarsson are among the more familiar names in Arnar Gunnlaugsson's squad. Gunnlaugsson, who as only appointed Iceland boss this year, had a brief spell in Scottish football as a player with Dundee United in the 2002-03 season. Advertisement Iceland's danger man is striker Albert Gudmundsson. The 27-year old has 10 goals 39 caps for his country and spent last season on loan at Fiorentina from Serie A rivals Genoa. Latest odds* Scotland 8/13 Draw 13/5 Advertisement Iceland 15/4 *odds as of 4pm on Tuesday, June 4 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
