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BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Clarke seems to be doing no future planning'
We asked for your views after Scotland's abject 3-1 friendly defeat at home to are more of your views:Alexander: I really feel we need to start playing younger players. Grant Hanley is clearly at the end of his career and it's shown in every international since the Euros. Over the next two years, four or five others will be in the same position as Hanley and Steve Clarke seems to be doing no planning for the Clarke just isn't inventive, he is absolutely devoid of any ideas and should've walked after the Germany The pool of players in the Scottish team have all been successful at their respective clubs. And yet, they are unable to play a co-ordinated organised game for Scotland. The strikers consistently miss, the defence fails to defend, and the midfield lacks co-ordination. Our stand-in goalkeeper had a bad game. However, Scotland was having success with these players in the past, so what has changed? Why do they no longer gel as a team? I think the root of the problem lies with the coaching staff, the tactics employed, and poor preparation. Somewhere along the way management and coaches have fallen short of the fans expectations and, in performance terms, have Ross Doohan should be called up. He had some top performances at Aberdeen last season and is a more experienced goalkeeper. And he's played in Under-21 Clarke has to go. Now. How many excuses for insipid performances? He sticks with people who are not delivering. There is loyalty and stubborn stupidity. His selections are unadventurous and uninspiring. The crowd now expects failure. He cannot get a performance out of these players - see the Euros. Time for a change now before we lose the first two World Cup qualifiers and have nothing to do for the next two An absolute shocker of a performance against Iceland, with the horrific goalkeeping situation coming to the fore. Only George Hirst came close to pass marks. World Cup qualification hopes look slim at best, and Clarke's future as manager surely has to be in doubt. The team look to be lacking any ambition and inspiration.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
'Time for change' & 'ageing team coming to end of cycle'
We asked for your views after Scotland's abject 3-1 friendly defeat at home to what some of you had to say:Franny: That is as bad a performance as I have witnessed in six decades as a Scotland fan. We have been woeful recently. Creatively barren and boring. Time for a new coaching team with fresh ideas? Steve Clarke should have gone after the Hungary game last year and should go now before the World Cup campaign starts, or we definitely won't qualify. That was awful again at Hampden last night and for how much longer are the SFA going to sit back and expect fans to pay good money to watch abject performances like that? They need to act now and get someone in who can put some fire in the bellies of the players and get the Tartan Army back behind the team. This just can't go on any Time for change. Clarke sticking with players who are not good enough. I don't like managers being sacked but his time is up. Should have gone after Euros. Time for some fresh Scotland looked like an ageing team coming to the end of their cycle. Clarke has to realise its time up for Grant Hanley and the Kieran Tierney/Andy Robertson set-up is done. A younger injection was needed after the last Euros. I see no chance of reaching the World A game that should not have been played. Tired players who needed a break forced to play meaningless games. When Clarke spoke of players being injured did it not dawn on him that they are all needing a break? Some players will be resuming training for their clubs in a fortnight. Stupid and pointless exercise playing those games. The SFA are pathetic and are short-changing the Very disappointing and uninspiring. We need to find a way to attack far more effectively as we look toothless. As for the defending and goalkeeping - don't get me started. Only saving grace is we tend to be far better in qualifying matches than the dreaded friendlies.
Scotsman
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
61-cap Scotland international and Steve Clarke favourite will be free agent as EFL club confirm retained list
He counts Norwich City, Newcastle United and now Birmingham City amongst former clubs. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scotland centre-back Grant Hanley - who is included in Steve Clarke's latest national team squad - will leave Birmingham City at the end of his contract next month. The 33-year-old Scotland international joined the English League One champions in January on a short-term deal after departing Norwich City. He played 17 times - mainly off the bench - during the Blues' title-winning campaign which saw them rack up 111 points. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Hanley only made two starts for Norwich this season and two late substitute appearances since September. But he did play for Steve Clarke's Scotland in their 2-1 Nations League win in Poland last November. Haney made 197 appearances for Norwich after arriving from Newcastle in 2017, scoring five times. Hanley joins Hibs and Hearts faces in Scotland squad The latest Scotland squad was announced on Monday with Hibs striker Kieron Bowie earning a first-ever call up to the senior squad. The Scots play friendlies against Iceland and Liechtenstein next month and the 25-man squad also has Hearts representation with James Wilson called-up. Former Hearts and Hibs players in Andy Irving and Josh Doig also make the cut. The announcement about Hanley was made on the club's website and read: 'Birmingham City can confirm the list of retained and released players following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season. "Grant Hanley and Lee Myung-Jae – who both joined the club in January - have been released following the expiration of their contracts, while Luke Harris, Kieran Dowell and Ben Davies have returned to their parent clubs following respective loan spells. Meanwhile, long-serving striker Lukas Jutkiewicz has retired from football following nine years and 358 appearances for the club. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "As previously communicated, Phil Neumann will officially join Blues on July 1 after signing a pre-contract agreement in January, while the club has also completed the permanent signing of Alfons Sampsted following his season-long loan from FC Twente. The club thanks each player for their efforts during their time at Blues and wishes them every success in their future careers." Hitman Jutkiewicz famously scored Motherwell's late leveller against Hibs during a 6-6 draw at Fir Park back in 2010. Dowell and Davies both meanwhile return to Scottish Premiership side Rangers after loan spells.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Tom Brady's Birmingham release FIFTEEN players including former Premier League star just weeks after promotion
And a long-serving striker has retired from football FEELING BLUE Tom Brady's Birmingham release FIFTEEN players including former Premier League star just weeks after promotion Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BIRMINGHAM CITY have released FIFTEEN players just weeks after the club's promotion to the Championship. Tom Brady's ruthless side acted decisively after breaking the all-time EFL points record with 108 on their way to winning in League One. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Part-owner of Brimingham City Tom Brady has released 15 players after winning promotion 2 City won automatic promotion from League One on April 8 Credit: PA Grant Hanley and Lee Myung-Jae – who both joined the club in January - have been released following the expiration of their contracts. While Luke Harris, Kieran Dowell and Ben Davies have returned to their parent clubs following respective loan spells. Boss Chris Davies has kept his main men and reportedly wants around six key signings this summer. The brutal sword axe saw TEN youngsters axed and hold to find other clubs. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL ROT RACE Abandoned UK stadium left to rot with track ripped up 110 yrs after FA Cup final Ben Beresford, Junior Dixon, Taylor Dodd, Laiith Fairnie, Harley Hamilton and Josh Home will all leave this summer. Joining them are Femi Olofinjana, Sahid Kamara, Stoyan Pergelov and Oliver Sayer. Meanwhile, long-serving striker Lukas Jutkiewicz has retired from football following nine years and 358 appearances for the Club. Birmingham said: "We thank each player for their efforts during their time at Blues and wishes them every success in their future careers." CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The club were keen to keep Rangers star Davies on a permanent basis, but a deal with the Scottish side couldn't be met. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Tom Brady's Birmingham release FIFTEEN players including former Premier League star just weeks after promotion
BIRMINGHAM CITY have released FIFTEEN players just weeks after the club's promotion to the Championship. Tom Brady's ruthless side acted decisively after 2 Part-owner of Brimingham City Tom Brady has released 15 players after winning promotion 2 City won automatic promotion from League One on April 8 Credit: PA Grant Hanley and Lee Myung-Jae – who both joined the club in January - have been released following the expiration of their contracts. While Luke Harris, Kieran Dowell and Ben Davies have returned to their parent clubs following respective loan spells. Boss has kept his main men and reportedly wants around six key signings this summer. The brutal sword axe saw TEN youngsters axed and hold to find other clubs. Ben Beresford, Junior Dixon, Taylor Dodd, Laiith Fairnie, Harley Hamilton and Josh Home will all leave this summer. Joining them are Femi Olofinjana, Sahid Kamara, Stoyan Pergelov and Oliver Sayer. Meanwhile, long-serving striker Lukas Jutkiewicz has retired from football following nine years and 358 appearances for the Club. Birmingham said: "We thank each player for their efforts during their time at Blues and wishes them every success in their future careers." Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The club were keen to keep Rangers star Davies on a permanent basis, but a deal with the Scottish side couldn't be met. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video . Like us on Facebook at
