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Rhyl Journal
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
George Hirst scores and Che Adams bags hat-trick as Scotland beat Liechtenstein
Ipswich striker Hirst put Scotland three ahead in the Vaduz friendly early in the second half with a close-range finish on his fourth cap. Che Adams was on target twice in the first half after only scoring once in his previous 19 internationals and the Torino forward headed home with the last action of the game. It was a night of firsts for Scotland with Ross Doohan, Doig, Andy Irving, Connor Barron and Kieron Bowie making their debuts and Lennon Miller making an impressive first start with a hand in two goals. Ross Doohan makes his Scotland debut this evening 🧤#LIESCO — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 9, 2025 Doohan flew in from a family holiday in Turkey after being handed his first call-up in the wake of injuries to Angus Gunn and Robby McCrorie, and Cieran Slicker's difficult debut in Friday's 3-1 defeat by Iceland. The outgoing Aberdeen goalkeeper probably had the quietest game of his career, not needing to make a save and barely touching the ball in the second half. With Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney injured, 18-year-old Motherwell midfielder Miller and Adams came in as Steve Clarke lined up with a 4-4-2 formation. Anthony Ralston, Jack Hendry and Scott McKenna came into defence as Clarke made six changes. Scotland laboured to narrow wins over Liechtenstein in their only two previous meetings in the Euro 2012 qualifiers, but there was little doubt about the winner of this encounter from the fourth minute when Adams opened the scoring. Ché breaks the deadlock 🔓#LIESCO — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 9, 2025 Miller's volley was blocked following a corner and the Torino striker hit the rebound into the roof of the net. Lewis Ferguson missed a decent chance before Adams doubled his tally in the 26th minute. Miller was again involved, winning possession as the home side tried to pass the ball out from the back and setting up Adams to wrong-foot the goalkeeper. John McGinn had a shot well-saved after Miller's pass inside the full-back and Doohan almost got his first taste of meaningful action when home wing-back Kenny Kindle was allowed to run a long way with the ball and get a shot away. His effort just cleared the top corner. The 1600 away fans were entertained by a Swiss-based pipe band at half-time and they were cheering again within three minutes of the restart. 💪 @GeorgeHirst45 #LIESCO — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 9, 2025 McGinn struck the post from 20 yards before Adams flicked on Ralston's cross for Hirst to convert at the back post. Sassuolo left-back Doig and West Ham midfielder Irving were brought on for debuts just before the hour mark. Doig got down the left wing to good effect and forced a save before Hibernian striker Bowie and Rangers midfielder Barron entered the fray. Scotland continued to play in the opposition half and Adams headed home substitute Tommy Conway's near-post cross immediately before the full-time whistle.
South Wales Guardian
6 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
George Hirst scores and Che Adams bags hat-trick as Scotland beat Liechtenstein
Ipswich striker Hirst put Scotland three ahead in the Vaduz friendly early in the second half with a close-range finish on his fourth cap. Che Adams was on target twice in the first half after only scoring once in his previous 19 internationals and the Torino forward headed home with the last action of the game. It was a night of firsts for Scotland with Ross Doohan, Doig, Andy Irving, Connor Barron and Kieron Bowie making their debuts and Lennon Miller making an impressive first start with a hand in two goals. Ross Doohan makes his Scotland debut this evening 🧤#LIESCO — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 9, 2025 Doohan flew in from a family holiday in Turkey after being handed his first call-up in the wake of injuries to Angus Gunn and Robby McCrorie, and Cieran Slicker's difficult debut in Friday's 3-1 defeat by Iceland. The outgoing Aberdeen goalkeeper probably had the quietest game of his career, not needing to make a save and barely touching the ball in the second half. With Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney injured, 18-year-old Motherwell midfielder Miller and Adams came in as Steve Clarke lined up with a 4-4-2 formation. Anthony Ralston, Jack Hendry and Scott McKenna came into defence as Clarke made six changes. Scotland laboured to narrow wins over Liechtenstein in their only two previous meetings in the Euro 2012 qualifiers, but there was little doubt about the winner of this encounter from the fourth minute when Adams opened the scoring. Ché breaks the deadlock 🔓#LIESCO — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 9, 2025 Miller's volley was blocked following a corner and the Torino striker hit the rebound into the roof of the net. Lewis Ferguson missed a decent chance before Adams doubled his tally in the 26th minute. Miller was again involved, winning possession as the home side tried to pass the ball out from the back and setting up Adams to wrong-foot the goalkeeper. John McGinn had a shot well-saved after Miller's pass inside the full-back and Doohan almost got his first taste of meaningful action when home wing-back Kenny Kindle was allowed to run a long way with the ball and get a shot away. His effort just cleared the top corner. The 1600 away fans were entertained by a Swiss-based pipe band at half-time and they were cheering again within three minutes of the restart. 💪 @GeorgeHirst45 #LIESCO — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 9, 2025 McGinn struck the post from 20 yards before Adams flicked on Ralston's cross for Hirst to convert at the back post. Sassuolo left-back Doig and West Ham midfielder Irving were brought on for debuts just before the hour mark. Doig got down the left wing to good effect and forced a save before Hibernian striker Bowie and Rangers midfielder Barron entered the fray. Scotland continued to play in the opposition half and Adams headed home substitute Tommy Conway's near-post cross immediately before the full-time whistle.
North Wales Chronicle
7 hours ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
George Hirst scores and Che Adams bags hat-trick as Scotland beat Liechtenstein
Ipswich striker Hirst put Scotland three ahead in the Vaduz friendly early in the second half with a close-range finish on his fourth cap. Che Adams was on target twice in the first half after only scoring once in his previous 19 internationals and the Torino forward headed home with the last action of the game. It was a night of firsts for Scotland with Ross Doohan, Doig, Andy Irving, Connor Barron and Kieron Bowie making their debuts and Lennon Miller making an impressive first start with a hand in two goals. Ross Doohan makes his Scotland debut this evening 🧤#LIESCO — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 9, 2025 Doohan flew in from a family holiday in Turkey after being handed his first call-up in the wake of injuries to Angus Gunn and Robby McCrorie, and Cieran Slicker's difficult debut in Friday's 3-1 defeat by Iceland. The outgoing Aberdeen goalkeeper probably had the quietest game of his career, not needing to make a save and barely touching the ball in the second half. With Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney injured, 18-year-old Motherwell midfielder Miller and Adams came in as Steve Clarke lined up with a 4-4-2 formation. Anthony Ralston, Jack Hendry and Scott McKenna came into defence as Clarke made six changes. Scotland laboured to narrow wins over Liechtenstein in their only two previous meetings in the Euro 2012 qualifiers, but there was little doubt about the winner of this encounter from the fourth minute when Adams opened the scoring. Ché breaks the deadlock 🔓#LIESCO — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 9, 2025 Miller's volley was blocked following a corner and the Torino striker hit the rebound into the roof of the net. Lewis Ferguson missed a decent chance before Adams doubled his tally in the 26th minute. Miller was again involved, winning possession as the home side tried to pass the ball out from the back and setting up Adams to wrong-foot the goalkeeper. John McGinn had a shot well-saved after Miller's pass inside the full-back and Doohan almost got his first taste of meaningful action when home wing-back Kenny Kindle was allowed to run a long way with the ball and get a shot away. His effort just cleared the top corner. The 1600 away fans were entertained by a Swiss-based pipe band at half-time and they were cheering again within three minutes of the restart. 💪 @GeorgeHirst45 #LIESCO — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 9, 2025 McGinn struck the post from 20 yards before Adams flicked on Ralston's cross for Hirst to convert at the back post. Sassuolo left-back Doig and West Ham midfielder Irving were brought on for debuts just before the hour mark. Doig got down the left wing to good effect and forced a save before Hibernian striker Bowie and Rangers midfielder Barron entered the fray. Scotland continued to play in the opposition half and Adams headed home substitute Tommy Conway's near-post cross immediately before the full-time whistle.
Powys County Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Kieron Bowie one of seven uncapped players in Steve Clarke's Scotland squad
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has handed Kieron Bowie a first call-up as he casts his net wider in a bid to increase his player pool and ensure competition for places. Hibernian forward Bowie and West Ham midfielder Andy Irving are among seven uncapped players in Clarke's squad for friendlies against Iceland and Liechtenstein. Josh Doig, fresh from winning a Serie B title with Sassuolo, Rangers midfielder Connor Barron and 18-year-old Motherwell midfielder Lennon Miller are also looking for their debuts when Iceland visit Hampden on June 6. Norwich goalkeeper Angus Gunn returns from injury, with the uncapped Robby McCrorie and Cieran Slicker also vying for the gloves. 🏴 This is Steve Clarke's June squad for our upcoming friendlies against Iceland and Liechtenstein. ➡️ Read more here: 🎟️ Get your tickets here: — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) May 19, 2025 Clarke also selected Sturm Graz right-back Max Johnston, Hearts forward James Wilson and Ipswich striker George Hirst, who have four caps between them. Bowie, 22, is the only newcomer in the squad after netting six goals in 22 appearances for Hibs. Clarke said: 'He's had a good season, injury affected at certain times, but Kieron's one that I've always had my eye on from the Under-21s. Any time I watched the 21s, he always stood out. Big, physical, strong, good attributes to his game. 'You've obviously got people like Lawrence Shankland, Kevin Nisbet, who I know what they can bring to the squad or what they can give to me. We just need to have a look at something a little bit different, see if we can expand the pool of players. A new face in Steve Clarke's Scotland squad 🏴 Congratulations, @bowie_kieron! — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) May 19, 2025 'I keep talking about trying to get a bigger overall pool of players that we can select from. These games are probably a chance to have a look at one or two. 'You're looking for somebody to catch your eye. You want competition between them. 'That's why sometimes you bring in some of the younger boys and the older boys are suddenly looking over their shoulder, thinking 'aye, aye, he's thinking of something different'. It keeps them on their toes as well.' Clarke also signalled he would experiment with formations after reverting to a back four after the Euro 2024 disappointment. 'We're pretty set our my ways, or I'm pretty set in my ways, as everyone keeps telling me,' he said. Another reward for his excellent season 🏴 Lennon Miller has been named in the Scotland squad. — Motherwell FC (@MotherwellFC) May 19, 2025 'We started with back four and realised you've got to transition to a back five. 'I tried my best to make Scott McTominay a centre-half and eventually decided he was quite good at attacking midfield as well. And on the back of that going back to a back four in the Nations League games worked well for us. 'Hopefully there will be two systems we can use. Maybe across the two games I'll use both systems and see and decide how we approach the World Cup games in the autumn. 'But we also want to try and improve our record in friendlies because it's not very good.' Gunn makes a welcome return from injury after Craig Gordon, Liam Kelly and Zander Clark all experiencing fitness issues. But Clarke admits they are 'a little bit light in the goalkeeping department'. 'Robbie McCrorie has had a little bit of and in-and-out season. Cieran Slicker's not playing regular football,' he added. 'It's an area of the pitch that does concern me. We do need to find one or two goalkeepers.'
North Wales Chronicle
19-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Kieron Bowie one of seven uncapped players in Steve Clarke's Scotland squad
Hibernian forward Bowie and West Ham midfielder Andy Irving are among seven uncapped players in Clarke's squad for friendlies against Iceland and Liechtenstein. Josh Doig, fresh from winning a Serie B title with Sassuolo, Rangers midfielder Connor Barron and 18-year-old Motherwell midfielder Lennon Miller are also looking for their debuts when Iceland visit Hampden on June 6. Norwich goalkeeper Angus Gunn returns from injury, with the uncapped Robby McCrorie and Cieran Slicker also vying for the gloves. 🏴 This is Steve Clarke's June squad for our upcoming friendlies against Iceland and Liechtenstein. ➡️ Read more here: Get your tickets here: — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) May 19, 2025 Clarke also selected Sturm Graz right-back Max Johnston, Hearts forward James Wilson and Ipswich striker George Hirst, who have four caps between them. Bowie, 22, is the only newcomer in the squad after netting six goals in 22 appearances for Hibs. Clarke said: 'He's had a good season, injury affected at certain times, but Kieron's one that I've always had my eye on from the Under-21s. Any time I watched the 21s, he always stood out. Big, physical, strong, good attributes to his game. 'You've obviously got people like Lawrence Shankland, Kevin Nisbet, who I know what they can bring to the squad or what they can give to me. We just need to have a look at something a little bit different, see if we can expand the pool of players. A new face in Steve Clarke's Scotland squad 🏴 Congratulations, @bowie_kieron! — Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) May 19, 2025 'I keep talking about trying to get a bigger overall pool of players that we can select from. These games are probably a chance to have a look at one or two. 'You're looking for somebody to catch your eye. You want competition between them. 'That's why sometimes you bring in some of the younger boys and the older boys are suddenly looking over their shoulder, thinking 'aye, aye, he's thinking of something different'. It keeps them on their toes as well.' Clarke also signalled he would experiment with formations after reverting to a back four after the Euro 2024 disappointment. 'We're pretty set our my ways, or I'm pretty set in my ways, as everyone keeps telling me,' he said. Another reward for his excellent season 🏴 Lennon Miller has been named in the Scotland squad. — Motherwell FC (@MotherwellFC) May 19, 2025 'We started with back four and realised you've got to transition to a back five. 'I tried my best to make Scott McTominay a centre-half and eventually decided he was quite good at attacking midfield as well. And on the back of that going back to a back four in the Nations League games worked well for us. 'Hopefully there will be two systems we can use. Maybe across the two games I'll use both systems and see and decide how we approach the World Cup games in the autumn. 'But we also want to try and improve our record in friendlies because it's not very good.' Gunn makes a welcome return from injury after Craig Gordon, Liam Kelly and Zander Clark all experiencing fitness issues. But Clarke admits they are 'a little bit light in the goalkeeping department'. 'Robbie McCrorie has had a little bit of and in-and-out season. Cieran Slicker's not playing regular football,' he added. 'It's an area of the pitch that does concern me. We do need to find one or two goalkeepers.'
