Craig Brown

Ally McCoist PIC: Getty Images

Dear Scotland, by Ally McCoist review: 'like a blether over a cup of tea'

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke grimaces on the touchline during the 1-0 defeat to Northern Ireland at Hampden on Tuesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke issues Scotland credit warning and has words for Nathan Patterson

Scotland's Stuart Armstrong celebrates with John McGinn after scoring to make it 3-2 over Norway at Hampden. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Chaotic draw with Norway leaves Clarke with plenty to ponder over Euros squad

Scotland fans display a tifo reading '150 Years of History, Rivalry and Passion' ahead of the match against England.

Scotland-England's toe-curling fare: anthems and silence spoiled, Maguire panto

John Collins (left) and Tom Boyd hang their heads as Scotland head for defeat against the 'Auld Enemy'.

Scotland facing England has one Euro 96 veteran making claim on Uri Geller

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Tom Boyd during a photocall to promote the Cyprus v Scotland game, at Hampden Park, on August 05, 2023, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Tom Boyd promoting Viaplay’s live and exclusive coverage of Cyprus v Scotland. Viaplay is available to stream from viaplay.com or via your TV provider on Sky, Virgin TV and Amazon Prime as an add-on subscription. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

A simple reality has Scotland 'living the dream' for 72-times capped performer

Andy Roxburgh during the remembrance service for former Scotland manager Craig Brown at Ayr Racecourse.

Roxburgh at 80: Energised and still at the very top of his game

Ross County manager Malky Mackay says our "total obsession" with football is one of the Scottish game's big selling points.

Aidan Smith's Saturday Interview: Ross County boss Malky Mackay

Tony Docherty and Derek McInnes during the remembrance service for former Scotland manager Craig Brown at Ayr Racecourse.

Football says goodbye to Brown as SPFL figures attend funeral

Craig Brown won the Scottish title with Dundee in 1960-61 before going on to manage Scotland.

How Craig Brown earned title medal and 'bleeper' label in short playing career

Craig Brown at the FIFA 2002 World Cup Qualifier against Croatia at Hampden Park in 2001 (Picture: Stu Forster /Allsport)

Scotsman Obituaries: Craig Brown, Scotland manager who took team to World Cup

Scotish coach Craig Brown salutes Scotish supporters 10 June at the Stade de France in Saint Denis before the opening ceremony of the 1998 Soccer World Cup between Brazil and Scotland. (Photo by TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Scotland manager Craig Brown was a much-loved giant of the game

Clyde celebrate winning the 2nd Division title in 1981/82 under manager Craig Brown (5th from left top row). Pat Nevin is second from left in the front row

Telegram gesture Pat Nevin won't forget as he pays tribute to Craig Brown

Craig Brown: What Scottish football has said one of Scotland's greatest icons

Former Scotland manager Craig Brown has died aged 82. Picture: SNS

Craig Brown: Scotland legend dies aged 82, tributes flood in for totemic figure

Former Scotland manager Craig Brown was one of a kind.

Remembering Craig Brown: 10 of the best quotes from the Scotland icon

John Collins, with Darren Jackson sharing the jubilation, sets off on a celebration following his penalty equaliser against Brazil in the France 98 opener that he now as certain regrets over. (Photo credit: Toshifumi Kitamura /AFP via Getty Images)

A billion, Brazilians, bedlam - 25 years on from Scotland's France 98 opener

Football commentator John Motson, who has died at the age of 77, was suspected of spying on Scotland training sessions for England manager Terry Venables during Euro 1996.

When John Motson spied on Scotland for England during Euro 1996

Steve Clarke relieved some of the pressure with the handsome victory in Yerevan.

Scotland debrief: Wedding issues, absurdity of axe, spare thought for one man

A picture taken on March 31, 2022 shows a detail of the World Cup Trophy during the FIFA Congress in the Qatari capital Doha. - The countdown towards the most controversial World Cup in history begins tomorrow as the draw for Qatar 2022 takes place in Doha 2022, less than eight months befor the start of the tournament itself. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup draw: The best and worst scenarios for Scotland

Aaron Hickey has been in good form for Bologna, earning a Scotland call-up.

Why Hickey under-21s disquiet has been put to one side by Clarke

Aberdeen recorded their lowest league attendance since 2012. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

The attendance low Aberdeen didn't want after 155 league matches

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke (Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

'Please refrain!' Clarke makes Tartan Army request as Scotland roll on

Steve Clarke, John Carver and Steven Naismith will be reunited for the next Scotland camp.

Naismith stays on with Scotland as Clarke puts plan in place for life after him

Artist Alison Watt stands in front of two of her new paintings and a painting by Allan Ramsay which inspired them - part of Alison Watt: A Portrait Without Likeness at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh PIC: Neil Hanna

Edinburgh Book Festival reviews: Alison Watt | Craig Brown | Sathnam Sanghera

Scotland beat Croatia the last time the sides met. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Scotland v Croatia record which should encourage fans

We Could Be Euros podcast by JPIMedia

We Could Be Euros Episode 3: England v Scotland - revenge or repeat?

Ally McCoist fires in the only goal of the game. Picture: SNS

Where are they now? Last Scotland team to win a Euros match

Former Scotland boss Craig Brown is our special guest on We Could Be Euros

We Could Be Euros: Episode 2 of our Euro 2020 podcast - with Craig Brown

Scotland are joined by England, Croatia and Czech Republic in their Euro 2020 group.

Scotland 0-2 Czech Republic: Euro 2020 RECAP

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland XI to face Czech Reoublic. (Photo by Euan Cherry / SNS Group)

Scotland XI to face Czech Republic

Dejection for John Spencer, Stuart McCall, and Stewart McKimmie after defeat at Wembley in Euro 96

When were Scotland last in the Euros?

The modest star of Mr Brown's Boys. Jim Leighton says of him: "The nicest person I've ever met - in or out of football."

The band were Dalglish, Connery, Gavin Hastings, Ewan McGregor, Coisty on vocals

Scotland goalkeepers Jon McLaughlin, David Marshall and Craig Gordon during a training session at La Finca Resort in Alicante, Spain, at the weekend.

Clarke's 'keeper dilemma mirrors Brown's hardest decision

David Weir of Scotland holds a winning trophy with team after playing in the Kirin Cup Soccer 2006 between Scotland and Japan at the Saitama stadium on May 13, 2006 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)

Remembering Scotland's 2006 Kirin Cup win - 15 years later

Four more months of his current form will see Celtic's David Turnbull seal a place in Scotland squad for the country's finals return, according to John Collins. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic midfielder 'may become impossible to ignore for Scotland boss Clarke'

Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg hopes his side can take inspiration from the football team's win in Serbia. Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Stuart Hogg: Now it’s our turn to inspire the nation

Scotland manager Steve Clarke celebrates at full time following the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier between Serbia and Scotland at the Stadion Rajko Mitic on November 12, 2020, in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Nikola Krstic / SNS Group)

Clarke fights back tears after historic Scotland win

Craig Brown led Scotland to Euro 96 and France 98 (Ross Kinnaird/ALLSPORT)

Former Scotland boss Brown backs Scotland for Serbia shoot-out win

Scotland manager Steve Clarke with Leigh Griffiths during Scotland training at Oriam (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

It's simple - win in Serbia and give Scottish football what it craves

Playing for Dundee United in the 1988 Scottish Cup final. He scored a great goal and was named man of the match but Celtic won

'I said no to Celtic because Billy McNeill wanted to put me on Guinness at 13'

Pat Nevin, second from the right, cuts a dejected figure after Scotland's 2-0 defeat by Germany at Euro 92 in Sweden. Picture: SNS

Pat Nevin on why he thinks the Tartan Army was truly born at Euro 92
Former Scotland winger reflects on his only major tournament with a mixture of pride and regret

Ayr Utd's Danny Masterton in the 1976/1977 season

Obituary: Danny Masterton, Ayr United and Clyde footballing favourite

Then Hibs boss John Hughes went through all the emotions during the 6-6 game. Picture: SNS

Motherwell 6 - 6 Hibs: 'Ended up breaking his foot' - managers, players, fans, c...

Former Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Acclaim for Michael O’Neill highlights how rarely we celebrate departing manager...

Craig Brown talks sectarianism and his time as Scotland manager.

Weekend Bigots podcast: Craig Brown talks sectarianism and his time as Scotland ...

Dave Cormack planned for Aberdeen to ‘punch above our weight’ when he took over in December, but circumstances have changed. Picture: Craig Foy/SNS

Dave Cormack’s sense of doom is just the tip of the iceberg for Scottish footbal...

The Scotsman is launching a groundbreaking new podcast aimed at tackling one of the country’s most controversial subjects.

Weekend Bigots - A new podcast launched by The Scotsman

Hampden is hosting meeting of Scottish football's Joint Response Group. Picture: Craig Foy / SNS

Coronavirus: Who is in football’s Joint Response Group and what do they do?

Stewart Milne, left, is stepping down at Aberdeen, with Dave Cormack set to become the new chairman at the club next month. Picture: Bill Murray/SNS

Aberdeen announce tie-up with Atlanta United in deal worth £5 million, as Stewar...

The latest from the SPFL. Picture: SNS

Scottish Football LIVE: Kilmarnock sign left-back, Euro team investigate racist ...

Asda regional trading assistant Yvonne McArthur with Craig Brown, retail sales director at the Craft Beer Clan of Scotland. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Five Scottish brewers cheer £200,000 craft beer listing with Asda

Tosh McKinlay celebrates after the three-second 'game' in Tallinn. Picture: Ben Radford/Getty

Alan Pattullo: Lennart Johansson’s role in Scotland-Estonia farce wasn’t funny

Craig Brown bossed Scotland from 1993 to 2001 and Motherwell from 2009 to 2010

Craig Brown thinks Scotland women can reach last 16 of World Cup

Former Scotland manager Craig Brown. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Steve Clarke told to use Fifa rule if players pull out of Scots squad

Scott Bain has risen to become first-choice Celtic keeper after earlier setbacks in his career. Picture: Craig Foy/SNS

Sandy Clark ‘amazed’ Craig Brown let Scott Bain leave Aberdeen

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries