Friday 30 April 2021
To mark the Scotland Men’s National Team’s return to a major tournament finals this summer at UEFA EURO 2020, a limited-edition book that charts the ups and downs of the unprecedented qualification journey is now available to pre-order.
The Long Road Back – Scotland, Serbia, and Spot kicks: the official story of how Scotland ended 23 years of heartbreak to return to the big stage is written by respected football journalist Ronnie Esplin and produced by the Scottish FA’s official publication partners Ignition Sports. Only 2,020 copies of the book will be printed.
The story chronicles the marathon qualification campaign that began in autumn 2018 with the inaugural UEFA Nations League, encapsulated a global pandemic resulting in the postponement of the much-anticipated play-offs and the tournament finals themselves, and ended with the high point of that historic penalty shoot-out in Serbia that sparked euphoric scenes both on the pitch and across Scotland
Monday 26 April 2021
With less than 50 days to go until the start of UEFA EURO 2020, the Scotland National Team ramped up preparations by confirming Loganair as its Official Airline Partner for the tournament.
Glasgow-headquartered Loganair, the UK’s biggest regional operator, will fly the squad of players and backroom staff to their matches.
Scottish FA Chief Executive Ian Maxwell came to Glasgow Airport to get early sight of the tartan-tailed aircraft that will carry Scotland’s EURO heroes to their dates with destiny.
The Scotland team will be based at Rockcliffe Hall near Darlington on Teesside, preparing for the tournament at Middlesbrough FC’s nearby Rockcliffe Park training ground.
Stuart McLaren appointed Scotland Women’s interim head coach
Stuart McLaren appointed Scotland Women’s interim head coach Photo: Scottish FA
Stuart McLaren has been appointed Scotland Women’s Head Coach for the forthcoming fixtures against Cyprus and Portugal.
Following the departure of Shelley Kerr, the Scottish FA National Youth Team coach will take charge for the final two matches of the UEFA EURO 2022 qualifying campaign, whilst the association continues its recruitment process for a permanent Head Coach.
McLaren was appointed as National Youth Team coach in 2018 – leading the Scotland Under-16s to their Victory Shield win in 2019 – and has mentored many of the women’s national team players through their coach education journeys.
Friday 29 January 2021
Stuart McLaren has been appointed Scotland Women’s National Team Interim Head Coach for the forthcoming fixtures against Cyprus and Portugal.
Following the departure of Shelley Kerr, the Scottish FA National Youth Team coach will take charge for the final two matches of the UEFA EURO 2022 qualifying campaign, whilst the association continues its recruitment process for a permanent Head Coach.
McLaren enjoyed a 14-year playing career, featuring for clubs in Australia, Scotland, Hong Kong and Malaysia. He also worked in the Queensland Academy of Sport’s women’s football programme. Stuart took charge of Stirling Albion in 2014 after retiring from Perth Glory and joined the association as Coach Education & Development Manager in 2016, during which time he successfully completed his UEFA Pro Licence.