Scotland reap reward of playing to skills

George Burley, the manager, plans to stick to his tried and tested attack-minded philosphy against Norway

Fletcher pays tribute to Celtic great Burns

The Manchester United midfield player recalls his development as a footballer under the former Scotland coach

Iversen prepared to spoil the party again

Former Tottenham Hotspur striker believes that Norway’s players will be inspired not intimidated by the "Hampden Roar"

Gordon optimistic that Scotland can qualify

Goalkeeper believes qualification, and ending 12 years of hurt, is realistic objective as his side prepare to face Norway

Williamson in it for long haul

Glaswegian talks about problems of working in Kampala as he attempts to lead Uganda to World Cup

Brown spurred on by memories from 1998

The Celtic and Scotland midfield player is convinced his side can now give their 2010 campaign a massive boost

Weir says he's not ready to retire yet

Veteran defender - in line for his 63rd cap for Scotland against Norway - hopes to play in the 2010 World Cup and beyond

McAllister reaping rewards of heading west

The defender's move to Bristol City has finally brought him recognition and seen him return to the Scotland fold

Burley enthused by talent in Scotland

Manager is looking for quick passing, movement and wing-play to overcome Norway and stay on course for 2010 World Cup

Fletcher named as Scotland captain

The midfielder caps a great start to the season and a new contract with Manchester United with an international honour

Miller withdraws from Scotland squad

The Rangers forward has failed to overcome a hamstring injury and joins Kris Commons and Kevin Thomson on the sidelines

Davis backs Rangers to rebound after loss

Midfielder insists two-week break will only make Glasgow giants more determined to bounce back from St Mirren defeat

Calderwood's crunch time as Aberdeen slump

Manager's future in doubt with his side, humiliatingly, bottom of the Scottish Premier League for the first time in eight years

Burley faces injury problems for showdown

Scotland manager has fitness doubts over Kevin Thomson and Kris Commons ahead of crucial match with Norway

Nakamura pledges to be fresh for Celtic

McGinn enjoys his moment in limelight

St Mirren 1 Rangers 0: the 20-year-old hit a once-in-a-career winner to beat Walter Smith's men in an unattractive game

Bryson puts the skids under Lazslo

Hearts 1 Kilmarnock 2: as slip-ups continue, the manager's colourful displays are drifting from eccentric to desperate

Motherwell grateful to Olejnik error

Motherwell 3 Falkirk 2: the goalkeeper's error enabled the home side to erase the memory of their Uefa Cup capitulation

Celtic show no ill-effects from Euro adventure

Celtic 4 Hamilton 0: the shirt colour was the same but Hamilton did not present the same barrier that Villarreal had

Levein delight at United’s progress

Dundee 2 Inverness CT 1: Dundee have kick-started their campaign in some style combining flair with effective attack