• Fri 29 Mar, 2024
  • 11:36 GMT
  • 07:36 ET (GMT-4)
  • 13:36 CET (GMT+2)

Burley In The Firing Line

FOOTBALL : Scotland players may have claimed a share of the blame for their disastrous defeat in Wales but it is manager George Burley who is set to pay the price.

Scotland players may have claimed a share of the blame for their disastrous defeat in Wales but it is manager George Burley who is set to pay the price.
Press Association Sport understands the Scottish Football Association will meet this week to discuss his future as national team boss and are unlikely to grant a stay of execution this time.
Burley was given a vote of confidence in the wake of his failure to steer the Scots to a play-off place for next summer’s World Cup finals in South Africa after convincing his employers he was the still the right man to preside over their next campaign.
But, just two months later, Saturday’s 3-0 reverse in Cardiff looks set to spell the end of what has proved to be a difficult reign since his appointment in January 2008.
Scotland were three goals behind within the opening 35 minutes and furious travelling supporters spent most of the second half venting their anger at Burley and demanding his removal from the job.
They may now get their wish when the SFA board convenes in the coming days, despite claims from players after the game that they – and not just the manager – should be held responsible for the latest disappointment which leaves Burley with just three wins in 14 matches.
“The manager is the boss and he is the one who is going to get the stick but it’s everybody,” Steven Naismith said.
“He’s not the one who goes out on the park and wins the games – that’s the strikers. And he’s not the one who goes out on the park and defends – that’s the defenders.
“Basically, everybody who played has to have a hard look at themselves.”

Subscribe & Share

Get stories like this delivered to you:

  • Facebook
  • Linked In
  • Twitter
  • Digg
  • Stumbleupon
  • Email
  • Bookmark
  • Print

Related Posts

  • No Related Posts

Betting Highlights Today

Live TV Coverage

Racing On TV | Sport On TV | Free Bets

Newsletter Subscription

Never Miss Another Great Offer

Sign up for our newsletter and get the latest free bets, tips and sign up promotions and more sent to your inbox every week.

About Betrescue

Betrescue.com is one of the world’s leading gambling portals, offering free bets, odds comparison, live scores and results, betting tips, bookmaker and sports betting news, betting exchange, spread betting, mobile betting apps, casino and poker guides.

At Betrescue.com we keep you up-to-date with all the breaking betting news stories from the sporting world, tell you where to find the best betting odds and help you to get the best value for money.
Followers must be 18+. Please gamble responsibly: gambleaware.org

Gamble Aware 18plus

©2024 Betrescue Ltd. All rights reserved.

Betrescue supports responsible gambling. For more information visit GamCare and Gamble Aware.

Top