George Burley is set to be confirmed as Scotland’s fifth manager this decade today.

EVERTON manager David Moyes believes he will be able to call on top scorer Ayegbeni Yakubu and defender Joseph Yobo until the start of the African Nations Cup.

Chelsea’s Jon Obi Mikel, Everton’s Joseph Yobo, Portsmouth duo Kanu and John Utaka, Newcastle’s Obafemi Martins and Sunderland’s Dickson Etuhu have been named in Nigeria’s squad for this month’s international friendly meeting with Australia at Fulham’s Craven Cottage.

Nigeria coach Berti Vogts has named eight English-based players in his squad to face Australia in an international friendly at Fulham’s Craven Cottage on November 17.

Scotland’s stand-in skipper Christian Dailly admits the players are as much to blame as Football Association chief David Taylor and former manager Berti Vogts for the failure to qualify for the World Cup finals.

GRAHAM ALEXANDER believes the Scottish FA was right to give Berti Vogts a “second chance” even if it might cost the nation a place at the World Cup finals.

FORMER Scotland boss Berti Vogts is reportedly being headhunted by German coach Jurgen Klinsmann to act as team scout.

Walter Smith has been confirmed as the new Scotland manager. The former Rangers boss succeeds Berti Vogts and will include Tommy Burns as assistant manager.

The Scottish Football Association have played down speculation they have offered the national managerial vacancy to Walter Smith.

Philippe Troussier has claimed he is in the frame to become the next Scotland manager.

The Scottish Football Association have revealed they expect to choose a new national team manager “within 10 days”.

Scotland caretaker manager Tommy Burns has told recalled Aberdeen defender Kevin McNaughton he will start against Sweden next week.

Scotland’s caretaker manager Tommy Burns has revealed he was talked out of quitting by Berti Vogts.

The Scottish Football Association have appointed Tommy Burns as provisional caretaker manager for Scotland’s friendly against Sweden on November 17.

The Scottish Football Association’s 11-man board are due to assemble at the national stadium later today to begin the hunt for a new national team manager following Berti Vogts’ resignation.

Berti Vogts insists he will never return to management after his recent experiences as Scotland coach.

The pressure is growing on the Scottish Football Association to appoint Walter Smith manager after Alex Ferguson became the latest to back him for the job.

Berti Vogts is backing Scotland to grow into the team of his “vision”, after admitting the players gave everything during his two and a half years in charge.

BERTI VOGTS admitted yesterday that he had little option but to quit as Scotland coach, blaming what he called “disgraceful abuse.”

Berti Vogts tonight resigned as Scotland national coach.

The Scottish FA has confirmed that Berti Vogts has offered to resign as Scotland boss.

Chelsea’s assistant manager Steve Clarke has ruled himself out of any race for the Scotland job.

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Alex Ferguson claims the seeds for Scottish football’s current problems were sown many years ago.

THE Tartan Army may have to wait another nine days for news on whether Berti Vogts is finally to be relieved of the Scotland manager’s job.

Berti Vogts was handed a stay of execution this morning when the Scottish Football Association insisted there would be no immediate decision on his future.

THE Scottish FA are poised to begin official talks over the future of Scotland boss Berti Vogts today at Hampden Park.

A decision on the future of Scotland manager Berti Vogts looks set to be made on Friday.

The future of Scotland manager Berti Vogts looks set to be finalised next week.

Former Scotland defender Gordon McQueen believes a change is urgently required to lift the current national team – in spirit and world rankings.

Moldova 1 Scotland 1

SCOTLAND manager Berti Vogts has insisted his players will beat Moldova tonight - and predicted the victory would be more impressive than Italy’s.

FIFA today confirmed that Scotland manager Berti Vogts will have to watch Wednesday’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Moldova from the stands.

Craig Burley believes the Scottish Football Association must move to axe manager Berti Vogts if the German’s team come up short against Moldova on Wednesday.

Scottish Football Association president John McBeth insists Berti Vogts will not be sacked whatever happens in Moldova.

Scotland defender Gary Caldwell refused to become embroiled in the debate over whether Berti Vogts should quit – but admitted the players had no option but to produce a win in Moldova.

SCOTLAND starlet Darren Fletcher has warned against the dangers of going gung-ho in Moldova in an attempt to get the Scots’ faltering World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.

The Czech Republic put their recent problems behind them as they chalked up a 1-0 victory in Prague to end group one leaders Romania’s 100% World Cup qualifying record.

Scotland 0 Norway 1

SCOTLAND manager Bertie Vogts is missing several first-choice players for the visit of Norway tonight.

Portsmouth midfielder Richard Hughes has been called up to the Scotland squad for their World Cup qualifying double-header against Norway and Moldova.

Willie Miller believes defeat to Slovenia tonight would edge Scotland manager Berti Vogts “towards the abyss”.

FORMER Coventry and Southampton manager Gordon Strachan has assured Berti Vogts he does not want to replace him at the Scotland helm.

Scottish Football Association chief executive David Taylor has urged the Tartan Army to throw their backing behind Berti Vogts and the national team to boost their World Cup qualifying campaign.