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

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.

Gary McAllister has ruled himself out of the running to become the next Scotland manager.

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.”

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 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.

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

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.

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

SCOTLAND manager Berti Vogts confirmed that Celtic defender John Kennedy will make his Scotland debut against Romania tonight.

Tommy Burns confirmed today that John Kennedy would win his first senior Scotland cap against Romania this Wednesday.

Scotland manager Berti Vogts has revealed he has approached Gordon Strachan to be his successor.

Scotland Hall of Fame member Alex McLeish has told beleaguered national team boss Berti Vogts he knows exactly how he feels – but warned the German that his job will be on the line if results do not pick up.

Former Scotland international Colin Hendry believes the spirit of the underdog must work in Berti Vogts’ favour in the World Cup 2006 qualifying group.

Scotland manager Berti Vogts has played down suggestions that Holland are in disarray ahead of tomorrow’s Euro 2004 play-off second leg in Amsterdam.

Defender Maurice Ross insists a draw in the first leg of Scotland’s European Championship play-off against Holland will be far from the end of their hopes.

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Scotland manager Berti Vogts believes the way is now clear for his side to clinch the Euro 2004 play-off berth he had been targeting all along.

Christian Dailly insists the loss of Don Hutchison will be a massive blow for Scotland this weekend – because he is the player Germany fear the most.

Scotland manager Berti Vogts has handed Don Hutchison the chance to make his international comeback by naming him in the squad to face the Republic of Ireland.

Portugal superstar Luis Figo has given the Ireland/Scotland bid to host the Euro 2008 finals his backing.

Everton defender David Weir has underlined his decision to opt out of Berti Vogts’ Scotland squad by announcing it is for the “foreseeable future.”

Berti Vogts has been Scotland manager for almost half a year but when he gathers his latest squad together he will be meeting some new faces for the first time.

Celtic goalkeeper Rob Douglas has been told he has a golden chance to establish himself as his country’s number one.

Scotland boss Berti Vogts is remaining coy over who will lead the attack in the friendly against Nigeria at Pittodrie tomorrow night.

Former Scotland coach Andy Roxburgh has urged the Scottish Football Association to appoint a Scot as assistant to manager-elect Berti Vogts.