Richie Vernon and Al Dickinson have an hour to book their place in Scotland's World Cup squad
Richie Vernon and Al Dickinson may have only an hour in the frenzy of Saturday's Murrayfield test match to make their best case to go to the Rugby World Cup. (...)
Scotland coach Andy Robinson rings the changes for Italy
Andy Robinson's World Cup plans became clearer yesterday as he announced 14 changes in the Scotland line-up for Saturday's Test against Italy. (...)
Young St Johnstone striker Stevie May's a cut above the rest
With a head of hair that his St Johnstone team-mates have likened to Spanish World Cup winner Carles Puyol, teenage striker Stevie May was never going to be inconspicuous on a football field. (...)
Dundee United's new father Buaben setting his sights on Hibs
Prince Buaben has declared himself to be a changed man thanks to the arrival of his baby son. (...)
Sam Parkin ready for St Johnstone goals race
St Johnstone striker Sam Parkin believes he can win the race to be the club's top scorer this season. (...)
Match report: Scotland 2 Spain 3
Scotland joined world champions Spain in treating the Hampden crowd to a football fiesta on Tuesday — a match filled with drama, countless chances and five goals. (...)
Pernis playing it cool as Dundee United prepare for AEK Athens
Dundee United goalkeeper Dusan Pernis will be an oasis of calm amid the Tannadice tension when he faces AEK Athens, despite playing such a crucial role. (...)
Tartan Army savouring prospect of clash with world champions
Members of Tartan Army supporters' clubs across Tayside and Fife have begun saving to see their heroes in dark blue take on football's world champions. (...)
Tayside and Fife grab a slice of 'staycation' boom
Major events this year will help Tayside and Fife grab a slice of the ‘staycation’ boom, it has been claimed. (...)
More on: St Andrews | Tayside | Dundee | Scone | Perthshire
Vuvuzela delivery for Fife councillor Joe Rosiejak
The Polish relative of a west Fife councillor has spoken of his experiences of the World Cup in South Africa, and arrived in Dunfermline complete with two vuvuzelas. (...)
More on: PL.2012 | Fife Council | Joe Rosiejak | South Africa | Rafal Rosiejak
Dundee United manager tells buyers to 'put up or shut up'
Dundee United manager Peter Houston has told clubs interested in buying any of his players to either "put up or shut up." (...)
Top writing talent at Dundee Literary Festival
Livewire was the name given to the event that opened day two of Dundee Literary Festival. (...)
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Council staff crash server watching England World Cup match
Dundee City Council's server crashed because of the number of local authority staff watching England's World Cup match against Slovenia. (...)
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'Anyone But England' just banter, say businesses
The landlord of a Dundee pub accused by police of racism and ordered to pull down English flags has insisted it was "just a little bit of fun." (...)
More on: Tayside Police | Scotland | Andy Murray | Broughty Ferry | England
Scotland fan receives free England mug ahead of World Cup
As fans across the planet gear up for the World Cup, a Fife fan has been given a good laugh after ordering the new Scotland kit — a free England flag and mug. (...)
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Dundee United star Buaben upbeat on Ghana's World Cup chances
Dundee United's Prince Buaben believes his Ghanaian countrymen can still make an impact at the World Cup — even without the influential Michael Essien. (...)
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Dundee United legend McAlpine backs Pernis to shine at World Cup
Dundee United's greatest goalkeeper, Hamish McAlpine, has tipped the man who now wears the gloves at Tannadice to star if given the chance at the World Cup. (...)
More on: Hamish McAlpine | Dusan Pernis | Jan Mucha | Nicky Weaver | Dave Narey
Spanish clubs eyeing up Dundee United striker Sandaza
Dundee United striker Francisco Sandaza could be heading back to Spain if interest in him from his homeland is firmed up. (...)
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Houston confirms Boro interest in United stars
Dundee United boss Peter Houston has confirmed that he has been contacted by Middlesbrough counterpart Gordon Strachan regarding the purchase of players, but has yet to receive a bid. (...)
More on: AEK Athens | Paraguay | South Africa | Celtic | Slovakia
Pernis makes Slovakian World Cup squad
Dundee United 'keeper Dusan Pernis has been named in Slovakia’s provisional squad for the World Cup. (...)
More on: Nicky Weaver | Dusan Pernis | Slovakia | Peter Houston | Dundee United