By George it's Burley....

The last few days waiting are over - the most important job in the country has been filled. George Burley will be the man who has arguably more influence over the national psyche than even the First Minister, but I have to admit I'm not convinced. Burley doesn't seem quite as sharp as McLeish or Smith, and most certainly doesn't have a record like they did before taking over. Time will tell however, and we can only hope he'll be the man to take us to South Africa, and then Poland & Ukraine after that, lets hope the press give him the time to do so.

Cheer up Dougie Donnelly

Much as it gives me great pleasure to see Scotland's pre-eminent Clyde 'fan' removed from office, I was a little worried about the bad press it was giving the (very sensible) rationalisation of Sportscotland - until the man himself opened his mouth to say on the radio last night that the removal of his 4 days a month post could only jeopordise the chances of the Scottish Institute of Sport from producing the goods. Nae bother Dougie....