Young Scots give Vogts a boost
Scotland's youngsters gave international manager Bertie Vogts a boost with a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in their opening game in the Milk Cup in Northern Ireland last night.
The young Scots took the lead after only two minutes when Manchester United's Darren Fletcher sent a 25-yard drive low into the net.
Midway through the second half, Celtic's Shaun Maloney sealed the victory when he added a second.
The Scots now meet Denmark tonight in their second game and, with the Danes having already beaten the Republic earlier this week, the Scots need only a draw to take them into the final of the under-20 tournament.
Christiansen moves to Wolfsburg
RANGERS' reserve goalkeeper, Jesper Christiansen, last night signed a one-year loan deal with German club Wolfsburg. The Dane has been out of the picture at Ibrox for more than a year. He joined Rangers in a (pounds) 1.7m move from Odense in October 2000, making six appearances in his first season, but failing to dislodge Stefan Klos as Ibrox No.1.
Wilson misses league opener
LIVINGSTON'S Barry Wilson is out of the SPL opener against Motherwell, and is facing a race to be fit for his side's UEFA Cup match against FC Vaduz on August 13 after suffering a recurrence of a hamstring injury during Monday's friendly victory over Birmingham City.
United eye Icelandic national keeper
Arnar Gunnlaugsson, the Icelandic international midfielder, is expected to line up with a Dundee United XI at Alloa tomorrow night. He could also feature in the pre-season game against Coventry City at Highfield Road on Saturday.
Lennon makes
swift comeback
Danny Lennon, the Partick Thistle captain, made his comeback from injury last night in a specially arranged match against Pollok Juniors which the Maryhill side won 3-1.
Partick will play their first pre-season match at home tonight against Sheffield Wednesday, but are continuing to be hampered by injuries. David Lilley has an ankle knock and Martin Hardie is being troubled by an achilles problem.
lClyde have agreed to take Livingston goalkeeper David McEwan on a six-month loan.
Airdrie United in youth cup draw
Airdrie United were yesterday given the chance to field a team this season in the SFA Youth Cup. Despite no clear-cut indication from the club, the SFA decided to include them in the first-round draw and they will meet Burntisland.
SFA Youth Cup, Rd 1 Edinburgh City v Alloa, Berwick v Partick Thistle, Spartans v Preston, Forfar v Hearts, Morton v Brechin, Burntisland v Airdrie, St Mirren v Albion Rovers, Stenhousemuir v East Stirling, Cowdenbeath v Clyde, St Cuthbert v Dalbeattie, Threave v Queen of the South, Newton Stewart v Gretna, Nairn v Brora, Keith v Cove, Deveronvale v Lossiemouth, Huntly v Fraserburgh, Fort William v Clach
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