England 2018 - Yes or No?

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Results will be displayed on 2nd of December on Tartan Army Facebook page in time for breakfast TV to unveil! Leave your comment on Tartan Army Facebook now

Accommodation Deals for Scotland's Carling Nations Cup Matches

The Carling Nations Cup which kicks off in Dublin in February 2011, unveiled the fixture list and schedule for the upcoming tournament along with the competitions new logo.

The new tournament is on a league basis, with all six matches being staged in Dublin's new Aviva Stadium. 

The logo incorporates the colours of the four participating nations, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and highlights Carling’s long association with football throughout the UK and Ireland.


The full list of fixtures are:
Tuesday February 8 - Republic of Ireland v Wales
Wednesday February 9 - Northern Ireland v Scotland
Monday May 23 - Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland
Tuesday May 24 - Wales  v Scotland
Thursday May 26 - Wales v Northern Ireland
Friday May 27 - Republic of Ireland v Scotland

The Tartan Army can check best available rates in Dublin with hotel rates for the Scotland vs Northern Ireland game in February or for the two back to back matches with hotel rates for Scotland vs Wales and Scotland vs Republic of Ireland in May

With the problems facing Irish tourism just now there are some really amazing deals available just now and you only have to pay your deposit up front. It really is worth having a look and getting your rooms booked. Tickets go on sale in November.

The Carling Nations Cup will be the first senior international tournament hosted in Ireland and will be played in a league format with six matches between the four neighbouring teams. Tickets will go on sale in November.

Craig Levein, Scotland National Team Manager said: “Now that the schedule has been announced we are really looking forward to our visit to Dublin next year. This exciting new competition brings together four groups of passionate fans and also allows me to test my squad, in a competitive environment, in the middle of our UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.”

Nigel Worthington, Northern Ireland manager said: “I am really looking forward to the Carling Nations Cup, as competitive games against our neighbouring countries don’t come around too often. There are bragging rights at stake here, not only for the fans but also for the players as no-one will want to lose against their closest rivals. Northern Ireland is more than capable of winning this tournament and we hope to get off to a good start against Scotland in February.”

Giovanni Trapattoni, Republic of Ireland manager said: “The Carling Nations Cup is a tournament that we would very much like to win, particularly playing at home in Dublin, but speaking to my colleagues from Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland,  I know we are not alone in wanting to claim the trophy.  The matches will provide us with a good opportunity to see our players in games with a real competitive edge at an important time in our bid to qualify for 2012.” 

Jonathan Ford, Chief Executive, Football Association of Wales (FAW) said “It will be fantastic to see these games taking place.  We can all remember great matches in the past in the Home Internationals, Championship qualifiers and friendlies.  I am sure they will be a huge success and we look forward to generating competitive matches but maintaining the friendly rivalry that exists between our respective countries.”

Liechtenstein Tickets on Sale

If you didn't already Tickets are now on sale for the Scotland Liechtenstein match at Hampden on the 7th of September 2010 - tickets from £25 to £30 and great deals for the family section (just bought and adult and two kids for £18).

Click on the link to the SFA website to go straight to the SFA online booking page with their funky new seat views. Doesn't show you who you'll be sitting beside though! Or you can phone them on 0844 481 1818 for group ticket sales.

The Ferry Pre Match Entertainment

The tickets For The pre match Ferry entertainment are now on sale for the forthcoming Euro-Qualifiers.

Scotland vs Lichtenstein

Tuesday 7th of September 2010

The Ferry will be open from 2.30pm and the entertainment will commence at 3.30pm with the Legendary Andy Chung. Entry will be by ticket which is £2.50 per person, tickets can be reserved and picked up at the door on match day and the usual food will be available and both will be open.
You can email info@tartanarmy.com with the number of tickets required and we will print a full list of bookings in due course-  there are already 160 tickets sold !!!

Scotland vs Spain

Tuesday 12th of October 2010

The Ferry will also be open for the pre-match Bash aginst the World Champions at 2.30pm..
This game sees the return of Andy Duncan (Hunky Dory) and also Andy Chung and his Band.
Please note, that entry to this Gig will be by ticket only and again tickets are priced at £2.50 per person.

These can be provisionally reserved by emailing info@tartanarmy.com. Payment is confirmation and your tickets will be sent to you by Royal Mail so please make sure you include your address when you send your payments.........

All cheques should be made payable to Tartan Army Ltd and posted to Don Lawson 135 Culduthel Road, Inverness. IV2 4EF

It is anticipated that this Gig will be a sell out.... see you all onboard !!

Aviemore World Cup Weekend Goes Ahead as Planned

Perhaps a little smaller but just was well rounded as ever The Tartan Army will be returning to Aviemore for their own World Cup weekend celebrations this July.
From the 1st through until the 4th of July The Cairngorm Hotel will be acting as hosts to the Tartan Army with a programme of live music planned throughout the weekend.
The programme is mapped out below with something happening from Thursday evening right through to Monday morning. So whether you’re looking for a two, three or four night break Aviemore in the first week of July could be your first option.
Wristbands for the Tartan Army World Cup Weekend are available to buy online and will give discounts and great deals at visitor attractions and restaurants throughout the area with proceeds going towards.....
Registration for this year is £5 per adult and free for children and entitles members to discounted tickets as outlined above. Anyone who purchased the original £15 ticket will be refunded the difference directly into their PayPal account

Programme of Events
THURSDAY 1ST JULY
Registration opens from 6pm through til 9pm
Evening entertainment in the Cairngorm Hotel in Aviemore with Andy Chung
FRIDAY 2ND JULY
Registration open from 10am - 10pm!

• 9.00am – World Cup Weekend Golf – 18 holes of golf at The Macdonald Spey Valley Golf Course. Pre booking required.
• 4pm - First World Cup Quarter Final of the weekend
• 8.30pm - Second World Cup Quarter Final of the weekend
• 10.30pm -   Tartan Army Rocks Off – Live music for The Cairngorm Hotel World Cup Weekend with Ted Christopher

SATURDAY 3RD JULY

• 10am – Organised Tartan Army Mountaineering to the top of Cairngorm (okay the funicular railway will take us up most of the way but it sounds healthy!) Pre Booking Required and subject to numbers.
• 4pm - Third World Cup Quarter Final of the weekend
• 7pm – 8.20pm – Get Steamin’ Return trip on Strathspey Steam Railway includes complimentary drink and traditional Stovies and will be back in time for the next match with live entertainment at Glenbogle Station. Maximum 100 available.
• 8.30pm - Fourth World Cup Quarter Final of the weekend
• 1030pm -  The Aviemore “Ferry” Night – watch out for the very best in traditional and contemporary live favourites with Scottish music to dance the night away to live from The Cairngorm Hotel

SUNDAY 4TH JULY

• 12 noon - THE "KILTED 5-A-SIDE WORLD CUP and Kilted keep-uppie competition with the world champion. Can Turriff Tartan Army retain their trophy?
• 10pm – Farewell Entertainment in The Cairngorm Hotel

For more information contact The Cairngorm Hotel in Aviemore

Scotland's Greatest Team?

STV want The Tartan Army's team for the final show in their Scotland's Greatest team this week. Vote is now open and closes Thursday at 2pm. Point your friends and colleagues to the Facebook fanpage and they can vote as well!

Simple process takes two minutes and remains anonymous. Remember it's a 4-4-2 with keeper and manager!

Travel Information for Czech Republic

Wee email through from Passport Travel about information on travel packages for the Czech game. You can download the PDF Booking form or visit their website www.passporttravel.co.uk.

If you have any information on other packages or travel plans for any of the qualifiers let us know and we'll publish then here and on Facebook.