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The '2007-08' season is the 111th season of competitive 'football' in 'Scotland'. The season commenced in August 2007.
Notable events
2007
★ 'June 1:' The Scottish Football Association appoint former Rangers and Kilmarnock striker Gordon Smith as the new Chief Executive following the departure of David Taylor who was appointed General Secretary of UEFA.[1]
★ 'July 20:' Irn-Bru becomes the new sponsor of the Scottish Football League.[2]
2008
Transfer deals
Main articles: List of Scottish football transfers 2007-08
Managerial changes
Main articles: List of managers in the Scottish football league system by date of appointment
| Name | Club | Departed | Replacement | Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdas Ivanauskas | Hearts | 20 March 2007[3] | Anatoly Korobochka | 30 July 2007[4] |
| Dick Campbell | Partick Thistle | 27 March 2007[5] | Ian McCall | 25 May 2007[6] |
| John Robertson | Livingston | 15 April 2007[7] | Mark Proctor | 23 May 2007 [8] |
| Ian McCall | Queen of the South | 28 April 2007[9] | Gordon Chisholm | 7 May 2007[10] |
| Scott Leitch | Ross County | 30 April 2007[11] | Dick Campbell | 17 May 2007[12] |
| Jim Chapman | Albion Rovers | 7 May 2007[13] | John McCormack | 31 May 2007[14] |
| Joe Miller | Clyde | 25 May 2007[15] | Colin Hendry | 11 June 2007[16] |
| Maurice Malpas | Motherwell | 1 June 2007[17] | Mark McGhee | 18 June 2007[18] |
| Rowan Alexander | Gretna | 18 July 2007[19] | Davie Irons | 18 July 2007 |
| Charlie Christie | Inverness CT | 20 August 2007[20] | Craig Brewster | 27 August 2007[21] |
Tables
Scottish Premier League
Main articles: Scottish Premier League 2007-08
Scottish First Division
Main articles: Scottish First Division 2007-08
Scottish Second Division
Main articles: Scottish Second Division 2007-08
Scottish Third Division
Main articles: Scottish Third Division 2007-08
Cup honours
| Competition | Winner | Score | Runner-up | Details | Match report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Cup | Scottish Cup 2007-08 | ||||
| Scottish League Cup | Scottish League Cup 2007-08 | ||||
| Scottish Challenge Cup | Scottish Challenge Cup 2007-08 | ||||
| Scottish Junior Cup | Scottish Junior Cup 2007-08 |
Non-league honours
Senior
| Competition | Winner |
|---|---|
| Highland League | |
| East of Scotland League | |
| South of Scotland League |
Junior
West Region
| Division | Winner |
|---|---|
| Premier League | |
| Division One | |
| Ayrshire League | |
| Central League Division One | |
| Central League Division Two |
East Region
| Division | Winner |
|---|---|
| Super League | |
| Premier League | |
| North Division | |
| Central Division | |
| South Division |
North Region
| Division | Winner |
|---|---|
| Premier League | |
| Division One | |
| Division Two |
Performance in Europe
| Club | Competition(s) | Progress | Coef. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic | UEFA Champions League | ''Still competing'' | |
| Rangers | UEFA Champions League | ''Still competing'' | |
| Aberdeen | UEFA Cup | ''Still competing'' | |
| Dunfermline Athletic | UEFA Cup | Second Qualifying Round | 0.50 |
Individual honours
PFA awards
| Award | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Players' Player of the Year | ||
| Young Player of the Year | ||
| PFA Manager of the Year |
Writers' Association awards
| Award | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer of the Year | ||
| Young Player of the Year | ||
| Manager of the Year |
Scotland national team
Main articles: List of Scotland national football team results
'Note:' Scores are written Scotland first.
| Date | Venue | Opponents | Score | Competition | Scotland scorers | Match Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2007 | Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen (H) | 1-0 | F | Kris Boyd | BBC | |
| September 8, 2007 | Hampden Park, Glasgow (H) | ECQB | ||||
| September 12, 2007 | Parc des Princes, Paris (A) | ECQB | ||||
| October 13, 2007 | Hampden Park, Glasgow (H) | ECQB | ||||
| October 17, 2007 | Boris Paichadze Stadium, Tbilisi (A) | ECQB | ||||
| November 17, 2007 | Hampden Park, Glasgow (H) | ECQB |
Deaths
References
1. Top SFA job confirmed for Smith
2. SFL ends search for new sponsor
3. Hearts part with boss Ivanauskas
4. Korobochka to remain with Hearts
5. Campbell axed by Partick Thistle
6. McCall takes control at Firhill
7. Robertson positive after sacking
8. Proctor takes over at Livingston
9. McCall set to depart Doonhamers
10. Chisholm confirmed as Queens boss
11. Leitch quits post at Ross County
12. Campbell confirmed as County boss
13. Chapman surprise at Rovers sack
14. Albion Rovers appoint McCormack
15. Miller rejects Clyde's best offer
16. Hendry appointed new Clyde boss
17. Malpas leaves post at Motherwell
18. McGhee named new Motherwell boss
19. Irons will lead Gretna into SPL
20. Christie quits as Inverness boss
21. Brewster appointed Inverness boss
External links
★ Scottish Premier League official website
★ Scottish Football League official website
★ BBC Scottish Premier League portal
★ BBC Scottish Football League portal
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