Summary

  • Bradley flashes looping effort over Gunn for only goal

  • Scotland captain Robertson goes off injured; Ferguson introduced

  • Scotland lost 4-0 in Netherlands on Friday & Northern Ireland drew 1-1 in Romania

  1. 'The key is to peak in June, not March' - Clarkepublished at 22:22 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Steve ClarkeImage source, SNS

    Scotland manager Steve Clarke tells BBC Scotland: "Northern Ireland did everything we expected them to do. They defended with their lives. They were good, we weren't quite good enough to break them down.

    "I think a lot of the players tried to grab the game by the scruff of the neck. We just didn't create the clean-cut chance that would have got us back in the game. We huffed and puffed a bit, but it wasn't our night.

    "It's obviously better if you're winning, but the key is to peak in June, not March. Hopefully we peak in June.

    "It's been a long time since we've had as much possession as that. I'd be very surprised if we have a game like that in the finals in the summer.

    "We had chances. You can't criticise them for trying. March hasn't been our best international camp."

    On Andy Robertson, he said: "We'll assess him. He'll go back to his club and they'll assess him. Hopefully he's back soon.

  2. Postpublished at 22:19 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    BBC Scotland reporter Jane Lewis has just grabbed Steve Clarke.

    Quotes coming soon...

    Steve ClarkeImage source, SNS
  3. Postpublished at 22:17 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    So Angus Gunn admits it's a little bit concerning.

    Tartan Army fans, get on the thumbs, do you share those concerns?

  4. 'Lessons to be learned' - Gunnpublished at 22:14 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Angus GunnImage source, SNS

    Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn tells BBC Scotland: "I think they came here with a good game plan, fair play to them.

    "It's a little bit concerning. If you look back at those games, we have been playing against very good nations. We need to take the positives and head into the summer feeling confident.

    "As players, we've taken confidence from the qualifying campaign. There's lessons to be learned from these couple of games.

    "We just have to concentrate on ourselves. They've got a right to their opinion. I don't think that affected us, we weren't good enough all night."

  5. 'We need to get back to ourselves' - Cooperpublished at 22:12 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Liam CooperImage source, SNS

    Scotland defender Liam Cooper tells BBC Scotland: "Frustrating camp. We'd like to be going into the major tournament on the back of a successful camp. It was not to be.

    "We need to get back to ourselves. Now's not the time to turn on each other and dig each other out. We want to be the team we know we can be come May and June.

    "That's 19 goals in seven games we've conceded, that's not what we've prided ourselves on. We got a bit edgy in the final third. We could have been more patient.

    "That's all things we can improve on and I'm sure we will. We've got to get our heads down and work hard."

  6. Postpublished at 22:11 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Who's in the market for some reaction from the home camp?

  7. Postpublished at 22:10 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    The Liverpool full-back is the youngest Northern Irishman to score in Scotland (20y 261d) since George Best in November 1964 (18y 187d).

    I'd say that's decent company to be in...

  8. 'The players enjoy performing for Michael O'Neill'published at 22:09 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Stuart Dallas
    Northern Ireland midfielder on BBC Two NI

    Michael O'Neill brings the team together, his tactics are very good and he knows how to get the best out of players and the positions they play.

    The boys enjoy playing for him and that's a big thing.

  9. Postpublished at 22:06 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Conor Bradley's goal first international goal earned Northern Ireland their first win in Scotland in 11 attempts since a 1-0 victory in May 1974.

    Bit before the 20-year-old's time...

    Conor BradleyImage source, SNS
  10. Boom 🎆published at 22:04 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Bradley scoresImage source, SNS
    BradleyImage source, SNS
  11. Bradley has 'taken it all in his stride'published at 22:02 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Stuart Dallas
    Northern Ireland midfielder on BBC Two NI

    Conor Bradley's life has changed within the past year, he has gone from doing really well at Bolton to now being a mainstay in the Liverpool team and he's now scored here tonight.

    He has taken it all in his stride and he's very grounded. He has got a coach and manager at Liverpool that will keep him grounded and Michael O'Neill will do the same here.

  12. Postpublished at 22:00 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Let's turn our attention back to this man, eh?...

    Conor BradleyImage source, SNS
  13. Every cloud...published at 21:59 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Scotland

    There's no way I can make anyone feel better about the result tonight. I'm disappointed.

    Too many times I've been on holiday watching the Euros. Now, we're there.

  14. Postpublished at 21:58 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Supporting Faddy's point there...

    Scotland have won just two of their last 19 friendlies, but have won 15 of their last 21 competitive games.

  15. 'Not all doom and gloom'published at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    James McFadden
    Former Scotland forward on BBC Scotland

    We've lost a friendly match. Their fans have stayed to applaud their players for barely touching the ball.

    We're going to the Euros. During the dark days, it was a lap of shame.

    We'll play against a higher quality of player and I think that will actually bring the best out of us.

    It's not all doom and gloom. The manager, who has brought the good times back to Scotland, will have us prepared for the Euros.

    Kenny McLean and Kieran TierneyImage source, SNS
  16. Postpublished at 21:53 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    James McFadden, ever the optimist.

    Basically telling the Scottish people to chill out and fear not.

    Will fire some quotes from the main man in shortly...

  17. 'A lot to ponder'published at 21:52 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Steven Naismith
    Hearts head coach & former Scotland forward on BBC Scotland

    Players were overhitting passes, which they don't normally do.

    The frustration went into the stands, you could feel that.

    We've not had many difficult nights under this manager. There's two games to go before the Euros, there's a lot to ponder.

    We're in a much better place than we have been for many years.

  18. Who's Euro-bound?published at 21:50 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Scotland take on hosts Germany in 80 days as they kick off Euro 2024.

  19. 'It felt like more than a friendly'published at 21:48 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    Stuart Dallas
    Northern Ireland midfielder on BBC Two NI

    Incredible, what a result!

    It felt a bit more than a friendly tonight if I am being honest. The tackles were flying in and fair play to the boys, Michael O'Neill will be delighted with their performance tonight.

  20. Postpublished at 21:46 Greenwich Mean Time 26 March

    FT: Scotland 0-1 Northern Ireland

    A well earned pat on the back...

    Conor Bradley and Michael O'NeillImage source, SNS