James McArthur

Scotland celebrate a goal against Germany at Hampden Park. Cr. Getty Images.

Scotland vs Germany: Last win, head to head record, last 5 games

James McArthur, pictured during his spell at Crystal Palace, has called time on his football career.

Scotland midfielder McArthur explains retirement at age of 35

Celtic captain Scott Brown retired from Scotland duty during Alex McLeish's reign. Picture: SNS.

Steve Clarke says onus is on players to ‘un-retire’ themselves

Matt Ritchie has asked not to be called up by Scotland for the foreseeable future.

Stephen Halliday: Absentees point to worrying lack of commitment to the Scotland...

James McArthurs final game for Scotland was a costly draw in Slovenia. Picture: PA

James McArthur's Scotland retirement a new worry for McLeish

James McArthur has retired from international duty (Photo: SNS)

James McArthur retires from Scotland duty

Former
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has backed Leigh Griffiths. Picture: SNS/Alan Harvey

Celtic's Leigh Griffiths is not the type to sulk, says Gordon Strachan

Steven Gerrard is pondering a move for a seemingly out-of-favour English Premier League midfielder. Picture: SNS Group

Rumour Mill: Rangers eye English Premier League ace | Celtic to sell key man | A...

Alex McLeish, centre, has hinted at recalls for James McArthur (left) and Steven Fletcher. Pictures: SNS Group

Alex McLeish hints at Scotland recalls for Steven Fletcher and James McArthur

Scotland manager Alex McLeish announcing his squad to face Israel and Portugal. Pic: SNS

Alex McLeish: I wish I had spoken to Darren Fletcher earlier

Scotland's Robert Snodgrass. Picture: Craig Foy/SNS

Robert Snodgrass insists he's fully committed to Scotland

Scotland manager Alex McLeish speaks to the press at Hampden. Picture: Roddy Scott/SNS

Alex McLeish tells Scotland players: '˜Don't pick and choose'

Scotland boss Alex McLeish. Picture: John Devlin

Scotland squad to face Belgium and Albania announced

Giovani Dos Santos celebrates his goal for Mexico. Picture: AFP/Getty.

Big credit to the Scotland players '“ they stood tall and proud

Abel Hernandez looks set to leave Hull City - could he end up at Celtic? Picture: Getty Images

Rumour Mill: Celtic eye Hull ace | Rangers target staying put? | Maclaren on Hib...

Scotland debutant Oli McBurnie takes a shot at goal. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Striker Oli McBurnie is pick of the five Scotland debutants

Craig Levein has hailed the impact of Harry Cochrane and Anthony McDonald. Pictures: SNS Group

Craig Levein: Harry Cochrane and Anthony McDonald good enough for EPL

Referee Mike Riley in the VAR hub in London: Picture: PA

Comment: Technology still can't over-rule the human factor

Leigh Griffiths is one of four Scotland playerscurrently on a yellow card. Picture: SNS.

Gordon Strachan tells four Scots to forget their yellow cards

Scotland's Charlie Mulgrew and Scott Brown celebrate the 3-0 win over Lithuania in Vilnius. Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Gordon Strachan hails best performance of his Scotland reign

Scotland's Charlie Mulgrew (centre) and his team-mates celebrate after the victory in Lithuania. Picture: PA

Lithuania 0 - 3 Scotland: How the Scotland players rated

Scotland's jubilant players celebrate. Picture: AP

Lithuania 0 - 3 Scotland: Scots keep World Cup hopes alive

James McArthur at Mar Hall, Bishopton, ahead of Scotland's vital World Cup qualifier against Lithuania

James McArthur: We must reach World Cup finals for our fans

West Bromwich Albion's James Morrison has been called into the Scotland squad. Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Mark McGhee defends picking James Morrison over Callum McGregor

Scotland's James McArthur has fond memories of 1999 match. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

James McArthur: '˜I'll always remember Don Hutchison's goal'

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan and James McArthur during training. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

James McArthur: '˜I don't know why people are downbeat'

James McArthur wants to wear a poppy 'out of respect' in Scotland's clash with England on Friday. Pic: SNS

James McArthur: It would be travesty if poppy wasn't worn

Scotland coach Andy Watson, left, and assistant manager Mark McGhee during a training session with the squad at Mar Hall yesterday. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Mark McGhee: Scott Brown not a certain starter for Scotland

Steven Fletcher will lead the Scotland attack against Slovakia tonight. Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

Steven Fletcher picked ahead of Chris Martin for Scotland

Lithuania's Mantas Kuklys and Scotland's Robert Snodgrass tussle for possession during the World Cup qualifier at Hampden. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA

Robert Snodgrass eager to regain momentum in Slovakia

Scotland's James McArthur celebrates his 89th-minute goal that rescued a point against Lithuania. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Another early blow despite James McArthur's late rescue act

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James McArthur is back on the Scotland rollercoaster

Gordon Strachan felt his team played well in the second period. Picture: SNS

Gordon Strachan: Best Scotland have played in a long time

An injured Darren Fletcher trudges off at half-time. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Scotland captain Darren Fletcher out of Slovakia game

James McArthur (left) and Chris Martin cut dejected figures after Lithuania take the lead. Picture: SNS

Five things we learned from Scotland 1 - 1 Lithuania

Lithuania almost spoiled the party with the opener but the Tartan Army could at least celebrate an equaliser. Picture: PA

Scotland's late Group F goal music to Tartan Army's ears

Scotland's Chris Martin has his hands on his head after missing a chance. Picture: SNS

Gordon Strachan hails '˜outstanding' Chris Martin after draw

James McArthur heads Scotland level late in the match. Picture: SNS

Scotland 1 - 1 Lithuania: Sorry Scots rescue a draw

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has a 'red hot' passion for the job, says Mark McGhee. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Gordon Strachan still has passion for Scotland job, says coach

Lee Wallace has been called up to the Scotland squad alongside Hearts striker Tony Watt. Picture: SNS

Watt & Wallace get Scotland call-up as Celtic stars drop out

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SCOTLAND v ENGLAND (1-3)
CELTIC PARK - GLASGOW
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan (centre) gives out instructions to Darren Fletcher

Gordon Strachan struggles to find consolation in Scott Brown's absence

Scotland's James McArthur is aiming to win the World Cup qualifying group which also contains England. Picture: Ross Brownlee/SNS

James McArthur urges Scotland to '˜do a Leicester City'
James McArthur looked on with admiration and envy along with the rest of the Premier League as Leicester City sent shockwaves through English domestic football ...

Hull Citys Robert Snodgrass has not featured for Scotland manager Gordon Strachan for two and a half years. Picture: Getty

Robert Snodgrass ready for Scotland return after injury hell

James McArthur vies for the ball with Germany's Thomas Muller at Hampden in September. Picture: Michael Gillen

James McArthur plays down Arsenal link

Leigh Griffiths has withdrawn from the Scotland squad for Sunday's game with Gibraltar. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Five Scotland players out for Gibraltar game

Thomas Muller celebrates Germany's lead. Picture: SNS

An archetypal German win, and a very Scottish loss

Ilkay Gundogan of Germany celebrates scoring the winning goal. Picture: AP

Scotland 2 Germany 3: Scots beaten in thriller

James McArthur, right, celebrates his goal with Scott Brown. Picture: SNS

James McArthur says Germany defeat takes gloss off goal

Arsenal's Olivier Giroud celebrates at the end of the match at Selhurst Park. Picture: PA

Crystal Palace 1 Arsenal 2: Gunners bounce-back

Hot shot: Leigh Griffiths may only have had half an hour to make his mark on Friday as a second-half substitute but, with the manager still pondering his team for next weeks key game in Dublin, he will still be in the mix. Photographs: Jane Barlow

Scotland: Strachan puzzles over Ireland picks

Scotland star Matt Ritchie celebrates his opening goal. Picture: SNS

Andrew Smith: Scotland’s bit-part players have say

Leicester boss Nigel Pearsons touchline flashpoint with James McArthur on Saturday. Picture: Getty

Nigel Pearson plays down James McArthur spat

Lewis Macleod has been a 'shining star' for Rangers in recent times. Picture: SNS

Rangers star Lewis Macleod tracked by EPL clubs

James McCarthy, left, in action against LOSC Lille's Papa Souare. Picture: Getty

Alex Neil hopes James McCarthy won’t be booed

Right back suffered a sprained ankle against QPR. Picture: Robert Perry

Alan Hutton injury doubt for Scotland doubleheader

James McArthur developed his talent at New Douglas Park before earning a £500,000 move to Wigan. Picture: SNS

James McArthur’s £7m debt to Hamilton Accies

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