A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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Naismith eyes a return to Scotland duty
Steven Naismith in action for Scotland as he attempts to tackle England's Jack Wilshere
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
STEVEN NAISMITH set his sights yesterday on returning to regular first-team football and winning his Scotland place back.
The Norwich forward has been back training for three weeks after suffering an ankle ligament injury, but admits he might have to look into leaving Carrow Road to get back playing.
The former Kilmarnock, Rangers and Everton player only made one appearance during Scotland’s World Cup qualifying campaign but he wants to extend his international career beyond 45 caps after Gordon Strachan’s successor as manager is appointed.
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