Football: LAMBERT: I HOPE HE'S JOOS-LESS.SCOTLAND midfielder Paul Lambert This article is about the footballer. For the Canadian Football League player, see Paul Lambert (Canadian football player). For the Emmerdale character, see . hopes clubmate Joos Valgaeren Joos Valgaeren (born March 3, 1976 in Leuven) is a Belgian football defender who, as of 2005, is playing for Club Brugge. His former clubs include Roda JC in The Netherlands and Celtic F.C. in Scotland. has a "nightmare" on Saturday. Valgaeren is arguably the most formidable obstacle in the way of the Scots as they seek to beat Belgium in their World Cup qualifying clash at Hampden Park . The no-nonsense Celtic defender, who was one of Martin O'Neill's first signings, has been inspirational in his club's push for a remarkable trio of domestic trophies. Lambert said: "So far he has been brilliant for the club. He takes no chances. But I hope on Saturday he has a nightmare. Fellow Celt Tom Boyd
Thomas "Tom" Boyd (born November 24, 1965 in Glasgow) is a former football player. , who is his country's fifth most-capped player, revealed there had been plenty of pre-match banter with the Belgian in the Parkhead corridors. Boyd said: "We have had the usual ribbings and banter in the dressing room. He was also speaking about some of the gifted players they have. "He missed the last game, against San Marino San Marino, city, United States San Marino (săn mərē`nō), residential city (1990 pop. 12,959), Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1913. Of interest is the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens. , but I'm sure he will be back on Saturday. He is a very accomplished player." The sight of Lambert in a dark blue jersey has been but a memory for the Tartan Army The Tartan Army are travelling supporters of the Scottish national football team. They were named the World's Friendliest Fans during the 1998 World Cup, and have won numerous awards over the years from both FIFA and UEFA for their combination of rabid support and friendly as injury has prevented him from representing his country for almost a year. The Scots have bounced back from a Euro 2000 play-off ejection by England to take seven points from their opening three World Cup qualifiers. It puts them equal on points with the Belgians, who are top on goal difference. Scotland coach Craig Brown said of Lambert: "He looks up for it and I am delighted we have got Paul Lambert back." Lambert echoed those sentiments, saying: "Every game you win you feel confident and you try to take it into the national team." CAPTION(S): FINGERS CROSSED: Lambert |
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