Derek Rae Archive

June 26, 2009
Rae: Brazil huff and puff but will face USA
Derek Rae says Brazil will have to improve on their display against South Africa.

June 21, 2009
All Whites lay telling marker
As they head home Derek Rae assess New Zealand's Confederations Cup showing.

June 17, 2009
All Whites outclassed
Derek Rae ponders where the All Whites go after another defeat at the Confed Cup.

June 15, 2009
All Whites, all Wrong
Derek Rae says all is not lost for the All Whites despite being thrashed by Spain.

May 17, 2008
Rae's Say: Mission to Moscow
Derek Rae has arrived in Moscow and is looking forward to the Champions League Final.

April 24, 2008
Rae's Say: United must be wary at OT
Derek Rae says United's tag of favourites won't please Fergie in the bid to get to Moscow.

April 17, 2008
Rae's Say: Beauty and the beast in UCL semis
Derek Rae is looking forward to one UEFA Champions League semi-final much more than the other.

March 26, 2008
Rae's Say: Nothing certain in the next round
Derek Rae looks forward to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

February 29, 2008
Rae's Say: Jam-packed European action
Derek Rae gives his verdict on, and predictions for, the Champions League Round of 16 clashes.

February 18, 2008
Rae's Say: That's entertainment
Derek Rae gives his take on the upcoming Champions League Round of 16 clashes.

January 22, 2008
Rae's Say: Every underdog has its day
Derek Rae admits his penchant for the other Madrid and underdogs in general.

January 15, 2008
Rae's Say: McGhee to lead the Tartan Army?
Derek Rae sees Mark McGhee as the next Scotland boss but worries about Rafa's job security.

January 1, 2008
Rae's Say: New Year wishes
Derek Rae shares his wishes for the New Year and pays tribute to Motherwell skipper Phil O'Donnell.

November 18, 2007
Rae's Say: Scotland have plenty to be positive about
Derek Rae predicts a bright future for Scotland despite their failure to make it to Euro 2008.

November 16, 2007
Rae: Seedorf critical of Italian society
Clarence Seedorf tells Derek Rae more should be done to stamp out violence in Italy.

November 13, 2007
Derek Rae speaks to Scotland boss Alex McLeish
Derek Rae visits Hampden Park to talk to Alex McLeish ahead of Scotland's qualifier with Italy.

November 8, 2007
Rae's Say: Besiktas eight no guide to real Reds
Derek Rae is still confused about Liverpool and tells Schuster to shut it.

October 25, 2007
Rae's Say: 'Anti-football' getting results
Derek Rae on Rangers' 'anti-football' and Chelsea's deserved win against Schalke.

October 12, 2007
Rae's Say: Dida ban deserved
Derek Rae applauds UEFA's decision to come down hard on Milan 'keeper Dida and not Celtic.

September 27, 2007
Rae's Say: U.S. overtaken and Messi's magic
Derek Rae on the U.S. women's defeat to Brazil and Barcelona's young Argentine magician Lionel Messi.

September 20, 2007
Rae's Say: Farewell to the Special One
Derek Rae reacts to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea exit and Arsenal's Champions League chances.

September 12, 2007
Rae's Say: A job well done for Scotland in France
A buoyant Derek Rae reflects on Scotland's famous Euro2008 qualifying win over France.

September 5, 2007
Rae's Say: Platini's proposals and Beckham's injury
Derek Rae gives his thoughts on Michel Platini and the impact of David Beckham's injury.

May 26, 2007
Rae's Say: Ordinary Milan still worthy winners
Derek Rae says that Milan are worthy winners of the trophy, despite their performance.

May 20, 2007
Rae's Say: A footballing odyssey
ESPNsoccernet's Derek Rae reports from Athens ahead of the Champions League final.