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Craig William Levein (born 22 October 1964) is a Scottish professional football player and manager. He is currently the Director of Football at Heart of Midlothian. During his playing career he played for Cowdenbeath and Heart of Midlothian. He won 16 caps for Scotland and was part of his country's 1990 World Cup squad. Levein was forced to retire early from playing football due to injury, but then became a manager. At club level he has managed Cowdenbeath, Heart of Midlothian, Leicester City, Raith Rovers and Dundee United. Levein was appointed Scotland manager in 2009, but he left this position after the team failed to win any of its first four matches in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Levein was born in Dunfermline and attended Inverkeithing High School, where he was in the football team alongside another future Scottish international footballer, Gordon Durie. He was a supporter of Raith Rovers. His early football career saw him turn out for Dalgety Bay, Leven Royals and Inverkeithing under-16s. At the age of 15, however, he gave up football for a year, only resuming when his brother, who played for junior club Lochore Welfare invited him to training there. Levein subsequently signed for Lochore and after trials with several senior clubs he finally joined Cowdenbeath in 1981. He quickly established himself in the first team and soon became a target for larger clubs.
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Dundee Utd Boss Craig Levein rages at referee's 'ridiculous decisions' after ref Mike McCurry denied a penalty and had a goal disallowed for offside during Saturday's game against Rangers.
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Interview with Dundee United manager Craig Levein after his sides crushing 5-0 away defeat to Rangers
Craig Levein give his thoughts on the 2-2 draw with the Czech Republic at Hampden.
Craig Conways Amazing Impression Of Craig Levein On The City Chambers Balcony At The City Square Celebrations After Winning The 2010 Active Nations Scottish Cup
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As the Dundee United players know only too well, a different Manager brings a different training regime, different tactics and, it's hoped, a different set of results
New Dundee Utd Manager Craig Levein speaks exclusively to Scotsport's David McKinney on his succesful return to the SPL.
Dundee United manager Craig Levein shares his thoughts on a 1-1 draw with Celtic.
Post-match interview with Dundee United manager Craig Levein after his side emerged with a 4-2 victory away to Aberdeen.
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk - Scotland manager Craig Levein discusses the opening of a new multi-million pound indoor sports facility on the site of the former Ravenscraig steel works in Motherwell
Dundee United manager Craig levein is pleased with some of his players individual performances despite the loss at Dunfermline
Craig Levein secures a 3-2 victory over Motherwell at Fir Park, helping Dundee United move out from the bottom end of the table.
March 2010: In his first match as manager, the former Dundee United boss oversees Scotland's first friendly win at Hampden in 14 years with a 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic. May 2011: Scotland beat Wales 3-1 in Dublin to set up a Carling Nations Cup decider against the Republic of Ireland, having earlier seen off Northern Ireland. But the hosts win 1-0. September 2011: Scotland move two points behind Czech Republic in Euro 2012 qualifying with two games to go as Steven Naismith scores in 1-0 win over Lithuania, one of only three competitive victories in three years. LOWS October 2010: Deploys a 4-6-0 formation in Prague for the Euro 2012 qualifying tie which could define his period in charge. The negative selection stood firm until the 69th minute when Roman Hubnik secured a 1-0 w...
I created this video with the YouTube Video Editor (http://www.youtube.com/editor)Craig Levein has left his role as Scotland manager. Here Press Association Sport looks at his highs and lows in the job. HIGHS March 2010: In his first match as manager, the former Dundee United boss oversees Scotland's first friendly win at Hampden in 14 years with a 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic. May 2011: Scotland beat Wales 3-1 in Dublin to set up a Carling Nations Cup decider against the Republic of Ireland, having earlier seen off Northern Ireland. But the hosts win 1-0. September 2011: Scotland move two points behind Czech Republic in Euro 2012 qualifying with two games to go as Steven Naismith scores in 1-0 win over Lithuania, one of only three competitive victories in three years. LOWS Oc...
Ex-Hearts player and manager Craig Levein supports the Foundation of Hearts' bid to gain supporter control of the club. Free-to-view video. For more exclusive Hearts content go to www.heartsfc.co.uk and subscriber to HeartsTV.
Mark De Vries scored four times on his home debut as Hearts thrashed Hibernian 5-1 in a SPL classic at Tynecastle. Andy Kirk had already opened the scoring for Craig Levein's men when De Vries notched his first strike just before half time but Ian Murray's goal on 51 minutes appeared to have brought Hibs back into the match. It proved to be a false dawn, however, as De Vries fired another three goals, including two in injury time, to seal a famous win and book his place in SPL history.
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Visitaci su http://www.calciomercato.com/ Dopo tre anni alla guida della Scozia Craig Levein non è più il CT della nazionale, la sua testa è rotolata dopo un avvio di stagione alquanto deludente. Le gocce che hanno fato traboccare il vaso sono state le due sconfitte contro Galles e Belgio. Dopo 12 partite Levein poteva vantare solo 3 vittorie e lascia la squadra nell'ultima posizione del girone. La vista del Brasile si è del tutto ostruita così la federcalcio scozzese ha deciso di mettere alla guida della nazionale maggiore il tecnico dell'under 21, anche se continuerà a pagare lo stipendio di Levein fino alla fine del contratto nel 2014.
Craig Levein has been dismissed as manager of Scotland, after three years in charge of the national side. Levein's future had been in doubt after a disappointing start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. And things only got worse for the 48-year-old following recent defeats to Wales and Belgium. Levein has just three victories to show from his 12 competitive matches at the helm, and leaves them sitting bottom of their group. Reaching Brazil 2014 already seems beyond Scotland, and the Scottish Football Association announced Levein's dismissal on Monday. But doing so will come at a cost to the governing body, who will continue to pay his wages until his contract expires in 2014. Under-21 coach Billy Stark will take temporary charge of the senior team, and Levein's permanent successor ...
A thriller of a match with plenty action for the fans. Celtic had the better of the first half and almost scored following slackness in Hearts defence, Andy Walker hitting a post. Henry Smith having two brilliant saves and Craig Levein clearing a Frank McAvennie shot over his own bar. In reply Gary MacKay headed over with John Robertson coming close before John Colquhoun opened the scoring in 39 mins blazing home a Brian Whittaker pass from 22 yards. Hearts early second half pressure against 10 men (Mick McArthy) brought no goals and a strengthening Celtic scored after 79 mins - Mark McGhee heading home a Roy Aitken pass.
Škotska - Srbija 0:0 - drugo poluvreme 08.09.2012 kvalifikacije za sp u Brazilu 2014 - Scotland vs Serbia second half - wc 2014 qualifiers Allan McGregor Vladimir Stojković (Par) 41 Alan Hutton Branislav Ivanović (Che; Eng) 53 (C) Gary Caldwell (C) Milan Biševac (Lyo; Fra) 11 Andrew Webster Matija Nastasić (MnC; Eng) 3 Christophe Berra Aleksandar Kolarov (MnC; Eng) 34 Paul Dixon Srđan Mijailović (Czv) 3 Charlie Adam Aleksandar Ignjovski (Wer; Ger) 6 James Morrison Miloš Ninković (Dyn; Ukr) 28 Robert Snodgrass Darko Lazović (Czv) 4 Steven Naismith Filip Đuričić (Her; Ned) 4 Kenneth Miller Zoran Tošić (CSKA; Rus) 43 Selektor Selektor Craig Levein Siniša Mihajlović 5 Zamene Zamene 69' James Forrest Snodgrass 46' Ljubomir Fejsa (Oly; Gre) 8 Mijailović 81' Jam...
Dying for an answer - drug deaths are down, but Scotland is still Europe's addiction capital. In other news: as London picks up the pieces following another night of violent turmoil, a teenager accused of using Facebook to encourage rioting in Glasgow is arrested; a delayed smartcard system has slashed millions of pounds off the cost of providing free bus passes for Scotland's pensioners; and in sport, Robert Snodgrass will make his first for Scotland when Craig Levein's side take on Denmark at Hampden tomorrow night. This is an international version that may have been edited for rights reasons.
Fourteen flood warnings remain in place across Scotland tonight after another day of heavy rainfall caused widespread disruption across the country. A further nine areas have been placed on alert. Some parts of the country have had more rain in the last 36 hours than they would normally have in the whole of August. Also in the news; A man who admitted a string of violent attacks on women over a 30 year period has been jailed for 9 years. In Sport; Craig Levein has hailed the performance of Hampden debutant Robert Snodgrass who scored the winning goal for Scotland against Denmark last night. This is an international edition and may be edited for rights reasons.
An investigation has been launched after five drug users apparently overdosed in Perth and Kinross in the past week. In other news; a sex offender from Dundee has admitted offering to pay a schoolgirl to let him spank her; a 400 year old gold button has turned up in a field in Perthshire; Scotland's top outdoor lifestyle event has got off to a sticky start; and in sport, Scotland boss Craig Levein has named his team to play the Czech Republic at Hampden tomorrow. This is an international version of the news that may have been edited for rights reasons.
Top story: the future of the snow sports centre in Midlothian has been secured after Sport Scotland stepped in with almost £1 million worth of funding. In other news: a Glasgow family whose home is on land earmarked for the Commonwealth Games have been evicted after a dawn raid by police and Sheriff's officers; the Malcolm Webster trial has been told that his second wife suffered from unexplained bouts of drowsiness and illness on their honeymoon; and in sport, Craig Levein could hand Peterborough's Craig MacKail-Smith his Scotland debut against Brazil on Sunday after drafting him into the squad. This is an international version that may have been edited for rights reasons.
Top story: Further searches have been taking place for a diver feared drowned off the Fife cost. In other news: the Malcolm Webster murder trial - his wife describes how she feared he was drugging her while she was pregnant; the Angus tourist resort fined after the death of a guest from Legionnaires disease; an Aberdeenshire woman's plea for treatment to save the lives of her three children; and in sport, as Scotland prepare for Sunday's friendly against Brazil, Craig Levein has confirmed Allan McGregor and Scott Brown will start at the Emirates. This is an international version that may have been edited for rights reasons.
Scotland remains Europe's drug death capital - figures reveal you're seven times more likely to die here than the European average. In other news: Scottish police forces are on standby to help tackle rioting and looting in London and other English cities; every police force in Scotland is investigating the disappearance of a man who posted his keys to his wife just days after he was last seen; and Craig Levein has named his Scotland team for tomorrow's Hampden friendly with Denmark. This is an international version that may have been edited for rights reasons.
Sending in the reinforcements - hundreds of Scottish Police officers head south in anticipation of more riots. In other news: an Edinburgh woman who took part in the first ever Scottish Moon Walk has become the first patient to be treated at a new unit partly funded by the event itself; new tougher security measures are being piloted at properties belonging to Edinburgh City Council following a spate of metal thefts across the city; and in sport, Craig Levein says Denmark are the ideal opponents ahead of next month's European Championship qualifiers against Czech Republic and Lithuania. This is an international version that may have been edited for rights reasons.