History of the Scotland national football team left Scotland managerless with just over two months until the next matches against Georgia and Italy. Former Rangers manager Alex McLeish was hotly tipped and supported by Alex Ferguson to become the new manager, although long-term Scotland assistant manager Tommy Burns was also thought to be in the running. McLeish was appointed while Burns was not even approached, which caused Burns to resign from his position. Alex McLeish was appointed Scotland manager on 29 January 2007, and he hired Roy Aitken and Andy Watson as his assistants. McLeish's first match in charge was a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifier against Georgia
Burns Lake In June 1982 Burns Lake recorded 376.5 hours of sunshine. This is most sunshine ever recorded in British Columbia during the month of June. Burns Lake is located on Highway 16. Major commercial airlines fly into Smithers Airport, which is approximately 150 km west of Burns Lake, as well as Prince George Airport which is approximately 230 km east of Burns Lake. Via Rail's Jasper – Prince Rupert train calls at the Burns Lake railway station several times per week. Greyhound also had a regular bus service through the area. A ferry is available to cross Francois Lake which is