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Scots Olympic snub upsets chiefs
 National manager Smith supports Scotland's Olympic soccer opt out LONDON, England -- British Olympic chiefs are still hoping that a GB football team will compete at the 2012 Olympics in London, despite Scotland ruling out any involvement. The Scottish FA fears such a move could compromise their independent football identity and have the backing of national manager Walter Smith. The English and Northern Irish FAs support British men's and women's teams for the Games while the FA of Wales will make a decision next month. Simon Clegg, the British Olympic Association chief executive, said Friday: "The position adopted by the Scottish FA last night was disappointing, especially given the assurances that have been made to home country football associations regarding ongoing international representation by FIFA." Smith welcomed his FA's decision not to get involved. "It is an awkward thing for home international countries to do," he said. "We have independence as four countries within FIFA and UEFA. "It might be a situation where we are all taking a bit of a chance by putting one team together for the Olympics. "We have a situation where we have four countries and care has to be taken not to lose our independence." 
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