From turning down Rangers to playing with God, via naked sauna parties in Helsinki and kangaroo courts in Swindon, Grant Smith has seen it all. And his story is far from over.
The pitch invasion which marred the end of this year’s cup final could have far-reaching consequences for the Scottish game, consequences which supporters do not deserve
The quest for a family-friendly match-day experience is ruining Scottish football for the average fan. No standing, no booze, no pyro often means no atmosphere and no enjoyment. Why are supporters in Scotland treated so differently from those in other countries?
‘The Garrincha of the Nordics’ was regarded as the most scintillating player of his generation in his home country and for a brief period wowed fans in Scotland. But few people outside his home country and the Scottish club he graced are likely to know much about him.
Euro 92 is remembered as the first European Championship finals in which Scotland participated. Perhaps less well remembered is the agonising nature of our qualification.
It was under John Robertson that Inverness Caledonian Thistle made history by becoming the first club from the Highlands to be promoted to the SPL. However there are strong claims for the side managed by his predecessor, Steve Paterson, to be regarded as the club’s best-ever team. Here we analyses the players, the tactics, the formations and the performances of both squads.
