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Updated: 08/02/2021, 10:06 am © DCT Media Aberdeen FC were enjoying the bright lights at the start of 1971. They had secured the Scottish Cup in the previous season and manager Eddie Turnbull was working his rough-hewn magic on the Dons. In January, they moved to the summit of the championship table when the prolific Joe Harper beat Celtic goalkeeper John Fallon with a powerful header at Parkhead And even the club’s more cautious aficionados began to dream they could bring an end to the long period of dominance for Jock Stein’s men in the title race. The club’s dreams quickly turned to...

John, I think it was West Brom in the Cup, 1974, Big crowd too. They were Division 2 at the time. We drew 0-0 and they beat us in the replay at the Hawthorns 1-0. I think it might have been our first Sunday fixture, Lords Day Observance Act and all, and probably because of the Miners Strike as you say. John McFarlane Snr 28 Posted 01/02/2021 at 12:08:10 Hi Peter, [24] I once asked you for the word that signified one's pleasure at another's misfortune and you kindly provided me with a Germanic type word. I wrote ...

Rescue dog mauled to death in Scots park by 'aggressive' hound in front of traumatised owner Foxy was savaged by an off-lead dog at a football pitch in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. Updated Foxy was killed in the horrific attack near a popular dog walking spot (Image: Louise Gardner/Facebook) Calling all dog lovers! Sign up to TeamDogs for your weekly dose of dog news, pictures and stories.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for ot...

Very sad news reached the Celtic family on Sunday night of the passing of the 1970’s ex Celtic star, Johannes ‘Shuggie’ Edvaldsson. Celtic were in a state of disarray when Johannes arrived in Glasgow to sign for them in July 1975. Jock Stein had just been seriously injured in a car crash and was to miss the entire 1975-76 season with Sean Fallon taking control of team affairs. Billy McNeill, Jimmy Johnstone and Jim Brogan had also departed, leaving a huge void to be filled in their absence. Celtic needed players urgently and Edvaldsson was a most welcome arrival. He was an Icelandic int...

  Whether you're a Manchester United fan or not, there is no arguing that Alex Freguson has written his name in the history books alongside such great managers as Matt Busby, Bill Shankly, Jock Stein, and Fred Pentland. He has been the most successful manager in the history of the English game, winning 25 major titles in his years at Old Trafford, culminating in the club's 20th title winning season this year. When he began his career, his ambition was, famously to knock “Liverpool right off their f**king perch”, and he has certainly achieved that, but there have been many great moments a...