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The 50th anniversary of Celtic’s historic European Cup
This day in football history On 25 May 1967, Celtic became the first British club to win the European Cup, beating Inter 2–1 in Lisbon. Notably, 14 of…
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When a Scottish international was (briefly) lost at sea
This day in football history On 15 May 1974, Scotland midfielder Jimmy “Jinky” Johnstone had to be rescued by the Coastguard after a prank went wrong. Johnstone and a…
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Linesman vomits during Scottish Premier League match, gets shown red card by ref
Evidence that you need to watch much more or far less Scottish football You’re a linesman working a match between Dundee and Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premier League.…
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The first substitution in international football
This day in football history On 15 April 1889, goalkeeper Sam Gillam became the first substitute in international football when he came on for Wales in a match…
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When Andrew Watson became the first black international footballer
This day in football history On 12 March 1881, Queen’s Park fullback Andrew Watson became the world’s first black international footballer when he received his first cap for…
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When Andrew Watson became the first black international footballer
This day in football history On 12 March 1881, Queen’s Park fullback Andrew Watson became the world’s first black international footballer when he received his first cap for…
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When Rangers beat Celtic for their first Scottish Cup
This day in football history On 17 February 1894, Rangers won their first Scottish Cup, beating Old Firm rivals Celtic 3–1. They currently have 33 Scottish Cups, while…
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Goalkeeper receives marching orders for ‘having a pee’
Amateur footballer is the latest in grand tradition of players relieving themselves during a match (Shettleston Juniors/Facebook) Shettleston Juniors FC goalkeeper Gary Whyte was shown a red card…
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Rod Stewart brings some flair to the Scottish Cup draw
You don’t enlist a flamboyant rockstar if you want a normal draw (Sky Sports) When you’ve been a performer for as long as Rod Stewart has, you know…
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A record result in the Edinburgh derby
This day in football history Arthur Duncan (left) scores Hibernian’s third (and his second) goal of the day On 1 January 1973, visiting Hibernian defeated Hearts 0–7 in the…
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A contentious 2016 ends, fittingly, with the revived Old Firm
2016 goes out with a Scottish roar (Jorge Lawerta) A lot of people are not reflecting back on 2016 fondly, and, depending on your perspective, soccer in 2016…