Replay Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 My first game was v Iceland in 84 - 3-0 Scotland, McStay scored a peach from 30 yards. I learned via the national team Facebook page that it was exactly 30 years ago this week. Coincidentally I took my 6 year old lad to the Georgia game last week, which was his first Scotland game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Sunnylaw Jag Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) For years I always believed my Dad never went to another football match after seeing Thistle beating Celtic 4 - 1 in the 1971 League Cup Final as he said it would never get any better. However, then I remembered this one; Scotland v Brazil 30th June 1974. We both had a love of Brazilian football, for me the magic of the 1970 World Cup has never really been surpassed. It was the first World Cup I can remember, in fact I don't even know who won it 1966, that just seemed like ancient history to me at the time. Did I see much of the game? Not really, I'm sure we were North stand or terracing as it was then. I'm pretty sure I didn't see much of the game as we were sort of level with the pitch. Derek Johnstone scored the only goal, unfortunately it was for Brasil. Edited October 22, 2014 by the Sunnylaw Jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagtag Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Scotland v Holland in March 82, seeing Dalglish in the flesh for the first time. Scored a goal too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) For years I always believed my Dad never went to another football match after seeing Thistle beating Celtic 4 - 1 in the 1971 League Cup Final as he said it would never get any better. However, then I remembered this one; Scotland v Brazil 30th June 1974. We both had a love of Brazilian football, for me the magic of the 1970 World Cup has never really been surpassed. It was the first World Cup I can remember, in fact I don't even know who won it 1966, that just seemed like ancient history to me at the time. Did I see much of the game? Not really, I'm sure we were North stand or terracing as it was then. I'm pretty sure I didn't see much of the game as we were sort of level with the pitch. Derek Johnstone scored the only goal, unfortunately it was for Brasil. Are you on drugs?? We played Brazil in Germany in WC 1974 and it finished 0-0, and it was in July 1974. So you certainly did not see any of the game you describe. We've played Brazil twice at Hampden - 1966 (1-1) and 1989 (0-2). Edited October 22, 2014 by Barney Rubble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Sunnylaw Jag Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Anybody else want to tell this guy how much of a fud he is? Or shall I do it? http://www.scotlandfootballstats.co.uk/match-details/30-jun-1973/scotland-brazil/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Anybody else want to tell this guy how much of a fud he is? Or shall I do it? http://www.scotlandfootballstats.co.uk/match-details/30-jun-1973/scotland-brazil/ Agreed I'm a fud for having totally forgotten about that game, so my sincerest apologies for that. But check the date you quote on your original post and you may find......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Sunnylaw Jag Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Yep, I was a fud too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Yep, I was a fud too! And we're both Jags too - what a pair of........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kps022000 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 1993 Scotland v Malta at Ibrox. I think we won 3-0 but not sure if that is from memory of the game or memory of this topic being brought up before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorayCupMan Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) Came across the programme of my first ever Scotland game the other day Scotland V Estonia at Tynecastle 3-2,Doddsy double, always thought it was a hatrick until i watched it again, worth watching for the commentary  Edited June 8, 2017 by MorayCupMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorayCupMan Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: Â Always remember watching that game ....without even watching it i remember leighton been on some form that day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 1 minute ago, MorayCupMan said: Always remember watching that game ....without even watching it i remember leighton been on some form that day.... Arguably Leightons bets game in a Scotland shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 15 minutes ago, MorayCupMan said: Came across the programme of my first ever Scotland game the other day Scotland V Estonia at Tynecastle 3-2,Doddsy double, always thought it was a hatrick until i watched it again, worth watching for the commentary  Jim Leighton's last game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 8 minutes ago, vanderark14 said: Â Jim Leighton's best game. MOM without a doubt. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorayCupMan Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, Orraloon said: Jim Leighton's best game. MOM without a doubt. Â always mind it being a fairly uncomfortable watch after johns goal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, MorayCupMan said: always mind it being a fairly uncomfortable watch after johns goal... Aye, Sweden pulverised us in that game. How they never scored, only Jim Leighton knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarQuhar Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 My first game was as 10 year-old vs Iceland in March 2003. Euro '04 qualifier. Can still remember being on the train back home, loving the singing and then some pished TA member gave me his Dairylea lunchables and his pals sang about him being a paedo the whole way home ha ha. Been at most home games ever since, give or take a few when I've been living abroad. Great memories to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butthead Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 My first one was when we beat Sweden 1 nil at ibrox whenever that was, 95 or 96. Some behind me lobbed a big rolled up banner when we scored and it sconed me right in the back of the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannannan Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 1962 2.1 vs England.Schoolboy enclosure.Wish i could turn time back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jersey Jim Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Brazil at Hampden 1973 {I was 8 years old}, lost 1-0 a Derek Johnstone own goal. Don't remember too much about the game to be honest, only my old man pointing out Rivelino and Jairzinho and how they were part of the greatest team ever to play, I think Pele had just retired from international football so unfortunately missed out in seeing the great man. Also remember sh!tting myself at the massive crush to get on the train after the game.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 25 minutes ago, Jersey Jim said: Brazil at Hampden 1973 {I was 8 years old}, lost 1-0 a Derek Johnstone own goal. Don't remember too much about the game to be honest, only my old man pointing out Rivelino and Jairzinho and how they were part of the greatest team ever to play, I think Pele had just retired from international football so unfortunately missed out in seeing the great man. Also remember sh!tting myself at the massive crush to get on the train after the game.  Four of the 1970 WC winning team played in that game. Here's a wee tester for your long term memory. Who came on as sub for Kenny Dalglish - nae googling noo.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) On 11/10/2014 at 9:11 AM, Toepoke said: 1978 v Bulgaria in a friendly. Nearly 70,000 there on a cold Wednesday night in February. McLeodmania was at its height! I mind my first look at Hampden as we drove into the carpark "It's like a castle" I said. The menfolk laughed "It's as old as one inside too" they replied. I'd just turned 8 and my faither wanted to make sure I could see ok so we tried to get in the Main Stand, but his mates could only get one ticket at the door. The old man managed to secure a lift over for us though. I had my own seat as there were two spare next to dad, but as the game kicked of they were occupied by Davie Sneddon & Walter McRae the Killie management team! So I had to sit on faither's knees, not comfy in that rickety old stand. As for the game, Bulgaria scored early on, King Kenny equalised but I was gutted when the ref disallowed it as he'd already awarded a penalty which Archie Gemmill dispatched. Late in the game the then relative new boy Graeme Souness went on a mazy which culminated in the winner scored by sub Ian Wallace. I can remember the car journey back to Ayrshire. Eyes like saucers, too excited to sleep, desperate to do it all again... That was my first game too. TDYER63's boyfriend at school and his pals took me to the game. Remember being so excited on the train up from Paisley and walking to Hampden from Mount Florida. Even though at the time St. Mirren were regularly pulling 15000/20000 crowds, this was the biggest I'd ever experienced. I was in awe. It was bloody cold too but it didn't bother me. Only criticism of the night was that "Big Kenny" made us leave early to avoid the crowd and I missed Wallace's goal! ETA Didnae realise this was an old thread and I'd already responded 3 years ago!! Edited June 8, 2017 by Marky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiguru Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Wembley 1969 I think - hooked from then on. Even got some turf on the memorable "crossbar" day. The " King" is still to be seen around Old Trafford on match day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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