Orraloon Posted January 31 Posted January 31 12 minutes ago, McTeeko said: Derek? Hickey hasn’t done enough to claim a place in my team (yet). Loved Alexander, late bloomer, first call up at 30, still going at 37, never pulled out, never had a bad game, just good solid committed pro. Yes. Quote
runningtings Posted January 31 Posted January 31 -------------- Goram Gough - Miller - McLeish - Robertson -- Souness - McAllister - Collins Dalglish ----- Johnston ----- McFadden Quote
AjaxJambo2026 Posted February 1 Posted February 1 Neil McCann - thought he was unplayable at the end of the 90's. I know he got a fair few caps, just loved his ability. Quote
GaryWood34 Posted February 1 Posted February 1 (edited) I’ll say it. Far too much nostalgia on this thread. A lot of these players mentioned haven’t gotten to 3 tournaments out of 4. A lot of them failed when the standard of other nations was poorer than it is now. Todays players are playing above their level and playing far harder teams in a higher standard of football - if they do anything at the World Cup they’ll have achieved more than any of the names above in the dark blue shirt. Many of them already have. Edited February 1 by GaryWood34 Quote
Dave78 Posted February 1 Posted February 1 On 1/31/2026 at 12:07 PM, er yir macaroon said: Since you're being obtuse, the one that was captain! Barry Ferguson was a great player, and under-appreciated (presumably because of his club). I prefer to watch Billy Gilmour in that role though. His play is so easy on the eye Quote
ceudmilefailte Posted February 1 Posted February 1 5 minutes ago, GaryWood34 said: I’ll say it. Far too much nostalgia on this thread. A lot of these players mentioned haven’t gotten to 3 tournaments out of 4. A lot of them failed when the standard of other nations was poorer than it is now. Todays players are playing above their level and playing far harder teams in a higher standard of football - if they do anything at the World Cup they’ll have achieved more than any of the names above in the dark blue shirt. Many of them already have. Doubt if many of the players mentioned above where involved in as many gubbings and poor performances as the current lot. As for qualifying for tournaments it is a lot easier now. Standard of opposition better. Our decline just makes them look better. In the 70s and 80s we never started games expecting to lose the way we do now Quote
GaryWood34 Posted February 1 Posted February 1 16 minutes ago, ceudmilefailte said: Doubt if many of the players mentioned above where involved in as many gubbings and poor performances as the current lot. As for qualifying for tournaments it is a lot easier now. Standard of opposition better. Our decline just makes them look better. In the 70s and 80s we never started games expecting to lose the way we do now Respectfully disagree massively. Quote
ceudmilefailte Posted February 1 Posted February 1 1 minute ago, GaryWood34 said: Respectfully disagree massively. Massively is probably the right word. Quote
GaryWood34 Posted February 1 Posted February 1 (edited) I don’t think it’s easier to qualify now as the standard of any lesser team is far higher than before. Luck of the draw has and ofcourse always will play a part (ie that Euro group with France and Italy was just complete cruelty). I do think that all the “legends” hugely underperformed for Scotland. It’s uncomfortable but true. If we have declined as you say then it means the Scotland players aren’t as good as the previous bunch so then we can assume they’re are over performing? We also finished top this time around which would have qualified us for any World Cup. Edited February 1 by GaryWood34 Quote
romanticscot Posted February 1 Posted February 1 On 1/31/2026 at 10:50 AM, runningtings said: -------------- Goram Gough - Miller - McLeish - Robertson -- Souness - McAllister - Collins Dalglish ----- Johnston ----- McFadden That is quite the team, that would compete in any World Cup. Clearly, we are in fantasy land, but we have for a small nation produced some real special players over the years. Quote
vanderark14 Posted February 2 Posted February 2 (edited) Leighton Hutton Hendry Weir Robertson Fletcher Lambert Collins McTominay Mcginn McFadden Leighton just edges Gordon for me based on performances I have seen, Leighton v Sweden in 1996 is one the best goalkeeping displays I have seen Edited February 2 by vanderark14 Quote
glasgow jock Posted February 2 Posted February 2 Purely based on players I have watched play for our national team Goram Gough McQueen Miller Malpas Souness McStay McTominey Collins Nicholas Dalglish Quote
Marky Posted February 2 Posted February 2 (edited) On 1/31/2026 at 1:26 PM, er yir macaroon said: Come to think of it I’ve seen McGrain live on TV, but not in person. I know he was usually right back for Scotland on account of Jardine (I didn’t see him live for Scotland either), Other way round. McGrain was predominantly a right back, who played left back many times for Scotland to accommodate Jardine at right back. McGrain was considerably better at right back, but was still a class act at left back. Gordon McGrain Miller McLeish Robertson Lorimar Strachan Bremner Johnston Dalglish Jordan Willie Johnston gets the nod over John Robertson on the left, purely and simply because he was my favourite player at that time. Happily have either though. Edited February 2 by Marky Quote
er yir macaroon Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 5 minutes ago, Marky said: Other way round. McGrain was predominantly a right back, who played left back many times for Scotland to accommodate Jardine at right back. McGrain was considerably better at right back, but was still a class act at left back. Gordon McGrain Miller McLeish Robertson Lorimar Strachan Bremner Johnston Dalglish Jordan Willie Johnston gets the nod over John Robertson on the left, purely and simply because he was my favourite player at that time. Happily have either though. Yeah, sorry just a senior moment not what I meant to write at all. Both were right backs but Danny moved over to the left for Scotland as you say. Both superb players. Quote
Ally Bongo Posted February 2 Posted February 2 Goram Gough Hendry Robertson Boyd - David Weir and Colin Calderwood in reserve McCall, Collins, D Fletcher, McStay - Jim Bett in reserve McFadden McCoist - Mo Johnston in reserve Kept it to players i have seen live otherwise it would have been the whole team from the late 70s Quote
exile Posted February 4 Posted February 4 (edited) On 2/1/2026 at 5:24 PM, GaryWood34 said: I’ll say it. Far too much nostalgia on this thread. A lot of these players mentioned haven’t gotten to 3 tournaments out of 4. A lot of them failed when the standard of other nations was poorer than it is now. Todays players are playing above their level and playing far harder teams in a higher standard of football - if they do anything at the World Cup they’ll have achieved more than any of the names above in the dark blue shirt. Many of them already have. The thread is about favourite players. Why can't people have favourites from any era? Getting to 3 tournaments out of 4 includes one tournament qualifying via Nations League. As for performances, in 74 we were undefeated. In 78 we at least beat a world cup finalist. In 74, 78 and 82, we won one and drew one, which would have most likely been enough to get us out of the group stages of most of the later tournaments. Whereas in more recent times, we have not won a world cup tournament game for over 35 years! If it's nostalgic to give credit to players who won matches at world cups, so be it. Having said all that, I agree that if our current players get out their group they will eclipse all those previous nostalgi/tragic tournaments, and start a new era - or at least reset the bar on what is considered as international success for us. Edited February 4 by exile Quote
vanderark14 Posted February 5 Posted February 5 On 2/2/2026 at 7:21 PM, Ally Bongo said: Goram Gough Hendry Robertson Boyd - David Weir and Colin Calderwood in reserve McCall, Collins, D Fletcher, McStay - Jim Bett in reserve McFadden McCoist - Mo Johnston in reserve Kept it to players i have seen live otherwise it would have been the whole team from the late 70s You surprise me with the Boyd selection considering how many players you must have seen in your time. Quote
Hertsscot Posted February 5 Posted February 5 It's favourite 11, not best 11. For that reason I'd entirely agree with the reasons for Graham Alexander. Faddy would be in because for a long time he was capable of producing a bit of magic. I'd also give a shout out for Don Hutchison. Growing up I loved Lorimer and Jordan but never saw them 'in the flesh'. Quote
6ft2eysablue Posted February 5 Posted February 5 ‐‐----------- Leighton---------- McGrain Holton Burns Forsyth -- -- A Gemmell McStay -- -- -- Robertson Dalglish Cooper ------------- Jordan ‐---------- As most played during the 2 sub era I'll have on the bench Archibald Bremner No spare defenders required as my back 4 are hard as nails Quote
er yir macaroon Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 13 hours ago, 6ft2eysablue said: ‐‐----------- Leighton---------- McGrain Holton Burns Forsyth -- -- A Gemmell McStay -- -- -- Robertson Dalglish Cooper ------------- Jordan ‐---------- As most played during the 2 sub era I'll have on the bench Archibald Bremner No spare defenders required as my back 4 are hard as nails I like how you ruled out Scot Gemmill. Quote
6ft2eysablue Posted February 6 Posted February 6 2 hours ago, er yir macaroon said: I like how you ruled out Scot Gemmill. Given my spelling faux pax just as well I added an A or card holding members of the pedants association might have challenged if it was Tommy pushed into midfield Quote
Ally Bongo Posted February 6 Posted February 6 17 hours ago, vanderark14 said: You surprise me with the Boyd selection considering how many players you must have seen in your time. Apart from Robertson and Tierney (both left) i was struggling for notable right and left backs i have seen watching live - not on TV Boyd was also mainly left but could play right McKimmie was another Who am i missing and i might change Quote
vanderark14 Posted February 6 Posted February 6 1 minute ago, Ally Bongo said: Apart from Robertson and Tierney (both left) i was struggling for notable right and left backs i have seen watching live - not on TV Boyd was also mainly left but could play right McKimmie was another Who am i missing and i might change Wasn't a dig or anything negative AB, just surprised to see someone rank Boyd above tierney or Robertson Quote
Ally Bongo Posted February 6 Posted February 6 1 hour ago, vanderark14 said: Wasn't a dig or anything negative AB, just surprised to see someone rank Boyd above tierney or Robertson I wasnt I just thought we had to pick a team in their proper positions Tierney and Robertson are both left backs - so i picked Robertson Was struggling with notable right backs i have seen live - unless i go back to before i started attending games when it would be Stuart Kennedy due to Argentina Quote
Toepoke Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Attacking line up but I like being entertained 😁 Leighton McGrain Miller McLeish Robertson McStay Collins McTominay Dalglish McFadden Cooper Quote
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