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2002 Scottish Cup Final
As the sun shown on the pristine Hampden turf, a far cry to what it had been when the same two sides had met earlier in the season, it was evident from the early stages that this Rangers side were bang up for the challenge.
Glazers Must Show Gumption To Return Reds to Glory Days
An absolute juggernaut in terms of its reach, yet gradually and systematically regressing as a competitive force on the pitch in both English and European football. Things need to change if the club is to return to where its supporters want and expect it to be.
Aston Villa, The Unlikely Champions of Europe
26th May 1982 has gone down in history as one of the best days of English football in the dark times that were the 1980s. In Rotterdam that day Aston Villa faced off against a strong Bayern Munich side.
What Euro 2020 Qualification Meant To Us
“The near misses, the humiliations against minnows, the surprising wins and the shite managers have all contributed, to an extent, towards us eventually reaching a first major competition since the 1998 World Cup in France.”
Fergie at Aberdeen – The Making of a Legend
The Granite City allowed him to shape his philosophies and with time, excellent scouting and an abundance of youth prospects, he challenged the hegemony of the Old Firm and established Aberdeen as the best side in Scotland.
Dundee Derby
Fraser is joined by Ross Kilvington to discuss two articles which were published on The North Section, which covered Dundee’s 1962-63 European Cup run and the managerial career of Jim McLean.
Rangers v Ajax – January 1973
With the seal of approval from Ajax and Rangers, the idea was put to UEFA but an endorsement was not forthcoming. There was still interest in the tie being played, even without the backing of UEFA and De Telegraaf even procured a trophy for the winners, grandly titled “The Super Cup of Europe.” The match was on.
Dundee’s European Odyssey
Dundee won the 1961-1962 Scottish Championship under the tutelage of a certain Bob Shankly (achieving success before Bill managed to build a dynasty at Liverpool) and therefore became the Scottish representatives in the following seasons European Cup.
2002 Scottish Cup Final
As the sun shown on the pristine Hampden turf, a far cry to what it had been when the same two sides had met earlier in the season, it was evident from the early stages that this Rangers side were bang up for the challenge.
Glazers Must Show Gumption To Return Reds to Glory Days
An absolute juggernaut in terms of its reach, yet gradually and systematically regressing as a competitive force on the pitch in both English and European football. Things need to change if the club is to return to where its supporters want and expect it to be.
Aston Villa, The Unlikely Champions of Europe
26th May 1982 has gone down in history as one of the best days of English football in the dark times that were the 1980s. In Rotterdam that day Aston Villa faced off against a strong Bayern Munich side.