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The European purple patch: Scottish success in the late 1980s
While England stalled post-Heysel, Scottish clubs surged, delivering iconic European runs without quite landing silverware.
Mar 1, 2015
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Scotzine
Third Lanark – The Hi-Hi’s and the Lows!
From Cathkin to collapse, the inside story of Third Lanark’s shocking demise through the eyes of a lifelong supporter and club historian Bert Bell.
Feb 27, 2012
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Scotzine
Celtic’s Ultimate Nearly Men of 1995-96
A thrilling, near-flawless campaign from Tommy Burns' Celtic fuelled by Van Hooijdonk’s firepower and Cadete’s late charge still wasn’t enough to halt…
Dec 1, 2011
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Scotzine
When Scotland Dared to Dream: Argentina 1978
From Panini swaps to Gemmill’s wonder goal, Argentina 78 inspired a generation, even as Scotland’s campaign ended in familiar heartbreak.
Jan 20, 2011
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Andy Muirhead
1987: Chaos, Cups and Cult Heroes in Scottish Football’s Wild Year
A season of sackings, shocks and silverware as Accies stunned Rangers, Saints ruled Hampden and United came agonisingly close in Europe.
Jan 7, 2010
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Scotzine
From Stein to Ferguson: Scotland’s Emotional Road to Mexico 86
Jock Stein’s tragic death cast a shadow over Scotland’s Mexico 86 campaign, as Alex Ferguson stepped in but couldn’t steer them beyond the group stage.
Nov 7, 2009
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Scotzine
Kirkcaldy to Munich: The Night Raith Rovers Shook Bayern
Kirkcaldy’s finest went toe-to-toe with Bayern, earning admiration across Europe in a campaign that redefined Scottish football’s underdog spirit.
May 19, 2009
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Scotzine
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