Craig Gordon is remarkable. In Scotland squad at 43. As a goalkeeper he obviously enjoys longevity but still to be active, and heading to a World Cup a third of the way through his fifth decade, is impressive. Gordon made his Scotland debut aged 21 against Trinidad & Tobago in a team that included - *deep breath* *checks notes of outfield players* - Steven Pressley, who has now been in management for 15 years; Gary Caldwell now in management for 10 years; Richard Hughes who stopped playing 12 years ago and is now sporting director at Liverpool; Malky Mackay who retired as a player 18 years ago and is now sporting director at Hibs.
Again, Gordon’s position affords longevity, but his hunger and professionalism are admirable. If he plays, Gordon will become the second oldest World Cup participant after Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary (45 years and 161 days at Russia 2018) whose gloves have been exhibited in the FIFA World Cup Museum.
@TwentySeven11@crossgatescynic I absolutely doff my cap to you gentlemen. You sat through that muck in Dingwall and thought 'we can still get promoted'.
Genuinely in awe of you both, and I'll never question you again.
🗣️ "Personally it's been a tough year for me, so to get this - it's given me a smile on my face."
🏆 Fhuair sinn facal le manaidsear Dougie Imrie.
🏆 Dougie Imrie's emotional post-match interview, following his side's Challenge Cup Final win today.
Scotland have played in the first international football match at both Goodison Park (against England in April 1895) and Hill Dickinson Stadium (against Côte d'Ivoire in March 2026). #EFC
Two nations. One menu. 🇨🇮🏴
For one night only, we’re bringing the flavours of Scotland and Côte d’Ivoire to Hill Dickinson Stadium!
🧵 A thread, starting with:
🍩 A limited-edition, chocolate-filled doughnut, split in team colours and created exclusively for the fixture
🎂| 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐌𝐜𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧!
A very Happy Birthday to Norwich City and Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean who is 34 today!
There’s only really one goal that we could possibly show on a day like today
Happy Birthday Kenny! 💙