Exactly 25 years ago today, I scored my first โ and only โ professional goal.
Contrary to what I believed at the time, goalkeepers are not allowed to handle the ball in both penalty areas.
The goal was disallowed and I was sent off โ still it earned me legendary status. ๐
#otd
Note to the BBC: the power of Scotland and why they deserved more respect than a cringey wave-a-thon on Spoty. Where to start? Second oldest footballing nation in the world. Developed styles of football 150 years ago still pursued today. No Scotland, no passing. Helped spread the joy of football around the world, igniting the passion in Brazil and Argentina. Helped nurture famous English clubs like Aston Villa.
Introduced keepie-uppie to Wembley. Gave the game the wonderful Baxter, Law, Johnstone, McGrain, Bremner, Dalglish, Hansen, Souness and more recently Robertson and McTominay. Gave the game managers of the calibre and vision of Shankly, Busby, Stein and Ferguson.
Brought the refreshing and well-refreshed mobile party of the Tartan Army to tournaments, fans who raise spirits and raise funds for charities wherever they go. Have an anthem that stirs the blood and the soul. Qualified for the World Cup with a performance of guts and goalscoring glory. Staged their own Puskas award competition against Denmark.
Guided by a modest, proud and quietly inspirational manager in Steve Clarke.
Who should have had the successful, charismatic McTominay on the Spoty shortlist. McTominay deserved more respect from Spoty. So did Scotland.
This is fantastic viewing - Ronnie O'Sullivan getting excited and giddy while commentating on Zhang Anda's "perfect" 147 break live ๐คฃ
Fascinating to hear Ronnie and Reanne Evans chat about what they would do as it's all unfolding ๐
Liam Payne was a really generous lad, bizarrely he introduced my other half to Truffle Mustard, now a firm favourite, and has always been held in high regard in our family. His death is a terrible loss for his family & friends and his many, many, fans. Bless you Liam โค๏ธ