Scottish Greats...

With today being St. Andrew's day, a post focusing on those "north of the border" (no, not the Canadians!) seems very appropriate.  So, returning to one of my favourite subjects - footy - I will run through some of the greats who have represented their country.

Scotland is the joint oldest national football team, with a history dating back to the first ever full international match (against England, of course) in 1872.  Here are some names you will remember, and some you may not.  Because of my interest in days gone by, I haven't included any of the more familiar players from the last 30 years or so.

Danny McGrain
Known for his Celtic days (1967-82), McGrain also won 62 Scottish caps, including one appearance as captain.  A superb right-back, McGrain had to overcome some serious obstacles during his career, including diabetes and a fractured skull.

George Young
Spent his entire playing career with Rangers (1941-57), and became the first player to make 50 appearances for his country.

Asa Hartford
A midfielder, Asa Hartford won 50 Scottish Caps.  In a career spanning 25 years (1967-91), he played for ten different British clubs - and not one of them was Scottish!

William Anderson
A winger for Queen's Park, Anderson was active only from 1879 to 1885.  He scored three times in six Scottish appearances.

Billy Liddell
A speedy and powerful winger, Liddell was another who made his name without ever appearing for a Scottish League club, playing for Liverpool from 1938 to 1961.

John Greig
Like George Young, John Greig was another defender whose entire career (1961-78) was spent at Ibrox.  The highlight of his 44 Scottish appearances were 15 as captain.

Ralph Brand
A striker best remembered for his time with Rangers (1954-65).  Brand played only eight times for Scotland, but scored eight goals in the process!.

Dally Duncan
Born in Aberdeen, Douglas 'Dally" Duncan spent his entire career (1928-46) in England.  Between 1932 and 1937, he represented Scotland 14 times, and scored 7 goals.  Duncan also won the F.A. Cup with Derby County in 1946.