Flashback From best Buds to rivals... just for a day
One minute they were brothers in arms, the next they were cup final foes.
Campbell Money and Billy Thomson proved to be two of the most accomplished Scottish goalies of their generations.
Unfortunately for their international careers, they played at a time when the Scotland team had no shortage of options between the sticks.
At one point they were both on St Mirren’s books.
But come 1987, the pair lined up at the opposite ends of Hampden Park, with Money in nets for Saints, while Thomson was at the other in the colours of Dundee United.
Local lad Thomson, born in Linwood, had in fact made his way through the ranks with Glasgow side Partick Thistle, though one appearance later and he was on his way to Love Street in 1978.
Thomson wasted no time in Goalie greats
St Mirren FC is a club with a proud tradition – and a history to match.
They have been at the centre of the Scottish game since their formation in 1877.
This week we look back at former team-mates , goalkeepers Campbell Money and Billy Thomson.
cementing his spot as the Paisley side’s number one stopper, as he went on to register over 200 appearances for the side.
But with Money hot on his heels and a fall out with the club, he eventually moved on, three years before the cup final ,to sign for the then European giants.
Having snatched the number one spot from Tannadice favourite Hamish McAlpine, he would go on to almost match his appearance total with the Saints.
His stint on Tayside also brought about an outing in the UEFA Cup final, as well as two Scottish Cup finals.
We all know how the final went for him in ‘87, with Money lifting the trophy.
Money’s one-team career is something of a rarity these days, as he spent almost 15 years at Love Street.
He found his appearances limited as Thomson nailed down the gloves but he soon became a fans favourite following his key role in the ‘87 Scottish Cup win.
He has since admitted he was scared stiff throughout the final, but he never showed it as Saints secured an extra-time victory.
He went on to play over 400 matches for Saints and holds a club record for playing in the most European games, eight in total. He also earned selection to several Scotland national team squads but never earned a cap.
Once friends, for an afternoon they were enemies, but two great goalkeepers.
Come 1987, the pair lined up at the opposite ends of Hampden Park for the Scottish Cup final