This weekend

25 YEARS AGO

Duncan Ferguson made his competitive debut for Rangers in a 0-0 draw with Celtic at Parkhead.

The striker made little impact and was replaced by David Hagen.

Seven minutes after coming on as a sub, Allan Johnston got the goal that gave Hearts a 1-0 victory over Hibs.

Dundee handed £500,000 signing Dariusz Adamcuk (above) his debut in a 1-1 draw with Aberdeen.

Tony Cottee hit a hat-trick as Everton beat Sheffield United 4-2 to stay top.

45 YEARS AGO

There were three goals in the last eight minutes as Celtic beat Rangers 2-1 at Ibrox.

Bobby Lennox and Harry Hood scored for the Hoops, with a Billy McNeill own-goal counting for the home side.

Dundee striker John Duncan was told to stay away from Dens Park by manager Davie White over a contract dispute.

Former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks (above) announced his retirement from top-flight football as the result of an eye injury suffered in a car accident.

55 YEARS AGO

Queen of the South drew 1-1 with Celtic at Parkhead in a League Cup tie.

Frank Brogan (above) put Celtic ahead, with Tommy McDonald getting the Doonhamers’ equaliser.

John Anderson hit a late winner for Third Lanark as they beat Airdrie 3-2.

Middlesbrough made a bid for Dunfermline keeper Eddie Connachan, while Dundee goalie Pat Liney handed in a transfer request.