Old Firm aces teamed up against Scotland
CELTIC’S Emilio Izaguirre is preparing to head to the World Cup this summer with Honduras, while Rangers’ Arnold Peralta will be on the plane to Rio with him.
Unfortunately, they will not come up against Scotland but, sometimes, Old Firm stars are pitted against the country where they ply their trade.
A. DOYLE (Glasgow) asks: Did Henrik Larsson ever play against Scotland for Sweden?
Larsson made one appearance against Scotland, coming on as a substitute at Ibrox in a 1996 World Cup qualifier. Scotland won the match 1-0 thanks to an early John McGinlay goal in front of 46,738 spectators. Current and future Rangers players Joachim Bjorkland and Jonas Thern also featured for Sweden. DErEk (Ek) – Can you give me some details of Tommy Hutchison’s football career?
Tommy began his senior career with Alloa, joining them from Dundonald Bluebell in 1966. At Alloa he made 84 appearances and GET the lowdown on Scottish Football’s fascinating history with a visit to the National Stadium. There’s fun among all the exhibits for every family member.
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In 1968 he joined English Second Division side Blackpool. In 1972 he signed for Coventry City of the English First Division. He spent eight years there playing the best football of his career and it was while playing for Coventry that he won all of his 17 Scotland caps.
He made his international debut in that famous 2-1 victory over Czechoslovakia in the World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park on September 26, 1973. He scored his only goal for Scotland from the penalty spot against East 11am-5pm. Adults £6.00 U-16, concs £3.00 Under-5 Free
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He also played for Manchester City, Burnley and Swansea and was still playing senior at 43 years of age and amassed over 1000 games. AUSTIN PUrDIE (Glasgow) – What information can you give me about William kelly, who played for both St Mirren and Morton in the 1940s or 50s?
William Kelly signed for St Mirren on October 17, 1934, and spent eight seasons there. In April, 1942, he signed for Morton before returning to St Mirren in season 1942/43.
He joined Dundee United in August, 1945, before going back to Morton in February, 1946.
In an incident while playing for St Mirren against Rangers at Ibrox on August 19, 1944, he was ordered off for kicking. As he had a previous record, he received a six-month ban.
Then, while playing for Morton in 1946, he again was ordered off for violent conduct and received the suspension sine die.