40 YEARS AGO

Only one senior game took place in Scotland because of a big freeze – the first to go ahead in 1979.

Stranraer drew 1-1 with Dunfermline. Danny Mcdonald converted a penalty for the home side and Don Mclaren equalised.

Billy Mcneill’s Celtic and Alex Ferguson’s Aberdeen both flew to Portugal to play friendly matches.

West Brom went top of the English First Division after a 1-1 draw with Norwich City.

Cyrille Regis (above) scored for the Baggies, with Martin Peters replying for the Canaries.