This weekend

20 YEARS AGO

BRITAIN’S most expensive footballer — £4 million striker Duncan Ferguson (below) — made his debut for Rangers in a 0-0 draw with Celtic.

The Ibrox club announced they’d signed 17-year-old Australian defender Craig Moore.

American goalie Brad Friedel flew home after a week’s training with Celtic.

St Mirren’s Paul Lambert was sent off after only three minutes following a clash with Jim Tolmie of Morton.

30 YEARS AGO

BILLY McNEILL’S first league match as Manchester City manager saw his side beat Crystal Palace 2-0.

City’s goals came from Andy May and former Rangers striker Derek Parlane.

Charlie Nicholas (below) made his Arsenal debut in a 2-1 win over Luton Town.

In the Scottish League Cup, Brechin City drew 0- 0 with Celtic at Parkhead but lost the tie 1-0 on aggregate.

40 YEARS AGO

CELTIC’S Jimmy Johnstone (below) was sent off for the sixth time in his career.

The winger clashed with Alex MacDonald during the second half of an Old Firm League Cup tie that was won 3-1 by Rangers. Hibs, surprisingly beaten 4-1 by Dumbarton, signed Airdrie goalie Roddy McKenzie.

Denis Law returned to Manchester City and scored twice as they beat Birmingham 3-1.