40 YEARS AGO

Rangers beat Aberdeen 2-1 to record their first Premier Division victory at Pittodrie in 15 attempts.

Derek Johnstone and Robert Prytz got the goals.

Former Partick Thistle striker, Jim Melrose (above), scored a hat-trick on his home debut for Coventry City. The Scot, who had moved to Highfield Road from Leicester City, helped his new side beat Everton.

Alan Brazil also hit a hat-trick as Ipswich Town beat Notts County 6-0, the Tractor Boys’ first league win in seven games