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It would probably be fair to disqualify anyone who refers to the Netherlands as Holland. ?

Never tire of posting my only youtube goal ?, keep your eye on the Tranent number 10, 1st goal ?, Maroon colours

Three and a half years at Fir Park Boys Club. Signed a one year part-time contract for St Mirren whilst at University. Trained Tuesday and Thursday nights, mostly circuit, made six appearances for the Reserves. Never threatened the first team, didn't deserve to. Moved to Shettleston Juniors, signed in July, was gone by December. The best player I shared a field with, was Bobby Graham. Motherwell had signed him from Liverpool, he had made over 100 appearances for Shankly's reds. Well farmed him out to Lanark United to improve fitness, we played a Red Hackle League Cup tie midweek at Moore Park and I was the young 18/19 year old told to man mark the on loan midfielder. He went on a continuing series of 40-50 yard shuttles in the first half. We were both subbed at half-time, he had scored two, made another two and, I was blowing out my arse. Wullie Pettigrew credits Bobby Graham with his international career. I was fortunate to play in three national cup finals ; The Scottish Secondary Schools Shield, British Universities and Colleges Cup and, the Army Cup. I have runners-up medals from all three.

Given my embarrassing position in the table, I feel it's time for some sleekit moves.

Played for Tranent Juniors for 10 years, not straight 10, and had a stint at all the East Lothian Juniors. Winger converted to striker. Had a spell at Berwick Rangers alongside Mike Galloway? until I torn knee ligament kept me out for a year and was released after that. One boys club Scotland cap, Gordon Marshall was the keeper, made a few Scottish juvenile select teams along with the likes of Brian Rice, Gar Mackay Dave Bowman, Darren Jackson.....

Just a wee observation about 2020 so far. The refs have been amazing. Best refereeing I've seen at a big tournie ever. Taking no shit from the divers

I know what you mean but I think we were more "not crap" than "immense". It certainly was a decent performance but if we've any sense we'll realise that we could play like that next week and still go out of the tournament. The last thing we need is thinking a 0-0 draw is world class. Feet firmly on the ground.

Gazza!

Yeah, as is the ICI Club across the road from the groumd but Newtown Bar which was next to bookies has gone. Used to enjoy watching the juniors, Bo'ness v Linlithgow could be a bit tasty ?

Well I played there many times mate so every chance, in my time Boness were one of the top teams and a very difficult place to play, I don't think I(we) ever won there. Is the wee bookies still next to the ground?.

Off work on the sick Now sacked

Sweden + Slovakia = borefest

Got selected for the Scottish Borders schools team and made a few appearances, but I/we were not that great. Played for a local team that was in an Edinburgh boys club league, and we drew Rangers BC in the Scottish Cup one year. Was snowing and poor conditions, which limited the damage to five nil. A cricket score would have been on the cards otherwise. A couple of the lads I played with had a chance of making it. One played for Cowdenbeath, Ayr and Alloa and is now a Solicitor Advocate. Another was a goalie who had a trial for Coventry I believe but injury ruined his chances of going pro.

Netherlands is to long ?

Yeah, he is behind Mcgregor, McLaughlin, McCrorie, Firth, Wright - best for his career if he leaves

Watching this tournament has me wondering, do all people who attend international football matches: A) Dress up like idiots (kilts, wigs, hats, helmets, facepaint etc.)? B) Spend the whole match looking at the big screens (desperate for their two seconds of fame)? What sort of pillock dresses up to go to a sporting event?

I had presumed Turkey were made to look ordinary by a good Italian side. I now think they're just rubbish.

Strange, I thought England would be heavy favourites.