The Widow's Son

Bobby Shearer was a captain for the ages who took no prisoners at any time.  Team captains may not always be the most talented players but are generally the best leaders.  Always liked Greig and Derek Johnstone.

Watched the highlights last night and I noticed towards the end we were noticeably less fit than they were.  McGregor saved us a few times but our defence was ragged and uneven.  Fitness or less than judicious use of the bench?  Maybe this merits attention in the summer too.  

Watched the highlights last night and I noticed towards the end we were noticeably less fit than they were.  McGregor saved us a few times but our defence was ragged and uneven.  Fitness or less than judicious use of the bench?  Maybe this merits attention in the summer too.  

Living abroad does have advantages but you still feel down for a few days after a loss like yesterday.  As a senior citizen, I'm just glad that there is no workplace razzing for me these days.
 

Hope that today wasn't too bad for the bears at work.  Growing up, we always talked about the game in the week before and argued about the game in the week after.  

Greatest header of a ball I've ever seen.  Strong partnership with Ralph Brand.  Still remember an old song you don't hear these days:  "And the first one was scored by Millar, the second by Ralph Brand."  RIP

Greatest header of a ball I've ever seen.  Strong partnership with Ralph Brand.  Still remember an old song you don't hear these days:  "And the first one was scored by Millar, the second by Ralph Brand."  RIP

Greatest header of a ball I've ever seen.  Strong partnership with Ralph Brand.  Still remember an old song you don't hear these days:  "And the first one was scored by Millar, the second by Ralph Brand."  RIP

Greatest header of a ball I've ever seen.  Strong partnership with Ralph Brand.  Still remember an old song you don't hear these days:  "And the first one was scored by Millar, the second by Ralph Brand."  RIP

In 1994, I was back in Scotland for a rare visit.  We lost three consecutive games at home - to celtic in the league, Falkirk in the League Cup and AEK Athens in a Euro qualifier.  Ruined the holiday so it did.
First time in posting in several years.  Last time I posted, I was accused of being a member of the dark side.
 
The Widow's Son (Vancouver)

In 1994, I was back in Scotland for a rare visit.  We lost three consecutive games at home - to celtic in the league, Falkirk in the League Cup and AEK Athens in a Euro qualifier.  Ruined the holiday so it did.
First time in posting in several years.  Last time I posted, I was accused of being a member of the dark side.
 
The Widow's Son (Vancouver)

In 1994, I was back in Scotland for a rare visit.  We lost three consecutive games at home - to celtic in the league, Falkirk in the League Cup and AEK Athens in a Euro qualifier.  Ruined the holiday so it did.
First time in posting in several years.  Last time I posted, I was accused of being a member of the dark side.
 
The Widow's Son (Vancouver)

In 1994, I was back in Scotland for a rare visit.  We lost three consecutive games at home - to celtic in the league, Falkirk in the League Cup and AEK Athens in a Euro qualifier.  Ruined the holiday so it did.
First time in posting in several years.  Last time I posted, I was accused of being a member of the dark side.
 
The Widow's Son (Vancouver)

In 1994, I was back in Scotland for a rare visit.  We lost three consecutive games at home - to celtic in the league, Falkirk in the League Cup and AEK Athens in a Euro qualifier.  Ruined the holiday so it did.
First time in posting in several years.  Last time I posted, I was accused of being a member of the dark side.
 
The Widow's Son (Vancouver)

In 1994, I was back in Scotland for a rare visit.  We lost three consecutive games at home - to celtic in the league, Falkirk in the League Cup and AEK Athens in a Euro qualifier.  Ruined the holiday so it did.
First time in posting in several years.  Last time I posted, I was accused of being a member of the dark side.
 
The Widow's Son (Vancouver)

In 1994, I was back in Scotland for a rare visit.  We lost three consecutive games at home - to celtic in the league, Falkirk in the League Cup and AEK Athens in a Euro qualifier.  Ruined the holiday so it did.
First time in posting in several years.  Last time I posted, I was accused of being a member of the dark side.
 
The Widow's Son (Vancouver)

In 1994, I was back in Scotland for a rare visit.  We lost three consecutive games at home - to celtic in the league, Falkirk in the League Cup and AEK Athens in a Euro qualifier.  Ruined the holiday so it did.
First time in posting in several years.  Last time I posted, I was accused of being a member of the dark side.
 
The Widow's Son (Vancouver)

In 1994, I was back in Scotland for a rare visit.  We lost three consecutive games at home - to celtic in the league, Falkirk in the League Cup and AEK Athens in a Euro qualifier.  Ruined the holiday so it did.
First time in posting in several years.  Last time I posted, I was accused of being a member of the dark side.
 
The Widow's Son (Vancouver)

In 1994, I was back in Scotland for a rare visit.  We lost three consecutive games at home - to celtic in the league, Falkirk in the League Cup and AEK Athens in a Euro qualifier.  Ruined the holiday so it did.
First time in posting in several years.  Last time I posted, I was accused of being a member of the dark side.
 
The Widow's Son (Vancouver)

In 1994, I was back in Scotland for a rare visit.  We lost three consecutive games at home - to celtic in the league, Falkirk in the League Cup and AEK Athens in a Euro qualifier.  Ruined the holiday so it did.
First time in posting in several years.  Last time I posted, I was accused of being a member of the dark side.
 
The Widow's Son (Vancouver)

And why was Derek Johnstone - top goalscorer in Scotland in 1977-1978 with 40 goals - brought to the World Cup but did not play?  

And why was Derek Johnstone - top goalscorer in Scotland in 1977-1978 with 40 goals - brought to the World Cup but did not play?  

And why was Derek Johnstone - top goalscorer in Scotland in 1977-1978 with 40 goals - brought to the World Cup but did not play?  

Spare a thought for us out on the west coast with a 4am kick off.  Early to bed tonight, up at 3am, some coffee and toast and get set for the jamboree.  I'll be the only one in the house up at that ungodly hour.  Back to bed if we win, lose or draw.  Well, that's the plan.  Nae swearing, nae singing, nae chanting, nae enjoying yirsel.  On previous occasions when we've lost (heavily), I've taken to long strolls to recharge, enjoying  the 'Couve.  

Spare a thought for us out on the west coast with a 4am kick off.  Early to bed tonight, up at 3am, some coffee and toast and get set for the jamboree.  I'll be the only one in the house up at that ungodly hour.  Back to bed if we win, lose or draw.  Well, that's the plan.  Nae swearing, nae singing, nae chanting, nae enjoying yirsel.  On previous occasions when we've lost (heavily), I've taken to long strolls to recharge, enjoying  the 'Couve.