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unusual facts about Scottish football



James Grady

James Grady (born 14 March 1971 in Paisley) is a former Scottish footballer who spent the majority of his career in the top two divisions in Scottish football.

Mitchell Prentice

An AIS graduate, he played with Northern Spirit and Marconi Stallions in the NSL before trying his luck overseas where he had short stints with Scottish club Stirling Albion and Malaysian Super League side Pahang FA.


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Alan Lawrence

Lawrence made an appearance in the Scottish football film A Shot at Glory, in 2000, alongside The Godfather star Robert Duvall and Michael Keaton.

Alexander Turnbull

Sandy Turnbull (Alexander Turnbull, 1884–1917), Scottish football player

Billy Davis

Billy Davies (born 1964), Scottish football manager and former player

Borough Briggs

When Elgin City were elected to the Scottish Football League in 2000 they obtained 500 seats from the Geordie club when it was revamping the seated areas in its main (Milburn) stand.

Brian and Michael

The tune of the song has been adapted into a song sung by fans of Scottish football club Celtic FC, entitled Willie Maley, who was a prominent figure in the early history of the club.

Dambusters March

It is also regularly played by Scottish football champions Rangers F.C. post match.

East of Scotland Shield

The next oldest tournament in world football is the Sheffield and Hallamshire Senior Cup; the next oldest tournament in Scottish football is the Renfrewshire Cup.

East Stirlingshire F.C.

The club was excluded from a wartime league in 1939 and was also denied re-entry to the Scottish Football League Division Two at the end of World War II, along with six other small league clubs.

Fitzharris

Sean Fitzharris (born 1991), a Scottish football player, who is without a club after being released by Greenock Morton.

Frank Gray

Francis Tierney 'Frank' Gray (born 27 October 1954 in Castlemilk, Scotland) is a Scottish football manager and former footballer.

Graham Leggett

:For the Scottish football player (born 1934), see Graham Leggat.

Grant Thomson

The 6'8" 'actor has several credits to his name. These include the parts of Charlie in Still Game, Titch on the Saturday Show, and 'Huge Scottish Football Player' in the film Made of Honour for Columbia Pictures, which also starred Patrick Dempsey and Michelle Monaghan.

Ian Gibson

Ian James Gibson, Scottish football player (Aberdeen and Kilmarnock)

Ian Turner

Iain Turner (born 1984), Scottish football goalkeeper for Everton

Jim McLean

At the same time as the club was enjoying a high standing Scottish football, McLean was gradually building the club's reputation in Europe, with wins over sides like AS Monaco, Borussia Mönchengladbach, PSV Eindhoven, Anderlecht and Werder Bremen.

John Stein

Jock Stein (1922–1985), Scottish football player and manager (Celtic F.C.)

Jorge Cadete

He returned to Scotland to make a guest appearance on Tam Cowan's Scottish football show "Offside", where he spoke of his love for Celtic and how he regretted leaving; he also invited Celtic boss Martin O'Neill to give him a trial for his former club.

McKinnell

Jimmy McKinnell, Jr., secretary and manager with Scottish Football League team Queen of the South of Dumfries

McParland

Anthony McParland (1982-) is a Scottish football player who is currently playing for Livingston.

Neil Cooper

Neale Cooper (born 1963), Scottish football player and manager

Robert Hogg

Bobby Hogg (1914–1975), Scottish football player and manager (Celtic, Alloa Athletic, Scotland)

Rosebery Charity Cup

The tournament was organised by and named for an early patron of Scottish football Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery and received continued support from his son, Harry Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery, after Archibald's death in 1929.

Susan Montford

She is related to the Scottish football commentator Arthur Montford.

Thomas Forsyth

Tom Forsyth (born 1949), Scottish football player and manager

Unspoken rule

In sports, Scottish football club, Rangers until 1989 had an unwritten rule of not signing any player who was openly Catholic.

William McFarlane

Willie McFarlane (born 1923), Scottish football player (Heart of Midlothian)