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Against the backdrop of nationalism, devolution, and North Sea oil, Scotland was the only British team to qualify for the 1978 World Cup, and set off with genuine hopes of returning champions. But it all went horribly wrong. Beaten by Peru, a country few could point to on a map, and drawing with Iran, Scotland faced Holland, needing to win by three goals. Incredibly, the Scots conjured up one of the greatest goals in World Cup history to give themselves a chance, but it wasn't to be. Throughout this entertaining account, the cast of characters stands outmanager Ally McLeod, more a friendly uncle than world-class strategist; the monstrously permed, part-time goalkeeper, Alan Rough; and wide-boy, Willie Johnstone, sent home after failing a drugs test. Yet, despite the resounding failure and humiliation, Argentina '78 is still viewed with great affection.

Author

Graham Mccoll

Publisher

Headline Book Publishing

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780755314096

Subjects

Anthropology, History, Social_sciences

Rating

4.7 / 5 (12 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14