Spain 82 - especially the Brazil teams performance against Scotland the USSR.
Then Paulo Rossi’s performance v Brazil.
Additionally, and this won’t be liked, Aberdeen and Dundee Hibs European runs.
Zico in 82 was what I came on to post. Brazil had a great side and he was the standout. His free kick against Scotland was class. Maradona was becoming huge by 82 and Zico put him in the shadow.
First World Cup on a colour tv and Brazil a joy to watchBrazil in the 1970 Mexico World Cup. Mesmerising.
Johan Cruyff's turn, Panenka's penalty, Dalgleish's goal against Wales at Anfield and Brazil v Italy in 82
Spain 82 - especially the Brazil teams performance against Scotland the USSR.
Then Paulo Rossi’s performance v Brazil.
Additionally, and this won’t be liked, Aberdeen and Dundee Hibs European runs.
Not to mention this bit - I'll never forget watching it live. I was certain he was going to knock the ball past the keeper...Brazil 1970.
Rivelino free kicks. Pele nearly scoring from halfway. Full backs who were wingers.
Not just winning, but putting a smile on the face of fans.
It was amazing for the young dh.
Brazil in the 1970 Mexico World Cup. Mesmerising.
Just glad I grew up in the pre-corporate, pre-PC, pre-sanitized, pre-VAR era, when football was still a contact sport and raw emotion reigned supreme! Genuinely not sure I'd have the same passion I have for the game if I was getting into football as a youngster now, but as they've never known any different, who knows.
Loved the 1974 WC and as a youngster, anytime I was allowed to stay up late to watch midweek highlights, on the relatively rare occasions they were on, was a rare treat - particularly if a Vesta curry was thrown in.
Not to mention this bit - I'll never forget watching it live. I was certain he was going to knock the ball past the keeper...
I only wish he'd scored !
A bit of light hearted relief after the weekend.
What are your non Rangers related moments from your youth that made football magical for you?
A few stand out for me. I don't think I took much of an interest in football till I was maybe 7 or 8 so everything for me was 1993 or afterwards.
The 1994 World Cup, I literally couldn't sleep for excitement. I think I must have watched every single game in that and seeing all the big names of the time playing in those massive USA stadiums was fantastic. I wanted Brazil to win, and still remember seeing the Republic of Ireland beat Italy who were among the favourites and realising that the better team might not always win. The penalty shootout in the final had me on the edge of my seat.
I also remember following Arsenal in the Cup Winners Cup that year and being excited to watch the games every Thursday night even though the games were dire. I'm probably worng about this but felt like every Arsenal game in that competition seemed to finish with a 1-0 aggregate score.
The Champions League that year was great too, only seen a handful of the games but remember AC Milan winning the final 4-0 and hoping George Weah might be at Rangers the next year! If I recall correctly, we got knocked out by AEK Athens in the 1st round that year, I remember reading the Rangers News article and there was an interview there with Davie Robertson where he was basically calling AEK a bunch of hacking bassas. 1996 was absolute magic too, watching probably the best Juventus team in history steamroller everyone in their path (us included sadly)
Euro 96 stands out too. I remember going to my uncle Jim's for the England-Scotland game. Was one of those magic moments in life of "Go and get yourself a wee beer from the fridge son, just don't tell yer mum". Tasted effing rank but I finished it. Genuinely thought at half time that Scotland would be winning and was gutted when we lost, but that goal from Gazza...sublime. I remember my uncle saying "Andy will biff him when they get back to training after that!".
Genuinely thought England would win it that year, best England team I can remember.
I could be here for a fortnight writing this!
This ^^^^^^Brazil in the 1970 Mexico World Cup. Mesmerising.
Brazil in the 1970 Mexico World Cup. Mesmerising.
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Me too and later watching Argentina give Scotland a complete footballing lesson in 1978.
i can remember being in primary school all happy at dundee utd beating barcelona then being gutted at them losing to gothenberg.
Playing for the BB team on a Saturday morning, on red ash, may sound horrendous but l loved it.