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HAMISH Husband has experienced many euphoric highs as major footballing nations have been vanquished against all the odds during the 59 years he has been cheering on Scotland around the globe. But one triumph sits above all others for the West of Scotland Tartan Army stalwart. “The win over Czechoslovakia in 1973,” said Husband without hesitation when asked what his most memorable victory is.

“That was a night of grown men greeting, it really was. It was an amazing experience.” That epic 2-1 result, secured in front of a crowd of 95,786 at Hampden thanks to a second-half Joe Jordan diving header, ended an excruciating 16 year wait to qualify for the finals of a major tournament and is seared into the subconscious of anyone who was fortunate enough to be in attendance.



Could events in Germany this month top it? There is growing feeling of foreboding about Scotland’s prospects at Euro 2024 due to their underwhelming form this season, Ben Doak, Lyndon Dykes, Lewis Ferguson, Aaron Hickey and Nathan Patterson all being ruled out by injury and the quality of the opposition. However, Husband remains optimistic that a place in the knockout rounds can be claimed for the first time ever and is hopeful that his Czech highlight can finally be eclipsed after over half a century. READ MORE : Scotland manager on why he axed Hearts keeper and Rangers defender “It’s about bloody time we got through!” he said.

“But I think we have a proper team for the first time in a long ti.

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