Scotland legend Alan Rough has met care home residents to chat about the hopes of beating England.
Goalie Alan, who played for Scotland at the 1978 and 1982 World Cups, joined football fans at Renaissance Care’s Croftbank House care home in Glasgow to discuss the Czech defeat and their hopes for tomorrow match.
Rough said: “The result on Monday wasn’t what we’d hoped, but the beauty of the game is that it gives people of all ages, from across the country, something to bond and connect over.
“It was great speaking to residents about some of the old games I played in, and there’s nothing better than a post-game debrief with fans who know their stuff.
“The home did an amazing job putting this together and getting the pre-game buzz just right.
“All the best to the Scotland team tomorrow. Hopefully this is one for the history books.”
The visit from Roughie, 69, was a dream come true for resident Jim Kennedy.
The 85-year-old has followed the former goalkeeper’s career from his Partick Thistle days to his last match with England in 1986, when Alex Ferguson was in temporary charge of the side.
Jim, who had a short career as a striker for Thistle in the 60s, enjoyed Alan’s stories from the 1977 Scotland v England game which saw Scotland fans storm the pitch after winning 2-1.
He said: “When I think of Scottish football, that game is still what comes to mind. Roughie was in goals and fended off the English side helping us win our first game in 10 years at Wembley.
“It’s been a difficult year and I know the team will be feeling the pressure on Friday, but we’re behind them all the way.”
