Scottish Football Stories

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Scottish Football Stories

Are you more of a Theo ten Caat than a Lionel Messi? Do the ‘high press’ and ‘expected goals’ not really do it for you? At Scottish Football Stories, we talk about Ivan Golac and the old Broomfield pavilion.

Classic matches: Morton 2-2 Dundee United, Dunfermline 2-1 Airdrie (May 1996)

May 19, 2026

On Saturday 4 May 1996, more than 25,000 expectant fans packed the terraces of two of Scottish football’s most iconic old venues as the First Division title race reached a nail-biting conclusion. … More Classic matches: Morton 2-2 Dundee United, Dunfermline 2-1 Airdrie (May 1996)

My Scottish Football Story: Theo ten Caat

October 6, 2025

When Theo ten Caat arrived in Scotland in 1991, Aberdeen could have fielded a very impressive Netherlands five-a-side team. Goalkeeper Theo Snelders was first to make the journey in 1988, followed by Hans Gillhaus and Willem van der Ark a year later. Peter van de Ven made it four Dutchmen in 1990 before ten Caat joined the party the following season.

Given that this website’s tagline celebrates ten Caat’s cult status, it’s about time we featured the man himself. … More My Scottish Football Story: Theo ten Caat

A season in time: Celtic 1995/96

July 2, 2025

Season 1995/96 was no ordinary campaign for Celtic. It brought a return to their Parkhead home; fans witnessed an exciting group of players playing attacking football under the guidance of a club legend, and they enjoyed a remarkable unbeaten run. But would it be enough to win the battle against rivals Rangers and bring the league title back to the east end of Glasgow? … More A season in time: Celtic 1995/96