Ian Archer on the 1978 World Cup draw at the time: 'the best draw in the world for Scotland. Surely a passport into the last eight. Iran and Peru the two minnows.' How a respected journalist could call the reigning champions of South America 'minnows' is beyond belief.
Don Masson : 'We are certs to go through to the last eight.'
Bruce Rioch: 'We Couldn't have asked for any better. I reckon we can win the first two games then we're through.'
Ally McLeod seemed almost sensible in comparison: 'It couldn't have worked out any better if I'd planned it myself. We must have a fair chance of moving into the later stages.'
