Big Wur

That really works for me. Would have been the typical Falkirk way to get knocked out by that wee scrotum. Just need a really big effort from everyone in the play offs and we could get out of this league.

I might be wrong as I was only 13. Think Andy Roxburgh may have scored the other two goals.

Best goal I’ve ever seen was also by George Miller against Rangers on New Year’s Day 1971. I was in the stand enclosure with my pal between the home dug out and the Watson Street end. Falkirk got a free kick just outside the box to the right hand side as we looked at it at the Hope Street end. Rangers lined up their wall and Miller and Ferguson were apparently arguing as to who was going to take it. Culminated with Miller throwing his hands in the air and stomping off to the left in disgust. Took about 4-5 steps and turned. Ferguson slipped it to him and Miller blasted it into the net. A brilliant piece of trickery that I’ve never seen bettered. Sadly overshadowed next day with the Ibrox disaster

Back in the mid 70s I used to organise the fives for staff in the Glynwed which we played at Hallglen Centre. My boss was friendly with both John Blackley and John Brownlie of Hibs and Scotland who occasionally got invited to come along. I still see John Brownlie at my bowling club and I remind him regularly as to when he took a shot when I was in goals. I don’t think I’ve ever felt pain like that in my hands and wrists since when I stupidly tried to save his effort. As people say these guys are on a completely higher level than most of us.

I was the Policeman that played in goals that day, at the time I was the community Policeman for Camelon. Sure it was Brian McGinlay that refereed us that day and I remember he kept penalising me for bouncing the ball. Did you guys not all have dyed hair that day. A few months later Simon turned up at the Police Burns Supper in full Highland dress. It was held in Grangemouth town hall. Managed a chat with God that night and he signed my program with “To Big Al, the best player I have ever played with”. As you say a great guy and one of my highlights too.