1985 in Scotland
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1985 in Scotland |
Years |
1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 |
Centuries |
18th century | 19th century | 20th century | 21st century |
See also |
1984-85 in Scottish football |
1985-86 in Scottish football |
1985 in Scottish television |
Events from 1985 in Scotland
Incumbents
Events
- 10 September - Scotland national football team manager Jock Stein, 62, collapses and dies from a heart attack at the end of his team's 1-1 draw with Wales at Ninian Park, Cardiff, which secured Scotland's place in the World Cup qualification playoff.[1]
- 20 November - The Scotland national football team, managed on an interim basis by Aberdeen boss Alex Ferguson, beat Australia 2-0 in the World Cup qualifying play-off first leg at Hampden Park with goals from Davie Cooper (who scored in the game against Wales two months ago) and the debutant Frank McAvennie.[2]
Deaths
- 10 September - Jock Stein, football player and manager (born 1922)
See also
References
- ↑ Remembering Jock Stein BBC News, accessed 9 December 2011
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