33·Legends

Alan Hansen vs Bobby Murdoch

Scotland against Scotland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.

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Alan Hansen

Scotland · CB

Almanac rating
89
Rank in Scotland
#6 of 33
Caps
26 · 0 goals
Clubs
Partick Thistle, Liverpool
Honours
Hall of Fame

A truly elegant and commanding presence, Hansen anchored Liverpool's defense through a golden era, winning eight First Division titles and three European Cups. Career record: 26 caps and 0 goals for Scotland; club career at Partick Thistle, Liverpool; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Bobby Murdoch

Scotland · 1959–1976 · CM

Almanac rating
89
Rank in Scotland
#9 of 33
Caps
12 · 6 goals
Clubs
Celtic, Scottish Football League XI, Middlesbrough

It was his driven shot that Stevie Chalmers turned past Sarti for the goal that beat Inter in Lisbon in 1967, the moment a British club first lifted the European Cup. Beyond that afternoon he collected eight Scottish championships, five Scottish Cups and five League Cups, the passing engine of Jock Stein's Celtic. Career record: 12 caps and 6 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Scottish Football League XI, Middlesbrough.

The verdict

The almanac cannot separate them: both are rated 89.

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