33·Legends

Billy McNeill vs Bobby Murdoch

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

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Billy McNeill

Scotland · 1960s · CB

Almanac rating
89
Rank in Scotland
#8 of 33
Caps
29 · 3 goals
Clubs
Celtic, Scottish Football League XI
Honours
Hall of Fame

Captain of the famous "Lisbon Lions," his commanding presence and leadership from centre-back guided Celtic to their unforgettable 1967 European Cup triumph. Career record: 29 caps and 3 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Scottish Football League XI; 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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