33·Legends

Bobby Murdoch vs Denis Law

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

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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.

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Denis Law

Scotland · CAM

Almanac rating
93
Rank in Scotland
#2 of 33
Caps
55 · 30 goals
Clubs
Manchester City, Torino, Manchester United
Honours
Ballon d'Or · Hall of Fame

"The King" was a clinical and elegant striker, renowned for his incredible goalscoring prowess and audacious flair for both Manchester United and Scotland. Career record: 55 caps and 30 goals for Scotland; club career at Manchester City, Torino, Manchester United; honours include Ballon d'Or, Hall of Fame.

The verdict

The almanac puts Denis Law ahead by 4 rating points, 93 against 89.

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