Bobby Murdoch vs Kenny Dalglish
Scotland against Scotland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Kenny Dalglish
Scotland · CM
- Almanac rating
- 94
- Rank in Scotland
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 102 · 30 goals
- Clubs
- Celtic, Liverpool
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
King Kenny, a true footballing monarch, dazzled defenses with his sublime close control and visionary passing, leading Liverpool to unparalleled glory. Career record: 102 caps and 30 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Liverpool; honours include Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Kenny Dalglish ahead by 5 rating points, 94 against 89.
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