Danny McGrain vs Jimmy Johnstone
Scotland against Scotland. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Danny McGrain
Scotland · RB
- Almanac rating
- 89
- Rank in Scotland
- #10 of 33
- Caps
- 62 · 0 goals
- Clubs
- Celtic, Scottish Football League XI, Hamilton Academical
- Honours
- Hall of Fame
A true Scotland legend, the tenacious full-back was a formidable defender and overlapping threat for Celtic and his country. Career record: 62 caps and 0 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Scottish Football League XI, Hamilton Academical; honours include Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Johnstone
Scotland · 1960s · CAM
- Almanac rating
- 90
- Rank in Scotland
- #5 of 33
- Caps
- 23 · 4 goals
- Clubs
- Celtic, Sheffield United, Elgin City
A Lisbon Lion and European Cup winner in 1967, "Jinky" was a dazzling winger whose trickery tormented defenders for Celtic and Scotland. Career record: 23 caps and 4 goals for Scotland; club career at Celtic, Sheffield United, Elgin City.
The verdict
The almanac puts Jimmy Johnstone ahead by 1 rating point, 90 against 89.
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