Pat Nevin

Napoli duo Billy Gilmour (left) and Scott McTominay are key figures for Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Scotland ace 'good enough for Man City' as teammate reminds of Haaland

Scorer of perhaps the most watched Scotland goal of all time when he tucked away a penalty in front of hundreds of millions watching on tv across the globe in the opening game of the 1998 World Cup. He smiled as he struck the ball already knowing full well it was destined to hit the net and this summed up the class and confidence Collins brought to the Scotland midfield over 58 appearances, the last of which was the 1-0 win over England at Wembley in the Euro 2000 play-off in 1999. He made his debut when still at Hibs in 1988 and scored in a 2-2 friendly draw against Saudi Arabia. Played for Celtic between 1990 and 1996 and was hugely successful.

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Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi has been tipped as a potential Harry Kane replacement at Tottenham. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Postecoglou tipped to 'break Celtic hearts' with move for Kane replacement

Scotland star Billy Gilmour could play for Manchester City, believes Pat Nevin (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Bill Gilmour described as 'world class' and backed to play for Man City

Clyde celebrate winning the 2nd Division title in 1981/82 under manager Craig Brown (5th from left top row). Pat Nevin is second from left in the front row

Telegram gesture Pat Nevin won't forget as he pays tribute to Craig Brown

Scotland manager Steve Clarke during a training session at Lesser Hampden yesterday. His side are bidding to make history against Georgia tonight (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

'The players are still singing' Steve Clarke on good vibes before Georgia clash

Pat Nevin turned down the chance to play for Celtic during his playing career - but he's glad he did now. Photo by Shutterstock (12293233j)

Pat Nevin glad he turned down Celtic - how Hibs have helped his autistic son

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Ange Postecoglou Premier League job claim as pundit expresses Celtic hope

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke (left) celebrates with his staff after the goalless draw with Ukraine at the Stadion Cracovii in Krakow, Poland.

It's Steve Clarke's Tartan Army again but no joining in England gloating

Pat Nevin believes Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi should be attracting interest from Premier League sides. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

The Celtic star a host of Premier League sides 'must be watching'

John Robertson launches his autobiography at Tynecastle Park, on November 04, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

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Former player and BBC Radio broadcaster Pat Nevin. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Nevin demands Chelsea investigation over McGinn abuse

Scotland fans are eager to see Chelsea kid Billy Gilmour in action. Picture: SNS

What are the chances of Billy Gilmour starting against England? Ex-Scotland inte...

Former Hibs star John McGinn will be looking to shine at this summer's Euros. Picture: SNS

'I'd rather have McGinn than Modric' - ex-Scottish international

Pat Nevin flies down the wing for Chelsea against Sheffield Wednesday in May 1985: Photo by Colorsport/Shutterstock

Pat Nevin book: from sipping tea with Morrissey to not signing for Celtic

Scotland striker Mo Johnston (grounded) sees his spectacular effort go in against Cyprus

Let's settle it - was McGinn's goal better than Johnston's?

Alfredo Morelos scored his 55th league goal for Rangers against Celtic (Picture: Getty images / Ian McNicol)

Alfredo Morelos finally breaks Celtic goal drought with Rangers' equaliser and 5...

April, 1991: Rangers chairman David Murray (right) tells a packed press conference that manager Graeme Souness is to leave the club for Liverpool.

The game that triggered the end of the Souness revolution at Rangers

Pat Nevin, second from the right, cuts a dejected figure after Scotland's 2-0 defeat by Germany at Euro 92 in Sweden. Picture: SNS

Pat Nevin on why he thinks the Tartan Army was truly born at Euro 92

Chelsea's Billy Gilmour was superb in the FA Cup win over Liverpool. Picture: Ian Walton/AP

Billy Gilmour delivers commanding performance - but is he ready for Scotland?

Pat Nevin played for clubs including Chelsea and Everton. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Pat Nevin recalls nearly running over Chelsea's billionaire owner on Arran

Reports suggest Arsenal will be £25m for Kieran Tierney in the summer.

Comment: Why Arsenal bid may prise Kieran Tierney from Celtic

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Eamonn Brophy celebrates after scoring to make it 1-0 Kilmarnock.

Pat Nevin: Kilmarnock title win would bigger achievement than Leicester's

Ally Dick in action for Tottenham. Pic: REX

Ally Dick, Scotland's sparkling protege who failed to fully catch fire

Belgian stars (from left) Thorgan Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Christian Benteke, Vincent Kompany, Christian Kabasele and Michy Batshuayi arrive for a pre-World Cup training session. Photograph: Bruno Fahy/AFP/Getty

World Cup: Can Belgium's golden generation deliver?

Pat Nevin wasn't spooked by a near riot in the Azteca. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Pat Nevin recalls the day Scotland spoiled Mexico's party

Former Scotland player Pat Nevin PICTURE P Devlin

Ex-Scotland star Pat Nevin hit fan with knife on Tube train

Steve Clarke has taken Kilmarnock from the bottom of the Premiership table to sixth place. Picture: SNS

SFA's Steve Clarke snub surprises Pat Nevin

Barrie McKay doesn't appear to be in Pedro Caixinha's plans at Rangers. Picture: John Devlin

Pat Nevin urges Rangers winger Barrie McKay to quit Ibrox

Chris Sutton: Scottish footballs Marmite. Picture: John Devlin

The eight best pundits in Scottish football right now

Pat Nevin was dubbed the 'first post-punk footballer by the NME. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Interview: Pat Nevin on his tour of Morrissey's mansion

Dame Evelyn Glennie will present 'Sounds of Science' at the Edinburgh International Science Festival. Picture: Contributed

Edinburgh International Science Festival 2016 unveiled

Pat Nevin stressed there were no hard feelings towards the Dundee manager. Picture: SNS

Pat Nevin refuses to change after Paul Hartley attack

Nevin was the subject of Hartley's wrath following comments made by the pundit on Sportscene. Picture: Robert Perry

Defending Pat Nevin after Paul Hartley's furious outburst

Dundee manager Paul Hartley was furious after TV pundit Pat Nevin criticised his teams defending. Picture: SNS

Paul Hartley blasts pundit Pat Nevin for '˜talking garbage'

Pat Nevin underwent a hair transplant after being told his TV work would dry up. Picture: HRBR Hair Restoration

Pat Nevin: My TV career was threatened by hair loss

Talks: Ally McCoist, who is still on gardening leave from Rangers. Picture: Robert Perry

Rumour Mill: Ally McCoist Rangers talks | Islam Feruz | SFA slammed

Protesters against Qatars treatment of migrant workers gather outside Fifas meeting in Switzerland last week. Picture: AP

Lesley Riddoch: Are we really playing the game?

How we imagine DJ Pat Nevin might look. Picture: Wiki Commons/TSPL

Pat Nevin to DJ at Butlins with Happy Mondays

James McFadden makes his gesture after being sent off by referee Andrew Dallas and is consoled by Tommy Wright. Pictures: SNS

Pat Nevin defends BBC over ‘trial by Sportscene’

Kenny Dalglish at a charity match in aid of the Hillsborough Disaster Fund. Picture: Allan Milligan

Hillsborough: The sun still shines, 25 years on
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Gordon Strachan has lifted the gloom on the national team since taking charge one year ago. Picture: SNS

Gordon Strachan’s performace reviewed one year in

Terry Butcher has overcome setbacks in his managerial career to forge a reputation for himself as one of the most admired bosses in the Scottish game. Picture: SNS

Terry Butcher: Hibs move would be deserved reward

Stefano Salvatori congratulates goalscorer Neil McCann

Maroon Memories: Neil McCann downs Motherwell

Picture: SNS

In full: Scottish League Cup second round draw

The funeral cortege for Lawrie Reilly passes by Easter Road stadium this lunchtime. Pic: Phil Wilkinson

Funeral for Hibs Famous Five hero Lawrie Reilly

Gordon Strachan hoping for result from ‘wide boys’

Pat Nevin calls for goal-line technology

‘Stein is most influential manager in UK history’

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Author is named new rector at St Andrews

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