Scotland reflects on World Cup 1986 campaign with Dalglish, Souness, and Stewart

Scotland's 1986 World Cup campaign, their fourth consecutive appearance at the tournament, is being revisited as key figures like Graeme Souness and Kenny Dalglish share memories. The national team's journey was marked by significant events, including the death of manager Jock Stein just before qualification and the intriguing dynamics among the squad. Assistant coach Alex Ferguson stepped in, leading them to a playoff victory. Controversies also arose, including the exclusion of notable players like Alan Hansen and Dalglish's last-minute withdrawal due to injury, with Steve Archibald taking his place. Various anecdotes from the time reflect the unique atmosphere surrounding the squad’s preparations and experiences leading up to the tournament.

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