Dave Mackay

Dave Mackay RIP

Great player, hard as nails. Apparently he could see our boys who were playing their first FA Cup final were nervous in the tunnel in '67 and took psychological advantage like any good experienced pro would.

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Genius, you may help as to why he only got 22 caps.




Scotland, like a lot of national sides did not play that many internationals back in the day. 22 caps back then for Scotland would be like 70/80 today. It was just the way it was.

Genius, you may help as to why he only got 22 caps. I have some recollection of Scotland not picking players playing in England that much, Denis Law excepted. I don't think Frank McLintock got many caps.
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Mackay Captained Scotland at one point in his career, however you quite correctly pointed out that it was fairly common for players playing "abroad" not to be selected. There being little TV coverage & no internet etc, it was difficult to assess players ability & form.
However Scotland did have an abundance of top players in the 60's, which made the selectors decisions easier, but their international team came mainly from players at the two Glasgow clubs.

The other problem Dave had was that he sustained two broken legs in the 60's which obviously limited his selection too.
You also have to remember that in those days there were not as many international matches as there are today, thus limiting the opportunities for more caps.

Thanks Genius.

Dave Mackay, along with Greaves and Blanchflower, were my favourite players as a boy.
Spurs were tops then - please don't tell anyone I believed this.

Nothing wrong with admiring players from your rivals.In those days, a number of teams had fantastic players and the talent was more widely spread. Could you imagine Gordon Banks, if he were playing now, at Leicester or Stoke.

My Condolences to you for the loss of Dave Mackay, Spurs Legend,
Proper footballer.
R.I.P. Dave

RIP Dave Mackay

True legend of football

Posted this north of the border earlier.

I'm that old I saw him play.


RIP Dave Mackay. Passed away this morning aged 80.

An Edinburgh born Jambo who graced several clubs north & south of the border.

As a player and as a manager.

Played out of his skin for Scotland as well.


I remember his run in with Bremner.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/tottenham-hotspur/11446207/Why-Dave-Mackay-hated-the-picture-of-him-confronting-Billy-Bremner.html

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/9741984/sir-alex-pays-tribute-to-dave-mackay
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