I think Charlie's pal is Dave somebody who used to bide at Hillhead Halls when I was there. He had custody of the infamous "Charlie Scrimgeour Diaries" which were passed around for everyone's enjoyment.
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It's almost impossible to believe all this is now over 40 years ago.
I've got a complete collection of Theologian News, think I'll take them home and read them tonight.
Just checked the relevant copy and no mention of team line up.
It confirms the game was played on 6th May, that the b'astards deliberately chose a blaze pitch and that N.E. lost by a single goal 2-1
The second leg was still to come.