Quote Originally Posted by islaydarkblue View Post
I first met the person in question in 1998 after a game of golf at Machrie on Islay.
When this person discovered that I came from Dundee he pulled out a short letter from his wallet and handed it to me to read.
The letter was from Bob Shankly which also quoted Bob Shankly’s phone number inviting this person to travel to Dundee Football Club for a fortnight’s trial.
I am not saying the trial didn't happen,just the rest of it. And I'm not sure someone would be carrying a letter from Bob shankly in their wallet for 40 years either,just on the off chance.

Nobody ever says they went for a trial and wasn't good enough,they always have excuses