Ahhh, now you mention that (about Joey's return) bells are ringing a' ower the shop.
Ally McLean wasnae much of a keeper, but the position of back up goalie was significant at AFC in them days.
Bobby Clark used to go and play in 'Murica in the summer and widnae return until later in August.
This meant that the erstwhile back up was pressed into service for a puckle League Cup sectional games (and mair significantly, Bobby was posted missing fae the team photo).
I think Fergie (possibly McNeil) put a stop to this helluva on-cairry pretty rapid.
Imagine that nowadays "Pre-season traning gaffer? Canna manage I'm afraid. I'm turning oot for the Oregan Butt-scuttlers in the 'Dicks Sporting Goods Cup' play offs".
Nah.