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Scottish football cult hero spotted with son in crowd of Scotland vs Switzerland
A SCOTTISH football cult hero was spotted in the stands ahead of Scotland vs Switzerland tonight.
Some fans joked for him to be given a late call-up to Steve Clarke‘s squad – but who could blame them given his goal record?
At the age of 36, the ageless wonder scored 22 goals last season for his club as they narrowly missed out on promotion.
The man in question is none other than Partick Thistle legend Brian Graham.
He was the winner of the PFA Scottish Championship player of the year award this year as his goals propelled Partick to a play-off place.
His club narrowly missed out on promotion to the Scottish Premiership after losing to Ross County in the play-off final.
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The disappointment of that defeat will linger for the modern day Jags icon but as of now, he’s joined the thousands of Tartan Army members by supporting the national team over in Germany at the Euros.
He was caught on camera this evening ahead of Scotland‘s crucial clash against Switzerland.
TV pictures captured the adorable moment he had his son hoisted onto his shoulders as they sang along with the rest of the fans at the Cologne Stadium.
Graham himself famously quipped that after Lyndon Dykes was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to injury, he had been dreaming of a phone call from Clarke.
He said in an interview with the BBC: “I was hoping Steve Clarke would have given me a call, I had a dream but it wasn’t to be!”
And fans on social media who noticed Graham in the crowd were quick to pass comment on the fan favourite.
One said: “Thistle legend Brian Graham at the game!”
A second commented: “Just saw Brian Graham on the TV at Scotland game!”
Another said: And here he is! Big Brian Graham of @PartickThistle and son, cheering on Scotland!”
A third said: “Brian Graham for a late call up?”
Graham has also played for Morton, Raith Rovers, Dundee United and Hibs during his career, as well as St Johnstone, Ross County and Cheltenham Town in England.
While he himself wasn’t scoring this time, he watched on as Scott McTominay put Scotland ahead against the Swiss.
Scotland Player Ratings
Angus Gunn: Watched five fly past him on Friday night in Munich. Beaten all ends up by a brilliant finish as the Swiss drew level. Made two big saves to deny Ndoye, the second one a truly fantastic stop…..7.
Jack Hendry: The Al-Ettifaq defender won’t come up against the class of the Germans or Swiss in Saudi Arabia. His pace was vital at times last night as he linked superbly with the returning Hanley….7.
Grant Hanley: With Ryan Porteous suspended, the Norwich City defender was reinstated to the starting line up. Just six starts for his club this season but so close to a goal, his header coming back off the post…7.
Kieran Tierney: Immediately signalled to the bench after being turned by Ndoye. Looked in considerable distress as he was stretched off. It’s another hammer blow for the full-back with his tournament surely over….6.
Anthony Ralston: Nightmare moment that will haunt the Celtic star for the rest of his career. It’s not clear what the full-back was trying to do, but his woeful pass back gifted Switzerland an equaliser…5.
Billy Gilmour: Missed out in Munich, chosen ahead of Christie in Cologne. Was the catalyst for the opening goal, bringing the ball down on his chest and sending Robertson scampering clear. Always wanting the ball….7.
Callum McGregor: The Celtic captain had nothing to celebrate on his 31st birthday last Friday night. But this was much more like it as the midfielder played his part in a much improved performance…7.
Andy Robertson: Brilliant driving run for the opening goal. The captain promised there would be a reaction and there certainly was. He set the standards as Steve Clarke’s side finally announced their arrival in the tournament..7.
Scott McTominay: Deployed in the No.10 role, primarily to stop Xhaka dictating the play. The talisman in qualifying was eventually credited with Scotland’s goal, despite the clear deflection off Schar….7.
John McGinn: By his own admission. the poster boy of the Tartan Army just hasn’t got going in the Euros. Left chasing shadows in Munich, he was on the fringes of the action again against Switzerland…6
Che Adams: What a shift the Southampton striker put in. Ran himself into the ground. Such a thankless task, but he shouldered the responsibility. One half chance deep inside first half stoppage time….7.
Subs: Scott McKenna: The man with no club came on for the injured Tierney and picked up a yellow card inside five minutes.
Kenny McLean: Replaced Billy Gimour as Scotland chased the winner….3.
Lawrence Shankland: The Hearts striker came off the bench in injury time, could have a part to play against Hungary….2.
Ryan Christie: Not much time to make an impact…2.
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