jimharri
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100%. It's 40 years since a non old firm side won the title up there (funnily enough, Aberdeen).
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jimharri
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Of course it was better back then. It's pretty much a closed shop now. Celtic (15) and Rangers (5) of the last 20. Great for Celtic fans, obviously. And, to a lesser degree, Rangers fans. But for everyone else? Hmm.
Doesn’t tell the full story
Aberdeen 1983 ECWC winners
Aberdeen European Super Cup winners ( glorified friendly) ; )
1984 Dundee United robbed in European Cup Semi when Roma bribed Referee!!
1987 Dundee United UEFA cup finalists
Celtic also early 80s knocked out European Cup Latter stages by Real Madrid
Also add in a very strong Hearts team mid to late 80s where they were very unfortunate not to win league in 1986.
Was great to see Pittodrie full for United game and a reminder that a successful Aberdeen will be supported and they’ve always had a great travelling support
jimharri
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You've referenced a bunch of knockout games there. If you check back, we were talking about the league. Anyone can get lucky in a cup competition (we know that from 2013). The league is the true indicator of a team's quality.
I was referencing Scottish clubs relative success in European football.
I smell shite…..
League of shame: Scotland's smelliest top-flight football stadiums revealed
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Lol.
jimharri
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We weren't. We were talking about the league title. Go back and check, if you don't believe me.
I was actually replying to Madchesters post about Scottish football being better in the 1980s.
Go back and check if you don’t believe me
The spread of title winners was down to strength in depth in the league over a period of time.