Each week, BwB gives a sample from the Readers’ Queries file in the old Sporting Post.
SP Query – In January 1991, ‘Birkie Inn’ asked: Who was in goal for Scotland when Willie Donachie scored an own goal at Hampden? Also, who were the opposition?
SP Answer – Donachie scored an own goal against Wales at Hampden on May 17, 1978, in a 1-1 draw.
Coventry’s Jim Blyth was the Scotland goalkeeper.
Derek Johnstone scored Scotland’s goal.
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