Dear Scotland : On the Road with the Tartan Army

Author: McCoist, Ally

Scotland

Published on 24 October 2024 by HODDER & STOUGHTON in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 240 pages, N/A
241 x 162 x 26 | 448g

**Out now: the hilarious and heartfelt book from Scottish footballing legend, Ally McCoist**'It's a very Ally book. Characteristically entertaining, warm and funny. Not to be missed.' The Herald 'McCoist reflects warmly on his pathway from promising young footballer to international superstar and those he encountered along the way' The Times The Tartan Army. The Hampden Roar. The Auld Enemy. Following Scotland can be a thrilling, heart-breaking, and exhilarating experience. Scottish footballing legend Ally McCoist has always been proud of his country's footballing legacy. After all, Scotland has the oldest international team and the oldest sporting trophy. Some even say Scotland is the true home of football... In Dear Scotland, Ally takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through the Alba. He spends time with the best fans in the world, celebrates legends like Jock Stein and Kenny Dalglish, and relives some of the most iconic moments in Scottish history. Reflecting on his own call up with the team and scoring that goal against Switzerland, to dressing room antics on tour and travelling with the Tartan Army, Ally recalls the memorable characters, unforgettable moments, and side-splitting stories that have shaped his own experiences. Dear Scotland is a hilarious and heartfelt love letter and a tribute to being a lifelong, and sometimes long-suffering, footy fan. It reminds us why we love the thrill and madness of following Scotland.