The Herald is serialising Scottish footballing legend Ally McCoist's Dear Scotland: On the Road with the Tartan Army - a love letter to the national team and the trials and tribulations of being a player ... and a fan.
Over four days we'll have an excerpt from the book live on the site and in the pages of our newspaper, giving Ally's insights on a cause dear to the hearts of all Scots.
Catch up with each day's articles here!
Day three
In the third part of our serialisation of Ally McCoist's new book Dear Scotland, the legendary striker reflects on an infamous night of pain in Portugal. Not only did the team get thrashed 5-0, but McCoist, then at the apex of his Golden Boot-winning powers suffered a serious injury in the form of a broken leg.
My agonising broken leg travel nightmare on the night a team died
Day two
Gift to my son showed heart of gold behind Gazza fireworks - Ally
In part two of our serialisation of Ally McCoist's new book Dear Scotland, the legendary striker recalls his relationship with a man who filled his heart with joy at Rangers, but broke it with Scotland at Euro 96, Paul Gascoigne. The mercurial Englishman was one of many stars from south of the border whom McCoist struck up a friendship with, although few will have produced as many amusing anecdotes.
Day One:
The unofficial Walter Smith kindness that showed his class - McCoist
In the first of our four part serialisation of Ally McCoist's new book Dear Scotland, he reflects on his relationship with legendary manager Walter Smith. The pair had enjoyed a trophy-laden partnership when the then-striker played for Rangers but many years later, Smith had been appointed Scotland manager and was looking for an assistant.
Ally McCoist and his love affair with the 80s punk scene
The Herald's Senior Features Writer Teddy Jamieson talks to McCoist ahead of the book's launch ... covering everything from his time as a player, his relationship with mentor Walter Smith, and his love for punk rock music.
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Dear Scotland: On the Road with the Tartan Army by Ally McCoist publishes October 24 (Hodder & Stoughton, £22)
To purchase: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/ally-mccoist/dear-scotland/9781399739580/
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