My Sporting Hero

My Sporting Hero: Craig Moore on Craig Johnston

Medal-laden Liverpool midfielder was magnificent for more than just his hairdo. Here’s how he blazed a trail for fellow Aussies.

Nov 20

19:13

My Sporting Hero: Alistair Johnston on Roger Federer

How elegance, fierce competitiveness and Swiss swagger struck a chord with a starry-eyed Canadian kid

Nov 13

18:34

My Sporting Hero: Pat Stanton on Joe Baker

From watching your idol from the Easter Road terracing to playing alongside him… how one Hibs legend helped create another

Nov 6

15:11

My Sporting Hero: Tony Docherty on Kenny Dalglish

Dundee boss recalls how King Kenny’s Scotland goals made him want to reach for the stars

Oct 30

12:11

My Sporting Hero: Coll Donaldson on Tom Brady

As a boy, the Falkirk captain stayed up to listen to the Super Bowl on a radio in his bed - and soon he realised he wasn't rooting for a team, but one…

Oct 23

19:35

My Sporting Hero: Kevin Harper on Michael Jordan

A young footballer suffering racism in Scotland discovers a black superhero who carries his teammates to new heights powered by an unmatched will to win

Oct 16

21:17

My Sporting Hero: Pat Nevin on Pele

It started with a seven-year-old boy watching the 1970 World Cup in glorious technicolor and ended up with a placemat signed: To Pat, from Edson

Oct 9

21:42

My Sporting Hero: Aiden McGeady on Diego Maradona

From the iconic boots to the belligerent brilliance, the former Celtic and Sunderland winger fell in love with Diego Armando Maradona

Oct 1

17:22

My Sporting Hero: John Hughes on Pep Guardiola

Purist Yogi pays homage to football’s Spanish mastermind

Sep 25

17:29

My Sporting Hero: Ian Cathro on Kobe Bryant

A YouTube rabbit hole led the Scottish manager to a fascination with an NBA icon whose mental approach has shaped his own philosophy and coaching…

Sep 18

21:18

My Sporting Hero: Kyle Vassell on Muhammad Ali

Kilmarnock captain explains how the greatest of all time inspired him to never give up

Sep 11

17:34

My Sporting Hero: Billy Stark on Jim Baxter and Bobby Lennox

The former Aberdeen and Celtic midfielder selects one all-time great from either side of the Old Firm

Sep 4

13:00

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