My Sporting Hero

My Sporting Hero: Liam Grimshaw on Glen Little

A starry-eyed Burnley fanatic had to blame his tears on hay fever when majestic winger’s Turf Moor era came to an end

Jan 15

17:14

My Sporting Hero: John Hartson on Ian Rush

A council-house kid worships Liverpool’s greatest scorer. Then, one day, he plays alongside him for Wales

Jan 8

18:04

My Sporting Hero: Jen Beattie on Andy Murray

Resilience, will to win, dry humour and sheer talent. Why Dunblane’s favourite son is beloved by other Scottish sports stars

Dec 18, 2024

12:31

My Sporting Hero: John Colquhoun on Lee Trevino

From flying wingers to cocky golfers, let’s hear it for sport’s shorter guys who had to get their elbows out to get ahead

Dec 11, 2024

17:05

My Sporting Hero: Ryan McGowan on Ange Postecoglou

The trouble with having a genius as your first boss is you think all your subsequent managers will be as special

Dec 4, 2024

17:12

My Sporting Hero: Joe Newell on Ben Stokes

It’s not easy being an English cricket fan in a Scottish football changing room, but Hibernian’s captain can’t help but tip his cap to the awesome…

Nov 27, 2024

10:02

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

21:17

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