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Dear Scotland

On the Road with the Tartan Army

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Dear Scotland

By: Ally McCoist
Narrated by: Peter Forbes
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The Tartan Army. The Hampden Roar. The Auld Enemy. Following Scotland can be a thrilling, heart-breaking, and exhilarating experience.

Scottish legend AllyMcCoist 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.

©2024 Ally McCoist (P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Football (Soccer) Sports Funny Witty Scotland Heartfelt Highlander

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At times its undeniably hard to be a Scottish football fan, I loved in the epilogue that McCoist summed up "the hope won't kill us". Growing up in a time when he was a football Icon for me and many others it was great to hear his take on the game we all love.

A love letter to Scottish football

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Dropped the ball not having Ally read the audiobook. The narrator did a fine job but couldn’t ever be as good as hearing the words in Ally’s voice would have been.

Where’s Ally?

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I am a self-confessed Coisty fanatic so I am already decidedly biased.

Don't expect to find within this book, any deep insight into the life of this deeply private man, but

Passionate and very funny

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Really enjoyed listening to all those who Ally had crossed paths with throughout! Great listen!

Views and history

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Ally’s journey through life is like an education in what made British football what is today. One of football’s true characters, a great player, captain of his country, with 2 European golden boots but with a modest humility that endears to him to all and a zest for life that make this audiobook a really engaging listen and genuinely funny aswell. A proud Scotsman and Rangers Icon who post playing days has become one of if not the best co-commentators in the business. This is a great audiobook full of laughter, memories, great anecdotes and wisdom gleamed from working with some of the best managers in the business and from his own life experiences.

Superb Listen from British Football Great

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A combination of really lovely stories. Great insight into his family life & his relationships with others in the game as well as the game itself

Coisty being coisty

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Would have liked more on his career at Sunderland but very little. Too much of his hate of the English. Lovely piece on Walter Smith.

Hate of English

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Loved this fun, sincere and lyrical set of tales from Mr McCoist. His love for the Scottish people, Scottish team and Scotland itself shines through. You'll laugh, cry and cheer along with him. Beautifully read as well.

Heartwarming love letter to Scotland

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Great, non stop listening nothing like a football book I was hooked from first spoken word. When is the sequel out?

Ally’s love for all things Scottish

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Good story and relatable to any Scottish football fan and Scot !! I think there need to be more breaking from his career as it’s a highlight book. Great listen.

Relatable and honest.

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