Hall of Fame

The annual Hall of Fame Dinner this year was a magnificent night and the Scottish football stars were out in force.  It was a truly memorable and entertaining evening for all who attended.

Another 11 inductees joined the Hall of Fame.  The criteria now allows Non-Scots who have made a significant contribution to Scottish football to be inducted.  The first Non-Scots who were inducted were the International superstars of Scottish football, Brian Laudrup and Henrik Larsson. 

• Davie Cooper (1956 – 1995) Position: Winger.  Clubs: Clydebank, Rangers, Motherwell.
• Henrik Larsson (1971 - ) Position: Striker. Clubs: Celtic.
• Brian Laudrup 1969 - ) Position: Midfielder. Clubs: Rangers.
• Willie Ormond (1927 – 1984) Position: Winger.Clubs: Stenhousemuir, Hibernian, Falkirk.
• Willie Henderson (1944 - ) Position: Winger. Clubs: Rangers, Sheffield Wednesday, Hong Kong Rangers, Airdrieonians.
• Tommy Gemmell (1943 - ) Position: Full back. Clubs: Celtic, Nottingham Forest, Dundee.
• Richard Gough (1962 - ) Position: Central defender / Right back. Clubs: Dundee United, Tottenham Hotspur, Rangers, Kansas City Wizards, San Jose Clash, Everton.
• John Robertson (1953 - ) Position: Winger. Clubs: Nottingham Forest, Derby County.
• Tommy Walker (1915 - 1993) Position: Inside Forward. Clubs: Hearts, Chelsea.
• Billy Steel (1923 - 1982) Position: Inside Forward. Clubs: Morton, Derby County, Dundee.
• Sandy Jardine (1948 - ) Position: Full back. Clubs: Rangers, Heart of Midlothian.
  
  
  Henrik Larsson was presented his awards by his old Manager, and the hightly respected man who bought him to Celtic, Wim Jansen and BT Scotland's Head of Communications Alan Bonas.  Larsson said he was very humbled. He also added "Its a great honour to be inducted to the Scottish Football Hall of Fame and it means a lot to me.  I had such a great time here but it did surprise me to get this.  I think you can see how much Brian and myself appreciated being the first two foreign players to get in". 
  Video of Henrik Larssons Induction
  
  
  
  
  
  Brian Laudrup was on top form on the evening and proudly accepted his award from his old manager and current Scotland manager Walter Smith and Coca-Cola's Regional Director - Scotland, Alan Halliday.  The nine-in-a-row legend said that he was extremely honoured with the award and admitted that the 4 years at Rangers was definitely one of the hightlights of his career. 
  
  Video of Brian Laudrups Induction
  
  
  
  
  Another nine-in-a-row legend inducted was Richard Gough (right).  Old team mate Andy Goram presented the award to Richard. Gough said "I am humbled and extremely proud.  When I look at the people alongside me, its a real thrill to be mentioned with them". 
  
  
  
  Inductee John Robertson (left) with ex Celtic Manager  Martin O'Neill.
  
  Video of John Robertsons Induction