'A MAGNIFICENTLY INSIGHTFUL READ' CRAIG BROWNTHE ENTHRALLING INSIDE STORY OF SCOTTISH FOOTBALL'S GOLDEN AGEIt's been a long wait since 1998. Over a quarter of a century since Scotland last qualified for the World Cup finals. But recent years have offered a glimmer of hope. With qualification for the last two Euro Championship finals, play-offs in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers and the 2026 World Cup approaching, could the long wait finally be over?Qualification has never been easy, but the golden age of nail-biting nights is well worth remembering. Archie Macpherson commentated on all of Scotland's World Cup matches during that purple patch, from the Zaire crash of 1974 to the defeat against Morocco in 1998. As the voice of Scottish football, Macpherson knew the players, the managers and the fans. He captured the adventure of competing with Iran, Peru, Costa Rica and Brazil, witnessing clashes of personality, managerial rages and so much more.Now, in the hope that the glory days may return, he tells every detail of the matches and men of the greatest tournament on earth in Adventures in the Golden Age.'A wonderful history, breathing life into matches and tournaments that have been buried under decades of comment' Hugh MacDonald, The Herald

Step into the heart of football’s goals with It’s a goal! by the legendary commentator Archie Macpherson. Delve into Archie’s captivating stories about what each goal means to him. some spectacular, some less-so, some not-at-all, but all significant – together with a fascinating backstory to each goal and the match in which it was scored. With each goal comes a riveting backstory, revealing the emotions that fuel the beautiful game. Archie invites you on a journey through the highs and lows of football, where the simple act of scoring a goal becomes a profound moment of human connection. From the roar of victory to the sting of defeat, Archie captures the essence of football’s emotional rollercoaster with unparalleled insight and passion.Experience the enduring power of football to unite, inspire and move us all, regardless of our team allegiance or location. It’s a Goal! is a testament to the universal language of football, celebrating the players and moments that have touched the hearts of fans worldwide.

For four decades Archie Macpherson has been one of Britain's finest football commentators. Instantly recognisable, he's never been short of an opinion or far from controversy. After joining the BBC full-time in 1969, he established himself not only as one of our foremost commentators but also as a cult figure in our national life. In A Game of Two Halves, Archie Macpherson gives us his unique perspective on his life and career. As well as brilliant anecdotes including his battles with Jock Stein, friendship and a spectacular falling out with Alex Ferguson, interviewing Terry Wogan in LA in a Jacuzzi in an open- top limousine and the Scotland football manager who took delivery of a plain white envelope, Archie Macpherson also tackles tough issues like sectarianism, the sad decline of commercial television and the future of the beautiful game. A Game of Two Halves is a candid, entertaining and thought provoking autobiography which brings Archie Macpherson's story and his passion for football to life with all his characteristic insight, humour and honesty.

‘This is like a scene from Apocalypse Now’Archie Macpherson examines the story of football’s most explosive rivalry - Celtic v Rangers.In this book he centres on the infamous riot at the Old Firm Scottish Cup Final at Hampden on 10 May 1980, at which he was the match commentator, and which resulted in the banning of alcohol in football grounds.He explores his memories of the many clashes between the two clubs over his half-century broadcasting career.This leads him inevitably to the sources of the sectarianism which has characterised this fixture and the West of Scotland.He weaves his experiences, and those of others, into the complex tapestry of social issues and club loyalties and takes us through the wider political context: World War II, the invisible hand of Margaret Thatcher and Scotland’s independence referendum.This vitriolic conflict is more than a game. It is a kaleidoscope of bitter dispute, and occasional violence, and Archie Macpherson provides a colourful insight into how it was to live with the Old Firm for over five decades.

'A MAGNIFICENTLY INSIGHTFUL READ' CRAIG BROWNTHE ENTHRALLING INSIDE STORY OF SCOTTISH FOOTBALL'S GOLDEN AGEIt's been a long wait since 1998. Over a quarter of a century since Scotland last qualified for the World Cup finals. But recent years have offered a glimmer of hope. With qualification for the last two Euro Championship finals, play-offs in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers and the 2026 World Cup approaching, could the long wait finally be over?Qualification has never been easy, but the golden age of nail-biting nights is well worth remembering. Archie Macpherson commentated on all of Scotland's World Cup matches during that purple patch, from the Zaire crash of 1974 to the defeat against Morocco in 1998. As the voice of Scottish football, Macpherson knew the players, the managers and the fans. He captured the adventure of competing with Iran, Peru, Costa Rica and Brazil, witnessing clashes of personality, managerial rages and so much more.Now, in the hope that the glory days may return, he tells every detail of the matches and men of the greatest tournament on earth in Adventures in the Golden Age.'A wonderful history, breathing life into matches and tournaments that have been buried under decades of comment' Hugh MacDonald, The Herald

Step into the heart of football’s goals with It’s a goal! by the legendary commentator Archie Macpherson. Delve into Archie’s captivating stories about what each goal means to him. some spectacular, some less-so, some not-at-all, but all significant – together with a fascinating backstory to each goal and the match in which it was scored. With each goal comes a riveting backstory, revealing the emotions that fuel the beautiful game. Archie invites you on a journey through the highs and lows of football, where the simple act of scoring a goal becomes a profound moment of human connection. From the roar of victory to the sting of defeat, Archie captures the essence of football’s emotional rollercoaster with unparalleled insight and passion.Experience the enduring power of football to unite, inspire and move us all, regardless of our team allegiance or location. It’s a Goal! is a testament to the universal language of football, celebrating the players and moments that have touched the hearts of fans worldwide.

For four decades Archie Macpherson has been one of Britain's finest football commentators. Instantly recognisable, he's never been short of an opinion or far from controversy. After joining the BBC full-time in 1969, he established himself not only as one of our foremost commentators but also as a cult figure in our national life. In A Game of Two Halves, Archie Macpherson gives us his unique perspective on his life and career. As well as brilliant anecdotes including his battles with Jock Stein, friendship and a spectacular falling out with Alex Ferguson, interviewing Terry Wogan in LA in a Jacuzzi in an open- top limousine and the Scotland football manager who took delivery of a plain white envelope, Archie Macpherson also tackles tough issues like sectarianism, the sad decline of commercial television and the future of the beautiful game. A Game of Two Halves is a candid, entertaining and thought provoking autobiography which brings Archie Macpherson's story and his passion for football to life with all his characteristic insight, humour and honesty.

‘This is like a scene from Apocalypse Now’Archie Macpherson examines the story of football’s most explosive rivalry - Celtic v Rangers.In this book he centres on the infamous riot at the Old Firm Scottish Cup Final at Hampden on 10 May 1980, at which he was the match commentator, and which resulted in the banning of alcohol in football grounds.He explores his memories of the many clashes between the two clubs over his half-century broadcasting career.This leads him inevitably to the sources of the sectarianism which has characterised this fixture and the West of Scotland.He weaves his experiences, and those of others, into the complex tapestry of social issues and club loyalties and takes us through the wider political context: World War II, the invisible hand of Margaret Thatcher and Scotland’s independence referendum.This vitriolic conflict is more than a game. It is a kaleidoscope of bitter dispute, and occasional violence, and Archie Macpherson provides a colourful insight into how it was to live with the Old Firm for over five decades.