Original Scotland Home Jersey 1978 - Kids L

£53.00
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Size: Kids L

Armpit to Armpit: 38 cm
Shoulder to hem: 50 cm


Condition Details

Excellent condition, rare kids shirt from the 70S!

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Product Care
  • Cold Wash, preferably hand wash
  • Turn item inside out
  • Do not iron, steaming prefered
  • Do not bleach
  • No fabric softener
  • Do not tumble dry
Season Information
  • 1978 Home Jersey
  • Players: Archie Gemmill, Kenny Dalglish, Joe Jordan
  • Brand: Umbro
  • Sponsor: -

Scotland entered the 1978 World Cup in Argentina with enormous hype and belief, fuelled by manager Ally MacLeod’s public confidence and a squad stacked with elite players from Liverpool, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. Expectations were sky‑high after a strong qualifying campaign, but the tournament quickly turned into a cautionary tale. Scotland opened with a 3–1 defeat to Peru, a match they had badly underestimated, followed by a disappointing 1–1 draw with Iran, leaving qualification hanging by a thread. In their final group game, Scotland produced one of their most famous World Cup performances, beating the Netherlands 3–2 thanks to Archie Gemmill’s iconic solo goal, but they still failed to advance due to goal difference. They finished 3rd in Group 4 with a record of 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, scoring 5 and conceding 6 goals. The campaign remains remembered as a mix of hubris, chaos, and one unforgettable moment of brilliance.