Ronnie Simpson dives in vain to stop Martin Peters scoring Englands' first goal during the European Nations Cup qualifying decider at Hampden.24th February 1968.

Very,very few gaps on the packed Hampden terraces. This would indicate the true attendance was approximately 150,000, rather than the official one given as 134,461!

Both attendance figures look now astonishing. However, they were the norm for Scotland v England matches of the time at Hampden.

Scotland v England 2nd April 1966.

123,052 given as the official attendance. Add 25-30,000 for true attendance.

England won 4-3.

Bundesliga 1965/66. 1860 Munich v Bayern Munich. 14th August 1965. A packed Stadium at Grünwalder Straße.

Game off due to the snow. West Germany. January 1963.

Supporters leaving the Wildpark Stadion in Karlsruhe, when the match between KSC and Munich 1860 was called off due to the snowy conditions.

Outside a pub in Manchester. Well done. Half and half scarves are a crime against the laws of decency and sanity. The thought of wearing the colours of another club - with the exception of Rangers - is enough to turn one's stomach.

The old North Stand at Hampden Park.

18 hours ago, Boyne said:

The old North Stand at Hampden Park.

The Hampden terraces were vast back then.

This picture looks mid to late 1970s. Judging by the perimeter fence.

Germany v Spain at the Olympic Stadium, Berlin in April 1942.

Hampden Park. Circa 1920.

Hampden during the visit of England in April 1946.Scotland won 1-0 before an official crowd of 139,468. Probably add 15,000 for the true crowd.

Late 1960s - early 1970s.

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Queen's Park v Raith Rovers at a cold and mostly empty Hampden Park in 1960.

Below: Hampden looks ‘ a‘wee bit busier’ in this picture.

Taken from the traditional Rangers End. Scotland v England on 9th April 1960. 129,193 officially saw it. Add 30,000 for the true attendance. The Police Officer at the bottom left of the picture, certainly had a good view of the match. Nobody I’d imagine, would obstruct his view of the match! 😀

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Some ‘trialist’ for Troon Juniors!😀😀😀

Pele and Brazil Training at the Troon Juniors Ground before the 1966 World Cup Finals.

Some of the 1974 World Cup Scotland Squad.

Hampden Park, 1968. Gemmell and McNeill behind John Greig. Mullery behind Bobby Moore. Score was 1-1. McCreadie and Cooke were in the Scotland team.

From 1977.

Top row, left to right: Dalglish, Forsyth, Rough, Donnachie, Rioch, Buchan.

Bottom row, left to right: Masson, Hartford, Johnston, McGrain, Gemmell.

Ronnie Allen of West Brom scores a penalty during the 1954 FA Cup final against Preston North End.

1st May 1954. WBA goalkeeper Jimmy Sanders turns away, unable to watch the penalty. West Brom won 3-2.

Real Madrid v Partizan Belgrade. 1966 European Cup Final played in Brussels. Real won 2-1 on 11th May 1966.

Caption states it’s the first ever match between Red Star Belgrade v Partizan Belgrade on a very snow covered pitch in January 1947.

At the draw for the 1982 World Cup.

Rushall number 9 who is a sparks fixing the floodlights.

53 minutes ago, Boyne said:

Rushall number 9 who is a sparks fixing the floodlights.

Brilliant! 😀😀😀

Kevin Keegan standing in a foggy Wembley. The England v Bulgaria Euro 80 Qualifier was postponed 24 hours and was played on Thursday 22nd November 1979.

Keegan had been due to start and to captain the England team. The 24-hour postponement resulted in him missing the match as he had to return to Hamburg. Kevin Reeves making his full England debut,took his place.

Davie Wilson in action for Scotland at Wembley in April 1961. He scored two that day.

Mind you England did score nine!

Scotland v England in April 1960. Officially 129,783 was the crowd packed into Hampden.

Add 20-25,000 for the true attendance. No space whatsoever can be seen on the north terracing!