Jinky Lost at Sea

OTD E0196 — 15 May 1974: After Scotland beat Wales 2–0 at Hampden, Jimmy “Jinky” Johnstone went out in Largs, climbed into a rowing boat, drifted toward the Firth of Clyde, and had to be rescued by the coastguard. This episode traces Scotland’s 1974 World Cup build-up, Willie Ormond’s squad, Jinky’s genius, the boat prank, Sandy Jardine’s Rangers joke, the drinking culture of 1970s football, Johnstone’s England masterclass three days later, and how football’s relationship with alcohol and player discipline changed.Ideas: [email protected]