Scot 100: Cheryl Smith picks who she considers Scottish football's elite

　

JIMMY JOHNSTONE (CELTIC)

Jimmy (Jinky) Johnstone was a tricky winger famous for his quick feet and jinking runs. The Scot was most well known as being part of the Lisbon Lions, the Celtic team which beat Inter Milan to the Europeon Cup in 1967, becoming the first British Club to do so. Johnstone was part of a Celtic team famous for free flowing football, his talents were even applauded by opposition fans. In 1967 Celtic were the opponents for the Testimonial match of Real Madrid legend Di Stefano. His trickery was so impressive that the Spanish supporters chanted Ole every time he dribbled past one of their own players. Jinky played 515 games for the club and scored 129 goals. He sadly passed away in 2001 from motor neurone disease. In 2002 Jimmy Johnstone was named as the Greatest Ever Celtic Player by the fans

　

DAVIE COOPER (RANGERS/MOTHERWELL/CLYDEBANK)

Davie Cooper was a gifted Scottish winger regarded as many as one of the most significant players in the history of Rangers, Clydebank and Motherwell football clubs. Cooper played 111 games for Clydebank scoring 29 goals over two spells with the club, but the height of his playing days where at Premier League sides Rangers and Motherwell. Signed to the Ibrox club in 1977 Davie Cooper played in 540 games for the club and scored 75 goals. In his Rangers career he won three League titles and three Scottish Cups. Coopers skill was evident in the game against Glasgow rivals Celtic in the 1979 Drybrough cup final in which he scored one of his most famous goals. Cooper took the ball on his chest with his back to goal, played keepy up with the ball and beat four players before scoring. The goal was voted as the greatest ever Rangers goal by the fans. The winger moved to Motherwell in 1989 where he played 157 games and scored 17 goals for the Steelman. He was instrumental in the clubs 1991 Scottish cup win, there first piece of silverware in 39 years. Davie Cooper sadly passed away at the age of 39 of a brain haemorrhage.

　

HENRIK LARSSON (CELTIC)

Henrik Larsson is Celtic's most famous number 7 along with the late great Jimmy Johnstone. The Super Swede signed for the Glasgow Club in 1997 from Dutch outfit Feyenoord for a fee of £650,000. The striker spent seven prolific years at Celtic, where he was dubbed 'the king of kings' by the fans, scoring 242 goals in 315 games. His talent outshone his team mates and rivals alike often being referred to as world class. Celtic's greatest talisman won four league titles, two league cups and two Scottish cups and was key to the clubs run to the UEFA Cup final in 2003. Henrik Larsson was the leagues top goal scorer in five out of his six seasons at the club, winning the Golden Boot Award in 2000. He was also voted by the fans as being part of the greatest ever Celtic team in 2002. After his final swansong with the SPL side the Swedish International went onto find success with both Barcelona and Manchester United.

　

KENNY DALGLISH (CELTIC)

Kenny Dalglish is considered one of the greatest players in British history. The Glasgow born striker started his playing career with old firm side Celtic, in 1971, despite being a boyhood Rangers supporter. He was known for his brilliant football brain, always being one step ahead of his opponent. He played with the Club until 1977 in 320 games scoring 167 goals, winning four league titles, four Scottish cups and one league cup. Dalglish was part of the famous 'Quality Street Gang' of the time which included other young talented players who would go on to be Scotland Internationals. In the 1975-1976 season Kenny Dalglish captained the club and became not only the most capped Scottish player with 102 games, but also Scotland's joint leading goal scorer of all time. He signed for Liverpool in 1977 and went onto gain the nickname King Kenny due to his legendary status. Dalglish returned to Celtic in 2000 as first team coach and led the club to the Scottish league cup of that year. Kenny Dalglish is the current Liverpool F.C manager.

　

WILLIE MILLER (ABERDEEN)

Willie Miller was described by Sir Alex Ferguson as 'the best penalty box defender in the world' at the height of his game. The Scottish defender joined the Dons in 1972 and was made club captain four years later. His partnership in defence with Alex McLeish was decisive in the clubs domination of the Scottish game in the 1980's where they won all available domestic honours and the European cup winners cup in 1983, being the last Scottish club to do so. Willie Miller made a club record 558 appearances scoring 20 goals. He also played 65 times for the National team during his time with Aberdeen scoring once. Miller retired from playing in 1990 due to an injury he picked up while playing for Scotland. In 2003 Willie Miller was voted the greatest Aberdeen player of all time, In 2004 he was inducted into the Scotland hall of fame and in 2010 he was voted as one of eleven players in the greatest ever Scottish team. Willie Miller is currently director of football at Aberdeen F.C.

　

JIM BAXTER (RANGERS)

Known as 'Slim Jim', Baxter is considered to be one of Scotland greatest ever players. The attacking midfielder played for Rangers between 1960 and 1965 where he won ten trophies for the Ibrox club. Known for his ability to raise team morale, his tactical vision and precise passing, Baxter played 254 times over 2 spells scoring 24 goals. He played for the club in the first ever European cup winners cup final against Fiorentina which they subsequently lost. While playing for the men in blue Baxter played 34 times for the national team. Jim Baxter retired from football in 1970 at the age of 31. Willie Waddell described Baxter as 'the finest left half ever produced by Rangers' He passed away from cancer in 2001. Jim Baxter is a member of the Rangers hall of fame and the Scottish football hall of fame.

　

ANDY GORAM (RANGERS)

The man dubbed 'The Goalie' played for 12 clubs during his professional career including Hibernian and Motherwell but was most famous for his time at Rangers. Goram played in 258 games for the club between 1991 and 1998 and was part of the clubs nine in a row era, winning six of the nine league titles during his time. He was decisive in the Glasgow clubs run to the European cup semi final in the 1992-1993 season. The keeper, renound for his incredible shot stopping ability, broke the hearts of many Celtic supporters during his time at Rangers with his goalkeeping prowess. He was also known for his attitude as the joker of the pack in Scottish football. Andy Goram played 43 times for Scotland during his Rangers career and won accolades such as player of the year and players player of the year. After leaving Rangers in 2001 Andy Goram was voted as the clubs greatest ever goalkeeper, and in 2010 he was inducted into the Scottish football hall of fame.

　

JOHN ROBERTSON (HEARTS)

John Robertson is one of the greatest goal scorers in the Edinburgh clubs history enjoying two very successful spells at Tynecastle. The little striker played for the club between 1981 and 1988, and 1988 to 1998, playing 512 games in total and scoring an impressive 214 goals. In 1984 John Robertson was awarded the young player of the year award and in the 1998 season he was the leagues top goal scorer. It was also this year he picked up a winners medal in the Scottish Cup with the club. During his Hearts career John Robertson played in 16 games for Scotland and scored three goals. In 2004 he returned to the club as manager and led them to two cup semi finals and to 5th position in the premier league. He left the club in 2005.

　

ALLY McCOIST (RANGERS)

'Super Ally' played for Rangers between 1983 and 1998 earning the title as the clubs record goal scorer with 355 goals in 581 appearances. Known to many as a penalty box poacher McCoists goal scoring record speaks for itself. He holds the record for the most league goals scored, most Scottish cup goals scored and most European goals scored by a player. Ally McCoist is the 2nd all time highest scorer in the Scottish Premier League as well as holder of the title of the first player to be Europe's top scorer two years in a row and the first Scottish player to win the European golden boot award. In his 15 years at the club he won ten league titles, including every league title in the 9 in a row era, as well as one Scottish cup and nine league cups. During this time he picked up 61 international caps playing for Scotland and was inducted to both the Scottish football and sports hall of fame. He retired from playing in 2001 after a spell at Kilmarnock. Ally McCoist is the current manager of Rangers F.C.

　

PAUL McSTAY (CELTIC)

Paul 'The Maestro' McStay joined boyhood heroes Celtic in 1982 and played for the club for his entire professional career until retiring in 1997. The midfielder famous for his loyalty to the club he adored, played in 514 games for the men in green and white scoring 57 goals in all competitions. McStay captained both Celtic at all levels as well as playing 76 times for Scotland and captaining the national side, Scoring nine goals. During his successful career at Celtic McStay was instrumental in winning three league titles, four Scottish cups and one league cup. He also picked up accolades such as young player of the year, players player of year and footballer of the year. In 2002 Paul McStay was selected as a player in the greatest ever Celtic team by the fans. He has also been inducted into the Scottish football hall of fame.