Alan Rough
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Alan Roderick Rough is a former Scottish international
goalkeeper
, who won over 50 caps and played in two FIFA World Cup
s. He also had a long club career, mostly with Partick Thistle
and Hibernian
.
4–1 in the 1971 Scottish League Cup Final
.
After leaving Hibernian in 1988, where he was replaced by Andy Goram
who had also by this time taken taken over Rough's Scotland jersey, he played in the U.S. with Orlando Lions
. Rough also had spells with Celtic (covering for the injured Pat Bonner), Hamilton Academical
and Ayr United
before leaving senior football.
tournaments for Scotland, in 1978
and 1982
. He played 53 times for his country, keeping a clean sheet in 16 of those games. At the time of his retirement, Rough was Scotland’s most capped goalkeeper, but this record has since been broken by Jim Leighton
. Rough's penultimate cap was won in the tragic circumstances of the 1–1 draw with Wales
at Ninian Park
, Cardiff
in 1985. Rough came on as a half-time substitute for Leighton because Leighton had lost his contact lenses. The result, secured by a late Davie Cooper
penalty kick
, meant that Scotland qualified for a qualifying play-off against Australia, but manager
Jock Stein
collapsed and died at the end of the match. Rough was selected for the finals by Alex Ferguson
, but only played in one further international.
club Glenafton Athletic
. He now co-hosts a football phone-in show on Real Radio
with Mark Benstead and Derek Johnstone, which used to be broadcast twice a week on Setanta Sports 2
. Rough also writes a column for the Scottish edition of the Daily Mirror.
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
goalkeeper
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
, who won over 50 caps and played in two FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
s. He also had a long club career, mostly with Partick Thistle
Partick Thistle F.C.
Partick Thistle Football Club are a professional association football club from Glasgow. Despite their name, the club are based in the Maryhill area of the city, and have not played in Partick since 1908...
and Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
.
Club career
After making his debut at the end of season 1969–70, he went on to play a total of 624 games for Thistle before his transfer to Hibs in 1982. He was a member of the Partick Thistle team that defeated CelticCeltic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
4–1 in the 1971 Scottish League Cup Final
1971 Scottish League Cup Final
The 1971 Scottish League Cup Final was played on 23 October 1971 and was the final of the 26th Scottish League Cup competition. Newly-promoted Partick Thistle beat Celtic, who had played in the European Cup final only a year earlier, in a major upset...
.
After leaving Hibernian in 1988, where he was replaced by Andy Goram
Andy Goram
Andrew Lewis Goram is a former Scotland international association football goalkeeper. He started his career with Oldham Athletic and Hibernian, but he is best remembered for playing for Rangers during the 1990s, when he earned the moniker "The Goalie"...
who had also by this time taken taken over Rough's Scotland jersey, he played in the U.S. with Orlando Lions
Orlando Lions
The Orlando Lions was an American soccer team from Orlando, Florida which existed from 1985 to 1996. Over the years, the Lions competed at both the amateur and professional levels including some seasons as an independent team....
. Rough also had spells with Celtic (covering for the injured Pat Bonner), Hamilton Academical
Hamilton Academical F.C.
Hamilton Academical Football Club, often known as Hamilton Academical, or Accies, are a Scottish football club from Hamilton in South Lanarkshire. They were established in 1874 from the school football team at Hamilton Academy. They remain the only professional club in British football to have...
and Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
before leaving senior football.
International career
Rough played in two FIFA World CupFIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
tournaments for Scotland, in 1978
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
and 1982
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
. He played 53 times for his country, keeping a clean sheet in 16 of those games. At the time of his retirement, Rough was Scotland’s most capped goalkeeper, but this record has since been broken by Jim Leighton
Jim Leighton
James "Jim" Leighton MBE is a Scottish former football goalkeeper. Among the clubs he played for are Aberdeen , Manchester United, Arsenal, Dundee and Hibernian.-Club:...
. Rough's penultimate cap was won in the tragic circumstances of the 1–1 draw with Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
at Ninian Park
Ninian Park
Ninian Park was a football stadium in Leckwith, Cardiff, Wales. Until 2009, it was the home ground of Cardiff City F.C., who compete in the English Football League Championship...
, Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
in 1985. Rough came on as a half-time substitute for Leighton because Leighton had lost his contact lenses. The result, secured by a late Davie Cooper
Davie Cooper
David "Davie" Cooper was a professional football player. He was a Scotland international and played as a left winger....
penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
, meant that Scotland qualified for a qualifying play-off against Australia, but manager
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
Jock Stein
Jock Stein
John 'Jock' Stein CBE was a Scottish association football player and manager. He became the first manager of a British side to win the European Cup, with Celtic in 1967...
collapsed and died at the end of the match. Rough was selected for the finals by Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson
Sir Alexander Chapman "Alex" Ferguson, CBE is a Scottish association football manager and former player, currently managing Manchester United, where he has been in charge since 1986...
, but only played in one further international.
After playing
In the 1990s, Rough had a successful spell as manager (initially player-manager) of juniorScottish Junior Football Association
The Scottish Junior Football Association is an affiliated national association of the Scottish Football Association and is the governing body for the Junior grade of football in Scotland. The term "Junior" refers to the level of football played...
club Glenafton Athletic
Glenafton Athletic F.C.
Glenafton Athletic are a Scottish football club, based in New Cumnock, Ayrshire. Formed in 1930, their history has been characterised by local success, with some national success too.-History:...
. He now co-hosts a football phone-in show on Real Radio
Real Radio (Scotland)
Real Radio Scotland is an Independent Local Radio station in Central and Southern Scotland, owned and operated by GMG Radio. The station broadcasts from studios at Ballieston in the east end of the Glasgow on 100.3 & 101.1FM and on DAB.- Background :...
with Mark Benstead and Derek Johnstone, which used to be broadcast twice a week on Setanta Sports 2
Setanta Sports 1 & 2
Setanta Sports 1 is a subscription based sports channel in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Irelandunder a new licensing agreement between the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland and the newly formed company Setanta Sports Channel Ireland Ltd replacing Setanta Sports Ireland Ltd.The channel...
. Rough also writes a column for the Scottish edition of the Daily Mirror.