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Andy Robertson Could Break Kenny Dalglish’s Scotland Record – But It Also Opens An Old Celtic-Scotland Wound

Andy Robertson is now sitting on 99 Scotland caps, just three away from Kenny Dalglish’s record of 102.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 6:20 AM
Andy Robertson Could Break Kenny Dalglish’s Scotland Record – But It Also Opens An Old Celtic-Scotland Wound
Key Things to Know
  • Aodhán Ó Conchobhair argues Andy Robertson approaching Kenny Dalglish's Scotland appearance record revives historical tensions between Celtic and Scotland.
  • Andy Robertson has earned 99 Scotland caps, placing him three appearances behind Kenny Dalglish's record of 102.
  • The writer cites historical grievances, including Dalglish being benched in 1976 and hostility directed at Danny McGrain.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Scotland captain Andy Robertson has reached 99 international caps, leaving him just three appearances away from breaking Kenny Dalglish's all-time national team record of 102 caps. Writer Aodhán Ó Conchobhair highlights that Robertson's impending achievement brings renewed focus to the historically complicated relationship between Celtic and the Scottish national team setup.

The writer argues that historical Celtic figures such as Dalglish and Danny McGrain faced perceived bias and hostility from parts of the Hampden establishment and supporters. Ó Conchobhair notes that Robertson was once released by Celtic as a teenager, and argues that Scottish football must move past club rivalries to celebrate international achievements.

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