Gary Mackay recalls the goal that made him an Irish hero

On the 27th anniversary of Scotland beating Bulgaria to send Ireland to Euro ‘88, honorary Irishman Gary Mackay recalls the goal that made all the difference — and the case of whiskey that got away!

We weren’t playing to try to help Ireland, we were trying to get a victory for Scotland

“You probably know why I’m ringing you,” I say to Gary Mackay, having identified myself as an Irish journalist.