Archie Gemmill

Archibald "Archie" Gemmill (born March 24, 1947 in Paisley) is a former Scottish footballer. He scored what is considered one of the greatest goals in the history of sport, for Scotland against the Netherlands at the 1978 World Cup.

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March 24 - 1947 - Paisley - Scottish - Footballer - Scotland - Netherlands - 1978 World Cup

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On June 11, 1978, Scotland needed to win the game by three goals to advance. With his team leading 2-1 in the 68th minute, Gemmill ran around three Dutch defenders and scored a fantastic goal to give his countrymen hope. Unfortunately, three minutes later the Netherlands replied, the game ending with a 3-2 result, denying Scotland a spot in the second round. The goal was later made a part of a memorable scene in the movie Trainspotting, in which characters Tommy and Lizzie settle down to watch a homemade porno film, only to see it has been replaced with a tape which has the goal: at the same time, Rent-boy (Ewan McGregor), who earlier had switched the tapes and borrowed the "goals tape", says (after finishing a night of sex with Dianne, whom he just met), "I haven't felt this good since Archie Gemmill scored against Holland in 1978!"

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June 11 - 1978 - Trainspotting - Porno - Ewan McGregor - Sex

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Overall, Gemmill played 43 times for Scotland, scoring eight goals. On the club level, he played for St Mirren, Preston North End, Derby County, Nottingham Forest, Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, and the Jacksonville Tea Men of the NASL.

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St Mirren - Preston North End - Derby County - Nottingham Forest - Birmingham City - Wigan Athletic - Jacksonville Tea Men - NASL

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Archie's son, Scot Gemmill, is a former Scottish international as well.

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