When Scotland Broke The World Transfer Record
Andrew Cotter presents the incredible story of how Falkirk FC, the community, and some canny local businessmen pulled off a footballing miracle and broke the world transfer record.
One of the greatest and most daring record transfers in football history wasn鈥檛 orchestrated in the plush surroundings of the Bernabau Stadium or in a gold gilded office in a Qatari Palace 鈥� the single most audacious piece of transfer business took place in an understated wood-panelled boardroom in Scotland in February 1922, when Falkirk FC pulled off the unbelievable and broke the world transfer record by signing England international Syd Puddefoot from West Ham United for 拢5000, smashing the previous world transfer record.
It catapulted Falkirk into the history books as the only Scottish club to break the world transfer record, and barring a Qatari style takeover of Airdrie or Cove Rangers, will most certainly be the last!
Through expert historical analysis and humorous dramatization, we鈥檒l take a dry look at when the footballing transfer gods smiled on Brockville Park a century ago.
Willie 'Daddy' Nicol played by Forbes Masson. Key Contributor was Michael White.
Presented by Andrew Cotter and produced by Gus Beattie for Gusman Productions.
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Broadcasts
- Mon 27 May 2024 12:00大象传媒 Radio Scotland
- Sun 14 Jul 2024 23:00大象传媒 Radio Scotland
- Boxing Day 2024 08:30大象传媒 Radio Scotland