article_snippet: On reflection, it would be wrong to describe inter-squad relations back then as frosty.
article_snippet: But the Rangers boys and the Celtic boys did tend to stay together.
article_snippet: For much of Naismith’s Scotland career, a call-up to the national side brought mixed emotions for many.
article_snippet: At times, the pride of being selected to pull on a dark blue jersey was diminished by a realisation that the team was going nowhere fast.
article_snippet: Many of those who did assemble for duty wore the look of men who wish they hadn’t bothered.
article_snippet: Hardly fixtures that necessitate a dose of tranquillisers to calm the pulse of the Tartan Army, but tellingly viewed by the entire squad as matters of the utmost importance.
article_snippet: Typifying how many fans now have the collective memories of goldfish, graffiti denigrating the Spaniard has been seen around Goodison Park.
article_snippet: The irony of Scotland now providing a lift for ailing club players is lost on no one.
highlights_snippet: Everton forward said previous national call-ups brought mixed emotions .
  