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Birthday wishes for Hampden
31/10/2003
Sports Minister Frank McAveety has added his
congratulations toScotland's national football stadium on its 100th birthday
today.
Mr McAveety said:
"Over the past 100 years,HampdenParkhas played host to many sporting events and has seen
some spectacular footballing moments.
"It is every young footballer's dream to play on
a pitch that has been graced by the many footballing
legends from the early Scottish greats to modern
international stars like Zinadine Zidane.
"Perhaps the defining moment in my memory is Joe
Jordan's goal in the 1974 World Cup qualifier. I am
confident that there will be many more great moments to
come - perhaps againstHollandin the near future!"