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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!"

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