Derek Johnstone
Synopsis
An insight into Rangers' second top goalscorer, after Ally McCoist charting his career from that glorious day at Hampden in 1970 to the present as a broadcaster on radio and television. Derek Johnstone leapt straight into football's history books at the tender age of 16 when he was the youngest player ever to score a winning goal in a national final. That was at Hampden, October 24, 1970, the League Cup, which Rangers won against Celtic was the prize. The 1970s was Derek's golden era. He won a European medal in 1972 in Barcelona, the treble in 1976 and was Rangers top goalscorer. He won another treble in 1978. All of these achievements made him a Rangers legend.
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- Original Title
- Derek Johnstone
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- John Williams Productions
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John Williams
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What is Derek Johnstone about?
An insight into Rangers' second top goalscorer, after Ally McCoist charting his career from that glorious day at Hampden in 1970 to the present as a broadcaster on radio and television. Derek Johnstone leapt straight into football's history books at the tender age of 16 when he was the youngest player ever to score a winning goal in a national final. That was at Hampden, October 24, 1970, the League Cup, which Rangers won against Celtic was the prize. The 1970s was Derek's golden era. He won a European medal in 1972 in Barcelona, the treble in 1976 and was Rangers top goalscorer. He won another treble in 1978. All of these achievements made him a Rangers legend.
Who directed Derek Johnstone?
Derek Johnstone was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Derek Johnstone?
The principal cast of Derek Johnstone includes Derek Johnstone, Sandy Jardine, John Greig, Willie Johnston, Jock Wallace.
When was Derek Johnstone released and how long is it?
Derek Johnstone was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 55m.