17 Facts About Murdo MacLeod

Murdo MacLeod had a successful club career, mainly with Dumbarton, Celtic, Borussia Dortmund and Hibernian.

Murdo MacLeod then became a manager during the mid-1990s, serving both Dumbarton and Partick Thistle.

Murdo MacLeod then returned to Celtic as assistant manager, enjoying a successful season in tandem with Wim Jansen.

Since leaving Celtic as a result of Jansen's departure from Celtic Park in 1998, Murdo MacLeod has worked as a football pundit for newspapers, radio and television.

Murdo MacLeod scored a goal that helped Celtic win the league championship in 1979, in a decisive match against Rangers.

Murdo MacLeod rejected a contract offer from Celtic in May 1987 and moved to German club Borussia Dortmund a month later.

Murdo MacLeod played in 103 Bundesliga games during four years at the Westfalenstadion.

Murdo MacLeod won the German Cup and Super Cup in 1989.

Murdo MacLeod returned to Scotland with Hibernian, where he captained the club to a victory in the 1991 Scottish League Cup Final.

Murdo MacLeod had to wait until late in his career before becoming a Scotland regular.

Murdo MacLeod made his debut appearance as a substitute against England in the 1985 Rous Cup.

Murdo MacLeod made his first starting appearance for Scotland in October 1986, aged 28.

Murdo MacLeod went on to win a total of 20 caps, playing in the 1990 FIFA World Cup tournament.

Murdo MacLeod guided the club to promotion from the Second Division with a last day win over Stirling Albion in 1995.

Murdo MacLeod has written for the Daily Record and commentated on football for BBC Scotland and BBC Radio Scotland.

Murdo MacLeod has worked as a Scottish football analyst on Newstalk radio in Ireland.

Murdo MacLeod was admitted to Golden Jubilee Hospital in Clydebank during January 2010 to have a heart operation.