This time we’re joined by soccer legend Jocky Scott who played for Dundee, Aberdeen, Seattle Sounders, and Scotland. During this episode, the group focuses their discussion on Jocky’s time with the Seattle Sounders including his biggest highlights of that time, what it was like for him to move to and play in America, and his experience playing in the 1977 Soccer Bowl Final.
On this episode:
● How Jocky ended up playing for the Seattle Sounders.
● His experience with the United States before he started playing there.
● How Jocky’s family managed this overseas move.
● Why playing in Hawaii wasn’t always the easiest thing to do.
● What Jocky thought of the Seattle turf.
● Why Bobby Moore was one of the humblest players Jocky ever knew and worked with.
● What Jocky believes drove the Seattle Sounders towards the 1977 finals.
● Jockey’s experience with the American media.
● Alcohol addiction among great players during this time.
● How mental health concerns among players were treated differently then versus now.
● When the Sounders had played the Cosmos before the 1977 final.
● The mentality with which the Seattle Sounders approached that game.
● Where Jocky says the playing atmosphere was brilliant.
● Why Jocky ended up leaving America.
● Jocky’s best memories of playing in America.
● Who Jocky felt was the best player in the world at that time.
● Highlights of the exhibition game between the Sounders and Cosmos.
● The parts of playing that have helped Jocky in his management career.