Nearly 60-years ago, my Hearts’ supporting next door neighbour took me to Easter Road to watch Hibs play Naples in the Inter Cities Fairs Cup.

Hibs were 4-1 down from the first-leg and only manager Bob Shankly gave them any chance of progressing to the next round.

But up stepped full-back Bobby Duncan who opened the scoring with a sensational 40-yard strike which flew into the top corner past arguably the world’s finest goalkeeper Dino Zoff.

Hibs went on to win 5-0 and as were leaving the old stadium, my neighbour told me that I’d never see a better goal than Bobby’s.

And he was correct…….until the 14 August 2025 when Kieron Bowie scored a goal that was at least its equal.

Many years later I had the privilege of speaking to Bobby and of course I asked about his goal.

He told me: “Bob

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