Nicky Devlin reveals prized Scotland debut memento as Aberdeen star pays tribute to family
dailyrecord.co.ukNicky Devlin wasn’t quick enough to stop stroppy Ronaldo for a prized memento of his Scotland debut. But the Aberdeen star insists a special strip presented to him by Steve Clarke is the best souvenir he could wish for from his big night at Hampden.Along with the memory of his proud as punch family watching from the stands.
While CR7 got shirty with all and sundry before storming down the tunnel after a night of frustration on his own Hampden debut it was a completely different story for Devlin.
The 30-year-old might only have got on the field for the last two minutes plus added time. But that was long enough to produce a heroic block from AC Milan superstar Rafael Leao and help secure a brave backs-to-the-wall point against the Nations League group leaders.It’s a night he will never forget, along with dad Charlie, wife Lauren, kids Josh and Oliver and brother Johnny who were watching on from the Main Stand.
And thanks to the manager he has a special keepsake for his wall.He said: “I got a strip with my name on the back and the number one that the manager gave me.
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