Jim Bett – Scotland (October 11, 1989)

Here is an exceptional collector's item from international football. This match-worn jersey was worn by midfielder Jim Bett for Scotland on October 11, 1989.

Match context: A decisive clash on the road to the World Cup

On Wednesday, October 11, 1989, Scotland traveled to the Parc des Princes in Paris to face France on the penultimate matchday of Group 5 of the 1990 World Cup qualifiers.

In a fiercely contested, high-intensity match, the Tartan Army suffered a defeat (3-0) against Les Bleus, but still sealed their ticket to the finals in Italy a few weeks later.

Jim Bett: Experience at the heart of the Scottish game

Starting on the bench, Jim Bett came on in the 75th minute in place of Murdo MacLeod, bringing his technical mastery, his vision and his composure to the final quarter of an hour of the match.

This jersey features all the official period characteristics and details of the Scotland national team for these 1990 World Cup qualifiers, including its number on the back. It is a museum-grade collector's item of inestimable rarity.