The 75th season of the Scottish League Cup is officially in the books after St Johnstone were able to defeat Livingston at a regrettably empty Hampden Park on Sunday afternoon.
It was the first time in the Perth side’s history they were able to lift Scotland’s secondary cup competition and only their second major honour after 2014’s Scottish Cup final triumph over Dundee United.
While there’s no doubt the Scottish Cup deserves a greater status, in a nation dominated by two teams who hate to see the other side win anything, there isn’t a fan in the country who wouldn’t love to see their side lift the League Cup at the beginning of every season.
For some, that feeling is a clear memory. For others, it hasn’t occurred in decades. And for others, like Falkirk, Dunfermline Athletic, Inverness Caley Thistle, it hasn’t happened at all.
5. St Mirren - 2013
The Buddies bettered Hearts in a thrilling final, coming from a goal down and hanging on against a late fightback to win 3-2. Photo: SNS Group Rob Casey
6. Kilmarnock - 2012
Dieter Van Tornhout was the unlikely hero as Kenny Shiels' side upset Neil Lennon's Celtic with a 1-0 victory at Hampden. Photo: SNS Group Craig Williamson
7. Rangers - 2011
The blue half of Glasgow won this all-Old Firm final thanks to a goal from Nikica Jelavić in extra-time after the game had finished 1-1 in 90 minutes. Photo: SNS Group Alan Harvey
8. Hibs - 2007
Hibs won their second League Cup in the space of 20 years with a 5-1 demolition of Kilmarnock in the Hampden final. Photo: SNS Group Bill Murray