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.
13. Partick Thistle - 1971
One of the biggest shocks in Scottish football history sees newly promoted Partick Thistle upset the reigning champions in incredible fashion - going 4-0 up inside 37 minutes en route to a 4-1 win. Photo: SNS Group
14. Hearts - 1962
A long time without victory for one of Scotland's premier clubs. The last time they were successful was almost 60 years ago as Norrie Davidson's goal defeated Kilmarnock. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
15. East Fife - 1953
The part-time side have won the trophy an impressive three times in their history. The last of those was a 3-2 victory over Partick Thistle. Photo: SNS Group Craig Williamson
16. Motherwell - 1950
The longest team without a League Cup final victory who've still managed to win the trophy in their history. Motherwell defeated Hibs 3-0 at Hampden in their first of four final appearances. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group