What a year of football it was.
Who could have foreseen a year of Covid-19 challenges producing so many iconic sporting moments?
Euro 2020, Scotland taking over London, Scott McTominay’s injury-time winner against Israel, Rangers’ invincible league season and Glasgow City’s record breaking 14th league title in a row – it's really has been a remarkable 12 months for Scottish football.
And while the year ends in the same sad fashion as it began – with empty stands due to coronavirus restrictions – we approach the new year knowing 2021 will be etched into the memory of fans as one of the most exhilarating years in Scottish football history.
Here are 12 of the best photos from a stunning year of sport.

9. Hoops new hero
Celtic’s new hero Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates after scoring the winner in Premier Sports Cup Final between Celtic and Hibernian at Hampden Park earlier this month. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group

10. Last minute winners at Hampden
What a moment. Scott McTominay scores to make it 3-2 during a FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Scotland and Israel and sends Hampden wild. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

11. The moment of hope
Callum McGregor celebrates after scoring Scotland's first tournament goal since France 1998 at Hampden Park. Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group

12. Record breakers
Fans watch on as Hibs Women defeat rivals Hearts 3-0 at Easter Road. The match saw a record breaking attendance for a Scottish women's domestic football game as almost 6k attended the Edinburgh derby. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group

