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Icons of Football Returns to BBC Scotland

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BBC Scotland's acclaimed "Icons of Football" documentary series returns for its third season. All episodes drop on iPlayer this Thursday, May 7, with Henrik Larsson's tribute premiering live on BBC Scotland at 22:00. The series arrives as Scottish football's domestic season concludes before the World Cup, offering fans both familiar tales and previously untold stories from the nation's footballing legends.

The season features Celtic's "King of Kings" Henrik Larsson, who scored 242 goals in 315 appearances. Liverpool treble-winner Gary McAllister reflects on his career including forming a formidable Leeds midfield with David Batty, Gary Speed, and Gordon Strachan. Scotland's all-time leading goalscorer Julie Fleeting celebrates her 116 goals in 118 caps, while Rangers maverick Davie Cooper is remembered as one of the nation's most naturally gifted players.

Additional tributes include Scottish football character Chick Young and Arsenal women's legend Julie Fleeting. The series explores both on-pitch achievements and off-pitch journeys, revealing how these icons shaped Scottish football's identity. From Larsson's Champions League triumph to Cooper's tragic legacy, these documentaries capture the complete stories behind Scotland's footballing heroes.