Glenn Middleton has been proudly watching his European glory goal on repeat since Thursday – just like Dundee United ’s fans.
The former Rangers kid left two defenders in his wake before he took a back heel from Jamie McGrath, charged into the box and curled a shot into the far corner to score the only goal of the game against AZ Alkmaar. But his big Europa Conference League moment isn’t what the 22-year-old wants to be known for when he finally hangs up the boots.
No, Middleton has a much grander vision for the stories he’ll tell the grandkids – he wants to be a regular magic man in Europe and the Premiership. He said: “I’ve watched the goal a few times already. I didn’t get much sleep on Thursday night!
