St Mirren’s first clashes on the continent more than worthwhile. Bone was never afraid to pick up his passport and try his hand at playing around the world, turning out for Hong Kong Rangers and Toronto Blizzard during an eventful career that also included time at home with Partick Thistle and Hearts.
It was two loan spells playing in the North American Soccer League that robbed him of his chance to play in the UEFA Cup as the Buddies made their first appearances on the European stage in 1980.
While Bone missed out on taking on Elfsborg and St Etienne in front of packed crowds in Paisley, he’s adamant that pain is eased by the fact he still went up against some of the best players to ever kick a ball during his time in Canada and America..
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