Alex McLeish has likened the nerves he felt upon receiving his OBE to "like a cup final". The ex-Rangers and Scotland boss was honoured for his charitable contributions at Windsor Castle by the Princess Royal on Tuesday.
He also expressed his delight at receiving the accolade from Princess Anne, noting that she was a prominent figure during his formative years. McLeish credits his initiation into charity work to his time at Aberdeen under the guidance of legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Glasgow-born McLeish boasts a remarkable tally of nearly 700 appearances for the Dons and a haul of silverware including the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup, the European Super Cup, three Scottish Premier Division titles, five Scottish Cups, and two Scottish League cups.
He also earned his stripes on the international stage with 77 caps for Scotland, featuring in three World Cups in 1982, 1986, and 1990. As a gaffer, he took the helm at Rangers from 2001 to 2006 and had two stints as the Scotland boss.
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