The 1997

Scottish Claymores The Scottish Claymores were an American football team based in Scotland. The franchise played in the World League of American Football (later renamed NFL Europe) between 1995 and 2004, initially playing all home games at Murrayfield Stadium, E ...

season was the third season for the franchise in the World League of American Football (WLAF). The team was led by head coach

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in his third year, and played its home games at

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in Edinburgh, Scotland. They finished the regular season in third place with a record of five wins and five losses. General manager

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resigned at the end of the season, wanting to pursue opportunities in the United States.

Offseason

World League draft

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Schedule

Standings

Game summaries

Week 1: at Amsterdam Admirals

Week 3: vs Rhein Fire

Week 4: at Frankfurt Galaxy

Week 6: vs Amsterdam Admirals

Week 7: at Rhein Fire

Week 8: vs Frankfurt Galaxy

Awards

After the completion of the regular season, the All-World League team was selected by members of the media. Overall, Scotland had five players selected. The selections were: * George Coghill, safety *

Scott Couper Scott Couper (born January 6, 1970) is a Scottish former American football player. He played at wide receiver, most notably for the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe. Career Couper's first experience of American football came with the amateur B ...

, offensive national player * Wayne Lammle, punter * Jason Simmons, defensive end * Siran Stacy, running back Additionally, Simmons was selected defensive MVP by the six World League head coaches.

Notes

References

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