The Firhill Tavern is kind of not around any more. Last time I was in the Star & Garter I was hit with drip tray spillage so I've not been back. The Strathmore is ok, as is Munns.
Somebody may suggest The Brass Monkey on the Finniestoun end of Argyle street.
He was crap. Very difficult circumstances ? Hardly River Plate v Boca Juniors. He was chosen for the world cup final so he is supposedly the best. Clearly he was chosen for some other reason.