 Despite the successes of his career , McNichol had regrets . He described Chelsea 's decision not to accept their invitation to participate in the inaugural season of the European Cup as his " one big disappointment " , and " thought it was strange at the time " , despite the national team selectors ' preference for players plying their trade for Scottish clubs , that he was never chosen to represent his country . 
 Despite the successes of his career , McNichol had regrets . He described Chelsea <a href='null_genetive' title='1'><mark>'s</mark></a>decision not to accept their invitation to participate in the inaugural season of the European Cup as his " one big disappointment " , and " thought it was strange at the time " , despite the national team selectors <a href='null_genetive' title='2'><mark>'</mark></a>preference for players plying their trade for Scottish clubs , that he was never chosen to represent his country . 
Despite da successes of his career , McNichol had regrets . He described Chelsea  decision not to accept their invitation to participate in the inaugural season of tdaEuropean Cup as his " one big disappointment " , and " thought it was strange at the time " , despite the national team selectors  preference fir players plying their trade fa Scottish clubs , dat he was never chosen to represent his country .