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Scotland fans wearing only kilts predict ’empty space around us due to smell’
A PAIR of Scotland fans are staring down the prospect of wearing nothing but their kilts for the next two weeks in Germany after their suitcases went missing.
Die-hard Scots Billy Maxton, 67, and Bob Burnett, 69, have joined the Tartan Army party in Munich ahead of the Euro 2024 curtain-raiser between Scotland and Germany.
The pair, hailing from Dalkeith in Midlothian, ensured they were fully kitted out as they flew from Edinburgh to Germany on Tuesday to support Steve Clarke‘s team.
They would have hoped to be able to swap into casual wear between games.
However, that opportunity was taken away from them when they discovered their suitcases were not with them when they touched down in Munich.
And having already spent three days without a change of clothes, Billy and Bob revealed they would be facing two weeks of the same attire.
Speaking to the Daily Record, Billy said: “We travelled across from Edinburgh on Tuesday but when we got here our cases hadn’t arrived.
“We’ve been trying to chase it up but no one knows where they are.
“We’ve been looking like this for three days now and if we don’t get our cases it will be two weeks, at least, in our kilts.”
The retired council worker continued: “If they don’t turn up you will see us sitting in a bar with a big empty space around us due to the smell.
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“We’re just lucky, though, that we were wearing the perfect outfits before the cases went missing, and our kilts weren’t in the bag!”
Despite the setback, the dynamic duo haven’t let it dampen their spirits.
Former hospital worker Bob added: “The weather and the atmosphere has been amazing. We’ve got tickets for all the games too so we just can’t wait.
“It’s been a long time coming, getting to a tournament abroad, so it’s a brilliant feeling. I think we will get through the group stage then who knows how far we could go from there.
“We’re supposed to be going home after Stuttgart but we will cancel our flight if we do get through.
“If that means another week in these outfits, then so be it. Three weeks in the same clothes – what more can you ask for?”
Scottish fans have been living it up in Munich this week.
And one German TV reporter got more than they bargained for when filming some Scottish fans out and about.
A fan wearing a Germany shirt and kilt saw their kilt lifted by another supporter, leaving his manhood exposed to viewers on live TV, which left the TV host looking flustered.
Scotland fans have also suffered a nightmare scenario after they drunk airport bars and pubs DRY while on their trip.
Scotland Euro 2024 guide
QUALIFYING for back-to-back Euros is an achievement in itself and the Tartan Army are sure to make the most of it.
The Scots recorded a famous 2-0 win over Spain in qualifying, but come into the Euros off the back of seven games without a win.
MANAGER: Steve Clarke
Only Jock Stein, Andy Roxburgh and Craig Brown have managed Scotland in more games than Jose Mourinho’s former assistant.
STAR MAN: John McGinn
The Aston Villa star has reached new levels under Unai Emery’s tutelage and is crucial to a midfield that provides most of Scotland’s goals.
How Scotland attack
Scotland’s three-man midfield will be crucial with the likes of McGinn and Scott McTominay providing lung-busting runs and coming up with most of the goals.
Target man Lyndon Dykes is set to be a big miss with Che Adams likely to step in as the lone striker in a 5-4-1 formation.
How Scotland defend
Scotland will put ten men behind the ball in a deep 5-4-1 block out of possession.
They will work extremely hard to deny the opposition central spaces between the lines, forcing them to resort to wide play and crosses which the Scots feel more comfortable defending.
Read the full Scotland Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags
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