‘Scotland stole Boston’s heart but can England conquer the city?’
There is no doubt that the Tartan Army has made a lasting impression on Boston(Image: Sam Navarro/Getty Images)
of the tartan army world cup The adventure has not only captured the hearts of its supporters, but has also left an indelible mark on thousands of people throughout Boston.
Scotland’s traveling support has become the biggest talking point of the tournament, with almost 10,000 fans turning up. massachusetts city Before the first two group stage matches against Haiti and Morocco at Boston Stadium.
wearing a kilt, showing off his game bagpipe And with bars filling from morning till night, the Scots were immediately adopted by the locals, who adopted their good-natured approach to following the national team.
For days social media was flooded with stories of Scottish fans drinking with locals, posing for photos and turning Boston into a sea of tartan. While American media outlets regularly covered the atmosphere created by the supporters and locals openly admitted that they fell in love Scotland’s famous tartan army.
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As Scotland supporters head to Miami to watch Steve Clarke’s team will face Brazil on June 24.England fans have now arrived in Boston, leaving many locals wondering if they can make the same impact.
And now a Boston news outlet is looking for answers. Posting a video on TikTok, WCVB Channel 5 Boston took to the streets to find out if England supporters could win over the city in the same way as Scotland fans.
The news report was uploaded with the caption: “Scotland stole Boston’s heart but can England conquer the city?” However, the responses he received highlighted the fierce rivalry that exists between the neighboring countries.
In the clip, a reporter approached several England fans and immediately asked what they thought of the Tartan Army. Instead of answering, the first pair of supporters chanted “Who? Who? Who?” Responded by raising slogans. Directly at the reporter.
While another fan gave a more modest response, saying: “Scotland? I respect them.” But another supporter appeared keen to remind the reporter of Scotland’s football fortunes when asked whether England fans could become as popular in Boston as the Tartan Army.
He responded, “Oh my God, I don’t think we need that.” “I think unfortunately, they’re already on their way home, aren’t they?”
Following the report a large group of England fans clapped in the air and shouted: “Scotland get beaten wherever they go.”
However the most notable moment came from behind the camera, when a loud American voice could be heard interrupting the English chants about the Scots, shouting: “Let’s go to Scotland!”
The clip immediately attracted attention online, with many viewers arguing in the comments section that the attitude of the English fans explains why Scotland supporters have become such a favorite among Boston residents.
One social media user simply wrote: “And this is why you don’t win people over,” while another added: “At least we’re not confused. We’re there for fun and happiness and we’re loved and the English don’t have that attitude.”
A third said: “I want my country to be loved for who we are and how our friendliness and love of fun appeals to other people, rather than how well we hit a ball in a park – that’s all I’m saying.”
Meanwhile, another user joked: ‘Anyway…no Scotland, no what?!?!’
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