There have been a lot of English patriots complaining about the Scots’ desire to support anyone but England. I am going to risk being the lone in the minority of (thanks Gareth) English patriot voices!
France just lost two points by stopping playing after they were 1-0 up against South Korea. It ended, I am delighted to report, one apiece!
And this delight, this is what the Scots feel when England lose, and I don’t begrudge them that. In fact I have nothing against the Scots generally at all — I welcome their competitiveness. The only Scots I don’t like are those who get animated at the prospect of an English Parliament. So many interjections, so many complaints about English imperialism — it is this which should frustrate, not the quite natural tendency for neighbouring nations to be competitive. If Scotland ever qualifies for the World Cup, they can be sure I’ll be supporting their opponents unless they’re French!
June 18th, 2006 at 11:43 pm
When I was young I always enjoyed to support Scotland, Wales and Ireland (I have some Irish family) if England wasn’t playing, and I still do. I don’t expect other people to feel the same way, but it annoys me when I see the Scots anti-English hate fest at football events especially as they are claiming to be the nicest fans etc etc.
We don’t get it as bad from the Welsh or Irish.
June 19th, 2006 at 12:13 am
You are not a lone voice Gavin.
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June 19th, 2006 at 9:00 am
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June 21st, 2006 at 2:41 pm
I think that Scots have a right to support England’s opponents, how else will the losers get any fun. I just wish they didn’t take so much of our cash while they did so.