‘Absolutely mental’: Scotland takeover starts in Boston while others battle travel troubles
The Tartan Army is in Boston and making their presence known. But some Scottish fans are having a harder time than others getting to Boston for the beginning of the World Cup. Bagpipes and cheers could be heard from the Dubliner in downtown Boston Tuesday afternoon as dozens of
The Tartan Army is in Boston and making their presence known.
But some Scottish fans are having a harder time than others getting to Boston for the beginning of the World Cup.
Bagpipes and cheers could be heard from the Dubliner in downtown Boston Tuesday afternoon as dozens of Scotland fans were calling the Irish pub their home.
“I think I’ve been in this pub for at least 78 hours since we got here,” said fan Ben Bunney.
The group is now waiting for their 28-year World Cup drought to come to a close this weekend.
In the meantime, they’re enjoying what the city has to offer.
A fan Tuesday explained, “You’ll be embraced. If you embrace Boston, they’ll embrace you.”
But, as the Tartan Army celebrates before the matches even begin, some Scotland fans tell Boston 25 they’re stuck at home.
