A Boston local has taken to social media to criticize English football fans for their behavior during the World Cup, contrasting them with the well-received Scottish supporters. In a TikTok video with over 23,200 views, user @millennial.mia expressed frustration with English fans, stating they are 'not fun' and are bringing down the atmosphere in Boston's fan zones.
Scots Win Hearts in Boston
The Tartan Army, Scotland's supporters, left a strong impression during their time in Boston and Providence. They filled the streets with bagpipes, kilts, beer, and singing, and introduced locals to their 'coning' culture. They also raised money for multiple charities and brought energetic support to a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park. The American user described the Scots as 'fabulous' and said they 'captured the hearts and minds of a region and a nation' due to their friendly and carefree attitude.
American Criticizes English Fans
In the TikTok video, @millennial.mia said: 'The English fans are too much. Y'all are losing the plot, okay?' She explained that Americans 'don't care' about football or England's banter, and emphasized that they want to have a good time during World Cup celebrations. She added: 'Y'all are not fun. We want to have fun with fun people who are nice. Y'all aren't helping your cause in my comments section and with all these videos posted on social media trying to 'school' us on your banter and football history. We do not care, we want to have a good time with good people. The Scots are a good time and they are good people. You could show up to their party not knowing a soul, not knowing a gosh darn thing about football, and they don't care.'
Social Media Reactions
The video sparked a flood of comments, with one Scot writing: 'Boston will be in our hearts forever.' Another added: 'Correct. Scotland know we'll probably go home soon, but don't care. We'll enjoy ourselves whilst we can.' A third viewer said: 'The English are livid about how much the world is loving Scotland! We’re gonna miss Boston.' However, some defended English fans, with one commenter noting: 'Scotland are there for the party because its their first World Cup in 36 years... The rivalry between England and Scotland transcends football, banter is part of how we rib each other... it goes both ways, it's really not that deep.'
Social media has been flooded with videos from Boston locals showing how quiet the city has become since the Scots traveled to Miami for their game against Brazil on Wednesday, June 24.
