An American football fan has gone viral on TikTok, calling for Scottish commentators to be permanently assigned to World Cup matches, describing them as "so damn funny." The video, posted by user @kjordyyy, has garnered over 54,600 views and thousands of likes, with the fan admitting he was distracted from the game by the commentary.
Scottish Commentary Steals the Show
In the clip, the user said: "I am currently watching the World Cup, Cape Verde vs Argentina, and the funny thing is that it's not even about the football. There are Scots that are announcing the game." He added: "Can we please petition for Scots to always be announcing Fifa games because for some reason they are so damn funny. It seems like two lads in a pub chatting together talking about the game. They have had me genuinely laughing the entire time."
Many viewers identified the commentator as Ally McCoist, the former Rangers and Scotland striker known for his charismatic punditry. One TikTok user wrote: "Is it super Ally McCoist? Look him up and he’s always been a character." Another added: "Super Ally Scotland’s national treasure." Fans highlighted McCoist's memorable moments, including his stories about Paul Gascoigne and his description of Lionel Messi as "the little fella." One comment recalled: "Ally calling Messi ‘the little fella’ gets me every time." Another viewer noted: "Loved during the game when they said 'Messi is just wandering around like a pedestrian.'"
Tartan Army Leaves Lasting Impression
Although Scotland was eliminated from the tournament, the Tartan Army left a significant mark on American cities like Boston and Miami. Scots filled the streets with bagpipes, kilts, and singing, and continued the tradition of placing traffic cones on statues. One incident involved the Samuel Adams statue in Boston, where a "drunk" Scotsman and his friends placed a cone, requiring the Boston Fire Department to use a fire truck ladder for removal. The clip amused both Scots and Americans, with one comment saying: "A drunk Scotsman climbs up and puts up a cone. We have to use a fire truck to get it down." Another joked: "I feel like a really long stick would have worked lol."
Social media has been flooded with American posts missing the Tartan Army, with many hoping for their return at future tournaments. One viewer summed up the sentiment: "I’m just happy everyone realises we’re not English. Finally."
