Gutted Scotland followers have shared their disappointment in Munich after being instructed they will not be allowed to carry their flags to our video games this month.
Tartan Military footsoldiers have been left raging final week after UEFA officers banned Scotland flags on the Euro 2024 matches. Over 100,000 Scots are anticipated to be heading to Germany subsequent week however tons of have been left disillusioned after being instructed their flags received’t be allowed into the stadiums.
Euro footy chiefs have claimed the flag ban is because of “inadequate or invalid” hearth security certificates or displaying “promotional, business ideological or political objects”. However a lot of the Tartan Military banners solely present the Saltire emblazoned with city, pub and supporter’s names.
Die-hard supporters Shannon Mclean and her husband Stuart, each 55, have travelled land and sea following Scotland and have been left fuming on the choice.
Talking exterior Munich’s fundamental prepare station with their big ‘Maryhill Tartan Military’ flag, Shannon stated: “I believe it’s surprising. We’ve got been following our nation going to away video games for seven or eight years and that is the primary time we have ever been instructed we won’t carry our flag into the stadium.
“They’ve stated each flag will not be allowed however not given a lot of a proof for it. We are able to solely assume it is as a result of they are saying ‘Tartan Military’ on them and it has been misconstrued but it surely’s very disappointing. We nonetheless introduced it to show across the squares and the whole lot however we cannot take it to the video games. It has sentimental worth too and it is simply too dangerous.”
Regardless of the flag disappointment, the couple have nonetheless been having an incredible time exploring town. Shannon, who works in accounts, added: “It has felt wonderful to be right here. We’ve got tickets to all three matches and we simply cannot wait.
“We arrived final evening and have performed some sight-seeing. It is a good looking nation. The ambiance has been wonderful and it’ll simply preserve getting higher as extra folks arrive.”
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