Who's all going to Germany?

[Trinity Hibee]

Gordon apparently won't be in the final squad.

That would be a surprise. He’d be my backup to Gunn

[Blaster]

https://www.eventim-light.com/de/a/6645d9d15085a858ac985249

I'd still recommend the fan mile for the Germany game.

Thanks again

I don’t come over until the 19th so not there for the Germany game.

[MountcastleHibs]

Any recommendations for watching the opening game in Munich?

[ben johnson]

A tip for newbie kilt wearers

27965

Very wise advice. Two weeks on manoeuvres it could end up
looking like a blind cobblers thumb

[SteveHFC]

Souttar being dropped from the squad too.

[jakeshibs]

Any recommendations for watching the opening game in Munich?


We are all going to the fanzone

[Brummie_Hibs]

We are all going to the fanzone
Not all of us. I'll be in the stadium! :wink:

[WeeRussell]

https://x.com/scotlandscoeff1/status/1797660142474760458?s=46&t=QWnDWrR3S2WtDOFfqS0zFA


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Nice one, got it for less than 19 quid to cover whole time I’m there. Used PayPal as advised as wouldn’t accept my card. Apart from that all pretty straightforward and quick.

Should almost pay for itself by the time I get from airport to city centre and will definitely use again during the trip, most likely between cities using regional trains too 👍

[Willis1875]

https://x.com/scotlandscoeff1/status/1797660142474760458?s=46&t=QWnDWrR3S2WtDOFfqS0zFA


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Anybody followed this process on an android device and had issues seeing the QR code generated after purchase?
I’ve done mines on my apple device and no issues and have been able to add the ticket and QR to my apple wallet but my old man is having issues with his android

[B.H.F.C]

Nice one, got it for less than 19 quid to cover whole time I’m there. Used PayPal as advised as wouldn’t accept my card. Apart from that all pretty straightforward and quick.

Should almost pay for itself by the time I get from airport to city centre and will definitely use again during the trip, most likely between cities using regional trains too 👍

Exactly what I had to do. Great find being able to pro rata it.

[itslegaltender]

Very wise advice. Two weeks on manoeuvres it could end up
looking like a blind cobblers thumb

second that! essential purchase Gents! otherwise you will be walking like John Wayne.

[itslegaltender]

We are all going to the fanzone

hundreds of TA going to Backstage venue in Munich for the game (Germany ). there might be tickets left. its essentially free because your tickets get you beer.

[delaCalz]

Anybody followed this process on an android device and had issues seeing the QR code generated after purchase?
I’ve done mines on my apple device and no issues and have been able to add the ticket and QR to my apple wallet but my old man is having issues with his android

Yeah ordered a ticket to start on the 17th. It hasn't generated the QR yet but has a countdown until it's valid so looks ok. Using the HVV Switch app on Android

[Willis1875]

Yeah ordered a ticket to start on the 17th. It hasn't generated the QR yet but has a countdown until it's valid so looks ok. Using the HVV Switch app on Android

Thanks Delacalz
It’s a strange one,I signed into my old man’s HVV switch account on my apple device and it generated his QR code.Sounds like an android issue with the app

[Hibrandenburg]

Drew the short straw at work today and have to go to the England v Serbia game in Gelsenkirchen, on the plus side I also bagged the Scotland game in Stuttgart. Thought I'd managed to dodge actually having to go to the venues. Anyone going to Stuttgart should behave themselves, otherwise you might end up with me trying to get you out of the ****. Not a situation I can recommend :greengrin

[Keith_M]

Drew the short straw at work today and have to go to the England v Serbia game in Gelsenkirchen, on the plus side I also bagged the Scotland game in Stuttgart. Thought I'd managed to dodge actually having to go to the venues. Anyone going to Stuttgart should behave themselves, otherwise you might end up with me trying to get you out of the ****. Not a situation I can recommend :greengrin


Gelsenkirchen. Such a classy place to visit.


Decent enough Bier, though.

[Hibrandenburg]

Gelsenkirchen. Such a classy place to visit.


Decent enough Bier, though.


Germany's Leeds, if the England fans riot they might improve the place.

[MountcastleHibs]

hundreds of TA going to Backstage venue in Munich for the game (Germany ). there might be tickets left. its essentially free because your tickets get you beer.

Is that the Tartan Troubadour one? If not which one is this?

[JimBHibees]

My mate has just done a transfer and all worked fine

How do you know who to transfer to? If transferring 4 do u need to transfer to one person or 4? Can this only be done via ticket app or can it be transferred via say email

[MartinfaePorty]

How do you know who to transfer to? If transferring 4 do u need to transfer to one person or 4? Can this only be done via ticket app or can it be transferred via say email

Sorry, not sure, as I haven't needed it to do it. Does this video help? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB7gwbrbrVo

[JimBHibees]

Sorry, not sure, as I haven't needed it to do it. Does this video help? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB7gwbrbrVo

Ok cheers thanks. Apologies for the questions :greengrin

[Keith_M]

Germany's Leeds, if the England fans riot they might improve the place.


:tee hee:

[Trinity Hibee]

I see the rain is still falling in Germany and is to continue for the foreseeable. Was hoping to get some nice hot weather but looking unlikely

[RCNG]

https://x.com/scotlandscoeff1/status/1799474672272085337

Bit of work going on to figure out how Scotland fans will be spread out at each game. The more info, the better!

[Fanforlife]

I see the rain is still falling in Germany and is to continue for the foreseeable. Was hoping to get some nice hot weather but looking unlikely
I usually use accu weather when going abroad and for time im originally to be in munich,its only showing Wednesday as rain all day, rest of time is fine. However most of the other sites are showing rain most of the week so fingers crossed accu weather is correct. 😉🤔

[JammyDoidger]

Anyone that's watching the first game in Düsseldorf got plans yet? Be good to get as many Scot's in the one place as possible!

[HH81]

Anyone that's watching the first game in Düsseldorf got plans yet? Be good to get as many Scot's in the one place as possible!

Think was putting a big screen up down by the river, if dry get down there, great location.

[DIXIHIBS]

Anyone that's watching the first game in Düsseldorf got plans yet? Be good to get as many Scot's in the one place as possible!

I think with the amount of fans predicted to be heading over there won't be many places lacking Scots.

[jakeshibs]

hundreds of TA going to Backstage venue in Munich for the game (Germany ). there might be tickets left. its essentially free because your tickets get you beer.


where is this about as going to Munich and the fanzone as don't know where else to go

[Keith_M]

where is this about as going to Munich and the fanzone as don't know where else to go


It's just west of the town centre.

There's an S-Bahn station, called Hirschgarten (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hirschgarten/@48.1452491,11.5136616,15z/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x479e7623f72a2bd1:0xe9debf3b 34dd6d84!2sBackstage+Kulturzentrum!8m2!3d48.145048 5!4d11.521601!16s%2Fg%2F120vzbtl!3m5!1s0x479e76212 4a6d5d3:0x2f3dcd0be9540fdd!8m2!3d48.1435021!4d11.5 202051!16s%2Fm%2F03cgsh0?entry=ttu), about a five minute walk from the venue.


Just follow all the guys in kilts :wink:

[Col2]

https://x.com/scotlandscoeff1/status/1799474672272085337

Bit of work going on to figure out how Scotland fans will be spread out at each game. The more info, the better!

This is fantastic. Was worried we would be only Scots in our section in Munich but already a few additional fans 👍

[SteveHFC]

https://x.com/ronnieesplin/status/1799858315750785186?s=46&t=MW7rW9XsaY_rH0m4EYSRhg

:faf:

[bod]

That’ll be the hamstring away

[jamie_1875]

Got my fan pass now, restricted view ticket for the quarter final in Berlin but the view looks ok.

[SteveHFC]

Subway every 5 mins or so on Friday from Marienplatz to ground.

[NthCarolinaHibs]

Anyone that's watching the first game in Düsseldorf got plans yet? Be good to get as many Scot's in the one place as possible!
We're heading to McLaughlin's,Matty Jacks boozer,to watch...fanzones are going to be rammed..🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍺🍺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Itsnoteasy]

Only thing it doesn’t allow is use of high speed (ICE) trains I believe

Deutschlandticket will be valid on regional and local transport - i.e. on regional trains, suburban trains, streetcars, subways and buses throughout Germany.

Of course, you can also use a Deutschlandticket to travel in the entire MVV tariff area.

The Deutschlandticket will not be valid on long-distance trains (for example, ICE, IC, EC or Flixtrain) or in 1st class.

I was considering going to Stuttgart from Cologne on day of game. If using the Deutschland ticket it would take just under 8 hours to get there with several connections. You can get there direct in 2hours 13mins on the fast train. Obviously more expensive but worth it.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

https://x.com/days_scottish/status/1800112563281387936?t=Ae8mhpfxFJ6cgA3nHiGuDQ&s=19

Liking this. Only saw it this afternoon

[JammyDoidger]

We're heading to McLaughlin's,Matty Jacks boozer,to watch...fanzones are going to be rammed..🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍺🍺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

If that rain keeps up that may be a better shout! Buzzing for it now like!

[Hibrandenburg]

Just seen that Scotland have set up their camp for the Germany game in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. I've got 2 weeks golfing holiday booked there in July, can't wait. Hopefully the locals will still be mourning a German defeat when I get there.

[JimBHibees]

Just seen that Scotland have set up their camp for the Germany game in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. I've got 2 weeks golfing holiday booked there in July, can't wait. Hopefully the locals will still be mourning a German defeat when I get there.

They had an open session yesterday with local kids having made some banners to welcome the team. Looked quite well attended

[BILLYHIBS]

They had an open session yesterday with local kids having made some banners to welcome the team. Looked quite well attended

Looked like typical Scottish weather rained non stop

[JimBHibees]

Looked like typical Scottish weather rained non stop

It did indeed. Think weather meant to get better later in the week

[jakeshibs]

Does anyone know if we need passes to get into the Fan zone in Munich

Depart tomorrow.

[NthCarolinaHibs]

Does anyone know if we need passes to get into the Fan zone in Munich

Depart tomorrow.Fan zones are free entry..🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Brummie_Hibs]

Just a reminder to Scots going to Stuttgart, make backup plans how to watch the match (i.e. Laptop/VPN, book pub, etc)

With an estimated 100,000 - 200,000 Scots projected to be in Stuttgart, and there only being a 10,000 fan zone allocated to the Scotland game, it'll mean disappointment for many.

[cabbageandribs1875]

https://scontent.fman1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/448277896_1187405215726418_3253029813331634740_n.j pg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=umd6AuK3ZEEQ7kNvgEx3udJ&_nc_ht=scontent.fman1-1.fna&oh=00_AYDnHXf2qhsWEeagp3zIw_uZdzo7IYnFrpHempJaOn9W Pw&oe=666E0866

[Pat 0-7]

Just a reminder to Scots going to Stuttgart, make backup plans how to watch the match (i.e. Laptop/VPN, book pub, etc)

With an estimated 100,000 - 200,000 Scots projected to be in Stuttgart, and there only being a 10,000 fan zone allocated to the Scotland game, it'll mean disappointment for many.

Which fan zone has been allocated for the Scotland game? According to the UEFA website Event Guide for Stuttgart:

The Public Viewing at Fan Zone Schlossplatz can accommodate up to 30,000 football fans. When the capacity limit has been reached, the “one in, one out” principle is applied – as soon as one person leaves the Fan Zone, another person is allowed in. This may lead to waiting times. There is no capacity limit at the Fan Zones Schillerplatz, Karlsplatz and Marktplatz.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Which fan zone has been allocated for the Scotland game? According to the UEFA website Event Guide for Stuttgart:

The Public Viewing at Fan Zone Schlossplatz can accommodate up to 30,000 football fans. When the capacity limit has been reached, the “one in, one out” principle is applied – as soon as one person leaves the Fan Zone, another person is allowed in. This may lead to waiting times. There is no capacity limit at the Fan Zones Schillerplatz, Karlsplatz and Marktplatz.

Stadtgarten has been set up as a meeting point for Ticketholders and also putting screens up for Scotland fans. But as said above, will fill up quick.


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[Hibrandenburg]

Lots of Scotland fans in Berlin today. Not seen any other fans but I guess most other nations fans will fly under the radar until they play.

[Pretty Boy]

We had booked a table in a pub in Frankfurt to watch the game on Friday but they have emailed today to cancel and said they are now operating as walk in only. It's a fair enough policy but a bit off they have cancelled existing bookings at short notice. I get no one wants empty tables on such a potentially lucrative night but even if there are no shows it's unlikely you won't fill the tables.

Looking online it seems a majority of places are walk ins only. Fanzone looks good but whilst the capacity of the entire area is huge the main match viewing area is only 10K and I daresay with Germany involved in the opening game that will be full to capacity not long after opening at 1pm.

[K-Zazu]

Do you need to turn up at the Airport in a kilt? And keep it on the whole trip? Never been to a Scotland game in my life was just wondering 😂😂

[Mark05]

Lots of Scotland fans in Berlin today. Not seen any other fans but I guess most other nations fans will fly under the radar until they play.That's good to know hibrandenburg,At least I won't be the only one there 😁

[Paulie Walnuts]

Do you need to turn up at the Airport in a kilt? And keep it on the whole trip? Never been to a Scotland game in my life was just wondering 😂😂

You’ve even got to sleep in it.

[bod]

Do you need to turn up at the Airport in a kilt? And keep it on the whole trip? Never been to a Scotland game in my life was just wondering 😂😂

& pick the previous nights pizza off it in the morning

[hibby rae]

Lots of Scotland fans in Berlin today. Not seen any other fans but I guess most other nations fans will fly under the radar until they play.

I arrived yesterday. 95% of the plane was Tartan Army, a split between those staying for a bit and those heading straight on westwards.

Initially they weren't/couldn't open the aircraft doors cause someone appeared to have nicked something as a souvenir!

[B.H.F.C]

Head out on Tuesday, can’t wait.

Staying in Dusseldorf for 3 nights. Head down to Cologne and watch the Switzerland game in the fan zone or pub. On to Stuttgart for 3 nights and have managed to get a ticket for the Hungary game.

Really hope Scotland can do well as it’s a long time since there has been this type of buzz about the place.

[BS44]

My work mate's pal somehow managed to get two 50 euro tickets for the Germany game from the UEFA website yesterday

[Hibrandenburg]

I arrived yesterday. 95% of the plane was Tartan Army, a split between those staying for a bit and those heading straight on westwards.

Initially they weren't/couldn't open the aircraft doors cause someone appeared to have nicked something as a souvenir!

That'll be the door slide safety pin.

I read the police had to start the one out one in policy at the fan mile because it was full last night.

[Hibrandenburg]

Just read that the England v Serbia game has been reclassified as extra high risk and the police have ordered that the normal beer be replaced by lower alcohol beer and sales of maximum 2 beer per person.

Hopefully make my life easier. :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

Currently on train down to Munich all was very quiet until we just stopped at stuttgart train is now so full it won't go on until some get off. Looks like the stampede is in full flow.

Not sure munich knows what's about to hit them

[A Hi-Bee]

Currently on train down to Munich all was very quiet until we just stopped at stuttgart train is now so full it won't go on until some get off. Looks like the stampede is in full flow.

Not sure munich knows what's about to hit them

Enjoy, pretty sure Munich will be fine, they do get around 7million visits during Octoberfest.

[MartinfaePorty]

Our train went through Stuttgart about an hour ago and a fair few fans got on then. I should have been in Munich already, but our train from Liege got cancelled with very little warning. Us and a load of others had to go through Aachen and then the train from Cologne was delayed. Will be out in Munich hopefully around 7.30. About an hour and a half later than hoped, but can't wait!

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[He's here!]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw99v7xvd0vo

Guy sounds a tool.

Speaking as a former support for learning teacher, these kind of self-entitled parents used to irritate the hell out of staff. There were plenty of occasions when kids would need to be taken out of school for extended periods for justifiable and personal reasons, but these were dealt with professionally and sensitively, not bragged about.

'If the school says anything who cares?' Fine example to set.

On a par with the dads who would turn up for primary school football matches and shout all sorts of nonsense from the touchline.

[WeeRussell]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw99v7xvd0vo

Guy sounds a tool.

Speaking as a former support for learning teacher, these kind of self-entitled parents used to irritate the hell out of staff. There were plenty of occasions when kids would need to be taken out of school for extended periods for justifiable and personal reasons, but these were dealt with professionally and sensitively, not bragged about.

'If the school says anything who cares?' Fine example to set.

On a par with the dads who would turn up for primary school football matches and shout all sorts of nonsense from the touchline.

Well I for one am stunned you’ve decided to comment on Scotland’s exciting trip to the euros for the first time, the day before their massive opening match, with some wee negative gripe about some laddie missing a few days of school at the end of term 😂😂😂

The excitement and buzz about Scotland just now must be killing you.

I hope him and his dad have a great trip and make memories that they’ll both never forget.

[hibby rae]

That'll be the door slide safety pin.

I read the police had to start the one out one in policy at the fan mile because it was full last night.

I think was that aye! We all ended leaving by the front exit.

I was thinking the Reichstag zone might offer better viewing opportunities than the Branderburg Gate one? Although smaller.

What time do you think would be prudent to arrive for to guarantee entry? And would there be any nearby alternatives in a worst case scenario?

[Hibrandenburg]

I think was that aye! We all ended leaving by the front exit.

I was thinking the Reichstag zone might offer better viewing opportunities than the Branderburg Gate one? Although smaller.

What time do you think would be prudent to arrive for to guarantee entry? And would there be any nearby alternatives in a worst case scenario?

Really not sure mate. Germans tend to knock off work early on a Friday and I think the place will be heaving shortly after opening time. The beer garden at Cafe am Neuen See is good and not too far from the fan mile. Nearly every bar will be showing the game so finding an alternative shouldn't be a problem.

[Smartie]

FOMO proper kicking in now.

Probably doesn’t help that some of the folk I’d have been there with are going to be on the telly tonight in some capacity or another.

Ah well.

I hope everyone who is out there has a fantastic time and the team do us all proud.

[K-Zazu]

FOMO proper kicking in now.

Probably doesn’t help that some of the folk I’d have been there with are going to be on the telly tonight in some capacity or another.

Ah well.

I hope everyone who is out there has a fantastic time and the team do us all proud.

On the tele tonight?

[Del Boy]

Well I for one am stunned you’ve decided to comment on Scotland’s exciting trip to the euros for the first time, the day before their massive opening match, with some wee negative gripe about some laddie missing a few days of school at the end of term 😂😂😂

The excitement and buzz about Scotland just now must be killing you.

I hope him and his dad have a great trip and make memories that they’ll both never forget.

No issue with the guy taking his son to the euros but he
is being a bit of a dick about it IMO “if the school says anything, who cares?” is pretty poor and disrespectful. I know it’s not the same context but parents disrespect for schools and teachers is one of the reasons that behaviour and respect from pupils is at an all time low in Scotland - if parents disrespect schools then their kids often will too. The guy could have just wrote a normal letter asking his kid to be excused for the last couple of weeks of term, asked if there was any work he could catch up on etc rather than posting it on social media for likes. Just my opinion. Hope they enjoy their trip and it does last a long time!

[Hibernian Verse]

Managed to get 2 x tickets for the Switzerland game through my work, first time at a major finals cannot wait.

[JimBHibees]

No issue with the guy taking his son to the euros but he
is being a bit of a dick about it IMO “if the school says anything, who cares?” is pretty poor and disrespectful. I know it’s not the same context but parents disrespect for schools and teachers is one of the reasons that behaviour and respect from pupils is at an all time low in Scotland - if parents disrespect schools then their kids often will too. The guy could have just wrote a normal letter asking his kid to be excused for the last couple of weeks of term, asked if there was any work he could catch up on etc rather than posting it on social media for likes. Just my opinion. Hope they enjoy their trip and it does last a long time!

Totally agree

[Pretty Boy]

No issue with the guy taking his son to the euros but he
is being a bit of a dick about it IMO “if the school says anything, who cares?” is pretty poor and disrespectful. I know it’s not the same context but parents disrespect for schools and teachers is one of the reasons that behaviour and respect from pupils is at an all time low in Scotland - if parents disrespect schools then their kids often will too. The guy could have just wrote a normal letter asking his kid to be excused for the last couple of weeks of term, asked if there was any work he could catch up on etc rather than posting it on social media for likes. Just my opinion. Hope they enjoy their trip and it does last a long time!

I'm with you.

There was a guy down south took his son out of school for the D Day commemorations recently. Wrote to them saying what he was doing and they came back saying that it had to be marked as unauthorised absence but they wouldn't take it any further and even said they hoped he would tell them all about it when he got back.

He went bleating to the papers about how it was a disgrace it was unauthorised absence and the trip would teach him more than any school and there were a few 'wokes' and 'snowflakes' in there too.

Most schools are pretty understanding about such things but they are bound by the law. There really is no need to be a total bellend about it.

[DIXIHIBS]

No issue with the guy taking his son to the euros but he
is being a bit of a dick about it IMO “if the school says anything, who cares?” is pretty poor and disrespectful. I know it’s not the same context but parents disrespect for schools and teachers is one of the reasons that behaviour and respect from pupils is at an all time low in Scotland - if parents disrespect schools then their kids often will too. The guy could have just wrote a normal letter asking his kid to be excused for the last couple of weeks of term, asked if there was any work he could catch up on etc rather than posting it on social media for likes. Just my opinion. Hope they enjoy their trip and it does last a long time!

He also says it's the 5th time he's done it so not exactly a one off. Anyway heading over tmrow. Few days in Berlin then down to Cologne. Can't wait.

[He's here!]

I'm with you.

There was a guy down south took his son out of school for the D Day commemorations recently. Wrote to them saying what he was doing and they came back saying that it had to be marked as unauthorised absence but they wouldn't take it any further and even said they hoped he would tell them all about it when he got back.

He went bleating to the papers about how it was a disgrace it was unauthorised absence and the trip would teach him more than any school and there were a few 'wokes' and 'snowflakes' in there too.

Most schools are pretty understanding about such things but they are bound by the law. There really is no need to be a total bellend about it.

That's it. The bragging self-entitlement is what will rile staff and parents dealing with the knock-on effect on the other kids asking why so and so was allowed to go to the Euros and they're still at school for three weeks.

Wondering also how much the boy himself will enjoy such a long trip with just his dad. I recall way back in the mists of time when we were in Belgium for the away leg of the Hibs v Anderlecht game there was a dad there who had for some unfathomable reason brought his very young son along and proceeded to drink with his mates while the boy loitered around aimlessly. We ended up getting hold of a tennis ball and playing football with him! If this Scotland-supporting dad had made it clear they were filling their time with some sort of cultural/historical tour of Germany I'd probably think that was kind of OK, but all he says is that they're 'studying' the ups and downs of being a Scotland fan. With most kids his age still in school it could be rather monotonous trip.

[Brummie_Hibs]

Scots were everywhere you looked in Munich yesterday.

[Greenio]

Looks amazing out there!

Enjoy everyone!

5am kick off here! Bucky n bacon rolls at the ready!

Bring it on!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

5 Scotland fans from Edinburgh involved in a car crash outside Weeze Airport driving on the wrong side of the road according to Edinburgh Live, an unfortunate start to the day's proceedings to say the least.

[WeeRussell]

No issue with the guy taking his son to the euros but he
is being a bit of a dick about it IMO “if the school says anything, who cares?” is pretty poor and disrespectful. I know it’s not the same context but parents disrespect for schools and teachers is one of the reasons that behaviour and respect from pupils is at an all time low in Scotland - if parents disrespect schools then their kids often will too. The guy could have just wrote a normal letter asking his kid to be excused for the last couple of weeks of term, asked if there was any work he could catch up on etc rather than posting it on social media for likes. Just my opinion. Hope they enjoy their trip and it does last a long time!

While I don’t have any real issue with a throwaway comment from the guy saying he’s never had and negative comment back from the school and he’s no bothered if he does now, my point was more around the resident anti-anything-Scottish troll choosing a thread full of people going to Germany to enjoy themselves and exchanging useful travel tips etc, to share these only views on Scotland at the euros.

Same poster that claims not to watch hibs games as he’s not interested in them but still manages to start relegation threads every few months. Maybe a downside of the holy ground being shut.. each to their own. He’s been at it for years and seems to still enjoy it.

Anyway, ‘Mon the Scotland.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

my point was more around the resident anti-anything-Scottish troll choosing a thread full of people going to Germany to enjoy themselves and exchanging useful travel tips etc, to share these only views on Scotland at the euros.

Same poster that claims not to watch hibs games as he’s not interested in them but still manages to start relegation threads every few months. Maybe a downside of the holy ground being shut.. each to their own. He’s been at it for years and seems to still enjoy it.

Anyway, ‘Mon the Scotland.

I've got some sympathy for this viewpoint.

[gbhibby]

https://x.com/theSNP/status/1801591619843445197?t=OPBAtdye4rIwZ4sBH9LJnA&s=19
Wonder if he is using the campervan

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[hibby rae]

https://x.com/theSNP/status/1801591619843445197?t=OPBAtdye4rIwZ4sBH9LJnA&s=19
Wonder if he is using the campervan

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I've got time for that, fair play to him. There as a supporter. Not like a lot of politicians who wear a top over their shirt and trousers and post on social media because they feel they have to.

[He's here!]

5 Scotland fans from Edinburgh involved in a car crash outside Weeze Airport driving on the wrong side of the road according to Edinburgh Live, an unfortunate start to the day's proceedings to say the least.


https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/five-scotland-fans-inured-germany-33028564?int_source=nba

Horrendous. Made more so by the fact the fan who was driving had a blood test taken in hospital due to the fact he was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol.

Aside from anyone compounding the risks by drink driving, it's always surprised me that there aren't stricter conditions attached to renting a car abroad. It's a big responsibility.

[gbhibby]

Have driven into Edinburgh Airport and encountered cars going around the roundabout the wrong way. The worst part of hiring a car abroad is getting out the Airport. Hope everyone recovers from their injuries.

[hibby rae]

I saw a dog sat in the right hand front seat earlier, at that moment, it took me longer than it should have to remember I'm in Germany

[Hibrandenburg]

I saw a dog sat in the right hand front seat earlier, at that moment, it took me longer than it should have to remember I'm in Germany

Aye, the Fräuleins aren't what they used to be.

[MartinfaePorty]

Had a great trip so far, but unimpressed by the organisation. Queues everywhere, trains cancelled and fan zones and then centre closed. German folk lovely, but hope rest of trip less hassle.

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[Keith_M]

Had a great trip so far, but unimpressed by the organisation. Queues everywhere, trains cancelled and fan zones and then centre closed. German folk lovely, but hope rest of trip less hassle.


I bet you miss the good old British efficiency

:wink:

[Trinity Hibee]

I bet you miss the good old British efficiency

:wink:

😂

[Alfred E Newman]

I've got time for that, fair play to him. There as a supporter. Not like a lot of politicians who wear a top over their shirt and trousers and post on social media because they feel they have to.

More likely there as a political stunt.

[jamie_1875]

While I don’t have any real issue with a throwaway comment from the guy saying he’s never had and negative comment back from the school and he’s no bothered if he does now, my point was more around the resident anti-anything-Scottish troll choosing a thread full of people going to Germany to enjoy themselves and exchanging useful travel tips etc, to share these only views on Scotland at the euros.

Same poster that claims not to watch hibs games as he’s not interested in them but still manages to start relegation threads every few months. Maybe a downside of the holy ground being shut.. each to their own. He’s been at it for years and seems to still enjoy it.

Anyway, ‘Mon the Scotland.

Been at it for years? Are you taking notes on his posting history or something? Most people agreed with him.

[SteveHFC]

Had a great trip so far, but unimpressed by the organisation. Queues everywhere, trains cancelled and fan zones and then centre closed. German folk lovely, but hope rest of trip less hassle.

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Went to get the u-bahn around half 5 at Marienplatz but was told to head to Odeonsplatz due to the square being closed. Took over a hour to get on a train to head to ground and didn’t get into ground until after 8.

Will be leaving earlier than I was planning too for Switzerland game.

[WeeRussell]

Been at it for years? Are you taking notes on his posting history or something? Most people agreed with him.

You don’t have to take notes. Be on this place for the last few years and you’ll know what I mean. No huge deal, there’s plenty others besides myself that don’t bother with .net as much these days because of the same or similar.

It really doesn’t take a genius.

[Brummie_Hibs]

Had a great trip so far, but unimpressed by the organisation. Queues everywhere, trains cancelled and fan zones and then centre closed. German folk lovely, but hope rest of trip less hassle.

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It really had been ridiculous.

Trains have been crap, queues, and if you didn't go to the main square you wouldn't know that a tournament was taking place. Very little pizzazz and marketing.

Got charged 15 Euros for two waters (in cups) at the stadium, but was then told I couldn't take to the seat. But as I walk back to my seat, there are guys with trays of beers.

[JammyDoidger]

Not been asked for a train ticket yet, no barriers or nothing, no inspectors, could have saved myself a few quid.

[hibby rae]

Not been asked for a train ticket yet, no barriers or nothing, no inspectors, could have saved myself a few quid.

Aye but if you get caught you get hammered.

Happened to a couple folk I know.

[hibby rae]

More likely there as a political stunt.

Pretty sure he goes to the games. Flynn is normally home and away but can't go due to the GE.

[hibby rae]

Had a great trip so far, but unimpressed by the organisation. Queues everywhere, trains cancelled and fan zones and then centre closed. German folk lovely, but hope rest of trip less hassle.

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Went to see Springsteen last yeat at Hochenheimring, something like 80,000/90,000 there.

Trains were meant to be every 20 mins but we went an hour in the pitch dark just standing as a mass of people because no trains turned up at all after the first. Didn't get back to the hotel until 2am.

[Keith_M]

Not been asked for a train ticket yet, no barriers or nothing, no inspectors, could have saved myself a few quid.


It's very different to how they do it in the UK. They do random checks and the fines are currently 60 Euros.

[jamie_1875]

Anyone else used the free fan travel pass you get for 36 hrs, assume you just show it as required and you just get on and off transport as required? It's on my App for an upcoming game.

[Hibrandenburg]

Not been asked for a train ticket yet, no barriers or nothing, no inspectors, could have saved myself a few quid.

Aye, that's the spirit, go abroad and make a saving by not paying your fare.

[SteveHFC]

Anyone else used the free fan travel pass you get for 36 hrs, assume you just show it as required and you just get on and off transport as required? It's on my App for an upcoming game.

Travelled across Munich yesterday before the game and never got my travel pass checked once.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Anyone in Dusseldorf? Certain places that Scotland fans are congregating?

[jamie_1875]

Travelled across Munich yesterday before the game and never got my travel pass checked once.

Cheers, assume if they ask then you just show them that. You don't need to swipe in or anything like that I am guessing.

[B.H.F.C]

Anyone in Dusseldorf? Certain places that Scotland fans are congregating?

Not yet but staying there Tuesday to Friday.

Obviously heading down to Cologne on Wednesday but, being ticketless and knowing it’s going to be absolutely rammed, heading back and finding a bar in Dusseldorf for the game isn’t something I’d rule out.

[SteveHFC]

Cheers, assume if they ask then you just show them that. You don't need to swipe in or anything like that I am guessing.

Yeah if they ask you mate you just them your fan pass.

[Pretty Boy]

It's quite amazing how many Scots are just everywhere.

We watched the opening game in the Fanzone in Frankfurt and ended up in a big group of Scotland fans, maybe about 100 of us. Whilst it was obviously predominantly Germans there were similar sized pockets of Scots dotted around. We went a wander yesterday and the most commonly seen strips by a distance were Scotland. We watched the Spain v Croatia game back in the Fanzone and there were more Scotland tops than either of the teams competing. Watched Italy v Albania in some random pub and whilst it was mainly locals the only other tourists were Scotland fans.

I honestly don't think there is a better nation to host a major tournament. Germany have nailed it. Surprised to hear others have had a different experience as the massive queues and so on others have described have completely bypassed us, I suppose we have just been lucky. Every single person we have encountered has been so friendly, last night a middle aged couple out for an evening stroll and glass of wine insisted on buying us a round because we were 'their guests'. A beer in the Fanzone is €6 which seems fair, from experience of other events in Scotland we'd likely be charging around about a tenner and people would argue it was justified.

Result might not have gone our way but the trip has been brilliant so far.

[JammyDoidger]

Dusseldorf was full of English last night, giving it the German bombers song, broken bottles all over the streets, went for a Burger King late on and they were starting on anyone that dared walk past them, hard to keep your mouth shut, arrogant barstewards, everything was great last few days till they turned up. Imagine going to a tournament knowing no one wants you there, liked a group of Germans singing to them no Scotland no party in response to their Scotland get battered crap, that gave me a laugh.

[B.H.F.C]

Dusseldorf was full of English last night, giving it the German bombers song, broken bottles all over the streets, went for a Burger King late on and they were starting on anyone that dared walk past them, hard to keep your mouth shut, arrogant barstewards, everything was great last few days till they turned up. Imagine going to a tournament knowing no one wants you there, liked a group of Germans singing to them no Scotland no party in response to their Scotland get battered crap, that gave me a laugh.

Is there a decent number of Scots kicking about in Dusseldorf? We’re staying there Tuesday to Friday.

[Trinity Hibee]

Dusseldorf was full of English last night, giving it the German bombers song, broken bottles all over the streets, went for a Burger King late on and they were starting on anyone that dared walk past them, hard to keep your mouth shut, arrogant barstewards, everything was great last few days till they turned up. Imagine going to a tournament knowing no one wants you there, liked a group of Germans singing to them no Scotland no party in response to their Scotland get battered crap, that gave me a laugh.

Aye we had the same, Scotland get battered. Not worth getting into it with them though. Complete lot of ********s. Plenty Scotswandering too

[CallumLaidlaw]

Is there a decent number of Scots kicking about in Dusseldorf? We’re staying there Tuesday to Friday.

12 of us arriving on Wednesday til Monday.


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[Trinity Hibee]

Is there a decent number of Scots kicking about in Dusseldorf? We’re staying there Tuesday to Friday.

Loads

[Paulie Walnuts]

Is there a decent number of Scots kicking about in Dusseldorf? We’re staying there Tuesday to Friday.

Loads of Scottish folk here. Loads of English as well and as others have said, they’re the only ones acting like ****ing bellends.

[JammyDoidger]

Anyone in Dusseldorf? Certain places that Scotland fans are congregating?

Plenty Scots still, noise has quietened down but expect it to pick up again from Tuesday, right along the river there's a big public viewing we watched the game down there, the other fanzones aren't the biggest. Germans have been brand new though, can't speak highly enough of them.

[Pat 0-7]

Anyone had trouble trying to pay for tickets on Ticombo?

We arrive in Dusseldorf tomorrow and trying to buy tx for the Ukraine game there on Friday, tried different credit cards, browsers and Google Pay but payment rejected each time. Just wondering if the problem is me or at their end.

Could try Stubhub but tx more expensive there.

[Keith_M]

I thought this was amazing in Marienplatz. Started with one piper playing Highland Cathedral and the others just joined in



https://youtu.be/uh0NIluktdU?t=44

https://youtu.be/uh0NIluktdU?t=44

[Trinity Hibee]

Anyone had trouble trying to pay for tickets on Ticombo?

We arrive in Dusseldorf tomorrow and trying to buy tx for the Ukraine game there on Friday, tried different credit cards, browsers and Google Pay but payment rejected each time. Just wondering if the problem is me or at their end.

Could try Stubhub but tx more expensive there.

We had issues. Had to use PayPal

[Pat 0-7]

We had issues. Had to use PayPal

I only see pay by card on laptop, no other option. Google Pay option when on phone as well (and iDeal, whatever that is), but dont see Paypal anywhere?

[HendoDelivered]

Got back to Edinburgh last night around 8pm.

Flew from Edi to Cologne on Thursday morning. Train from Munich to Cologne was delayed 3 times and train ended up being half the size so had to stand for 4 and a bit hours!

Eventually got to Munich and dumped out stuff off at the hotel and headed out into Marien Platz to be in amongst the Scotland fans, which was unreal - class at atmosphere!

On the Friday we headed to the Fanzone at Olympiastadion which was amazing, place was absolutely bouncing! Main part was mostly Scotland fans to begin with then by the time Kick off came by there was probably a 60/40 split with Scots and Germans. Everyone was getting along and having a great time. Shout out to the auld boy on stage playing the Scotland songs, had the place properly rocking! Only disappointment was the game itself and the queues for a bevy were a disgrace (if you are heading to a fanzone, get down early and bring a big carry out because once its starts getting busy they will refuse cans/bottles and you will have no choice but to by drink inside. The wait in the queues were upto 2 and 3 hours, horrendous) by the time kick off game I think majority of us had all sobered up completely 😂.

Left Munich early doors Sat morning. Train to Cologne got stopped 45mins in due to a technical issue so had to get off at Nurnberg and get on abother train which went the longest way possible to Cologne! Must of took about 4.5 hours. We then got to the airport and the flight got delayed to top it all off 😂

All in all, travelling was a shambles. Not a boot in the nose off 24hrs of travelling all in!! But the day out at the Fanzone was well worth it( unforgettable experience!

If the team was as good as the fans, we would be the best on the planet 😂👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Would I go through it all again if we managed to qualify? 100%.

[SteveHFC]

Landed back in Edinburgh at 10:30 last night got on first train In mumich at around 1am sat morning, having a rail pass meant we could train hop to save waiting for hours on connections. Over 3 days thought trains were superb.
Roll on Tuesday morning when we head out to cologne

[CallumLaidlaw]

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[ardecos]

Is there a decent number of Scots kicking about in Dusseldorf? We’re staying there Tuesday to Friday.

Arriving on Tuesday and hopefully the English have b*ggered off to Frankfurt by then. We were planning on going to Cologne on Wednesday but after all the reports of the chaos in Munich, it might be better to stay in Duesseldorf.

[B.H.F.C]

Arriving on Tuesday and hopefully the English have b*ggered off to Frankfurt by then. We were planning on going to Cologne on Wednesday but after all the reports of the chaos in Munich, it might be better to stay in Duesseldorf.

Cologne seem to have a fair bit in place with additional public viewings set up.

Three of us don’t have tickets and we’re still going to head down. Our plan is that if things are looking far too busy, come 4 or 5 o’clock, and we’re struggling to get in anywhere just to jump on the train back to Dusseldorf. Or even just head out of the city centre a bit and find a pub.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Cologne seem to have a fair bit in place with additional public viewings set up.

Three of us don’t have tickets and we’re still going to head down. Our plan is that if things are looking far too busy, come 4 or 5 o’clock, and we’re struggling to get in anywhere just to jump on the train back to Dusseldorf. Or even just head out of the city centre a bit and find a pub.

Public viewing for Scotland fans doesn’t open til 4pm and holds 50k so surely that will be ok?
We don’t get into Cologne until 5pm and will be heading straight there.


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[HUTCHYHIBBY]

German wedding with a hint of Scotland chucked in.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/tartan-army-gives-german-newlyweds-33041441?utm_source=linkCopy&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

[GlesgaeHibby]

It's quite amazing how many Scots are just everywhere.

We watched the opening game in the Fanzone in Frankfurt and ended up in a big group of Scotland fans, maybe about 100 of us. Whilst it was obviously predominantly Germans there were similar sized pockets of Scots dotted around. We went a wander yesterday and the most commonly seen strips by a distance were Scotland. We watched the Spain v Croatia game back in the Fanzone and there were more Scotland tops than either of the teams competing. Watched Italy v Albania in some random pub and whilst it was mainly locals the only other tourists were Scotland fans.

I honestly don't think there is a better nation to host a major tournament. Germany have nailed it. Surprised to hear others have had a different experience as the massive queues and so on others have described have completely bypassed us, I suppose we have just been lucky. Every single person we have encountered has been so friendly, last night a middle aged couple out for an evening stroll and glass of wine insisted on buying us a round because we were 'their guests'. A beer in the Fanzone is €6 which seems fair, from experience of other events in Scotland we'd likely be charging around about a tenner and people would argue it was justified.

Result might not have gone our way but the trip has been brilliant so far.

The fanzone in Munich was a shambles on Friday. The amount of bar areas/bar staff was woefully insufficient for the numbers of folk there, as was the lack of toilet facilities (only 1 toilet block for 25k folk as far as we could see). Took us an hour to get served beers at 1pm. We ended up bailing about 6pm and wandering back into the centre of Munich and found a table at a bar to watch the game.

[SteveHFC]

The fanzone in Munich was a shambles on Friday. The amount of bar areas/bar staff was woefully insufficient for the numbers of folk there, as was the lack of toilet facilities (only 1 toilet block for 25k folk as far as we could see). Took us an hour to get served beers at 1pm. We ended up bailing about 6pm and wandering back into the centre of Munich and found a table at a bar to watch the game.

We got up to the fanzone about half 1 and after seeing the queues. We decided to head back to the centre.

[.Sean.]

Dusseldorf was full of English last night, giving it the German bombers song, broken bottles all over the streets, went for a Burger King late on and they were starting on anyone that dared walk past them, hard to keep your mouth shut, arrogant barstewards, everything was great last few days till they turned up. Imagine going to a tournament knowing no one wants you there, liked a group of Germans singing to them no Scotland no party in response to their Scotland get battered crap, that gave me a laugh.
Cannot wait to see the Serbs booting them up and down the place like empty tracksuits later on 😍

[jamie_1875]

https://x.com/FBAwayDays/status/1802272654600081824?s=19

That's what you call a party atmosphere!

[K-Zazu]

The Scotland gets battered song must be the worst song I’ve ever heard, if it was the other way round I don’t think it would go down well with them?

[Pretty Boy]

The Scotland gets battered song must be the worst song I’ve ever heard, if it was the other way round I don’t think it would go down well with them?

We have ended up watching the Poland game today in a bar with predominantly England fans and they have been brand new. Really chatty and friendly. It is an older crowd though and mainly groups of 3 and 4 so probably not that mob mentality that can kick in when you have numbers.

None of the party songs though and the older heads seem pretty disdainful of it. It's primarily northern lads just now which I think makes a difference as well. I'm sure the atmosphere will start to change after tonight when they start to arrive en masse to Frankfurt. Thankfully we are heading up to Cologne on Tuesday so should miss it.

[Gordy M]

Been kicking off between Serbian and England fans this afternoon.

[JimBHibees]

We have ended up watching the Poland game today in a bar with predominantly England fans and they have been brand new. Really chatty and friendly. It is an older crowd though and mainly groups of 3 and 4 so probably not that mob mentality that can kick in when you have numbers.

None of the party songs though and the older heads seem pretty disdainful of it. It's primarily northern lads just now which I think makes a difference as well. I'm sure the atmosphere will start to change after tonight when they start to arrive en masse to Frankfurt. Thankfully we are heading up to Cologne on Tuesday so should miss it.

We are in Frankfurt watching games in Oreillys which we watched German game on Friday with a mix but predominantly Scots. Walked down past the fan zone near the river earlier was clearly much more police than the previous day where atmosphere was excellent and loads of fans mixed well. The English fans we have spoken to have been great however as you say likely atmosphere change when huge numbers arrive. We are here until Friday and going to Cologne for Swiss game but travelling back early morning. Will see how it goes Thursday.

[DIXIHIBS]

In Berlin just now and a real mixture of fans. Plenty English/Croats. No issues with Scots and English. Problems seem to occur when they are in big numbers.

[LaMotta]

Been kicking off between Serbian and England fans this afternoon.

According to Sky Sports, German Police has stated it was Serbians v Albanians.

[Green forever]

According to Sky Sports, German Police has stated it was Serbians v Albanians.

https://x.com/fbawaydays/status/1802347596666568900?s=46&t=MW7rW9XsaY_rH0m4EYSRhg

This one is definitely England fans , no idea who the guilty party are though.

[LaMotta]

https://x.com/fbawaydays/status/1802347596666568900?s=46&t=MW7rW9XsaY_rH0m4EYSRhg

This one is definitely England fans , no idea who the guilty party are though.

It's an England fan recording obviously, but don't think it's English fighting. Albanians started it all apparently. I suppose some English may have been caught up in it at some point.

[Hibrandenburg]

I'm in Gelsenkirchen now and it's not a pleasant place to be as a erm....neutral. German bombers song on a continuous loop and the first bar where Serbien fans were drinking got attacked with chairs and bottles, German police were there within seconds and a few will be waking up with sore heads tomorrow.

Took a drive out to the English fan zone and there's more people leaving than there are arriving. The plan was to separate English fans from everybody else but it looks like most will travel back into town where there is little or no place to watch the game other than in the small fan zone in the town centre. Chaos is guaranteed and it's only a matter of time before it kicks off. It could be a long night :rolleyes:

[He's here!]

The fanzone in Munich was a shambles on Friday. The amount of bar areas/bar staff was woefully insufficient for the numbers of folk there, as was the lack of toilet facilities (only 1 toilet block for 25k folk as far as we could see). Took us an hour to get served beers at 1pm. We ended up bailing about 6pm and wandering back into the centre of Munich and found a table at a bar to watch the game.

Tartan Army misery over Munich fan zone 'shambles' - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cyjj2emn38xo)

My nephew and his pals were there too. Said the organisation was hopeless.

[Pretty Boy]

We are in Frankfurt watching games in Oreillys which we watched German game on Friday with a mix but predominantly Scots. Walked down past the fan zone near the river earlier was clearly much more police than the previous day where atmosphere was excellent and loads of fans mixed well. The English fans we have spoken to have been great however as you say likely atmosphere change when huge numbers arrive. We are here until Friday and going to Cologne for Swiss game but travelling back early morning. Will see how it goes Thursday.

We were in O'Reillys yesterday. Ended up in a bar that seemed to be a haunt for Eintracht casuals, it was rough as but they were very welcoming.

At the Fanzone now and it's pretty much all Belgians and Scots. Notably bigger police presence but English fans are a tiny minority and pretty quiet really.

Only trouble we have seen is a Polish guy racially abusing a guy in a kebab shop and getting a sore face for his troubles.

[Since90+2]

Heading over on Friday for the game on Sunday and hoping we are still in with a shout. What price are we paying for a pint over there?

[Brummie_Hibs]

Heading over on Friday for the game on Sunday and hoping we are still in with a shout. What price are we paying for a pint over there?
5-6 Euros for 0.5l

[Pretty Boy]

Heading over on Friday for the game on Sunday and hoping we are still in with a shout. What price are we paying for a pint over there?

Fanzones €6-6.50.

Pubs broadly the same give or take a euro.

[JimBHibees]

It's quite amazing how many Scots are just everywhere.

We watched the opening game in the Fanzone in Frankfurt and ended up in a big group of Scotland fans, maybe about 100 of us. Whilst it was obviously predominantly Germans there were similar sized pockets of Scots dotted around. We went a wander yesterday and the most commonly seen strips by a distance were Scotland. We watched the Spain v Croatia game back in the Fanzone and there were more Scotland tops than either of the teams competing. Watched Italy v Albania in some random pub and whilst it was mainly locals the only other tourists were Scotland fans.

I honestly don't think there is a better nation to host a major tournament. Germany have nailed it. Surprised to hear others have had a different experience as the massive queues and so on others have described have completely bypassed us, I suppose we have just been lucky. Every single person we have encountered has been so friendly, last night a middle aged couple out for an evening stroll and glass of wine insisted on buying us a round because we were 'their guests'. A beer in the Fanzone is €6 which seems fair, from experience of other events in Scotland we'd likely be charging around about a tenner and people would argue it was justified.

Result might not have gone our way but the trip has been brilliant so far.

That has been our experience also. Vast majority hugely friendly. As you say the best country for it to be in.

[hibby rae]

Just watching the current game on German tv. HT they go to an interview with some English supporters who start singing the battered song. Living rent free right now

Thing it actually shows, they can't have an identity without creating an 'other'. Which is actually quite a sad thing

[Keith_M]

Been kicking off between Serbian and England fans this afternoon.


According to the German police, It was actually a separate group (not English) that attacked a bar full of Serbians.

They hadn't been identified when I saw the report but looks like it was Albanians.


(EDIT: Just seen this has been mentioned already)

[K-Zazu]

England fans attacking the Serbians from the videos I’ve seen online, then running away.

[LaMotta]

England fans attacking the Serbians from the videos I’ve seen online, then running away.

You sure?

[Since90+2]

England fans attacking the Serbians from the videos I’ve seen online, then running away.

If it's the videos I've seen online not sure how anyone can claim it's England fans doing the attack initially. It's a group of fans but could just as easily be Albanians due to the animosity between them and Serbia.

[K-Zazu]

You sure?

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1802368478495879487/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1802368478495879487&currentTweetUser=DD_Geopolitics

[LaMotta]

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1802368478495879487/mediaViewer?currentTweet=1802368478495879487&currentTweetUser=DD_Geopolitics

Link doesn't work mate.

[Trinity Hibee]

Matty jacks pub is bouncing with Scots. He’s here and had a chat with him

Also had a SOL rendition and Matty loved it

[Carheenlea]

You sure?

Didn’t look fat or bald enough to be English troublemakers.

[Lago]

England fans attacking the Serbians from the videos I’ve seen online, then running away.
Fake news

[Hibrandenburg]

Fake news

Nope, police weighed in quickly and made 3 arrests and the rest scampered, 2 were released later and 1 charged with possession of Class A drugs.

[Scottie]

Fake news
On the BBC website saying England fans attacking Serbian fans before the game they can’t help themselves

[Pretty Boy]

It's all pretty tense in the Frankfurt fanzone now.

No one side to blame. Couple of groups of England fans being drunken and obnoxious. Serbs seem pretty heavy duty and organised. If it really kicked off I know where my money would be.

[MountcastleHibs]

Fanzones €6-6.50.

Pubs broadly the same give or take a euro.

You get €3 back for each cup you hand back. I got €40 back after buying a €90 round in the fan park in Munich on Friday. The round already had €30 taken off it at the start as I handed back our first round’s cups. We did order 16 beers because of the size of the queues. Got much better after the game kicked off 🤣

[Paulie Walnuts]

Was in Matty Jacks pub all last night. Full of Scotland and Dutch fans, brilliant atmosphere.

Struggling this morning.

[Gloucester Hibs]

Was in Matty Jacks pub all last night. Full of Scotland and Dutch fans, brilliant atmosphere.

Struggling this morning.

Where is Matty Jack’s pub? Heading out to Germany tomorrow.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Where is Matty Jack’s pub? Heading out to Germany tomorrow.

It’s called McLaughlins and it’s in an area called Altstadt in Dusseldorf.

[green day]

According to the German police, It was actually a separate group (not English) that attacked a bar full of Serbians.

They hadn't been identified when I saw the report but looks like it was Albanians.


(EDIT: Just seen this has been mentioned already)

Police now confirmed it was Serbians after all.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jun/16/england-and-serbia-fans-clash-in-gelsenkirchen-before-euro-2024-game

[Gloucester Hibs]

It’s called McLaughlins and it’s in an area called Altstadt in Dusseldorf.

Perfect, will be in Dusseldorf on Thursday evening 👍🏻 Thanks.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Perfect, will be in Dusseldorf on Thursday evening [emoji1303] Thanks.

We’ll be in there for the England game. See you then [emoji108]


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[Hibrandenburg]

Police now confirmed it was Serbians after all.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jun/16/england-and-serbia-fans-clash-in-gelsenkirchen-before-euro-2024-game

English and Serbs.

[GreenCastle]

Police now confirmed it was Serbians after all.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/jun/16/england-and-serbia-fans-clash-in-gelsenkirchen-before-euro-2024-game

It doesn’t say exactly who both sides were.

The Serbian bar was attacked but the group that attacked the bar was possibly made up of English and Albanians but they managed to avoid being arrested as they ran off.

[marinello59]

It doesn’t say exactly who both sides were.

The Serbian bar was attacked but the group that attacked the bar was possibly made up of English and Albanians but they managed to avoid being arrested as they ran off.

Thankfully it looks to be an isolated incident, the vast majority from all countries look to be enjoying the party. Lucky devils. :greengrin

[Hibernian Verse]

Any .netters on the 11:25 to Koln tomorrow?

[Rumble de Thump]

It doesn’t say exactly who both sides were.

The Serbian bar was attacked but the group that attacked the bar was possibly made up of English and Albanians but they managed to avoid being arrested as they ran off.

'Some witnesses had claimed that Albanian fans had been the instigators but the Gelsenkirchen police later clarified that those involved were English and Serbian.'

[theonlywayisup]

It’s called McLaughlins and it’s in an area called Altstadt in Dusseldorf.

This one?

https://www.mclaughlins.de/

Says it's 100% Irish owned and Irish run!

[Stairway 2 7]

Read it took 3 and a half hours for all the England fans to get out last night. Expecting it to be brutal on Wed. I'm Off into Dusseldorf centre just now for a beer and some schweinshaxe prost

[Trinity Hibee]

This one?

https://www.mclaughlins.de/

Says it's 100% Irish owned and Irish run!

That’s the one. It is Irish. Matty was working there yesterday. Was ****** superb

[CallumLaidlaw]

That’s the one. It is Irish. Matty was working there yesterday. Was ****** superb

Aye Matty is the Co-owner with an Irish lad.

In other news, just managed to get 4 fans first Scotland Switzerland tickets


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[SteveHFC]

Read it took 3 and a half hours for all the England fans to get out last night. Expecting it to be brutal on Wed. I'm Off into Dusseldorf centre just now for a beer and some schweinshaxe prost

Will be leaving early as possible to get towards the ground on Wednesday.

[Hibrandenburg]

Thankfully it looks to be an isolated incident, the vast majority from all countries look to be enjoying the party. Lucky devils. :greengrin

This in bundles. Whilst the atmosphere was pretty tense at times yesterday, the day passed without any major incidents. There were a few well known pwoper tasty boys amongst the English fans but the vast majority behaved themselves if you don't count general drunken debauchery and singing questionable songs about the heroism of the English Royal Air Force.

The Germans had set up an England fan zone well out of the way but when I went out there for the second time around 18:00, most of the fans obviously didn't fancy it because there were at least 3 times as many leaving than arriving. I was certain it would kick off last night but after a long day drinking it all just kind of fizzled out after the game.

There were a couple of incidents involving Scotland fans, one assaulted a woman by kicking her in the back and another was arrested for biting the police.

When you consider the numbers involved, I think it's gone pretty smoothly so far and hopefully that continues.

[Hibrandenburg]

Read it took 3 and a half hours for all the England fans to get out last night. Expecting it to be brutal on Wed. I'm Off into Dusseldorf centre just now for a beer and some schweinshaxe prost

There was an incident where England fans pulled the emergency brake on a tram. It took the Germans an hour to get the tram moving again and that caused knock on delays in the whole transport system.

[LaMotta]

Aye Matty is the Co-owner with an Irish lad.

In other news, just managed to get 4 fans first Scotland Switzerland tickets


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Wow! Amazing mate. Was that through the Uefa portal?

[CallumLaidlaw]

Wow! Amazing mate. Was that through the Uefa portal?

It was mate aye


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[B.H.F.C]

Wow! Amazing mate. Was that through the Uefa portal?

I saw Callum’s post, jumped on the UEFA portal and managed to get 3 category 1 tickets right away. Absolutely delighted. They’re not on the app yet so will be happier when they are!

[B.H.F.C]

It was mate aye


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Are they in your app yet?

[CallumLaidlaw]

Are they in your app yet?

Nah not yet pal. I’ll expect them tomorrow. My dad got tickets a couple of weeks ago for one of the fixtures and it was the following day. Buzzing tho. Well done [emoji122]


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[LaMotta]

It was mate aye


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I saw Callum’s post, jumped on the UEFA portal and managed to get 3 category 1 tickets right away. Absolutely delighted. They’re not on the app yet so will be happier when they are!

Superb guys well done!

We still need 2 for Hungary game so i'll be keeping eyes peeled. Might try for some other games in Koln region next week too.

[booshsutton]

I got 4 x Cat 1 tickets too for Wednesday, absolutely buzzing. 7 of us going, so names in a hat job.

Not in the app yet, but I'm sure they'll show up soon.

[B.H.F.C]

Nah not yet pal. I’ll expect them tomorrow. My dad got tickets a couple of weeks ago for one of the fixtures and it was the following day. Buzzing tho. Well done [emoji122]


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Brilliant. Surprised but delighted.

[LaMotta]

Is it shorts weather?

How warm is it at night??

[HendoDelivered]

Is it shorts weather?

How warm is it at night??

Yeah, we all wore shorts the few days we were there. I was shorts and tshirt at night as well, packed a jumper just incase but never needed it when out and about day or night 👍🏼

[LaMotta]

Yeah, we all wore shorts the few days we were there. I was shorts and tshirt at night as well, packed a jumper just incase but never needed it when out and about day or night 👍🏼

Perfect ta!!!

[Since90+2]

From a lot of reports it does seem to be a bit of a organisational shambles in places at the start of the tournament. Hopefully they can get things sorted out.

[He's here!]

Read it took 3 and a half hours for all the England fans to get out last night. Expecting it to be brutal on Wed. I'm Off into Dusseldorf centre just now for a beer and some schweinshaxe prost

Euro 2024: England fans raise 'serious concerns' over Gelsenkirchen transport delays after Serbia win - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cprr3124z3po)

[Rumble de Thump]

From a lot of reports it does seem to be a bit of a organisational shambles in places at the start of the tournament. Hopefully they can get things sorted out.

Probably more to do with the extra hundreds of thousands of people travelling to the host cities without tickets for the games.

[Stairway 2 7]

Is it shorts weather?

How warm is it at night??

Aye lovely just jump in a pub for the rainshowers ha.

McLaughlins bouncing already in Dusseldorf

[Hibrandenburg]

Euro 2024: England fans raise 'serious concerns' over Gelsenkirchen transport delays after Serbia win - BBC Sport (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cprr3124z3po)

They caused the delays 🤣

[LaMotta]

Aye lovely just jump in a pub for the rainshowers ha.

McLaughlins bouncing already in Dusseldorf

:thumbsup:

[Since452]

Frankfurt has been excellent. Orilleys bar brilliant in evening /night.

[Pretty Boy]

Atmosphere has been generally friendly. England fans we encountered yesterday before, during and after the game were brand new. A few obnoxious, drunk loudmouths but there have been a few of them in Scotland tops as well.

Atmosphere was definitely more tense last night but if anyone was looking for bother it was primarily Serbian fans. A lot of guys in no colours who were anything but friendly. A tram we were on kicked off and a couple of random Germans got sore faces for not a lot. Very much a minority though.

Heading up to Cologne tomorrow which I am looking forward to (not so much the 8.10am train). Frankfurt has been brilliant but being right in the heart of the action will be something else.

[hibby rae]

Just watching the current game at the Reichstag fanpark in Berlin. Plenty other fans but still noticeably more Scots than anyone else

[JammyDoidger]

Have to say the Germans have let themselves down a bit with the service, had to wait an age for a beer in most pubs today and when you got a beer it was rank rotten, flat, seems they are under staffed, teams to the Dusseldorf stadium were frequent but hot, stuffy and slow as a week in the jail. We got to cologne quicker from Dusseldorf than we did the stadium. Not so advanced over here as I thought.

[JimBHibees]

There was an incident where England fans pulled the emergency brake on a tram. It took the Germans an hour to get the tram moving again and that caused knock on delays in the whole transport system.

Wow wtf would you do that

[JimBHibees]

Frankfurt has been excellent. Orilleys bar brilliant in evening /night.

Had a brilliant day in Frankfurt yesterday in one of the main squares having beers in the afternoon people watching really friendly atmosphere mostly Belgians and Slovakia fans loads of Scots. Then went to fan zone excellent atmosphere also ended up in Old Town pubs all fans friendly and mixing well. Two young Germans helped us out in finding Old Town bars couldn't be more helpful.

[Pretty Boy]

On the train to Cologne now. Looking forward to a change of scenery.

Had a great final night in Frankfurt. Transport logistics away from the stadium were spot on for us after the Belgium v Slovakia game. Out the ground, about 10 trams waiting, we got on the 2nd one and were back in the city centre less than an hour after FT. Watched the France game in the Fanzone then met a couple of German guys we had spoken to the other night for a beer before having a relatively early night with the train looming this morning.

[SteveHFC]

Fanzones in Dortmund, Dusseldorf and Köln closed today due to the weather.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Fanzones in Dortmund, Dusseldorf and Köln closed today due to the weather.

Going to the Turkey game in Dortmund today. Sounds like we’ll be swimming back to Dusseldorf afterwards.

[B.H.F.C]

Tickets in the app for tomorrow that I managed to get from UEFA yesterday. On the train down to London now for flight out to Dusseldorf. Cannot wait.

[CentreLine]

Going to watch today’s games in a bar in Aachen. Cologne tomorrow of course.

[CallumLaidlaw]

Tickets in the app for tomorrow that I managed to get from UEFA yesterday. On the train down to London now for flight out to Dusseldorf. Cannot wait.

Just downloaded mine. What section you in?


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[Bristolhibby]

Going to watch today’s games in a bar in Aachen. Cologne tomorrow of course.

What’s Aachen like? We are staying there on Thursday night.

J

[SteveHFC]

Going to watch today’s games in a bar in Aachen. Cologne tomorrow of course.

Heading to Aachen today. Should be there by tonight.

[Willis1875]

Flight into Cologne on Sunday won’t allow for enough time to get down to Stuttgart for the game(booked pre draw) so will have to find somewhere in Cologne to watch it,Assume my only option will be the fan park at Heumarkt as all local pubs will be showing the German game which kicks off at the same time.Poorly planned and can’t imagine there will be much left in the way of Scots kicking about in Cologne 😂

[BoomtownHibees]

Just about to head to the airport to fly to Dusseldorf, via Copenhagen. Ticket for Wednesday. Can’t wait

[Gloucester Hibs]

We’ll be in there for the England game. See you then [emoji108]


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Sounds like a plan mate 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Since452]

Had a brilliant day in Frankfurt yesterday in one of the main squares having beers in the afternoon people watching really friendly atmosphere mostly Belgians and Slovakia fans loads of Scots. Then went to fan zone excellent atmosphere also ended up in Old Town pubs all fans friendly and mixing well. Two young Germans helped us out in finding Old Town bars couldn't be more helpful.

Yeah I thought the same. Local people so friendly and helpful. Slovakia fans certainly like a drink!

[Trinity Hibee]

Flight into Cologne on Sunday won’t allow for enough time to get down to Stuttgart for the game(booked pre draw) so will have to find somewhere in Cologne to watch it,Assume my only option will be the fan park at Heumarkt as all local pubs will be showing the German game which kicks off at the same time.Poorly planned and can’t imagine there will be much left in the way of Scots kicking about in Cologne 😂

I’d be surprised if there wasn’t still hundreds of Scots in cologne at the weekend. We are everywhere

[Fuzzywuzzy]

This makes me feel better about what happened on Friday

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7VDS0doigR/?igsh=MWpwdzB6Z25sd3BtdQ==

[DickieDastardly]

What’s Aachen like? We are staying there on Thursday night.

J

Nice university town with an old center area.

Stayed one night there last summer when heading back up Europe towards Amsterdam.

[Gloucester Hibs]

This makes me feel better about what happened on Friday

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7VDS0doigR/?igsh=MWpwdzB6Z25sd3BtdQ==

Oscar with the Colin Cameron consolation at the end there

[Stairway 2 7]

About 150 Scotland fans in and outside Matty Jack's boozer yesterday. Fans of other teams were bemused that on a day and a city we weren't playing, there was a huge crowd of Scots. Loads of French and Austrians joined in throughout the day. Spoke to dozens of Germans so nice and welcoming, brilliant atmosphere in the city.

Weather brutal today. Fan parks in Dusseldorf and Koln closed tonight due to storms. Weather good for Cologne tomorrow

[Pretty Boy]

About 150 Scotland fans in and outside Matty Jack's boozer yesterday. Fans of other teams were bemused that on a day and a city we weren't playing, there was a huge crowd of Scots. Loads of French and Austrians joined in throughout the day. Spoke to dozens of Germans so nice and welcoming, brilliant atmosphere in the city.

Weather brutal today. Fan parks in Dusseldorf and Koln closed tonight due to storms. Weather good for Cologne tomorrow

Weather in Cologne has been fine so far. Few spots of rain but the forecast storms keep seeming to be pushed back.

Place is absolutely jumping and I don't think a bit rain is going to force anyone inside anyway.

[MartinfaePorty]

I'm in Baden-Baden, where it's absolutely roasting! Train tomorrow morning to Cologne and it looks like a decent evening for the game.

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[Stairway 2 7]

Weather in Cologne has been fine so far. Few spots of rain but the forecast storms keep seeming to be pushed back.

Place is absolutely jumping and I don't think a bit rain is going to force anyone inside anyway.

Class. I went from never drinking ever again to feeling brill after an incredible kebab and a few equally good German beers. Looking forward to Turkish game

[Pretty Boy]

Class. I went from never drinking ever again to feeling brill after an incredible kebab and a few equally good German beers. Looking forward to Turkish game

Absolutely hosing down now. As expected party still in full swing.

Predominantly Scots. Fair few Swiss and a handful of English and Turks. The former getting some good natured booing and responding in kind. All very friendly and jovial.

[SteveHFC]

Just arrived in Aachen. Hosing it down here.

[Hibrandenburg]

Class. I went from never drinking ever again to feeling brill after an incredible kebab and a few equally good German beers. Looking forward to Turkish game

And people are surprised I'm fat. :wink:

[Keith_M]

Thunderstorms forecast for parts of NRW and Rheinland-Pfalz*.

I can understand why they've closed some fanzones, TBF





* Ah refuse to use the English version, 'Rhineland-Palatinate', cos it just sounds stupid

[Mark05]

And people are surprised I'm fat. :wink:
Hi hibrandenburg, was going to go to the fanzine at brandenburg gate tomorrow, now I'm not too sure as Germany are playing beforehand. Do you think I could get in,or am I better going to my local bar to watch the game ?

[Hibrandenburg]

Hi hibrandenburg, was going to go to the fanzine at brandenburg gate tomorrow, now I'm not too sure as Germany are playing beforehand. Do you think I could get in,or am I better going to my local bar to watch the game ?

I'm not sure Mark, I've been out of town since the Scotland game and have not been over to the fan zone myself. I was back at work today (just around the corner) and there was definitely less people around than the same time last Friday. I'm sure it will be mobbed for the Germany game but the crowds will likely disperse soon afterwards.

The Kulturbrauerei is a good alternative.

[Stairway 2 7]

And people are surprised I'm fat. :wink:

A country that has laws on the purity of beer is OK with me. In a old man's Turkish boozer and 3 class beers on tap and dozens of good beers in bottle, all a third cheaper than generic beer in Edin pubs. I'd have a peev problem if living here ha

[Pretty Boy]

Throwing it out there as someone who has generally never been ABE and have been defensive off their behaviour thus far this tournament can I say that en masse they are absolute roasters.

From Scotland fans having a party in Cologne to total idiots singing about killing their hosts grandparents in a war half a century before they were born and racially abusing Turks. Not close to a minority either, they have all but taken over Frankfurt and in the big groups they are all at it.

[Mark05]

I'm not sure Mark, I've been out of town since the Scotland game and have not been over to the fan zone myself. I was back at work today (just around the corner) and there was definitely less people around than the same time last Friday. I'm sure it will be mobbed for the Germany game but the crowds will likely disperse soon afterwards.
The Kulturbrauerei is a good alternative.
Cheers mate,it will be one or the other.Was hoping the crowds would go down after the Germany game, so was leaning towards brandenburg just to experience what it's like 👍

[JimBHibees]

Throwing it out there as someone who has generally never been ABE and have been defensive off their behaviour thus far this tournament can I say that en masse they are absolute roasters.

From Scotland fans having a party in Cologne to total idiots singing about killing their hosts grandparents in a war half a century before they were born and racially abusing Turks. Not close to a minority either, they have all but taken over Frankfurt and in the big groups they are all at it.

Was out in Frankfurt tonight and didn’t really witness that but has definitely been a change of vibe. Loads of Turks at fan park.

[CentreLine]

What’s Aachen like? We are staying there on Thursday night.

J

It’s got a typical old Germany centre , with cathedral, big square and old government building, not much after that survived the war. Couple of good traditional bars including a couple showing the games. Plenty of fast food places although not many of those traditional German. Quite a few fans around but not crowded. Good luck.

[Trinity Hibee]

Was at Turkey match in the Turkey end as part of the yellow (red) wall. Incredible experience. Don’t think I’ll hear a crowd like that again

[Hibrandenburg]

Throwing it out there as someone who has generally never been ABE and have been defensive off their behaviour thus far this tournament can I say that en masse they are absolute roasters.

From Scotland fans having a party in Cologne to total idiots singing about killing their hosts grandparents in a war half a century before they were born and racially abusing Turks. Not close to a minority either, they have all but taken over Frankfurt and in the big groups they are all at it.

That's pretty much what it felt like in Gelsenkirchen, with the exception of a few minor scuffles it remained peaceful but there was always a tension in the air that felt like a small spark might ignite trouble. They're like the Huns in several respects and their songbook is more designed to provoke than cheer on their team or just have fun. As always, they're just one bad result away from it kicking off.

[Stairway 2 7]

English fans were getting away with their pish during the day in Dus on Monday as everyone was happy and in good spirits but it was getting heated a number of times in the evening. If their songbook consists of Scotland get battered, 2 world wars 1 world cup, 12 German bombers then what do you expect. Why not just cheer on your own team. Hardly any of them had England gear it was all DHgate stone island. Austrians and Swiss yesterday head to toe in red, French dressed as Cockerells, us in kilts they look like extras from a crap casuals movie

[Stairway 2 7]

Was at Turkey match in the Turkey end as part of the yellow (red) wall. Incredible experience. Don’t think I’ll hear a crowd like that again

Some game to be at, what an ending

[Trinity Hibee]

English fans were getting away with their pish during the day in Dus on Monday as everyone was happy and in good spirits but it was getting heated a number of times in the evening. If their songbook consists of Scotland get battered, 2 world wars 1 world cup, 12 German bombers then what do you expect. Why not just cheer on your own team. Hardly any of them had England gear it was all DHgate stone island. Austrians and Swiss yesterday head to toe in red, French dressed as Cockerells, us in kilts they look like extras from a crap casuals movie

Aye, many of them wearing club colours too

[lyonhibs]

En route now to Cologne from Basel, sliiiiiightly outnumbered on the train

[Pretty Boy]

That's pretty much what it felt like in Gelsenkirchen, with the exception of a few minor scuffles it remained peaceful but there was always a tension in the air that felt like a small spark might ignite trouble. They're like the Huns in several respects and their songbook is more designed to provoke than cheer on their team or just have fun. As always, they're just one bad result away from it kicking off.

It's just a bit sad as we had a great laugh with some smaller groups of English fans earlier in the week.

A boozer we were in the other night was a good mix of Scots, Germans and Slovakians. Last night there was a picture of the same pub, about a dozen guys with a union flag with 'stop the boats' on it. What a weird mentality.

[Since452]

The atmosphere definitely changed in Frankfurt when the England fans started arriving en masse. Big groups not wearing football colours. Bit more tension in the air. We're away now and pretty thankful for it to be honest.

[Cardinal G]

En route now to Cologne from Basel, sliiiiiightly outnumbered on the train

Won't be once you get here that's for sure.

[Trinity Hibee]

Arrive in cologne in 30 mins. Cannot wait

[Alex Trager]

It's just a bit sad as we had a great laugh with some smaller groups of English fans earlier in the week.

A boozer we were in the other night was a good mix of Scots, Germans and Slovakians. Last night there was a picture of the same pub, about a dozen guys with a union flag with 'stop the boats' on it. What a weird mentality.

https://x.com/thecasualultra/status/1803170308741824897

[cabbageandribs1875]

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[JimBHibees]

The atmosphere definitely changed in Frankfurt when the England fans started arriving en masse. Big groups not wearing football colours. Bit more tension in the air. We're away now and pretty thankful for it to be honest.

Same for me. Frankfurt has been brilliant up to now totally different now. On train to match

[MartinfaePorty]

En route now to Cologne from Basel, sliiiiiightly outnumbered on the trainYou're not on the train about to arrive, are you? We had an hour and a half delay, which has been standard for this trip so far. That and never had tickets checked once.

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[SteveHFC]

Not sure of exact number of Scots here but must be in region of 50 to 100k and they are still pouring of trains

[MartinfaePorty]

But have enjoyed it, so far, in case folk think I just moan [emoji3]

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[SlickShoes]

Had a walk round Cologne this morning and met Marvin Bartley at the Cathedral, all the squares are rammed with Scottish people even before lunch time. I’ve taken a break as there’s no way I could last from morning to kick off.

[Betty Boop]

Throwing it out there as someone who has generally never been ABE and have been defensive off their behaviour thus far this tournament can I say that en masse they are absolute roasters.

From Scotland fans having a party in Cologne to total idiots singing about killing their hosts grandparents in a war half a century before they were born and racially abusing Turks. Not close to a minority either, they have all but taken over Frankfurt and in the big groups they are all at it.

Plenty of footage of Scotland fans singing 'Lizzies in her box'

[SteveHFC]

Scotland fan zone just about to open and we have just been told if we want to see germany game we have to go over to other side of river

[He's here!]

Plenty of footage of Scotland fans singing 'Lizzies in her box'

Aside from the eejits (a minority hopefully) who sing that kind of guff a big reason Scotland dodge a high moron count in their support is because the followers of by far our biggest-supported clubs (in particular Rangers) tend not to pay much heed to the national team.