5 days to go
So Germany have scraped through their warm-up for the mighty battle with Scotland. For the uneducated I can translate that match report for you - a very lucky 4-1 victory. Not so impressive as Canada are a lowly 77th in the FIFA world rankings compared to Germany who currently lie 4th. But that German ranking seems flattering to me and when they come up against a high flying team like Scotland, they will be shattered - or let me impress you again with my German - capoot!
Scotland have been in decline for several years now. But even in the less than impressive days of Paw Broon, Scotland were still in the top 20 - that would be enough to give Der Terrier a nosebleed. Paw Broon could hardly be accused of being a charismatic leader but at least he knew how to organise a team into a solid system. Boring but fairly effective.
Unlike many Scots who have given up a bit on the national team, I have remained faithful and will be supporting passionately on Saturday. I would have travelled up for the game except for some pecuniary difficulties (what is it with inflation and my pills?). I have heard that there will be a near full-house which makes a pleasant change from some of the recent Hampden attendances.
Like many in today's increasingly global world, I now support two national teams. That's right - Scotland and whoever is playing England. But this week I am happy to announce that I am supporting three teams - Scotland, Serbia and Montenegro. Good luck to them all 
7:30:09 PM 
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