Reply To: The Sports Thread
“Shame about Scotland’s exit; as a Brit, I guess one doesn’t automatically start rooting for England just because Scotland is out”
Sadly, we’re a much more divided nation than that, Thor.
When I was very young (naive?), I would cheer Ireland/Scotland/Wales in any competition, after England.
As I got older and went on holidays, I discovered that Ireland/Scotland/Wales fans HATED England and would cheer anyone on against England.
Obviously, that shifted my loyalties somewhat and now I just laugh whenever they fail at whatever hurdle (usually just trying to qualify for a tournament).
Sad, but true.