Scotland specialise in twisted irony and a warped sense of humour is needed upon proof we belong – Keith Jackson in Warsaw
dailyrecord.co.ukThe irony is so cruel and so twisted it’s actually quite spectacular.Yes, even by the standards set by Scotland’s warped sense of humour.
Only our national side could enter a competition like this one, not really sure if it belonged remotely close to such a lofty level.
And then go on to prove its credentials so thoroughly, albeit against the backdrop of heartache. For more than an hour last night – after John McGinn’s early opener – the miracle of progression to the quarter-finals was on.
It moved even closer when Portugal played their part by taking the lead in Zagreb too. And even when the Croatians got their act together in order to see off this late threat, Scotland took care of business with a late winner from skipper Andy Robertson to avoid the double whammy of being turfed out into the Nations League’s second tier into the bargain.As a result, Poland drop down the divisions while Scotland’s upward trajectory continues Cruel?
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