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September 9th 2012
As omens go, my attendance at a Scotland International match does not bode well for the Tartan Army’s prospects of success. Admittedly, they have never had the privilege of my “support” at a Hampden game. My previous run of Scotland home games dates back to the Ibrox days of 1992 / 1993 season, when Hampden was being redeveloped and the SFA mandarins reached agreement to use the Govan as the ... read more

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John & Miranda

John Miranda

The original purpose of the blog was the 20th wedding anniversary trip in 2006 / 2007 - Ashes cricket in Oz, setting off early in April and going the long way round! The trip came to an end in February 2007 and for a while retrospective blogging was the only option (for reasons that you can find in the Road to Freedom). There are still two to travel and the passport is now back in use in 2009. We get distracted in more than the odd football ground along the way, but it is all part of the journey.... full info

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23rd September 2012

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

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Nothing like an International Road to the World Cup match to revive National passions. Enjoyed your Road to Rio blog...as many Aussies have Scottish blood coursing through their veins...GO THE SCOTS. Pity a draw in your home leg...but here's to getting there.

23rd September 2012

John Miranda
John & Miranda

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Thanks for the comments. Watch out for a blog from their next World Cup qualifier - away to Wales in Cardiff in October. Even though I didn't bring them any luck with my appearance versus Serbia, my Scotland mates are taking me on another day out!

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