Watch: Scotland fan falls off pub table while playing bagpipes as Tartan army attacks Munich

The piper is back on his feet after the spill. Photo: TikTok/@scottishmaninavan

The tartan army arrived in Munich in style as tens of thousands of Scottish fans took over the city center ahead of Friday's Euro 2024 opener against Germany.

Legions of Scottish fans, many wearing kilts, went to Germany for the national championship. the team's first overseas tournament since 1998.

Thousands of fans were already enjoying the German sunshine on Wednesday before more came in the last 24 hours as Marienplatz, Munich's central square, turned into a sea of ​​blue. shirts.

Footage posted on social media shows one bagpiper falling off a table while serenading a packed bar with Scotland supporters in the city. The man in question was fortunately uninjured and quickly returned to his musical activities.

However, some supporters and local authorities had a difficult time with some Scotland supporters being attacked on Wednesday evening.< /p

A Daily Record reporter witnessed a spike in violence in Munich when two thugs began throwing chairs at a group of fans who were drinking in the beer garden on Marienplatz.

A fight then broke out, during which the attackers began throwing glasses at the group. Police soon arrived on the scene and Scotland fans were reportedly singing «hurray, hurray!» as the two men were arrested and taken away.

Scotland face Germany on Friday before facing Switzerland in Cologne on Wednesday and Hungary on Friday. Stuttgart on Sunday.

Robertson urges Scots to make history

Andy Robertson has urged his Scotland team to achieve «legendary» status and make history at this summer's European Championships as they look to become the first team in the country's history to qualify group stage of a major tournament.

Robertson, the Liverpool defender and Scotland captain, said the players do not intend to leave Germany with any regrets as they look to overcome their disappointing Euro 2020 performance.

Germany are clear favorites to open the tournament , but Robertson insists Scotland are ready for the challenge that awaits them at the Allianz Arena. Scotland next face Switzerland and Hungary in their group, with most observers expecting those three teams to battle Germany for progress.

Steve Clarke is fully aware of the scale of Scotland's challenge in Munich. Photo: Getty Images/FABRICE COFFRINI

Robertson suffered an injury scare earlier this week when he was forced out of training in front of the media. However, the 30-year-old insisted he will be fully fit for Friday's game, with his experience and defensive qualities likely to prove crucial against Germany's attackers.

“Physically I’m fine, mentally I’m fine,” he said. “It was a little scary. It's not good that your cameras were there because it was just a precaution, really. I had an ankle injury in March and I've obviously been treating it a little bit since then, but it feels good and is in a good place now. We took the situation pretty calmly — perhaps some weren't, particularly my family, before I had a chance to call them. But I'm fine, I can go. We are ready and inspired. It's time to show what we can do.»

Scotland had enough fans cheering on it to fill the population of Aberdeen

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Almost four for every cent of Scotland's population could move to Germany when the euro comes into effect.

The British consulate in Munich estimates that up to 200,000 Scotland fans could travel to Germany for the group stage.

Scotland face hosts and four-time World Cup winners Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024, the Tartan Army's first major tournament abroad since France in 1998.

The number of Scotland fans in Munich for the tournament opener dwarfs the 40,000 England fans expected to descend on Gelsenkirchen in northern Germany for the Three Lions' opener against Serbia on Sunday.

The Munich tourism board said it expected up to 100,000 Scots over the next two days, almost equivalent to the whole of Dundee and about one in 50 residents. the entire population of the country.

However, according to the consulate, the same number of people will visit Germany as the entire population of Aberdeen, the third largest city in Scotland. Scotland's population is 5.5 million.

Speaking last month, Mark Dittmer-Odell, the British consulate in Munich, said 500,000 UK fans would visit Germany during the Euros, but almost half were expected to be from Scotland, although a Tartan Army was less likely to show up. see football beyond the group stages.

“We estimate 500,000 fans will come from the UK and up to 200,000 could be Scotland fans,” he said

“I think The first thing to tell anyone visiting, with or without a ticket, is to plan your stay in advance. You may not be able to find housing on the fly,” Mr. Dittmer-Odell said.

He also advised all fans not to drink too much in Munich beer halls.

“The second thing we always say is to be aware of cultural sensitivities . We would say this for anyone who travels.

“The last thing, and we are realistic about this, is that we know people will want to come here and drink — Bavaria's beer is famous all over the world, but please drink in moderation.”