The Tartan Army went from fearing Haaland to partying in dream land after Steve Clarke’s boys secured a sensational comeback win in Oslo.
Big Erling might have got his goal but Scotland are the ones who raided Norway and punters are convinced they are going to the Euros in Germany next summer. Tim Gibbens emailed: “Deutschland, here we come! There’s Nor-way we can cock it up from this position.”
Stephen Johnstone, Ardentinny, said: “Lyndon Dykes and King Kenny McLean produced the biggest mother of comebacks in Scotland's history and sent Steve Clarke's boys and the fans into dream land and Norway into Haa Haa Land. Fans can look out their passports, this team is magnificent under Clarke.” William Hutchison, Aberdeen, said: “We may not have stopped Haaland from scoring but to keep fighting right to the end was remarkable. Well done Scotland, that's our philosophy now – fight to the final whistle.”
Dr Robert S Pender, via email, said: “Great win, well done lads.The only thing that spoiled the game was the non stop rambling of Michael Stewart. In the end had to turn the sound off.” Back on the home front, Celtic are on the verge of bringing back Brendan Rodgers – and Rangers fans seem thrilled.
Graham Roberts, Edinburgh, said: “It's great to hear that Celtic are taking Rodgers back. Lampooned, castigated and vilified by all then welcomed back with open arms. You couldn't write the script. Yes they are simply a team like no other. On a brighter note, Lou Macari, John Barnes, Liam Brady, Tony Mowbray and Ronny Delia should hang around, they might get the call next.”
Alfie Mullin, London, said: “I really hope Rodgers goes back to Celtic. I hope he emulates the success he had at Leicester last season and gets Celtic relegated.”
Andrew Lamb in Fraserburgh: “If I were Michael Beale I'd take a picture of Rodgers into the Ibrox Dressing room and say, ‘take a look at this guy, he's got loser written all-over him. Now go out and smash the Celtic ego to smithereens’.”
Meanwhile, Rab Picken, Dunfermline, said: “Joe Ledley says Celtic can compete in the Champions League. Seriously? They have been pumped out every year. Ange won the double Treble last season getting pumped out three tournaments in one season. If he’d entered the Eurovision Song Contest it would have made it a quadruple.”
Some Gers fans are still keeping tabs on old favourites. Gary Stevenson, Newtonhill, said: “Alfredo Morelos agent must be the busiest man on the planet with interest coming in from Russia, Spain, Portugal,The Middle East and England.
“To add to that you have the hundreds of clubs who wanted him when he was at Rangers. Other clubs have obviously seen his lack of fitness and bad attitude and decided to stay well clear. Look out for more false updates.”
Finally, how’s about this controversial idea? Joey Vimsante, North Wales, said: “How about Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hearts, Hibs and Dundee United join the MLS?
“Football is growing in the USA, they would bring passion and support to the United States. The MLS could be the biggest league in the world, so the six biggest Scottish sides could benefit from playing there.”
Why not? It would be worth it just to see the reaction from the gaffer at Record Sport Towers when the expenses sheet lands on his desk…
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