By Harry Freemantle

Last night, Scotland hosted Greece for a must win qualifier to keep Steve Clark’s Tartan Army hopes in qualifying for the World Cup. Despite going 1-0 down and ultimately playing poorly for the most part, goals from Christie, Ferguson and Dykes give Scotland a 3-1 win to go clear second in the group only being behind Denmark on goal difference.

Despite this Hampden once again failed to sell-out with just over 46,000 people attending the game which leaves a rough estimate of 6,000 seats left empty for such a huge game for our great nation. But why?

Perhaps Scots believe that games are out of their budget with tickets going for £35 on the Scotland National Team website which can be unaffordable in times we are in right now. Or lack of interest in the National Team?

The people of Glasgow speak;

Performances in previous qualifiers and brand of football played by Steve Clarke are other factors in lower attendances.

Scottish football fan Alex Craig admits he is losing interest in the national team stating: “I don’t buy tickets for the game as I have lost interest in it given we haven’t qualified for the World Cup in my life time and the football is not good.”

With quite a diverse range of opinion, it is hard on whether our great nation can come together and back the country throughout the qualifiers to help boost our chances in reaching the 2026 World Cup in Canada, United States & Mexico.

Regular Scotland attendee Patrick Glover states: “Some people would rather stay at home but I think everyone should get there and get behind the team.”

Scotland play another must win game at home to Belarus Sunday 12 October at 5pm. If possible go down and back the Tartan Army!