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Thank Fleck their big Isaac Hayes looking keeper kicked the ball out for a throw in to Scotland.

Two poor sides to be honest, but I would rather be the second worst team in the group than the worst. :blush:
 
I'm sure he's said different recently.

Inside Rod Stewart's Scots heritage and why he is such a big fan of Celtic FC​

The singer is known to be a huge Hoops fan and even supported Scotland over England during their Euro 2020 game.​


Rod Stewart is known for his love of Scotland, particularly when it comes to football.

Despite being an Englishman, the 79-year-old is a diehard Celtic FC fan and a proud member of the Tartan Army, even supporting Scotland over his own home country during the Euros.

The reason behind this is largely down to the singer's family heritage with his late Scottish father, Robert, being born and raised in Leith and Edinburgh.

Robert and Rod's English mum Elsie had their first four children in Scotland. However, the Da Ya Think I'm Sexy hitmaker, who was the youngest of his siblings, was born in London and was brought up there as a young man.

Sir Rod has previously explained that due to his father's roots, he was brought up supporting Scotland, which is something he has now passed onto his own sons who are also Scotland football and rugby supporters, and life-long Celtic fans.

The musician, who recently concerned fans with his health after cancelling a string of shows in the US last week, has previously opened up about how 'proud' he is of his Scottish heritage but insists he has never pretended to be a Scotsman despite his unwavering support for the country.

In an interview with The Herald to mark his 70th birthday in 2015, he said: "It does surprise me when people say to me, ‘I thought you were Scottish.’ I have never ever said I was Scottish.

"All I am is very proud of my father who was Scottish and the wee bit of Scottish blood I have in me. It’s a spiritual thing for me."

Speaking of his dad in a separate interview with TalkSport, he explained: "My dad was born in Leith in Edinburgh. He had a big bearing on the football that we liked. He'd always say he was a Hibs supporter.

"He'd always say about the players who played in those days. And he'd always talk about the Wembley wizards. So that sort of rubbed off on me and my brothers, and we just became Scotland supporters."

The 'Wembley wizards' is in reference to a historic win for Scotland back in 1928 when they beat England 5-1. Rod's father had gone along to Wembley Stadium, ticketless, and climbed in over the back wall.

During the Euro 2020 England vs Scotland match, Rod made it very clear what side he was cheering on as he told BBC Breakfast ahead of the game: "I’ve been watching these games since I was 14, England and Scotland, and I’ve had my heart broken so many times.

"I’d love to see the Scots win. It is going to be an uphill climb, but win or lose, as long as they make us proud."

Referring to himself as a "cockney Scotsman", Rod even described England as the "old enemy", before adding: "One-nil to Scotland and I will die a happy man."

Despite his childhood love for Scottish football, it was not until his late twenties that Rod fell in love with the Hoops. His conversion came about after an encounter with legendary manager Jock Stein and other Celtic players in 1973 whilst on the training ground when he was in Glasgow for a gig with his old band The Faces..

The singer now has a seat at Parkhead for life and has even revealed that he’d like his ashes to be scattered on the centre spot at the ground the fans call Paradise, The Sun reports.

Recalling the moment he became a life-long fan, Rod said: "I met Jock Stein in 1973, Kenny Dalglish, Jimmy Johnstone and Harry Hood, all knocked on my door.

"We just did a show with The Faces in Glasgow, and they all came to wake me and Ronnie [Wood] up to get us to go training. Ronnie didn't get out of bed, but I went and I met Jock Stein. He looked at me and he laughed at my shoes. And since that day, I've become a Celtic supporter.

"I was so enamoured by him, you know, this huge guy was just brilliant."

Speaking of his loyalty to the club, he says he doesn't mind splashing the cash to follow Celtic around the world.

"It's worth every penny, you know. It's the one thing where I spoil myself. And I get a private jet and go up to Glasgow and watch them."

He also revealed that his all time favourite players were Lisbon Lions Jimmy ‘Jinky’ Johnstone and Bertie Auld.

The star recently sparked concerns when he cancelled a string of shows in the US last week, including a monumental 200th concert in Las Vegas, which has been postponed until next year in 2025.

"It's worth every penny, you know. It's the one thing where I spoil myself. And I get a private jet and go up to Glasgow and watch them."

He also revealed that his all time favourite players were Lisbon Lions Jimmy ‘Jinky’ Johnstone and Bertie Auld.

The star recently sparked concerns when he cancelled a string of shows in the US last week, including a monumental 200th concert in Las Vegas, which has been postponed until next year in 2025.

 

Inside Rod Stewart's Scots heritage and why he is such a big fan of Celtic FC​

The singer is known to be a huge Hoops fan and even supported Scotland over England during their Euro 2020 game.​


Rod Stewart is known for his love of Scotland, particularly when it comes to football.

Despite being an Englishman, the 79-year-old is a diehard Celtic FC fan and a proud member of the Tartan Army, even supporting Scotland over his own home country during the Euros.

The reason behind this is largely down to the singer's family heritage with his late Scottish father, Robert, being born and raised in Leith and Edinburgh.

Robert and Rod's English mum Elsie had their first four children in Scotland. However, the Da Ya Think I'm Sexy hitmaker, who was the youngest of his siblings, was born in London and was brought up there as a young man.

Sir Rod has previously explained that due to his father's roots, he was brought up supporting Scotland, which is something he has now passed onto his own sons who are also Scotland football and rugby supporters, and life-long Celtic fans.

The musician, who recently concerned fans with his health after cancelling a string of shows in the US last week, has previously opened up about how 'proud' he is of his Scottish heritage but insists he has never pretended to be a Scotsman despite his unwavering support for the country.

In an interview with The Herald to mark his 70th birthday in 2015, he said: "It does surprise me when people say to me, ‘I thought you were Scottish.’ I have never ever said I was Scottish.

"All I am is very proud of my father who was Scottish and the wee bit of Scottish blood I have in me. It’s a spiritual thing for me."

Speaking of his dad in a separate interview with TalkSport, he explained: "My dad was born in Leith in Edinburgh. He had a big bearing on the football that we liked. He'd always say he was a Hibs supporter.

"He'd always say about the players who played in those days. And he'd always talk about the Wembley wizards. So that sort of rubbed off on me and my brothers, and we just became Scotland supporters."

The 'Wembley wizards' is in reference to a historic win for Scotland back in 1928 when they beat England 5-1. Rod's father had gone along to Wembley Stadium, ticketless, and climbed in over the back wall.

During the Euro 2020 England vs Scotland match, Rod made it very clear what side he was cheering on as he told BBC Breakfast ahead of the game: "I’ve been watching these games since I was 14, England and Scotland, and I’ve had my heart broken so many times.

"I’d love to see the Scots win. It is going to be an uphill climb, but win or lose, as long as they make us proud."

Referring to himself as a "cockney Scotsman", Rod even described England as the "old enemy", before adding: "One-nil to Scotland and I will die a happy man."

Despite his childhood love for Scottish football, it was not until his late twenties that Rod fell in love with the Hoops. His conversion came about after an encounter with legendary manager Jock Stein and other Celtic players in 1973 whilst on the training ground when he was in Glasgow for a gig with his old band The Faces..

The singer now has a seat at Parkhead for life and has even revealed that he’d like his ashes to be scattered on the centre spot at the ground the fans call Paradise, The Sun reports.

Recalling the moment he became a life-long fan, Rod said: "I met Jock Stein in 1973, Kenny Dalglish, Jimmy Johnstone and Harry Hood, all knocked on my door.

"We just did a show with The Faces in Glasgow, and they all came to wake me and Ronnie [Wood] up to get us to go training. Ronnie didn't get out of bed, but I went and I met Jock Stein. He looked at me and he laughed at my shoes. And since that day, I've become a Celtic supporter.

"I was so enamoured by him, you know, this huge guy was just brilliant."

Speaking of his loyalty to the club, he says he doesn't mind splashing the cash to follow Celtic around the world.

"It's worth every penny, you know. It's the one thing where I spoil myself. And I get a private jet and go up to Glasgow and watch them."

He also revealed that his all time favourite players were Lisbon Lions Jimmy ‘Jinky’ Johnstone and Bertie Auld.

The star recently sparked concerns when he cancelled a string of shows in the US last week, including a monumental 200th concert in Las Vegas, which has been postponed until next year in 2025.

"It's worth every penny, you know. It's the one thing where I spoil myself. And I get a private jet and go up to Glasgow and watch them."

He also revealed that his all time favourite players were Lisbon Lions Jimmy ‘Jinky’ Johnstone and Bertie Auld.

The star recently sparked concerns when he cancelled a string of shows in the US last week, including a monumental 200th concert in Las Vegas, which has been postponed until next year in 2025.

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Inside Rod Stewart's Scots heritage and why he is such a big fan of Celtic FC​

The singer is known to be a huge Hoops fan and even supported Scotland over England during their Euro 2020 game.​


Rod Stewart is known for his love of Scotland, particularly when it comes to football.

Despite being an Englishman, the 79-year-old is a diehard Celtic FC fan and a proud member of the Tartan Army, even supporting Scotland over his own home country during the Euros.

The reason behind this is largely down to the singer's family heritage with his late Scottish father, Robert, being born and raised in Leith and Edinburgh.

Robert and Rod's English mum Elsie had their first four children in Scotland. However, the Da Ya Think I'm Sexy hitmaker, who was the youngest of his siblings, was born in London and was brought up there as a young man.

Sir Rod has previously explained that due to his father's roots, he was brought up supporting Scotland, which is something he has now passed onto his own sons who are also Scotland football and rugby supporters, and life-long Celtic fans.

The musician, who recently concerned fans with his health after cancelling a string of shows in the US last week, has previously opened up about how 'proud' he is of his Scottish heritage but insists he has never pretended to be a Scotsman despite his unwavering support for the country.

In an interview with The Herald to mark his 70th birthday in 2015, he said: "It does surprise me when people say to me, ‘I thought you were Scottish.’ I have never ever said I was Scottish.

"All I am is very proud of my father who was Scottish and the wee bit of Scottish blood I have in me. It’s a spiritual thing for me."

Speaking of his dad in a separate interview with TalkSport, he explained: "My dad was born in Leith in Edinburgh. He had a big bearing on the football that we liked. He'd always say he was a Hibs supporter.

"He'd always say about the players who played in those days. And he'd always talk about the Wembley wizards. So that sort of rubbed off on me and my brothers, and we just became Scotland supporters."

The 'Wembley wizards' is in reference to a historic win for Scotland back in 1928 when they beat England 5-1. Rod's father had gone along to Wembley Stadium, ticketless, and climbed in over the back wall.

During the Euro 2020 England vs Scotland match, Rod made it very clear what side he was cheering on as he told BBC Breakfast ahead of the game: "I’ve been watching these games since I was 14, England and Scotland, and I’ve had my heart broken so many times.

"I’d love to see the Scots win. It is going to be an uphill climb, but win or lose, as long as they make us proud."

Referring to himself as a "cockney Scotsman", Rod even described England as the "old enemy", before adding: "One-nil to Scotland and I will die a happy man."

Despite his childhood love for Scottish football, it was not until his late twenties that Rod fell in love with the Hoops. His conversion came about after an encounter with legendary manager Jock Stein and other Celtic players in 1973 whilst on the training ground when he was in Glasgow for a gig with his old band The Faces..

The singer now has a seat at Parkhead for life and has even revealed that he’d like his ashes to be scattered on the centre spot at the ground the fans call Paradise, The Sun reports.

Recalling the moment he became a life-long fan, Rod said: "I met Jock Stein in 1973, Kenny Dalglish, Jimmy Johnstone and Harry Hood, all knocked on my door.

"We just did a show with The Faces in Glasgow, and they all came to wake me and Ronnie [Wood] up to get us to go training. Ronnie didn't get out of bed, but I went and I met Jock Stein. He looked at me and he laughed at my shoes. And since that day, I've become a Celtic supporter.

"I was so enamoured by him, you know, this huge guy was just brilliant."

Speaking of his loyalty to the club, he says he doesn't mind splashing the cash to follow Celtic around the world.

"It's worth every penny, you know. It's the one thing where I spoil myself. And I get a private jet and go up to Glasgow and watch them."

He also revealed that his all time favourite players were Lisbon Lions Jimmy ‘Jinky’ Johnstone and Bertie Auld.

The star recently sparked concerns when he cancelled a string of shows in the US last week, including a monumental 200th concert in Las Vegas, which has been postponed until next year in 2025.

"It's worth every penny, you know. It's the one thing where I spoil myself. And I get a private jet and go up to Glasgow and watch them."

He also revealed that his all time favourite players were Lisbon Lions Jimmy ‘Jinky’ Johnstone and Bertie Auld.

The star recently sparked concerns when he cancelled a string of shows in the US last week, including a monumental 200th concert in Las Vegas, which has been postponed until next year in 2025.

He doesn't mind splashing the cash....he's a tight bugger....renowned.
 

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