⚽ Scotland at the World - The Content & Who to Follow
It is all getting a bit real now, isn't it? To help ramp up World Cup fever, here is a variety of sources to get your World Cup content.
With no usual Scottish Football Kick-Off today because I am currently in the US, here is something to help ramp up the World Cup fever even further.
📺 WHAT TO WATCH AHEAD OF THE WORLD CUP
Some of these you might have seen, but hopefully, there’s a hidden gem in here for you.
SCOTLAND CONTENT
Not sure you could have missed this, but if you haven’t seen it yet, get it watched.
This behind-the-scenes look at Scotland at France 98, narrated by Craig Brown, is a brilliant trip down memory lane.
WIDER WORLD CUP VIDEO CONTENT
You can’t beat a good goals compilation.
Check out Kevin Bridges’ BBC documentary In Search of the Beautiful Game on BBC iPlayer.
🎧 WHAT TO LISTEN TO AHEAD OF THE WORLD CUP
SCOTLAND CONTENT
Australia’s Jackson Irvine interviewed Ryan Christie ahead of the World Cup.
WIDER WORLD CUP PODCAST CONTENT
How the rest of the tournament contenders are shaping up.
Essential World Cup reading if you haven’t got it already. The Nutmeg World Cup special offers an unparalleled 196-page blend of quality writing, fine design and wonderful photography. Click on the link to get your copy.
📱 WHO TO FOLLOW DURING THE WORLD CUP
PODCASTS
BBC Scottish Football Daily
Jonathan Sutherland is hosting daily podcasts with all the latest from the Scotland camp.
The Hampden Roar
Andy Bargh and guests will be giving the fans perspective throughout.
BBC 5 Live Football Daily
Say what you like about the BBC, but there is no disputing that 5 Live’s coverage of a major football tournament (or major sporting event) is world-class.
The Totally Football Show
James Richardson will be hosting a daily podcast from the World Cup - a good way to get a more rounded view of what is happening in North America.
ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SCOTLAND CONTENT
Scotland National Team
The Scotland National Team media team has been smashing it out of the park. Gordon Duncan has daily updates for us all from the States, plus lots of behind-the-scenes content.
Scotland National Team YouTube Channel
Scotland National Team on Instagram
The Tartan Scarf
A long-term fan of the Scotland National Team. Gordon will no doubt have a lot of content from the World Cup.
The Tartan Army Group
There will be plenty of content from America on The Tartan Army X account.
ScoBall
As will the ScoBall X account.
WRITTEN
You know Gavin at Scotland’s Coefficient is going to be bringing the depth and analysis you won’t see anywhere else. As Rory Hamilton referenced at last week’s Scottish Football Kick-Off World Cup Quiz, it is Gavin’s stats and insights you will regularly hear on his commentary. Well worth paying for a subscription.
OTHER
If you prefer pictures over words, subscribe to Fitbatweets Substack. Keith will be drawing plenty of fun stuff from the World Cup.
🎶 AND DON’T FORGET YOUR SCOTLAND WORLD CUP PLAYLIST
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