First Minister John Swinney said there was “nothing that can be done” about postal votes that have not yet arrived for voters who are now overseas.
18.06.2024 - 15:27 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Scotland fans have taken shelter in pubs across Cologne after a storm warning shut down the city's fan zone.
Thousands of thirsty Tartan Army members are praying we can reignite our Euro campaign ahead of our match with a win against Switzerland on Wednesday night.
Many of those had hoped to watch today's Euro 2024 matches on the big screens, but with thunder and lighting forecast the two fan zones in the Heumarket and Tanzbrunnen areas were forced to close their doors.
Some who had arrived early in the city were left disappointed, but they didn't let the rain dampen their spirit as they piled into the Alter Markt boozers. Steven Forbes, a plumber from Aberdeen, was sitting outside the Corkonian Irish pub waiting for it to open at 12pm.
The 53-year-old said: "We've travelled in from Wuppertal and we're now just waiting for the bar to open. We'll have a few drinks here then head back later on. We're not letting the weather affect our day too much. We've got tickets for the game tomorrow and we're praying for a win. We're always better in the second game so I think we can do it."
Nearby Steven Malcher, an IT consultant from Paisley, was enjoying a lager. The 55-year-old said: "This is our first pint of the day. It's just been a race to the pub with everyone trying to get a seat before the storm comes.
"We were hoping to sit in the beer garden but I don't think that's going to happen. We're just going to batten down the hatches and drink beer all day. I was lucky enough to get tickets for all three games.
"I watched the Swiss V Hungary game and I looked at the two of them and thought we might not even get a goal - never mind a point. We're just here to enjoy ourselves now. If Scotland get anything it will be a bit of a miracle."
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