Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has warned that Scottish football fans will 'Make America Ginger Again' as the Tartan Army continues its charm offensive at the World Cup in the United States. Ramsay, a proud Scot, said the fans have been so well-received in Boston that the city may soon see a 'sea of ginger' children.
Ramsay Praises Tartan Army's Reception
Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Ramsay said: 'We had a bad reputation, especially some of the England-Scotland games were awful. So to see the way they’re being received over here, I mean, every girl has fallen in love with them in Boston. I think every CVS has run out of pregnancy tests over the last 24 hours as well.' He added: 'It’s been a busy two weeks. I’m dying to see that sea of ginger. It’ll be like, make America ginger again!'
Scots Fans Drink Boston Dry
An estimated 50,000 Scottish fans descended on Boston to watch their team win their first World Cup fixture in 28 years against Haiti. Despite losses to Morocco and Brazil, the fans have remained in high spirits. The thirsty supporters drank the city's bars dry and charmed locals with their kilts, bagpipes, and good-natured banter. Countless videos of the Tartan Army have gone viral, including hearty chants of 'Flower of Scotland' during a baseball game at Fenway Park.
Pub Becomes Hub for Tartan Army
The Dubliner pub in Boston became a hub for the Tartan Army during Scotland’s opening two matches in Massachusetts, with supporters packing the venue throughout their stay. Bar manager Brian McDonnell said: 'We have deliveries coming in nearly every day - just always rotating around. Obviously we’re going through so much beer, and we have only a decent-sized keg room. We’re still going through so much that we had to rent a couple of mobile fridge units that we have out in the back alley so we always have beer rotating through - it’s always cold, it’s always flowing.' The venue also brought in extra staff from sister bars elsewhere in Boston to help cope with demand.
