Lorraine Kelly has addressed Scotland’s 5-1 defeat to Germany in the Euro 2024 opener.
After posting an affectionate picture at the event with her husband Steve, the ITV star faced a wave of disappointed comments from followers. The pair were part of a large Scottish fan group present for Scotland’s first match of the tournament.
In her post, the 64-year-old presenter remarked: “Obviously not the result we wanted but I salute all the brilliant Scotland fans who made the trip over and who had so much hope and faith. It’s by no means over but we are all gutted tonight x.”
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Keeping a positive attitude despite the loss, she went on to say: “Still managing a smile at the end! Me and @stevesmithdundee – we came – we saw we lost – but best footie fans in the world – and we enjoyed the party #noscotlandnoparty #tartanarmy.”
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Unfortunately, within minutes of her post going up, ITV’s leading lady was hit with a barrage of comments condemning the performance by the Scottish team. One disheartened follower noted: “The fans did the Scottish team proud, if only it was the other way around, the team was an embarrassment to them.”, reports the Mirror.
Another fan chimed in: “I have lived in Munich for over 20 years and I have seen many football fans come and go. But you Scots were the best, the most likeable and the funniest fans ever. With your tartan and your bagpipe music you flooded the city and I loved watching you celebrate.”
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They went on to say: “Even though you unfortunately lost, although I wished you would win at some point, I hope you still had a wonderful time in Munich. My next holiday will be to Scotland Thank you for being here.” A third spectator remarked: “A sore one to watch. I was watching it at my grandparents house with my uncle and my pops.”
A fourth individual noted: “Not the result from the game we wanted. But oh god did the Tartan Army do Scotland Proud. And a fifth wrote: “Watching from our home in Spain and so proud of every one of them. Flag flying high here Not the result from the game we wanted. But oh god did the Tartan Army do Scotland Proud.”
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Prior to the match, which took place in Munich, Lorraine was spotted donning a tartan outfit as she basked in the excitement before the game commenced.” She was caught on camera getting her pre-show jitters out by jumping up and down live on air, with sports presenter Connie McLaughlin sharing the moment on social media: “Limbering up with @lorrainekellysmith.”
Lorraine suffered a blunder live on air this week when she accidentally called a fan by the wrong name, saying, “Where’s Callum? Now Callum…” only to be corrected with a cheerful “Connor! ” from the fan. Brushing off the gaffe with her trademark humour, Lorraine joked: “I’ve been doing it wrong all the time, I’ve been doing it wrong all the time, I nearly called you Shirley but that’s fine! ”
Back in the studio, Lorraine’s replacement Ranvir Singh expressed her own nerves about filling in for the star, quipping, “By the way, it’s slightly nerve-racking because my boss is watching me do her job right now so this is a bit uncomfortable for me! So, off you go! ” She also encouraged Lorraine, saying, “Have the time of your life, Lorraine, it is wonderful to see you there!”.
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