The Tartan Army for The New York Times, June 2021

After more than two decades on the soccer sidelines, one of the game’s most celebrated fan groups finally has a chance to cheer on its team again.

The Tartan Army is back.

 

A commission for The New York Times.

Kieran Dodds The Tartan Army for The New York Times, June 2021 Scotland fans around Hampden Stadium in Glasgow, UK, where Scotland played the Czech Republic as their first game at the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. ScotlandÕs return to major tournament soccer for the first time in 23 years. The piece will be a spectator focussed story, with Scottish fans among the most celebrated for two decades until the team stopped qualifying. 30256962A
Kieran Dodds The Tartan Army for The New York Times, June 2021 Alan Paterson, is a member of the Tartan Army, the name for fans of ScotlandÕs national football team. He lives in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders and is seen carrying his favourite flag with friend, and fellow Tartan Army member, Jim Torrance. ScotlandÕs return to major tournament soccer for the first time in 23 years. The piece will be a spectator focussed story, with Scottish fans among the most celebrated for two decades until the team stopped qualifying. 30256962A
Kieran Dodds The Tartan Army for The New York Times, June 2021 Alan Paterson, is a member of the Tartan Army, the name for fans of ScotlandÕs national football team. Picture is his son Kenny Paterson, pictured holding his son Gregor,1, who is also a member of the Tartan Army. ScotlandÕs return to major tournament soccer for the first time in 23 years. The piece will be a spectator focussed story, with Scottish fans among the most celebrated for two decades until the team stopped qualifying. 30256962A
Kieran Dodds The Tartan Army for The New York Times, June 2021 Fans react to a missed goal opportunity by Scotland at the Hamden Bowling Club, the original site of Hampden Stadium, which is now popular meeting place for Tartan Army members in Glasgow, UK. Scotland played the Czech Republic as their first game at the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. ScotlandÕs return to major tournament soccer for the first time in 23 years. The piece will be a spectator focussed story, with Scottish fans among the most celebrated for two decades until the team stopped qualifying. 30256962A
Kieran Dodds The Tartan Army for The New York Times, June 2021