His intervention comes after matches in Scotland and Ireland have seen chants mocking the Queen’s death since she passed away earlier this month
Ex SFA chief Gordon Smith has admitted it feels pointless asking fans to show respect for the Royal family ahead of today’s Scotland v Ireland clash at Hampden. Loud boos rang out round the stadium on Wednesday night during a minute’s applause for the Queen, who was patron of the Scottish Football Association, before the 3-0 Nation’s League win over Ukraine.
. She was laid to rest last Monday and her family’s mourning lasts six days. Smith said he was “expecting” more anti-Royal family slogans in Glasgow this afternoon. “I’m expecting chants, so I’m not going to be shocked by it. You don’t get angry by it, that’s what these people think, that’s their viewpoint, and that’s what they’re expressing.” The ex Kilmarnock and Rangers player added: “To those who are annoyed, don’t have a reaction to it because then that’s probably what people are looking for.
“Let’s not forget that the vast majority of Scottish fans are powerful supporters of their team. The team’s doing well and that should be encouraged. My message to those that want to bring other issues to the game is this - football is a fantastic game and the image can be really spoiled by the behaviour of a few.
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