Dark clouds are gathering over Cologne, and it’s to be hoped it’s not an ominous portent for Steve Clarke’s Scotland side with a little over 24 hours before the do-or-die clash with Switzerland. There’s an official storm warning in place for “heavy rain, hail and heavy gusts of wind” so the organiser have shut down both the official fan zones and cancelled all events. The Tartan Army, as one might expect, take this in their stride.
It’s all so different from Monday, a bright and sunny day as the Scottish invasion began in earnest. The day got off to an auspicious start, with Josh venturing to Cologne’s magnificent cathedral to climb its gargantuan spires. I declined this opportunity as I was on the other side of the city at the time.
Jonny declined as it seemed like too much exercise. Read More from our Euro 2024 Diary: A rainy welcome to Cologne, a cathedral and that urban myth about John F Kennedy Italy's diaspora gets the better of Albania's and it's on to Cologne My tasty but terrifying Bavarian breakfast - pale white sausages in brine Things do slightly take a turn when Jonny and I witness a man pull a knife on another chap during an argument near the apartment but no-one is stabbed and the police arrive in short order. With Cologne beginning to fill up with Scotland fans I stroll around to hear some stories.
One group come bearing a flag indicating they’ve driven all the way here from Ayshire. An older gentleman passes and acknowledges them. “He’s .
