Hampden’s roar echoed far and extensive as Scotland clinched their World Cup place – and Rod Stewart matched the joy from afar.
Rock legend Rod Stewart was over the moon as he celebrated Scotland’s dramatic World Cup qualification – the primary in additional than 20 years, since 1998.
Hampden Park shook with roaring cheers as Scotland pulled off a memorable 4-2 victory over Denmark. Kieran Tierney sparked the breakthrough, sending Scotland on the trail to qualify, whereas Kenny McLean’s sensational long-range strike from the midway line topped the thrilling victory.
And whereas the stadium went wild, Rod was cheering simply as loudly at residence. He watched the thrilling match together with his lifelong pal and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wooden, and the pairs response was nothing wanting electrical.
Though Rod was born and raised in London, his loyalty to Scotland runs deep because of his father, Robert, who was born in Leith, Edinburgh. A connection which has helped form his lifelong ardour for Scottish soccer.
Sharing the second with followers on-line, the singer posted a video on Instagram displaying him leaping across the room in pure disbelief and pleasure, together with his palms waving within the air as the ultimate whistle blew at Scotland’s nationwide stadium.
The digital camera then swings to Ronnie, who hails from London, wanting utterly surprised earlier than bursting into laughter, high-fiving Rod and wrapping one another in a celebratory hug.
Rod captioned the clip on his Instagram Storie, with: “Celebrating 4-2 [Scotland flag emoji] win, with my outdated mate Ronnie Wooden,” because the video appears to point out simply how joyful he’s with the outcomes.
Along with backing the nationwide group, the 80-year-old is famously identified for his love of Celtic FC. He’s usually noticed at Parkhead, celebrating among the many followers and he even has a Celtic tattoo on his shoulder to honour his beloved membership.
Though Rod was not the one well-known face who could not management their pleasure over the historic win, as stars similar to Martin Compston and James McAvoy have been simply as thrilled.
X-Males and Spilt actor McAvoy celebrated the win as he took to Instagram sharing an image of him posing beside the telly as midfielder John McGinn did his post-match interview.
The star wrote on the picture: “John McGinn for First Minister,” as Kevin Bridges agreed with that assertion, replying “amen”.
Line of Obligation actor Martin, who lives in Los Angeles, reposted the picture of him kissing his TV whereas Scotland supervisor Steve Clarke was on the display screen.
With the textual content: “It is truly occurring 30 odd yr we have been ready !!!! World Cup right here we come celebration at mines.
“@Scotlandnationalteam hero to a person Stevie Clarkes Tartan Military!!! #noscotlandnoparty.”
Different Scot celebrities similar to Lorraine Kelly, Andy Murray and Jack Lowden took to social media to rejoice the win. And it is clear the celebrations have been shared throughout Scotland and by Scots in all places.
