The Tartan Army has heeded calls to respect Armistice Day events in London ahead of tonight’s World Cup qualifier at Wembley.
Hundreds of Scots joined the Royal British Legion’s ‘Silence in the Square’ event at 11am in Trafalgar Square and played their part in a poignant ceremony.
Not the usual Trafalgar square ahead of #england v #scotland. Plenty of Tartan Army here for Armistice Day event. pic.twitter.com/muJH1unXxf
— Ronnie Esplin (@RonnieEsplin) November 11, 2016
The SFA’s official supporters’ group had reminded fans of the need to dispense with the usual festivities, and the call was clearly heard and respected.
We remind all fans to please respect Armistice Day events in and around Trafalgar Square today.
— Scotland Supporters (@SFA_Supporters) November 11, 2016
English fan Dean Cornish posted: “Good to see 2 min silence respectfully observed in Trafalgar Square. Days of England v Scotland normally not so quiet in Trafalgar Square!”
Scotland fans in Trafalgar Square. #lestweforget pic.twitter.com/3gGnefkb7o
— Chris McLaughlin (@BBCchrismclaug) November 11, 2016
Tom Freeman added: “Silence impeccably held by Scotland fans in Trafalgar Sq, as if it was in any doubt!”
About 14,000 Tartan Army supporters are expected in London for the sell-out game at the 90,000-capacity Wembley stadium, which kicks off at 7.45pm.
Good to see 2min silence respectfully observed in Trafalgar Square. Days of England v Scotland normally not so quiet in Trafalgar Square!
— Dean Cornish (@DeanCornish1966) November 11, 2016
A Met Police spokesman said: “We are aware that in the past Scottish supporters have congregated in Trafalgar Square.
“Given the match falls on November 11, we have also been liaising with the Royal British Legion, who will be hosting their ‘Silence in the Square’ event in Trafalgar Square to mark Armistice Day.”
Silence impeccably held by Scotland fans in Trafalgar Sq, as if it was in any doubt! #Armistice #TartanArmy
— Tom Freeman (@tomwfreeman) November 11, 2016
