Graham
04-02-2012, 11:04 AM
Scotland fans pledge their allegiances for Euro 2012
http://sport.stv.tv/world-sport/302332-scotland-fans-pledge-their-allegiances-for-euro-2012/
Only 2% of supporters will cheer on the English at this summer's tournament, instead preferring to back the leading lights of the game.
02 April 2012 11:34 GMT
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Andres Iniesta has been tipped to light up Euro 2012 with Spain. Pic: ©SNS Group
Almost two thirds of Scots say they will support reigning champions Spain at the forthcoming European Championships.
A survey by Scotpulse has found 62% will follow Vicente del Bosque’s side in the summer, with 60% backing them to retain their trophy.
The Republic of Ireland will be the second most supported nation, with 53% pledging their backing, with The Netherlands and Germany in third and fourth respectively.
England made it into the top five of sides the Scottish public will follow in Poland and Ukraine, with 31% intending to cheer them on.
Only 2% of the 400 surveyed believe our southern neighbours are capable of ending their 46-year wait for a trophy, with Germany tipped as second favourites behind Spain.
The star names from the Spanish top flight are amongst those most are looking forward to seeing light up the competition, with Spain’s David Villa and Andres Iniesta, together with Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, whetting the appetite.
Seven out of ten of those surveyed are eagerly anticipating the start of the tournament on June 8, despite Scotland again failing to make it into the competition for the first time since 1996.
Although Craig Levein’s men won’t be there, STV will have live coverage of 14 games, a dedicated highlights show and plenty of online analysis throughout.
http://sport.stv.tv/world-sport/302332-scotland-fans-pledge-their-allegiances-for-euro-2012/
Only 2% of supporters will cheer on the English at this summer's tournament, instead preferring to back the leading lights of the game.
02 April 2012 11:34 GMT
http://files.stv.tv/img/articles/302332-scotland-fans-pledge-their-allegiances-for-euro-2012-410x230.jpg
Andres Iniesta has been tipped to light up Euro 2012 with Spain. Pic: ©SNS Group
Almost two thirds of Scots say they will support reigning champions Spain at the forthcoming European Championships.
A survey by Scotpulse has found 62% will follow Vicente del Bosque’s side in the summer, with 60% backing them to retain their trophy.
The Republic of Ireland will be the second most supported nation, with 53% pledging their backing, with The Netherlands and Germany in third and fourth respectively.
England made it into the top five of sides the Scottish public will follow in Poland and Ukraine, with 31% intending to cheer them on.
Only 2% of the 400 surveyed believe our southern neighbours are capable of ending their 46-year wait for a trophy, with Germany tipped as second favourites behind Spain.
The star names from the Spanish top flight are amongst those most are looking forward to seeing light up the competition, with Spain’s David Villa and Andres Iniesta, together with Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, whetting the appetite.
Seven out of ten of those surveyed are eagerly anticipating the start of the tournament on June 8, despite Scotland again failing to make it into the competition for the first time since 1996.
Although Craig Levein’s men won’t be there, STV will have live coverage of 14 games, a dedicated highlights show and plenty of online analysis throughout.