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David Irvine

Tartan Army saluted for 'class & dignity' as worker blown away by Boston clean-up

A city worker hailed the Tartan Army for their 'class and dignity' while in Boston (Image: NBC Boston)

The Tartan Army have been hailed for their "class" and "dignity" after cleaning up after themselves in Boston.

Scotland supporters have taken over the American city during the World Cup and received major plaudits for their conduct.

The Tartan Army have been out in force in Boston in recent days, from the build-up to the World Cup win over Haiti, they will remain in the area ahead of the second Group C match against Morocco on Friday.

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And Bostonians, from Red Sox chiefs to city officials, have been thrilled to have the Tartan Army celebrating their return to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years in their home.

The latest praise for supporters has come for their efforts to keep the city tidy after celebrations at Fenway on Sunday as huge numbers flocked to watch the Boston Red Sox.

Speaking to NBC Boston, a city worker cleaning revealed he was delighted to have Scotland fans in the area as he joked over alcohol consumption, stating: "They deep man, and they can drink too. What!

"Are you kidding me man? They must have no water over there in Scotland.

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"After they're gone, I'm one person cleaning up after them, man. And it ain't that bad.

"They came, conducted themselves with class, dignity man and they like our city.

"I'm happy they came."

Scottish supporter John Kaylor told the broadcaster: "Do you know something, it does look clean. The boys have tidied up.


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"Nobody likes leaving a mess. I mean, it happens sometimes.

"The people of Boston have been really nice to us and I think it's just a bit of respect.

"And we want everyone to like us. It costs nothing to be respectful, it costs nothing to be nice.

"Just to tidy up a bit of rubbish before you go, it's nothing. It's just being nice, it's just normal."

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