Calum Alexander and Liam Reynolds, participants from the charity AWARE Scotland, were part of a group of supporters who gave the men’s team a rallying cry.
Two lucky lads were among a group of fans who got the surprise chance to give the Scotland squad a World Cup rallying cry thanks to Specsavers,
Calum Alexander (24) and Liam Reynolds (29), participants from the charity AWARE Scotland, were part of a group of supporters who attended Barclays Hampden before the men’s team jetted out to the USA.
They believed that they would be writing postcards to send to the players and enjoying a tour of the national stadium.
While they took in their guided tour and prepared to post their messages, however, little did they know Scotland stars Kenny McLean and Lawrence Shankland were waiting in the wings to surprise them.
Kenny and Lawrence collected the messages of support from the gathered fans to share with the rest of Steve Clarke’s squad.
With the friendly matches now behind them and focus turning to the group-stage kick-off, Scotland fans will be vital in driving the team on. Specsavers was on hand to make sure their messages of support reached the squad directly before they headed off to the US.
Liam, from Cambuslang, went down the personal route, directing his message to Kieran Tierney, asking the left back to ‘score some more goals’ and wishing him the best of luck at the tournament.
And Calum, who is from Mount Florida, urged captain Andy Robertson to get the team ‘hyped up’ and to let him know if he needs any help.
The pair, who both have additional support needs and receive support from AWARE Scotland, enjoyed their day and hope Scotland can be successful Stateside.
Liam said: “It was an incredible experience, and I hope Kieran Tierney gets my postcard!”
Calum said: “It was so amazing and I wasn’t expecting it at all. It was great to wish good luck to the whole team and let them know all of Scotland is behind them.
“I think we’re going to win it all and if they want a hype man, I’m there.”
Tasked with the responsibility of delivering the messages is Lawrence Shankland, who appreciates the support of the Tartan Army as Scotland attempt to make history this summer.
The Scotland striker said: “It was brilliant to meet Calum and Liam and to see their excitement about the tournament.
“We’ve got letters to Kieran Tierney we need to pass on now so it was good to meet them and it’s those small moments that those guys will remember for a long time.
“There’s been a long build up from qualifying and the excitement is building all over Scotland and you can really feel it.”
Specsavers renewed its sponsorship deal with the Scottish FA in 2024, becoming the Official Eye and Ear Care Partner and extending one of the longest-running partnerships in sport.
The agreement runs through to 2028 and includes continued support for referee training and development, as well as raising awareness of grassroots and local football across the country.
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