A TARTAN Military supporters group couldn’t consider their luck once they bought collectively for his or her first assembly in Liverpool – just for Lee McCulloch to wander into the pub.
Stephen Anderson and the newly fashioned Merseyside Tartan Military primarily based in Liverpool had simply arrived to have their first ever assembly with members Andy, Lewis and John final Saturday.
The group had been carrying numerous Tartan Military polo shirts from different teams when a stranger within the pub commented on how a lot he favored them.
Stephen, 59, was informed by John that the punter was the truth is Rangers legend McCulloch, however shrugged off the recommendations reasoning that the person in query was too younger.
To Stephen’s delight although, pal Lewis determined to hunt affirmation from the person himself, who was confirmed to certainly be 44-year-old McCulloch, who was capped 18 instances for his nationwide facet.
Stephen managed to snag an image with the stalwart utility participant, who additionally supplied to autograph the group’s flag design, earlier than going his personal manner with a pal.
Stephen shared the information of the possibility encounter on social media on final Saturday writing: “First get collectively of newly fashioned Merseyside Tartan Military and who reveals up at first – Lee McCulloch.”
Stephen’s submit acquired over 250 likes with dozens of feedback from impressed Scotland supporters.
One mentioned: “Massive Jig.”
One other added: “Good man and participant for Scotland, Lee McCulloch.”
A 3rd replied: “Totally different class guys.”
Talking right now, Stephen mentioned: “We just lately began up the Merseyside Tartan Military and at quick discover had a get collectively on Saturday.
“It was simply the 4 of us however we had catch up and reminisced over a few of our travels with Scotland from Germany 1974 to Italia ‘90.
“We had been additionally discussing forthcoming journeys similar to going to Oslo, Cyprus and Spain.
“One factor we selected Saturday was getting a flag made – I had designed three choices and we selected the one we wished.
“I used to be carrying my Moffat Tartan Military polo shirt and Lewis had on his WESTA shirt then a man walked previous the desk and commented he favored our shirts.
“John mentioned to us that it was Lee McCulloch however I mentioned no, he was too younger.
“Lewis went over and spoke to him and confirmed it was him, we then had a little bit of banter with Lee and his pal Craig and I bought him to autograph one of many flag designs.
“We bought a couple of pics after which they left, he was very approachable however I don’t assume he anticipated to get seen on a day trip in Liverpool!”
Lee McCulloch scored simply the one aim for Scotland in a 3-1 victory over Ukraine at Hampden Park in a Euro 2008 qualifier.
McCulloch went on to make 290 appearances for Rangers in his profession, successful three league titles, two Scottish Cups and three Scottish League Cups within the course of.
