The great paradox of Scotland’s World Cup. The fans, superb. The team? Dismal | Scotland

The sad thing is that in a matter of weeks, this will all have been forgotten about. The intensely tribal nature of Scotland’s football domain means that a new domestic campaign will lead to scratching, swearing and howling that will dominate for months on end. Some may argue it will be wise to banish thoughts of Scottish participation in this World Cup. It should, in truth, serve as a…