Why do these German football fans sing the Loch Lomond tune? - BBC News

Fans of FC Köln in Cologne love belting out a version of the classic Runrig song.

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CloseAs the Tartan Army continue their journey following Scotland at the Euros, some German fans are very familiar with one of their favourite songs.

Supporters of FC Köln sing a song to the tune of Runrig’s Loch Lomond before each match.

Ahead of Steve Clarke’s men taking on Switzerland in their second match at the home of Köln in Cologne, football commentator Derek Rae explains why the German fans adopted the Scottish tune.

Video by Gillian Sharpe

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-68660955

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