Scotland take on Germany in the opening match of Euro 2024 at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena but fans left at home have been left frustrated by ITV’s broacasting decisions ahead of the game
ITV have been slammed for their coverage of Euro 2024’s opening match between Scotland and Germany in Munich.
The Tartan Army have travelled in their droves as Steve Clarke’s side get their campaign underway at the Allianz Arena. Scottish fans can be found all across the host nation, with four per cent of the country said to have travelled but millions are still set to watch from home.
Those watching television were left frustrated as, with coverage on Friday night getting underway at 6.30pm BST, there was little time before attention turned to England. That is despite the Three Lions not playing for another two days.
An interview with Gareth Southgate was displayed early in the coverage building up to Scotland’s match. Viewers quickly took to social media site X to outline their grievances.
Former Celtic striker and Scotland cap Tony Watt vented his frustration on X. – formerly Twitter The 30-year-old said: “Turned ITV on and its coverage of England. Is it not Scotland Germany?”
The Dundee forward was not alone in his criticism of the channel. Ex-St Mirren ace Lee Mair said: “Get a grip STVSport and @ITV. Shambles. Scotland playing the hosts in the opening game of the Euros and the whole build up is about England.”
Callum McFadden added: “12 minutes into the Euros coverage if Scotland vs Germany on STV (provided by ITV across the U.K.) and already the focus is on England and Gareth Southgate. What an absolute joke!!!”
Another said: “Scotland Germany, opening game of the competition… watching Gareth Southgate talk about England… “why do the Jocks never support England?”
Others were simply not surprised. Alex R said: “ITV banging on about England during a Scotland game. No surprise there.” Andrew Staunton noted: “Tuned into ITV coverage of Scotland game and heard lots about England. Will that ever change?”
The move also saw audience members from other nations complain as Jay, @JuiCJ_NP20, said: “Germany v SCOTLAND on ITV. Build up is all about England. Seriously English people, take your rose tinted goggles off and you may understand why Scotland and Wales are sick of your mob.”
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