Graeme Souness Ukraine support earns Hotline caller backing as Scotland fans told to make World Cup sacrifice

We know it’s Scotland against the world this week with the rest of the planet cheering on worn-torn Ukraine in the play-offs.

But what about the Tartan Army?

It’s an awkward one for us, no doubt, and even patriotic Scot Graeme Souness admitted he’ll be rooting for Ukraine.

Souness said: “I don’t just want Ukraine to qualify, I want them to go there (Qatar) and win it."

That comment upset a few but he’s not alone in the feeling.

Robert Livingston, Palm Beach, said: “With the Russians committing unspeakable atrocities against innocent people, the country fighting for its existence, it would it be for the greater good if Ukraine did beat Scotland then Wales and get to the World Cup.

“It would lift the spirits of people who have lost everything. I must sound unpatriotic but watching Ukraine and its people being destroyed for me is heartbreaking. The World Cup could be their salvation.”

The game needs to go ahead though – and at least there shouldn’t be chaotic scenes like we witnessed at the Europa and Champions League Finals.

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William McCarron, Glasgow, said: “After what happened in Seville and Paris the whole hierarchy of UEFA should be cleared out. These people who run the game do not care for the