Scotland's men’s football team will hopefully tonight take a huge step towards qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Our opponents are a Ukraine side who will carry the hopes of a nation which is bravely standing against the aggression of Putin’s Russia.
It goes without saying we stand shoulder to shoulder with a heroic people standing up to tyranny.
Putin has underestimated the resolve of Ukrainians who we pray will ultimately prevail against his malign regime.
Tonight the Tartan Army will show the utmost respect during the rendition of the Ukrainian national anthem which will be an emotional moment for everyone packed into Hampden.
Some - notably former Scotland captain - Graeme Souness have said they hope the visitors win the match, given what their country has been through.
The ex Rangers manager’s sentiments are understandable, who can fail to be touched by the suffering we see in our media on a daily basis?
But tonight is not about war, it is about a game of football. Two teams coming together with one goal: qualification for the game’s greatest tournament.
Every Scot should cheer Steve Clarke’s men to the rafters.
Our national side is trying to make history and they deserve the backing of the whole country. It would a huge sporting achievement for the Dark Blues and no one should feel bad for wanting it to happen.
For most of us, a holiday is the highlight of the year
The very least airports and airlines should be able to do is guarantee people get away to enjoy themselves.
It is unforgiveable that across the UK there are reports of cancelled flights and stressful queues because of staff shortages.
It must be awful to be told in a departure lounge that your holiday has been cancelled.
The situation could get worse. We are not even at the height of the holiday season, and problems are widespread.
The travel industry’s abysmal handling of the covid crisis - where many workers were laid off rather being put on furlough - has been blamed for the problems we report today.
Holidaymakers will receive compensation but that is little consolation to the families whose holiday plans have been ruined.
Travel companies should not be selling holidays they cannot fulfil.
The industry must get its act together quickly to avoid a chaotic summer at our airports.
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