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'Yes sir, I can boogie' - Lyrics of Scotland celebration song and why it became an anthem | Goal.com UK
- Scotland fans embraced 'Yes Sir, I Can Boogie' as an unofficial dressing room anthem after Euro 2020 qualification
- The song helped cement the Tartan Army’s celebration culture alongside Hampden Park rituals
- Baccara’s 1977 hit is the source of the chant, now linked with Scotland’s World Cup and Euros campaigns
- Flower of Scotland remains Scotland’s official football anthem, with 'Yes Sir' serving as an additional singalong
- The adoption began after a joke video of the song featuring Andrew Considine and other teammates went viral
- Goal.com provides background on the singer duo and the song’s global chart success
- The article notes Flower of Scotland as the de facto national anthem in certain contexts
- The piece connects the anthem trend to World Cup 2026 discussions and fan curiosity
- The song’s origin is tied to a celebratory moment after a key penalty save by David Marshall
- The article provides context on how a single track shaped fan culture around Scotland’s national teams
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