S15E43 One Dollar Beer: A Local’s Guide to Boston
It’s just 66 days to go until Scotland return to the World Cup, and the excitement is building ahead of the big event. With Boston hosting two matches, John and Daris are joined by Bostonian, and Manager of Intergovernmental Affairs at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Adam Kamoune. After being recommended to SFF by fellow Boston resident and well-known Scottish commentator Derek Rae, Adam gave the lowdown on what the Tartan Army can expect in his home city and everything is covered from tourist hotspots to cuisine, from bars to beers, with some money saving tips thrown in.
Adam also addresses the MBTA’s reasoning behind the $80 return for trains from Boston to the Gillette Foxboro Stadium, which has not been well received by already disgruntled fans who’ve already forked out for match tickets, flights and accommodation. He puts into perspective the difference between the World Cup and regular NFL matches, which don’t have the same demand for public transport, and the lack of funding from FIFA as part-explanations behind the pricing, as well as the costs to put on the extra trains and staff to cope with the demands.
Overall, Adam speaks passionately about how much he’s looking forward to the World Cup and welcoming the Tartan Army to his city. If he wasn’t excited enough, Adam has a personal interest in Group C as a Morocco fan, and he gives an insight as to the expectations of the Africans going into the tournament and his general excitement for the Scotland v Morocco match.
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