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Re-posting this because a couple of jokers decided to hijack the last post with Harry Potter nonsense.... I am hoping to Rally the troops and while I appreciate that, for many, November is not a favorable time of year to stand outside, there are a lot of us that do enjoy being outdoors in a big crowd having a sing song and mingling with locals. Now Trafalgar square is our traditional home from home when in London for matches against the Auld enemy and I have always gone there and it has been fantastic, however, there is a remembrance day event on in the morning into the early afternoon. I am led to believe that the square (or at least part of it) will be off limits while the stage etc. is cleared up. Also there is likely to be friends and family of fallen servicemen and women who want to pay their respects, therefore in my opinion, it is not a good idea for the Tartan Army to meet there . It would not be appropriate for kilt wearing football fans to be standing about drinking and singing, plus i would imagine the Met Police will not be slow to arrest anybody behaving like that, given the sensitivity of the date and location. Others have suggested Leicester Square, however, there is a Christmas market which, annoyingly, begins on the day of the match! This rules this location out as a mass gathering area. Hyde Park has been touted as a location, I don't have any opinions on this, perhaps someone more in the know could give pluses and minuses..... Buckingham Palace was also touted, however, I am guessing the Met Police might not agree with that!! Russell Square close to Euston and Kings Cross stations was mentioned. The people that mentioned this area also said there were lots of good boozers around here which would be good for a wee heat and pitstop! There will be a lot of fans coming into London at Euston and Kings Cross so this would appear to be the best option..... Euston Square underground gives direct access to Wembley Park station so no buggering about getting there! Although the side are not performing, I am well looking forward to this! It will be my 20th away match although I have not been away as much as I would have liked recently!! Thoughts..............