Allaster McKallaster is not only respected, popular, and “the most unbiased commentator in world football,” he’s also very, very Scottish.Since 1966, McKallaster has provided insightful, and usually quite loud, commentary on classic matches. Choice highlights include Austin FC forward Jon Gallagher scoring a goal through the “hairy legs” of Nashville SC’s keeper, a “proper stramash” that broke out during Derby versus Leeds in 1975, and a promise that Scotland would deep-fry the Spanish national team’s paella during the Euro 2024 qualifiers.With such broadcasting brilliance, it’s no wonder McKallaster’s videos have more than 250 million views across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. While McKallaster mostly comments on the Scottish national team and Austin FC, the English are a frequent target. When I asked McKallaster his opinion of…
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