And all that’s without even mentioning the broader influence on the Scottish game offormer Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou,who has become a revered figure there through his success with Celtic.
“Without Scotland in the World Cup,they’ll definitely be backing us,I think,” said Baccus,who is the pride of Paisley,in Scotland’s west Central Lowlands,after becoming the first player in St Mirren’s history to be selected for football’s showpiece event.