The report says Brown first watched Scotland in 1946, when they beat England at Hampden shortly after the Second World War. Her football education had begun even earlier, with her father taking her to watch Motherwell when she was five.
She is also said to have followed Scotland at the finals in Germany, Spain and France. Now, after another long wait for a major tournament appearance, she has made sure age will not prevent her from being there.
Brown, a former head teacher from Coatbridge, reportedly sees Scotland’s return to the global stage as a victory in itself. Progress beyond the group would be cherished, but the journey matters just as much as the destination.
Brown is travelling with Ian, a 70-year-old friend she met during a trip to Estonia. The report says he is English but adopted Scotland as his team as a child, giving the pair a shared football identity for the trip.
Their itinerary is as ambitious as the tournament schedule. They are expected to spend time in Canada before returning to Boston for the Morocco fixture, then head to New York and Miami for Scotland’s final group match against five-time world champions Brazil.
Her suitcase is reportedly packed almost entirely with Scotland clothing, from navy and blue essentials to the latest Tartan Army baseball-style top.
Brown appears to be approaching the tournament with optimism rather than prediction. She has reportedly seen enough from Scotland, including a strong display against Denmark, to believe Steve Clarke’s side can compete with anyone when they reach their level.
The next storyline is whether Scotland can extend Brown’s American adventure. Her return date is said to depend on the team’s progress - a fitting reward for a supporter who has never stopped travelling with Scotland.