The story began when Dobbie, unable to join Scotland’s celebrations in Boston during the World Cup, decorated a cone with the city’s name. Alongside friends, he placed it on the head of the Duke of Wellington statue in Glasgow, turning a familiar piece of street furniture into a viral symbol of the Tartan Army’s humour.
The report says the cone heading to the United States is a successor to that original prop. It was reportedly illustrated by Glasgow artist Rob Johnson, with artwork referencing both cities.
Dobbie is expected to travel with Danny Campbell, carrying the cone from Scotland to Boston for a tour shaped by local suggestions. The planned route will give residents the chance to decide where the unlikely mascot should appear before its formal presentation.
The update says the cone has already been signed by Stuart Patrick, chief executive of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. It is also expected to receive signatures from Massachusetts governor Maura Healey and Boston mayor Michelle Wu.
Wu reportedly welcomed the idea, saying, “Então vamos recebê-lo muito em breve.” The words underline how a supporters’ prank has grown into a civic gesture.
Football culture regularly transforms ordinary objects into treasured artefacts. Scarves, flags and well-travelled shirts carry memories of matches; this cone carries something broader - the warmth shown to Scottish fans and the shared humour that followed.
If the proposed visit goes ahead, the signing ceremony will turn a viral moment into a lasting reminder of friendship between Glasgow and Boston. The next storyline is clear: where the cone goes first, who signs it next and whether its American tour creates another chapter in the Tartan Army’s growing folklore.