WATCH: ‘Gutted’ Jim White left heartbroken after Scotland’s yet another group-stage exit from the Euros

Simon Jordan, who filmed Jim White's reaction, seemed delighted over Scotland's elimination from the 2024 Euros.

WATCH: ‘Gutted’ Jim White left heartbroken after Scotland’s yet another group-stage exit from the Euros

TV presenter Jim White was left disheartened at Scotland's exit from the Euros 2024. (via IMAGO)

TalkSPORT television presenter Jim White was devastated after his home nation Scotland’s group-stage exit from the 2024 Euros. Hungary defeated Scotland 1-0 in the last group-stage game.

The Tartan Army came into the 2024 Euros in Germany, as potential underdogs, and were tipped to at least reach the knock-out stages of the tournament. But a crushing 5-1 defeat to the host nation and a draw against Switzerland left them needing a win in their final group-stage match for a spot in the Round of 16. The match against Scotland was a highly tense one, but the Hungarians emerged victorious with a brilliant goal in the dying minutes.

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This defeat marked their second consecutive group stage exit from the Euros, after failing to qualify in 2020. Owing to this disastrous loss, a disheartened Jim White was left with his head in his heads and slumped to his knees. White’s TalkSPORT co-host Simon Jordan captured the moment on camera, later turning it to reveal his own beaming smile after the Tartan Army’s elimination. It was truly an agonizing night for the national team in Germany.

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Additionally, serious questions arose about the quality of Andrew Robertson-led Scotland before heading into the tournament. The Tartan Army disappointingly ended their Group A campaign in fourth position, after securing just one point in their three games.

Who is Jim White?

Scottish national Jim White is a renowned sports journalist and a radio and television presenter, currently associated with TalkSPORT. Previously, he worked with Sky Sports. The 67-year-old presenter now co-hosts one of TalkSPORT’s flagship shows with Simon Jordan.

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TalkSPORT presenter Jim White with a fan (Via IMAGO)

In a media career spanning almost 50 years, White has worked with a number of channels. He was initially appointed as a sports reporter, and was assigned to travel with the Scotland team to the World Cup in Mexico in 1986.

He also covered Scotland’s campaign at the 1990 World Cup. Subsequently, he joined Sky Sports in 1998, and achieved fame for his round-the-clock presenting on Transfer Deadline Days.

White left Sky Sports after 23 years, in 2021. His close association with football and the Scottish national team turned him into a devoted fan of the Tartan Army.

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