Blue Army makes Danish 'invasion'

Queen of the South fans arrived in Copenhagen before the match

A travelling band of Queen of the South supporters has descended on Denmark.

They are in Scandinavia to watch the Dumfries side play its historic first away tie in the Uefa Cup.

Among their number is BBC Scotland's Willie Johnston who sent back this report.

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They are here in good number, good heart and good voice.

Queens chants and sporadic verses of the Railway Song echoed round pubs of Copenhagen city centre into the early hours.

The advance party of fans arrived on Sunday.

Yesterday they flew in from airports all round the UK.

Supporters set out from airports across the UK

By last night the travelling Blue Army was more than 800-strong.

They are here to witness club history - the first and possibly only time Queens will ever play in a European competition.

They could also witness Scottish footballing history.

No other club from Scotland has ever overcome a first leg home defeat to win a European tie.

With public transport problems, the fans will travel to Farum Stadium in buses laid on by FC Nordsjaelland.

It is a remarkable gesture likely to cement a lasting bond between the clubs, whatever the outcome.

It was a dull and overcast morning here in Copenhagen - but no Danish drizzle is going to dampen Queens spirits today.

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For those fans who could not make it to the game it is live on BBC Two Scotland, BBC Radio Scotland and this website (UK users only) at 1800 BST on Tuesday.