Jim Traynor
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Jim Traynor is a sports journalist with the Scottish newspaper the Daily Record and presenter of BBC Radio Scotland's football-based phone-in show Your Call.
His forceful and outspoken manner has some listeners creating fansites praising the show while others make derogatory comments about him, his generous waistline, and his hometown team Airdrie United, although other theories suggest that he supports either Celtic or Rangers.[who?] However, it is generally accepted that he has no love of either. Known for criticising elements of the "Tartan Army" of Scotland's football supporters. He has stated that he believes that their offer of unconditional support can lead to the appearance that the performances are celebrated irrespective of the results, and that they can sometimes revel in failure. This is rebutted by the Tartan Army, who state that their supporters travel the globe supporting their team, and do so at considerable cost to themselves, and always with the hopes of success.[citation needed] Traynor's views have made him a figure of derision to some at Scotland's matches, and some supporters have created chants describing him in a rather uncomplimentary fashion.
Traynor was also a pundit on the Superscoreboard show on Radio Clyde for the 2000\2001 season he has also appeared on Scotsport during that season.
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