US singer who fell for Scottish fan during Tartan Army's Boston World Cup takeover ends romance over 'serious crime' investigation

By PERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:47, 18 August 2026 | Updated: 16:49, 18 August 2026 An American singer who fell for a Scottish football fan during the Tartan Army's takeover of Boston during the World Cup has revealed she has ended her romance with him. Jill Roberts, 42, met Scotsman Tommy Morrison, 38, during the World Cup, which was being held in cities across the US including the capital of Massachusetts.  First meeting in June, the pair went viral online after Jill shared a video in which she asked Tommy what he liked most about Boston.  In an instant, he confidently replied to her: 'You.' They quickly began a long-distance relationship, with Jill going as far as to buy flights to Scotland for the end of August. But in a new video posted to her social media, she revealed she had ended her relationship with him amid revelations that he is facing serious criminal charges.  The Daily Record reported that Tommy appeared in court earlier this year on charges of offences under Solemn Procedure, a type of court proceeding for criminal offences that are considered serious.  A spokesperson for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Scotland's prosecution service, told the Daily Mail that Morrison appeared on Petition on January 31 this year, though did not specify what the charges were.  A source told the Mail that Morrison's case is still in the investigation stage.  Jill Roberts, 42, (pictured, left) met Scotsman Tommy Morrison, 38, (pictured, right) during the World Cup Following the revelation of the allegations, Jill took to social media to announce that she had ended her relationship with him.  She said in a TikTok video: 'I really don’t like the position I am in right now. I know many of you have said that I don’t have to explain myself to anyone, which is totally true. We are all adults. We can do our own thing. 'I don’t owe anyone an explanation on any decisions that I make. But, I’m in this position where I went pretty public with a relationship and now things have changed.  'Where do things stand with me and Tommy? I’ve let him know that it’s over for me based on some things that happened. 'I don’t think he’s a bad person. I think he’s got a lot of great qualities and charisma. But, he has some unresolved connections with the past that he needs to resolve or pursue.' She said that despite ending the romance, she is still 'feeling good'. Jill added: 'If I have learned anything since coming out of religious control, getting divorced and really finding myself in the last five or six years, is that life is very short. It can be taken away so quickly. So, I am really intentional about my time, my peace and my happiness. 'I am walking away from this relationship with my head held high, feeling good and having clarity on it. It is what it is. 'So many of you have been so invested in our relationship so I feel some level of explanation is good, healthy and appropriate. But, I don’t want to overdo that. I don’t want people to fill in the blanks with something else that’s not true.' Jill and Tommy were just two of many people who fell in love with each other during the World Cup in Boston.  Scotland fans became a hit with local singles thanks to their capacity for fun and frolics. Pictured: Scotland fans the night before their march against Morocco in Boston  Beer is delivered to bars in Boston on June 19 ahead of Scotland's FIFA World Cup match against Morocco  Some even proclaimed that their 'faith in men has been restored' after partying with their kilt-clad visitors late into the night.  Annabelle Stabach, 22, said as Scottish fans flooded the east coast city during the World Cup: 'Scots are more fun than anyone'. Georgia Barrett, 21, added: 'It's just really fun. We've never known anything like it.' Ava Burns, 21, said: 'They are the best! They are so much fun. They have so much energy. They bring so much life to this place, it's amazing.' One of the most popular men in the pub, Scott Paterson, 27, of Aberdeen, said: 'This is incredible. We have been having the parties of our lives and we are so proud because they are all so happy to have us here. All the girls are super friendly and up for a good time – and we know how to party!'  With his arm around a 22-year-old Texan woman called MG, Andy Maclean, 27, of Inverness, said: 'The women here are unbelievable – I'm making great new friends. It's like a home from home here. Every bar I go to is full of fans. We are drinking Boston dry.' MG said: 'I only just met Andy but he's great. The Scots bring a totally new thing to Boston – it's just incredibly fun. I love Scotland. These guys bring out the good in Boston.' Women are sharing videos on social media of them partying with Scots. One even organised a dating event, calling on all Scots to visit a bar where 100 single US women were desperate to meet them. Another, who posted a video of herself in a Scotsman's arms, wrote: 'At least I'm single while the Scottish are in town.' A third remarked: 'You need to go by the bars – you could find a nice Scottish man.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.