Weve had Lee Wallace, Ian Black and Ryan Jack all barracked by Scotland supporters while on international duty for what one can only assume was due to their allegiance with Rangers. Also, there is only one Scottish team so most supporters will support one team. But fair play your stupidity is a lesson 2 all The Arsenal legend has revealed it's because he thinks the 15m striker can do more after dropping to the bench. In a way, Celtic and Rangers both represented the old Irish immigrant community. Taking to twitter the AUOB group wrote: "We've just informed @policescotland that we will March for Independence #AUOB on Sat 11th January at Glasgow due to exceptional Political circumstances. l understand that Police Scotland have set up a unit to track down the perpetrators, and I would urge them to ensure that all routes are taken to identify and charge those involved in these criminal acts. Regardless of who you vote for on December 12th, ignore the worst take in Scottish Football Twitter history and leave your football team outside the polling station. One man I had the utmost respect for was the late Sandy Jardine. Rangers and Celtic fans find common ground in being split on Scotland independence In Glasgow, it seems, football allegiance hasn't had a big impact on whether one is for or against Scottish independence. The rivalry between supporters of Glasgow's two prominent football teams, Celtic and Rangers, known collectively as the Old Firm, exemplifies sectarianism in Glasgow. Shameful. * Were you elected to serve only certain people in Scotland? I was almost nine, and it was my first international. Some carried giant 'Aye' signs while others rocked saltier sweatshirts. Photograph:. Rangers 3 Kilmarnock 1: Fans send Ibrox board message in comfortable Premiership win. Saturdays troubles and concerns should transcend politics. Celtic fans coordinated their statement at a recent match against Dundee United, raising their placards during the 18th minute, a symbolic nod to the date of the vote on independence. I still look forward to all the major tournaments, like the Euros, but I wont be cheering on any country in particular this time. Many in traditional Rangers heartlands voted Yes in the independence referendum, while many Celtic fans have traditionally been at odds with aspects of Scottish nationalism. Nicky Butt interviewed for Aberdeen job as former Man United star admits process made him feel 'sick'. Get the latest Rangers news from Record Sport with our daily newsletter. This is because Rangers fans are protestants, and they have had a long reputation of not signing many Roman Catholics. But soccers innate capacity for political demonstration has already had an effect. ", Some Celtic and Rangers fans have come together as a group to show support for Scottish Independence - we spoke to one of them https://t.co/0Qf9GFACkU pic.twitter.com/Lfnx31wsx0, A third tweeted: "Never stepped inside Ibrox I bet. Healthcare, education, Brexit, taxes, crime, attitudes to minority groups and countless other issues have to be considered before casting a vote in one of the most crucial elections in recent history. The team needs one more goal to take the game into extra time. View our online Press Pack. It is the job of MSPs to press for answers to questions such as these and you may be assured that I will not rest until I have them. The abuse of my club and its supporters, the screams of they all support the union and the bloody queen, the gleefully derisive newco, Sevco, they died, they dont belong here werent exactly supportive of me or anyone else from the largest club support in the country. If youre a Rangers fan and choose not to vote SNP after considering all of the above then fair enough. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Scots cop who snared World's End serial killer demands justice for other victims. We cover every morsel of information regarding your favourite club in the form of articles, videos and podcasts. Do you support Scottish Independence? 23 May 2016: The Rangers Forum Scottish Cup Final Rangers v Hibernian A supporter Sent Adam Tomkins (MSP) an e-mail. All who support Independence are welcome, all who are thinking about supporting independence are welcome. But supporters of Scottish Cup winners St Johnstone are the most ardent Unionists, with 94 per cent set to vote No. The rest are apparently undecided. https://www.ft.com/content/cfbddcce-9c12-11e4-a6b6-00144feabdc0, 17 April 2016: Twitter Murdo Fraser wrote: Rangers 5 Celtic 4 The Queens 11 deliver Her Majesty the perfect Birthday present. Saul Murray, 33, died during a robbery-gone-wrong after he met two women at his flat who gave him the sedative GHB after engaging in sexual activity with him. * If the good people of Perthshire are thick enough to vote for you, they deserve you, numpty! Fighting Scots Gym celebrates its 11 year anniversary this week by offering out membership deals. And thus, with the occasional, soon-corrected stumble off the narrative line, things were to remain until the 1960s when, the world over, old certainties began to fragment and fade. Saul Murray, 33, died during a robbery-gone-wrong after he met two women at his flat who gave him the sedative GHB after engaging in sexual activity with him. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Let me rephrase that: the Yes movement is barely a kick in a bumble bees baws away from being the majority we need to win independence. The fact is that the working class in Scotland have left these bigoted and outdated attitudes behind them at least 40 years ago. One tweet insisting that youre not a true Rangers fan if you vote SNP has over 700 likes at the time of writing. In addition, while both sets of supporters claim that all they want is success for their teams, many observers believe that this argument is merely used by each group to justify their passionate behavior. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. After all, who would want to watch or attend games if there was no violence involved? If You Know their History You Wouldnt Have to Ask True Teddy Bears Are Wrap Themselves in theSaltire, Westminsters Capital Investment Policy and Scotland Slash Their Budgets and When They Scream Throw Them a Bone and let them Fight Overit, Signs of a Westminster Civil Service Rebellion Against the Rule of Sir Jeremy (Machiavelli) Heywood A DeservingCause, https://www.channel4.com/news/by/alex-thomson/blogs/threats-silence-intimidation-rangers-fans, http://forum.followfollow.com/showthread.php?1084645-Adam-Tomkins-MSP. Gaining an understanding of his views requires the viewer to enjoy the humour but assimilate the messages. Finally, it should be noted that while most Rangers and Celtic fans are happy to call themselves fans, others use the names of their clubs as an excuse to display their hatred toward others. Ill have all the powers, and your brothers can die fighting my wars., 19 September 2014: Vice news report on the outcome of the referendum. The entire Beckham clan was out in force in . This reminds me of the 1996 Tory Conference in Perth when they had a piper outside playing the sash. A well made documentary concentrating on the euphoria of Unionist supporters and the pain of Yes voters. Result Murdo. CELTIC and Rangers fans have found a cause that unites them Scottish independence. Fellow Light Blues supporters were quick to shut down the claim. We really all were united by a common cause, and that was to see Scotland come out on top, but Ive a strong feeling those days are gone now, and in the past they shall remain. The most popular club with more than 130 respondents was Rangers. Both managers, John Greig (Rangers) and Billy McNeill (Celtic), were Scottish. Introduction | ; Board Members | ; The Eviction | ; Projects | It was a disgraceful punishment and Big Dunc refused to play for Scotland after that. Michael Beale will be looking to pick his team up after they lost the Viaplay Cup final against the Parkead clup last Sunday. The group made their way through Glasgow with thousands of others and displayed a banner which read 'United For Scottish Independence'. It was like those old school dances, with boys on one side of the hall and girls on the other. Scottish Football Twitter has played host to its fair share of questionable takes over the years. Mr Taylor deeply regrets the comments and he apologises for any offense he has caused., 26 October 2012: Threats and intimidation at the hands of Rangers fans, Channel 4 news broadcast a report bringing to public attention alleged intimidation (by a hardcore minority the clubs fans,) of those perceived to be instrumental in the relegation of Glasgow Rangers to the fourth tier of Scottish football. * Representing all areas of Scottish society eh? Ibrox stadium, August 25 2011: Rangers FC, the Scottish club that is one of the most famous names in world football, are 15 minutes away from being knocked out of Europe by the champions of Slovenia. He said the centre-left Labour Party, currently the main opposition group in the British parliament, was digging its own grave by campaigning for No. Rangers fans unveil banner demanding 'change' as they tell board 'you took your eye off the ball'. Scotland, long a stronghold of Labour support that the party has at times depended on to form government majorities, could cause a crisis for the party if it breaks away. Scotland football team The three reasons Rangers fans have fallen out of love with the Scotland national team The Scotland national team support was once heavily made-up of Rangers. * Great to see politicians at the vanguard of progress towards a Scottish society not blighted by the bile of sectarianism. A spokesman for the Yes Rangers group said: Although I understand the number asked was relatively small, its a pleasant surprise to see more Rangers supporters voting Yes than No. yes its now migrated to * That is a good reply. * Oh grow up, for Petes sake. The Rangers boss hasn't been shy to take a leaf out of his counterpart's book but there's one more thing he should take note of across the city. Glad to see that we have someone our side. She was too busy getting married. It has been noted that Ms Davidson when referring to her party repeatedly uses the name Conservative and Unionist the emphasis on Unionist being evident. * Pleased to hear Rule Britannia being sung by only a few at Hampden Must mean something for the Queens11 & dinosaurs like you. Scots on alert for snow and ice as country prepares for coldest day of the year. Retired detective Allan Jones claims Sinclair should have been tried for the murders Anna Kenny, Hilda McAuley and Agnes Cooney. How an illustrious football club became an emblem of a faltering belief in Britain. The social function of football was to give unrestrained raucous expression to the underlying tensions of workaday life, the champions of each tradition going out uniformed to do battle on their supporters behalf. Back in the day, when I was a regular at Scotland games, as far as I can remember there was little club tribalism on show. Get well Soon Rupert. Love Island's Dr Alex George 'mortified' after being fat-shamed in public. * Another reason not to vote Tory. The numbers are significant and much work needs to be done (between now and the date if the next referendum) to convince the bulk of the Unionist supporting fans and their dependents that their future is with a Scotland free from the false utopia that is Westminster. Danny Johnston, 47 tragically passed away on February 17 from stomach cancer, only a month after doctors informed him of his diagnosis. Change). Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Rangers was founded in 1872 by David Murray after he bought out other shareholders in order to keep the club alive after another club called Celtic was given permission by the Scottish Football Association to form a professional league. But Tom Devine, a Scottish historian who has come out in favour of independence, said Catholic voters many of them descended from Irish immigrants could help secure a Yes victory in Thursdays vote. The role of religion receded. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. By the time we stopped heading off, we were at the Dundee end. tiziana sabatini novio. It was early evening. The former Manchester United midfielder was looking to get back into the game in 2021 after leaving the Premier League club where he was working as a coach under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The former Manchester United midfielder was looking to get back into the game in 2021 after leaving the Premier League club where he was working as a coach under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The immigrants who then began to drift in from Ireland first in a trickle then, after the Famine, in a torrent were sharply differentiated from the society they were joining or at least intending to live alongside. I was at the game (as I was in 1980) and Saturday was a lot worse. * Amazing you havent got further in life than the Scottish Tory party with this level of emotional intelligence pal. Independence supporters had gathered earlier in the day in George Square with the purpose of peacefully discussing the shock outcome of the referendum . She described the stadium as legendary and said: It leads the UK in the excellence of its facilities. The visit confirmed Glasgow Rangers as a Unionist entity which exists as much today as it did then. The Met Office said next week will start with the coldest day of the year so far with temperatures dropping to near freezing in northern parts of the UK. At around 18:30 a group of about 200 Glasgow Rangers fans (gathered by the Vanguard bears) entered the square and started intimidating the despondent Yes voters. She attended GUCAs annual dinner Friday 11th. * Aye Murdo, Im sure there wont be anyone more thrilled about the Rangers result than Queen Elizabeth II. At first, both clubs continued to use the same name and play in the same league, but within five years, only Celtic remained in the top division. Soccer Fans Supply Strong Voice in Scottish Independence Debate Give this article 5 Celtic fans coordinated their statement at a recent match against Dundee United, raising their placards. As you read this, bear in mind that it is not only a genuine opinion but one that a significant amount of people agree with. Attempted humiliation? The immaturity of basing your vote on your football team was summed up best by @Casper10666, who said Thats not true, I have come across a lot of Rangers supporters who are grown-ups. Iona, 25, has been trolled on Twitter, called out about her appearance and she has woken up to disgusting . Rangers Fans For Independence. When Parti Quebecois leader Paul St Pierre Plamondon was elected as a member of the Quebec National Assembly in October, he knew he would have to follow through on a pledge he had made during his campaign. Keep my clubs name away from this drivel. They were Catholic, many of them Gaelic-speaking, as big a proportion semi-literate at best. The poll by Panelbase looked at voting intentions among the support of Scotlands top clubs for the first time. Retired detective Allan Jones claims Sinclair should have been tried for the murders Anna Kenny, Hilda McAuley and Agnes Cooney. The hard work of the footballing authorities, the police, football teams and their supporters has meant that significant progress has been made in the past two decades in making attending football matches in Scotland safer and more enjoyable, sadly the scenes on Saturday represent a significant setback for that progress. This is not the end of this matter, but I hope you can see from the above that we have made a start in getting to the bottom of this, with a view to ensuring that all relevant lessons are learned. Crucially, once you take into the fact that Protestants are older than Catholics and older people in general are less likely to be in favour of independence, the religious difference washes out.. This is the moment that, traditionally, a home team would be rallied by its fans bellowing, baying, singing a rousing song. Michael Beale expects a response and his players know they must find one against Derek McInnes' side.